GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol. 65 No. 2
www.stocktonchamber.org
JUNE 2018
STATE OF THE
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2018
BUSINESS AWARDS
CONTENTS
10 DON’T MISS!
From Your President
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33RD ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS
From Your CEO
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11:30 a.m.
Leadership Stockton
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@ Hilton Stockton
Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership
2323 Grand Canal Blvd.
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Cover Story 10 Visit Stockton
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News Briefs 14
JUNE BUSINESS SHOWCASE AND TRADESHOW MIXER 5 – 7 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton
New Members
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Programs and Public Policy
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May Mixer Photos
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FRESH EVENT
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7:30 a.m.
Ribbon Cuttings
Events 17 Calendar 18
ON THE COVER: 2018 Business Award Recipients Back Row (Left to Right): Petr Vanicky, Golden Bear Insurance Company; Ron Crookham, Dart Container Corporation; Roy Nightengale, 105-9 The Bull; Linda Guinn, CB Merchant Services; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton
2323 Grand Canal Blvd.
@ Dameron Hospital Annex 425 West Acacia St., Stockton, 95203 (See page 15 for details)
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FROM YOUR 2017-18 PRESIDENT BY: DIANE VIGIL Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” –Rabindranath Tagore
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation SR. VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group
Stockton Chamber of Commerce. I can’t write my last column
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.
without offering another personal story.
VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail
DIANE VIGIL
VICE PRESIDENT Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co. CHAMBER DIRECTORS Stephanie Banuelos, Grimbley Coleman Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Randy Burns, Keller Williams Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PC F.J. "Joe" Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat Justin Redman, F&M Bank Bob Young, World Financial Group – Transamerica CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
It truly has been a joy to serve as Board President of the Greater
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PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423 OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421
Over 30 years ago I attended a Women’s Conference through my church. We were fairly new to the church, so this was an opportunity
to get to know the women better and with four children at home a weekend away sounded pretty good. During all the meals there was a person at the table who was identified as the server with a variety of vehicles, a dot underneath your plate or the handle of the water pitcher pointed towards you. I was the server for every meal. One of the ladies after this kept occurring offered to do it, but I said no, obviously God was trying to teach me something. After that experience, I knew my place was to serve. What I didn’t fully realize at the time was that a true leader is a servant first. Preparation met opportunity at the Chamber. The opportunity to serve in this capacity over the last year was one not sought nor anticipated. That in itself has been the joy of representing the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. It is time now to pass the baton to the elegant, smart, and dedicated Deitra Kenoly. We have grown together in our Chamber duties and I consider her a valued friend. Deitra will take the Chamber to another level bringing her years of experience with advertising, sales, budgets, management, and now as President & Publisher of The Record. She is also a hometown girl who loves this community.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439
Our members can be confident the staff at the Chamber works tirelessly on their behalf. We
SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433
have an incredibly active Chamber of Commerce, I hear over and over again how different our
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Chamber is compared with other communities. This can be attributed to the leadership of our CEO, Douglass Wilhoit. His team approach works and you can feel it every time you enter the offices-each staff member is valued and appreciated for their contribution to our mission. We, as the Board of Directors, are grateful for all they do for our membership and the integrity of the organization. Speaking of the Board of Directors, it has been an honor to serve with you. Now to the members and those of you out there thinking of joining the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. We are committed to ensuring you are served and commerce thrives in our community. No one at your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce takes you for granted and I would suggest you not take the Chamber for granted either. As I said in my first message to our members and community: I am convinced no man or woman– or business–can successfully be an island unto themselves. Thank you for your support and kind words over the past year. I appreciate Dameron Hospital leadership allowing me to represent them and fulfill my responsibilities to the
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT Each June, your Greater Stockton Chamber
DOUG WILHOIT
Also, each year The Record has its Best of San Joaquin Section
of Commerce celebrates local businesses,
honoring local businesses. There are winners from so many
employees, and our volunteers who bring so
categories and it is a great acknowledgement of the importance of
much to our wonderful community at our
local businesses. It truly represents the plethora of wonderful local
Business Awards Luncheon. Our Board of
businesses and people that we are so lucky to have both in Stockton
Directors, members, and staff congratulate all
and San Joaquin County who truly represent the totality of the local
of the winners and thank them for their hard
business community.
work, dedication, and community pride. We also want to thank the Hilton
“There are so many points your Chamber could make for the value
Stockton for hosting another year of the Business Awards Luncheon and the
of supporting local businesses of all sizes, but here are the top three:
June Tradeshow Mixer. Both events are a great example of the community
First, local businesses are the largest employers nationally and in our
coming together to celebrate all that we have here in Stockton and San
community, providing the most jobs to you and your fellow residents.
