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Vol. 57 No. 11
MARCH2012
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Stockton’s Green Future Green Team San Joaquin Leads the Way PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO 461 STOCKTON CA
On the cover: Jake Hinchey, Granite Construction; Gretchen Olsen, City of Stockton; Frank Cvetovac, Epic Plastics; Elisa Moberly, San Joaquin County Public Works, Solid Waste Division; Janice Oldemeyer, Onsite Electronics Recycling
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Green Team San Joaquin Leads the Way
CONTENTS From Your President
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From Your CEO
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Events
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Leadership Stockton
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31st Annual Golf Tournament
Convention & Visitors Bureau 8 Programs and Public Policy Department
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News Briefs
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Cover Story
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Ribbon Cuttings
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New Members
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Calendar
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Networking Mixer
The Reserve at Spanos Park March 1, 5:15-7:15 p.m.
Don’t Miss! Two Free Lower Premium Tickets (a $34 value) All additional Lower Premium Seats just $10 (a $7 discount per seat) Contact the Thunder at 209.373.1500 or at tickets@stocktonthunder.com to reserve your seats!
March 23 & 24 @ 7 p.m. vs. Bakersfield Condors
What a great time to join (or renew) with the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. The reason I value my membership is the great programs. The Government Relations Council helps me stay current on what is going on locally, in Sacramento and Washington D.C. that will ultimately have an effect on business. The Green Team San Joaquin has all kinds of ways that your business can save money. The Business Education Alliance is a program that bridges the gap between business and education to help produce an educated workforce. I believe that joining (and using) the Chamber is a valuable business investment.
Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Past President
PORT CALL Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901. CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Debbie Armstrong, Old Republic Title Company SR. VICE PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum Crabtree VICE PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, ServiceMaster Building Maintenance VICE PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Rick Goucher, C B Richard Ellis Commercial Real Estate CHAMBER DIRECTORS Stephen Barney, F&M Bank Michael Cera, SMG/Stockton Arena/Bob Hope Theatre Donna DeMartino, San Joaquin Regional Transit District Dan Durst, Durst Contract Interiors Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Baseball Club Lewis Gale, Eberhardt School of Business Clint Harless, Stockton Auto Glass/Quick’s Glass Service Dan Keyser, Grupe Commercial Company Kenneth Levy, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Sonya Morgan, External Resources, Inc. Darryle Oakman, San Joaquin County Rental Property Association Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Tina Williams, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation Bob Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
209.547.2766
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR/ BEA Frank Ferral 209.547.2763 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Heidi Altamirano
209.547.2764
OPERATIONS/FINANCE DIRECTOR Sandy Dwyer 209.547.2770 MEMBERSHIP SALES Matt Anderson
209.337.2723
SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORD. Timm Quinn 209.547.2960 SCAP COORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mikki Gilbert 209.337.2730 SCAP-SE COORDINATOR Michael Morales
209.337.2716
BEA/ SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Karla Gonzalez 209.547.2770 RECEPTIONIST/ CUSTOMER SERVICE Alyssa McConnell 209.547.2770 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring Design Associates 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Kristin Bowker
209.423.4940
PRINTING Snyder Parks
209.466.9026
MAILING Snyder Parks
209.466.9026
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GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 445 W. Weber Avenue, Suite 220, Stockton, CA 95203 209.547.2770 fax 209.466.5271 schamber@stocktonchamber.org
From Your President... by: Debbie Armstrong
Happy March all my fellow
The purpose of the Green Team San Joaquin is to create a nexus
Chamber members! This
between commerce and environment and to enhance the delivery
month’s focus is on REXPO
of Chamber services and to address economic, environmental and
8 Unplugged. This Greater
quality of life issues in Stockton and San Joaquin County. I hope to
Stockton Chamber Event will
see all of you there!
take place on Wednesday
With March upon us I am more then half way through my time
March 14, from 7 a.m. to 2
as President of The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce,
p.m. at the Hilton Stockton,
and what a GREAT time I have had representing all of you. I have
2323 Grand Canal Blvd. Have
especially enjoyed getting to know all the businesses and local
you attended a Green Team
vendors we have! We have a great city and I am so proud to be
San Joaquin meeting or event?
a part of it. So thank you so much, remember to shop local and
REXPO 8 Unplugged would be
always take a minute to let the people you are doing business with
a great experience!
know that you live here and belong to the Chamber.