Joaquin County.
Second, local businesses are owned by people who live in this great
Many of you may read The Record’s “Christmas/Holiday Shopping Season
community and are less likely to leave and are more invested in the
/ Black Friday Section” insert each November around Thanksgiving that
community’s future. Third: A growing body of economic research
demonstrates the power and importance of “Shopping Local.” That brings
shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs
me to the point that shopping local
(many in our community today)
should not only be during the Holiday
and skilled workers are more likely
Season, but all year long. For several years now, your Chamber has been honored to be asked to participate in the insert mentioned above and I thought I would “cut and paste” from a few of the past articles we did to demonstrate the importance of Shopping Local! “Your 117-year-old, strong-and-
It is true, here in Stockton and San Joaquin County—as it is nationwide— that where we shop, where we eat, and where we have fun, helps to make our community ‘home.’ All of the one of a kind businesses here are an integral part if the character of Stockton and San Joaquin County.
to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.” “We at your Chamber can’t fathom going out of town or to the impersonal internet when close to 100 percent of what you may desire can be found right here at ‘home,’ carried by local stores and shops that
getting-stronger Greater Stockton
are owned and staffed by members
Chamber of Commerce has been
of your families, your neighbors,
the most successful champion for
and many of your friends.”
the betterment, promotion, and protection of all local businesses since Feb. 21, 1901 and that is why our members, board, and staff are
“It is true, here in Stockton and San Joaquin County—as it is nationwide—that where we shop, where we eat, and where we have
honored each year to be part of The Record special section that comes fun, helps to make our community ‘home.’ All of the one of a kind out just before what is known as ‘Black Friday’ which kicks off the
businesses here are an integral part of the character of Stockton and
holiday shopping season."
San Joaquin County.”
“Historically, this day had its earliest beginnings (albeit not under that
“It is also very important to note that all sales 365 days a year help
title) with President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he moved Thanksgiving to
not only the local businesses continue their success and services but
the last Thursday of the month (the year he did so there were five Thursdays
also fund much needed community services for all.” With that being
in November) to make the Christmas/Holiday shopping season one week
said, I shall leave you with this Chamber mantra: Shop till you drop
longer. His intent was to turn those balance sheets of businesses into positive
while shopping Stockton and San Joaquin County first and always!
black ink instead of the negative red ink."
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN Leadership Stockton Health Care Session
After a great lunch, the class heard from Val Passetti, RN, Dameron
Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
Emergency Department and Lilia Padilla, RN, Stroke Coordinator,
Session Sponsor: Dameron Hospital
about Emergency Medicine in Stockton and all the great things that Dameron does to set them apart.
Health Care continues to be a topic that impacts each and every one of
The day ended with a tour of Dameron Hospital. The class got an
us, and each year Leadership Stockton takes a look at the challenges and
all-access tour of the wonderful facility.
successes in health care throughout San Joaquin County.
A BIG thank you to all the speakers who took the time out of
The day began at the Dameron Hospital Annex with a panel discussion from: Dr. Bradley Reinke, Chief Medical Officer at Dameron
their busy schedules to come and speak with the class. Thank you to
Hospital; Donald J. Wiley, President & CEO at Dignity Health/St.
Dameron Hospital for hosting the session and to Chamber President
Joseph’s Medical Center; Dr. Michael Rehbien, Assistant Physician-In-
Diane Vigil for coordinating the classes visit.
Chief, Clinic Operations at Kaiser Permanente; and David Culberson,
Leadership Stockton Accepting Applications for the 2018-2019 Class
Chief Executive Officer at San Joaquin General Hospital. The panelists
Leadership Stockton, California’s oldest adult community leadership
gave a glimpse into each of their organizations and then shared their
program, is accepting applications for the Class of 2018-19. Tuition for
opinions on the state of health care with the class. The class then asked
the 11-month program is $1,000. Applications deadline is June 8, 2018.
many questions. Each panelist was very open and the discussion was
Selection involves a written application and personal interview.
very lively and informational.
The selection process will identify approximately 26 applicants to
Following the panel was a presentation from Health Careers Academy.
be chosen to attend the program; representing a cross-section of the
Aaron Mata, the Principal of Health Careers Academy (HCA), and a
greater Stockton community.
panel of his students joined us and shared the mission of HCA. The
For information or an application please visit
students also shared their stories and their goals with the class, what an
www.leadershipstockton.com or call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423
impressive group of young adults!
or email tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
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FROM THE
GOOD NEWS Planes, Trains and Automobiles Regional Infrastructure Projects Are Key to Future Growth
improving transit through bridge, road, and ticket fees as well as tolls to
You may remember the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles
repair and build more capacity without addressing the need to put job
The Northern California Megaregion is continuing down this path by
released in 1987 about every indignity that modern travel can inflict.
expansion where affordable housing can be built. Measure 3 on the June
This movie came to mind when I read that Stockton (#1) and
Ballot in the nine county Bay Area will raise over $4.45 Billion by 2025 for
Modesto (#2) have become the nation’s capitals of super commuting.
transit improvements, but will not put jobs and affordable homes together.
I see a similar jobs/home imbalance inflicted on our hardworking
The Good News is that San Joaquin County has worked hard in the past to create communities that provide jobs, schools, recreation,
residents each day. Over 28,500 super commuters navigate 70 miles or more one way each
and affordable housing in walkable and bikeable distances. Mountain
work day, and this number is continuing to grow. ACE Train ridership
House, Brookside, Spanos Park, and Woodbridge by Del Web are
has doubled to over 1.3 million annually in the last five years. Each of
now mature planned communities while River Islands of Lathrop and
these super commutes limits the quality of life in our communities.
Tracy Hills are becoming the next planned communities that bring
Although, these commuters bring back over $4.5 billion in annual wages
jobs and homes together. What is needed is for Bay Area employers to build corporate campuses
into our economy. The goal of having a job and home together and eliminating
that match jobs to affordable housing. Let’s all focus our efforts to attract
commutes outside of San Joaquin County has become nearly impossible
major employers to planned communities by telling our elected leaders
as the prices of homes skyrocket while jobs continue to grow in central
that we need more than improved transit. We need real incentives to
locations like Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay.
attract major employers to San Joaquin County.
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2018 BUSINESS AWARDS By Jordan Severns
L
ocal businesses both flavor and feed the City of Stockton,
awards are given to individuals who play
giving it a unique identity while also allowing it to grow.
a major role in raising awareness of and
Whether via financial donations, job opportunities, community
participating in Chamber events such as
services, or something else entirely, the entrepreneurs who run
ribbon cuttings and mixers, welcoming
these companies are an absolutely vital part of making Stockton
new members to the Chamber, and, in
what it is. That’s why, every year, the Stockton Chamber of
Cathy Douma
the words of Bob Young “promoting
Commerce puts on the Business Awards Luncheon, which
this wonderful community we live in.” He adds that such events
celebrates these men and women who don’t get the recognition
provide networking opportunities for business owners, as well as
they deserve on a day-to-day basis.
the chance to make lasting friends.
This year’s luncheon, which will be held on June 7 at
“The Chamber is one of those
the Hilton on Grand Canal Boulevard, will recognize
organizations that the more you put
businesspeople for accomplishments including environmental
into it the more you receive back,” said
awareness, improving employee health, and their dedication to
Nightengale, and of his peers added that,
strengthening the Chamber of Commerce and its relationship with the Stockton community. Representing the latter accomplishment are Bob Young of World Financial Group-Transamerica, Cathy Douma of Minutemen Press, and Roy Nightengale of 105-9 The Bull, who won the Stockton Chamber Welcome Squad Ambassador,
“the Ambassadors I work with are a group Roy Nightengale
of very dedicated and hard working people and I am fortunate to be a part of the team.”
But the Chamber would be nothing without the businesses it exists to support; people like Bob and Casey Tanon, recipients of 2018’s Business Persons of the Year Award. The pair have been serving the Stockton community for nearly twenty years
Bob Young Stockton Chamber Special Volunteer, and Stockton Chamber
through GymStars Gymnastics, a gymnasium offering karate
Liaison Ambassador awards, respectively (Nightengale also
care services. The business started as hobby, when Bob and Casey
won the Sam and Cindy Overall Volunteer of the Year!) These
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and gymnastics classes, as well as play nights, birthdays, and day “decided the community needed a second choice” for children’s
gymnastics, and it turned out the community agreed! It blew up
Another way of making Stockton stronger
almost immediately, and within a few years it became their full-
is to make it healthier, which is why Dart
time jobs.