This program is a collaborative effort between private businesses, municipal and county solid waste divisions, economic development
May God always bless and protect all of us in our great City of Stockton.
professionals and the community of San Joaquin County.
www.stocktonchamber.org
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From Your CEO... by: Doug Wilhoit
understanding consequences for one’s actions and most of all not blaming others for your actions. When I served as Vice Chair and then Chair of the Youthful Offender Parole Board (YOPB) prior to joining the Chamber staff my fellow hearing officers and I heard 10 to 15 cases, (11 different types of hearings) a day in California Youth Authority Facilities around the State and also held hearings in County Jails and State Prisons. We would never allow a juvenile offender or someone from age 12-25 (at that time the maximum age of an Youth Authority Ward) make the excuse that it was someone else’s fault that they pulled the trigger, stuck the knife, stole the car, burglarized the home or business, assaulted another person or any other crime they were committed for. We strongly reinforced that no matter their background or imagined excuse, they alone were responsible for their actions. We We are now entering into the Spring of the year (did we have
also advised them that there are so many ways for them to reach out
a winter this year?) and trees and flowers will begin to bloom
to a multitude of people to help and get their lives in order. They only
and bring a fresh look to our city. That is what I hope ULI
had to take that first step! It was their choice! It was very enlightening
will do after they complete their visit and then report on their
to see that most wards were easy to work with one on one and you
recommendations. They will do their work and we must look
could see the potential. It was when they fell prey to “peer pressure”
very closely at what they have to say and at ourselves and then
that they embraced the criminal mentality and reverted to the “poor
understand, believe and let it be known that it takes the ENTIRE
me” syndrome, which is not acceptable. I wish I had the space to tell
community to bring positive change not just a few.
some stories about how one of my YOPB-retired annuitants and I
It is everyone’s responsibility without excuses or finger pointing to
handled Bulldog gang members put in front of us.
get the important job done… or as Confucius said: “To put the world
I still run into some of those who were from this area who are
right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation
doing well. I even hear from time to time from wards from others
in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in
areas of the State who are crime free, working and raising a family and
order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our
breaking the generational pattern. It can be done!
hearts right.” If all of our hearts, minds, energy and being are not into
That is what has to happen here in Stockton and it must start in the
improving our community then no matter what recommendations
homes, families and neighborhoods to really make it work! I know
come forth we will not be able to bask in the spring sunshine of an
I must sound like a broken record BUT, “If you are not part of the
improved quality of life for all.
solution then you are part of the problem.”
At the same time, the committee looking at ways to greatly
It must be known and shouted in neighborhoods across this fine
decrease the crime problem should be starting to meet, and the same
city that those who affiliate with gangs or commit crimes are nothing
holds true of all working together to make sure that the job is done
more than thugs, cowards and irresponsible jerks (same as those who
properly…. Again, it starts with individuals and what is taught or not
know who commit the crimes and are just as bad for not reporting
taught in the home as to personal responsibility, respecting others,
same to law enforcement) and we will not put up
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Events
by: Heidi Altamarino 31st Annual Golf Tournament Good news, our 31st Annual Golf Tournament is not yet sold
new friends, you’ll also help raise funds for a variety of Chamber programs. A few hours of your time on April 27, 28 or 29 will get
out, but sign up your foursome soon! Stockton Golf & Country
you free admission to the festival, a complimentary lunch and a
Club will host this tournament on April 2, beginning with
free shuttle bus ride from Delta College. To volunteer, please call
registration at 10:00 a.m., lunch at 11:00 and a shotgun start at
Tortellini Timm or Angel Hair Heidi at 209.547.2770
Noon. After the tournament, we’ll host an awards reception to honor the top players of the day. Join us as a $150 tee or green sponsor, or a $700 Business Package which includes signage on a tee or green and registration for a foursome. Single player registrations are $160. Looking for an easy way to highlight your business? Consider donating a prize for our raffle! It’s an ideal way to market to other high-profile business people involved in the tournament.