Container Corporation and Golden Bear Insurance have received the P3 Stewardship
Since 1999, the Tanons have served an estimated 50,000 children
award and the FRESH Employer of the
in their classes (more than 100,000 if you include play nights, birthdays, and field trips), offering a safe and nurturing space for children to exercise and play. Many of these children have gone on
Year award respectively. The P3 (Policies,
Ron Crookham, Dart Container Corporation
Practices, and Procedures) award recognizes the Dart Corporation’s efforts in facilitating
to work for GymStars, and to have successful athletic careers.
the growth of foam recycling; over the
“We’re very surprised and very, very happy about it,” Bob said
years they have recycled approximately
about receiving the award. “We feel privileged to be serving the
600,000 pounds of foam and turned them
Stockton community, especially the children.”
into picture frames sold across California.
GymStars has become a large endeavor with locations all over the country, and the Tanons also opened Rita’s Italian Ice of
Casey and Bob Tanon
The FRESH award honors Golden Bear’s
Petr Vanicky,
commitment to employee fitness through
Golden Bear Insurance
expansive on-site fitness facilities and
Stockton, which they recently sold, although
restaurants that serve healthy foods, as well as programs that
Bob intends to work closely with the new
incentivize healthy lifestyles for its employees. So, come to the
management for the immediate future.
Hilton on June 7 and enjoy an afternoon celebrating the winners
This year’s award for Small Business Person of the Year went to Lynda Winter of Great Spectacles, who has been providing
and the community they have committed themselves to improving, as well as the Chamber’s longtime 25, 50, and 75 year Members. Luncheon tickets are $40 per person by May 31, and $45 each
optometry to Stockton since 1991 when she
thereafter. For more information and to purchase tickets visit
overcame a hard-to-find location through
www.stocktonchamber.org/business-awards or call 209.547.2770.
word of mouth resulting from stellar Lynda Winter customer service. The business only continues to flourish, and Great Spectacles was recently recognized as one of America’s
2018 BUSINESS AWARDS SPONSORS
finest optical retailors by INVISION, a magazine for eye
PLATINUM SPONSORS: California Water Service Co. Dameron Hospital Pacific Gas & Electric Company Port of Stockton
care professionals. Lynda is honored to receive the award, and attributed her success to being a Stockton native who “understands the needs of our diverse community,” as well as “the enthusiasm of my three employees, Tara Heredia, Sydney Humphreys, and Gina Podesta.” Linda Guinn of CB Merchant Services, 2018’s Business Manager of the Year, similarly attributed her success to her employees “who really do all the work,” though she admits that her own Linda Guinn
optimism also empowers her to help those
experiencing financial difficulties. But her financial contributions do not end with her job, as CB Merchant Services donates
GOLD SPONSORS: San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Media Group - The Record SILVER SPONSORS: Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc. F&M Bank United Way of San Joaquin County Ulmer Photo Visit Stockton TABLE SPONSOR: GymStars Gymnastics
$100,000 annually to nonprofits around Stockton as an effort to strengthen a community that she loves. www.stocktonchamber.org
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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE Feast at the Fox and Amgen Tour of California – THANK YOU! May was a big month for Stockton
Stockton Beer Week (July 13-22) Drink local, and often, during the 7th annual Stockton Beer Week! Take time to celebrate the great craft brew culture in Stockton
with several noteworthy events
and try some new flavors. Your favorite bars, restaurants, and pubs will
happening in a short period of time.
host beer related events and special tastings throughout the week. The
Two of these events benefited greatly
annual Brews & Shoes Showdown at Lincoln Center has been confirmed
from generous local sponsors and
along with a few tap takeovers, with more events being announced
dedicated volunteers. Thank you
weekly. Keep up on all the fun by following the Stockton Beer Week
to those who supported Feast
Facebook page. See which businesses are participating and their events
at the Fox, a farm to table dining
at StocktonBeerWeek.com.
experience on Main St. (May 11) and The Amgen Tour of
Stockton Brew Fest (July 14)
California Stage 5 Men’s
Kick off Stockton Beer Week at Stockton Brew Fest on July 14.
Start (May 17). Working
Escape the summer heat by joining us at the air-conditioned Stockton
together, we can bring
Arena for exciting games, live music, food vendors, and delicious craft
events like these to
beer. Enjoy unlimited tastings from over 30 California breweries. VIP
Stockton and continue to
tickets include early access to the venue, fun giveaways, and some
elevate the reputation of our
exclusive pours. Tickets are available in Downtown Stockton at Channel
beloved city.
Brewing Co. and in Lincoln Center at Squeeze Burger. VIP $45 / GA $35 / DD $10. Details: StocktonBeerWeek.com.
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Valley Rail Project Receives Major Grant Funding by State – Will Fund Series of New Stations and Track Improvements to Increase Connectivity and Frequency of Passenger Rail Service to Sacramento The California State Transportation Agency announced a series of grant awards under the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), and selected the Valley Rail Project as a major awardee, providing $500,500,000 to fund a series of new stations and track improvements to increase connectivity and frequency of service to the Sacramento region. The Valley Rail Project is a joint proposal by the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission to dramatically improve passenger rail service to the Sacramento region with both Amtrak San Joaquin and Altamont Corridor Express (ACE®) service. The grant funds will help perform track improvements on the existing Union Pacific Railroad Sacramento subdivision freight corridor that runs just east of Interstate 5 to make it usable for passenger service, and build new shared San Joaquin and ACE stations in Lodi, Elk Grove, Sacramento City College, Sacramento Midtown, Old North Sacramento, and Natomas.
Community Hospice Appoints New Chief Clinical Officer Community Hospice, the oldest and largest nonprofit hospice agency serving the Central Valley, announced the appointment of new Chief Clinical Officer, Mrs. Karryn Unruh-Salonen. Mrs. Salonen joins Community Hospice with over 30 years of clinical and healthcare expertise. Mrs. Salonen has served in various leadership roles in the community to promote health and wellness. She recently served as the Director of Clinical Operations for Stanislaus County Health Services Agency since 2015. She also currently serves and will continue to serve as an Educator for Doctor’s Medical Center in Modesto.
Mrs. Salonen attended Loyola University in New Orleans where she received her Master of Science Degree in Nursing; Fort Hays University in Kansas where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree; and Modesto Junior College. She is licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of California.
Haggin Museum: Looking Back at Black with Esther Roman You’re invited to attend an exciting evening at the Haggin Museum on June 21 at 7 p.m. with Esther Roman, a cultural historian of African-American memorabilia, who has been a collector for over twenty years. Many of the artifacts in her collection tell their own story through the evolution of the black image. Esther Roman did not start out to be a collector of African American memorabilia. In fact, she refers to herself as an “accidental collector.” For her, collecting African American memorabilia has been fascinating and gives people a glimpse back at African American history. She believes that these items all have a story to tell and she has decided to take on the job of helping them to tell their story.
Collins Electrical Company, Inc. celebrates Anniversaries Collins Electrical Company, Inc. (CECI) celebrated their 90th anniversary of being in business, 75th year as a member of the Chamber, and their CEO and President, Gene Gini’s 80th Birthday on Apr. 28. CECI is one of the top electrical construction and engineering firms in Northern California with offices in West Sacramento, Stockton, Dublin, Modesto, Fresno, and Marina. They maintain specialized focus on all commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. For more information visit: www.collinselectric.com!
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Department Stores
Contractors General
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Community Re-entry Program
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CMEC Solutions
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215 N. San Joaquin St.
405 E Pine St.
5110 Pacific Ave.
P.O. Box 693327
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Stockton, CA 95202
Stockton, CA 95204
Stockton, CA 95203
Stockton, CA 95269
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL
A PROGRAM OF THE GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE June 14 | 7:30 a.m. to Noon @ Dameron Hospital Annex 425 W. Acacia St., Stockton 95203 HOSTED BY
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS GUEST SPEAKERS
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Healthy Air Living
ABC NorCal
Holt of California
American Recycling
Humphreys University
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Caraustar
Musco Family Olive Co.
Solar Optimum, Inc.
Carpenters Local
PG&E
Surtec
Queirolo’s Heating &
UEI
Union 152 City of Stockton Collins Electrical Co. Dorfman Pacific
Dr. Kwabena Adubofour
Public Works
Universal Service Recycling
San Joaquin Council of Governments
Dr. Alvaro Garza, MD, MPH
7:30 – 8 a.m.
Registration, Visit FRESH Sponsors Booths
8 – 8:05 a.m.
Meeting called to Order, FRESH Chair Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat
8:05 – 8:15 a.m.
Welcome by Diane Vigil, President of Greater Stockton Chamber & Dameron Foundation
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Speaker Dr. Kwabena Adubofour
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Panel: Community Partners Intervention
Air Conditioning, Inc.