2012 Golf Tournament Sponsors (as of 2/1/12)
Ricky Barnes Sponsors:
Beverage Sponsor:
Grupe Commercial Company Allied Waste Services
DBI Beverage
State of the City 2012 to be held on May 17! If you’re ever in doubt that we live in a great community, just attend our annual State of the City 2012! This year the State of the City will be held May 17 at the Port of Stockton. Co-Sponsored by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, the City of Stockton and the Port of Stockton, this event will feature exhibits showcasing the services made available to you. Sponsorships are still available, so take advantage of this marketing opportunity for your business. For more information, call Timm Quinn at 209.547.2770.
State of the City 2012 Sponsors Tee Sponsors:
Fred Couples Sponsors: Oak Valley Community Bank Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Entravision Communications Corp.
Hole-In-One Sponsors: Chase Chevrolet Gary J. Long Jewelers
Bank of Agriculture & Commerce Builders Exchange of Stockton Judith Buethe Communications Patricia V. DeSota, CPA Premier Staffing San Joaquin Media Group/ The Record
Join us at Stockton Golf & Country Club on April 2. Can’t wait for your invitation? Give Timm a call at 209.547.2960, and he’ll be happy to sign you up or send you a sponsorship opportunity packet.
Asparagus Festival Volunteers Needed Just how lucky can we get?! People come from across the West Coast to attend the Asparagus Festival, and it’s right in our own backyard! We’ll have spectacular entertainment, fun for the kids and the best food you can imagine at this three-day festival. However, the most fun will definitely be at the Chamber’s Pasta and Ice Cream Booth! There is still time to volunteer to help
(as of 2/1/12)
Platinum: A.G. Spanos Companies American Medical Response, Inc. Bank of Agriculture & Commerce California Water Service Co. City of Stockton Dameron Hospital Association Delta Sierra Beverage Financial Center Credit Union Grupe Commercial Company Hensel Phelps Construction Company Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin Humphreys College Kaiser Permanente Lincoln Center metroPCS Neumiller & Beardslee Pacific Records Management Port of Stockton Rabobank N.A. San Joaquin County WorkNet San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Partnership, Inc. Sims Metal Management
St. Joseph’s Medical Center Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau Stockton Ports Baseball Club The Record/San Joaquin Media Group United Way of San Joaquin County University of the Pacific
Gold: Builders Exchange of Stockton Oak Valley Community Bank R & S Erection of Stockton, Inc. Stockton East Water District Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Yara North America, Inc.
Silver: DEVCON Construction, Inc. Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
Table: California Water Service Co. Health Plan of San Joaquin
prepare this mouthwatering dish. Not only will you make some
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Become a Certified Green Business! Leadership Stockton Save money & gain customers by:
by: Timm Quinn
Reducing waste Conserving water and energy Protecting public health Using recycled-content in your products
Leadership Stockton: Law Enforcement Session Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
www.GreenTeamSanJoaquin.com Special Thanks to: San Joaquin County Sheriff ’s Office SMALL BUSINESS Each year, the Leadership Stockton class looks forward to the HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL*
most of the class, providing a visual guide to identifying Stockton gangs and gang culture. This topic, which provides an unfiltered look at Stockton gangs, is always a class favorite. After lunch, the class heard from Assistant District Attorney
Affordable Hazardous Management forclass Youra glimpse Business Law Enforcement session.Waste This session gives the A Program of San Joaquin County Public Works of the various entities that work together make Stockton a safe www.SJCrecycle.org (209)to468-3066
Edward Busuttil who spoke about the law side of justice. Sheriff
Lowwork cost way safely dispose of hazardous materials. place toilive, and to play.