San Joaquin County
Matthew Boga, San Joaquin County Public Health
Isela Robles, YMCA
Jenny Dominguez, Health Plan San Joaquin
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. DIPS Break
PROUD TO BE AWARDED 2018 SPECIAL VOLUNTEER BY THE GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Panel: Business Community Solutions
Petr Vanicky, Golden Bear Insurance
Nancy Antonio, Regional Transit District
Mark Sarale, N kter Juice Bar
11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Closing Speaker Dr. Alvaro Garza 11:45 – 12 p.m.
Visit Sponsors Booths
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MAY MULTI-CHAMBER NETWORKING MIXER HOSTED BY DSN OUTDOOR @ STOCKTON METROPOLITAN AIRPORT
RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board of Directors: Bob Young, World Financial Group, Transamerica; Loretta Lee, Junior League of S.J.
Attending Ambassadors: Carla Little, River Fountain of Lodi/Cimino Care; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press; Chester Lum, Cherokee Memorial Park; Chris Grant, 105.9 The Bull; David Kamins, MidValley IT; Gloria Blaine, Honorary member; Laverne Gardner, World Financial Group – Transamerica; Paul Anderson, P.L. Anderson, LLC; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 The Bull; Susan Cruz, Comstock’s Magazine; Teri Manley, Stop The Presses; Victor Randolph, Never Boring
Allstate Insurance Agent: Myles B. Harris Jr.
Plymouth Square
8807 Thornton Rd., Ste. D1, Stockton, CA 95209
1319 N. Madison St., Stockton, CA 95202
Stockton Ports Baseball Club
ProLogistix
404 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95203
4567 S. B St., Stockton, CA 95206
Restoration Management Company
San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD)
2479 Station Dr., Ste. B, Stockton, CA 95215
2849 E. Myrtle St., Stockton, CA 95205
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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes the following companies for their year-round support of the Chamber
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS SPONSORS 2017-2018 A.G. Spanos Companies Adventist Health Lodi Memorial BAC Community Bank California Water Service Co. Chevron Corporation Croce & Company Accountancy Corporation Dameron Hospital Delta Sierra Beverage DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc. F&M Bank Financial Center Credit Union Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin JaniTek Cleaning Solutions Kaiser Permanente Moss Adams, LLP Neumiller & Beardslee Oak Valley Community Bank Pacific Gas & Electric Company Port of Stockton San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Media Group - The Record Stockton East Water District United Way of San Joaquin County University of the Pacific Visit Stockton
Taking Care of Business Sponsorship Program 2018-2019 The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming year. This popular program was created to give Chamber members an excellent way to receive exposure throughout the year at a dramatic discount off normal pricing. Sponsoring companies typically select several options from the events line up. The Chamber allows its members to wisely choose a year-long program that meets their marketing, consumer
Annual Installation Dinner 2018 One of the highlights of our year is the Chamber’s Annual Installation Dinner. Join us on June 28 as we gather at the Stockton Golf & Country Club to thank Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation for her outstanding performance as Chamber President from 2017-2018, and to welcome Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group, as our 2018-2019 President. The evening will include an installation ceremony of our new Board Members and Officers and the presentation of awards. No host cocktails begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $65 each, reservations are required, and space is limited. Sponsorships are still available. For more information visit stocktonchamber.org/installation-dinner or call Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423, or e-mail tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
2018 INSTALLATION DINNER SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS: California Water Service Co. Dameron Hospital Port of Stockton San Joaquin Delta College GOLD SPONSORS: F&M Bank JaniTek Cleaning Solutions Moss Adams, LLP San Joaquin Media Group - The Record United Way of San Joaquin County SILVER SPONSORS: Croce & Company Accountancy Corporation DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Stockton East Water District Visit Stockton
27 Years of Economic Excellence
exposure, and community involvement goals. Package prices enable sponsors to select from several marketing and promotional opportunities at a significant savings. For more information on stretching your marketing dollars through Taking Care of Business, contact Timm Quinn, Events Director, at 209.292.8423 or e-mail tquinn@stocktonchamber.org
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CALENDAR JUNE 2018
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New Member Orientation 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
7
Business Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.
7
Tradeshow Mixer 5 – 7 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand Canal Blvd.
8
GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
12
Liaison Committee Meeting 8 – 8:45 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
12
Ambassador Meeting 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
13
Green Team Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
14
FRESH Event 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. @ Dameron Hospital Annex, 425 West Acacia St.
14
Leadership Stockton Closing Session 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
14
Leadership Stockton Graduation Dinner 6 p.m. @ Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club
20
Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
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Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin, Stockton @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room RSVP to lorice@stocktonchamber.org Installation Dinner 6 p.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m. Contact the Chamber for location joe@stocktonchamber.org 18 PORT CALL
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