Sheriff Department’s operation of the Jail Facility and a glimpse of
The day began with a that warm the John Zunino i Documentation youwelcome properly to manage hazardous waste. i Assurance that the material will be disposed of properly. Operations Center from*Conditionally Undersheriff John (LS Class of Exempt SmallPicone Quantity Generators (CESQG)
his department’s many other duties.
‘03). The Undersheriff was followed by Assistant Chief of Police,
highlight of the day. During the two-hour tour, the class visited
and the next Chief, Eric Jones (LS Class of ‘06). Assistant Chief We also accept andStockton electronic waste. Jones spoke aboutuniversal crime and PD’s efforts to combat this
the intake, women’s area, men’s area, administrative segregation,
(Costs depend on your waste types.)
Green Your Bottom Line hot issue. He provided great statistics and encouraged the public with Product Stewardship! abound: in the process. to Economic become benefits more involved
Steve Moore (LS Class of ’90) then provided an overview of the
Then the class was off for a jail tour that many considered the
medical clinic, communications area and the gun range of the French Camp facility. A big THANK YOU to Sheriff Moore, Assistant Chief Jones and
reduced operating costs, energy savings, reduced disposal the creation of green jobs. Chief, the class was Following thecosts, briefing from the Assistant
Detective Gutierrez. Thanks also to Sheriff Moore for the generous
educated in “Gangs and Guns” by Detective Paul Gutierrez of the Design it Green | Make it Clean | Conserve Resources | Reduce | Reuse | Eliminate Toxics | Take it Back!
use of his facilities and his very helpful staff, especially Officer Kim
Stockton PD. Detective Gutierrez’s presentation was Gangs 101 for
de la Cruz (LS Class of ’08) for coordinating the jail tour.
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Convention & Visitors Bureau by: Wes Rhea
The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out Returns
can pick a copy up at the Chamber office or by calling 209.938.1555.
April 1 to 15, Stockton will celebrate locally grown asparagus
Guides may be requested or viewed online by visiting the “Contact
during the 3rd annual Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out. This
Us” page at www.CelebrateStockton.com
event will kick off the month that ends with the 27th Stockton
2012 Tourism Luncheon and Celebrate! Awards
Asparagus Festival, April 27-29.
Join the Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau on April 4 for the
The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out invites Stockton-area foodies and families to enjoy delicious dishes prepared with fresh
2012 Tourism Luncheon and Celebrate! Awards at the Hilton Stockton. The CVB will be sharing the current state of travel, tourism and
locally grown asparagus by featuring asparagus related menu items at participating restaurants throughout Stockton. Our most famous locally grown spear may be featured in appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks! Participating restaurants and their menus will be featured at www. DineOutStockton.com. Restaurants interested in participating can visit the website or call 209.938.1555.
hospitality in Stockton, and their efforts to promote and market Stockton. The CVB will also recognize outstanding organizations and employees with their inaugural “Celebrate! Awards” in the categories of Industry Professional of the Year, Industry Partner of the Year and Sports Partner of the Year. Doors open at 11 a.m. with the program beginning at 11:30 a.m. Lunch, program and awards will finish by 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 each
The 2012 Stockton Activities Guide is Now Available! Residents interested in picking up a copy of the new Stockton guide
and tables of 8 are available for $200. For reservations visit www.CelebrateAwards.com or call 209.938.1555 today!
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Programs and Public Policy Department by: Frank Ferral When a community invests in its children, children enter school
minimum of nearly three dollars to the local economy (MacGillvary
ready to learn. When children thrive at school, our workforce is
& Lucia, 2011). $18.7 million spent locally is a “big deal� to our local
strengthened by their diverse talents and skills. When parents know
retailers, grocers and other providers of goods and services.
their children are benefitting from high quality child care, they can
What’s at stake? In his January State Budget Proposal, Governor
focus on their own jobs, without distraction. A vibrant local economy
Brown proposes to eliminate another 62,000 child care slots
depends on a sufficient supply of quality child care. Without care,
statewide, $516.8 million in child development funding. If
working parents with children cannot be effective employees and
approved, this will dismantle the child care delivery system.
productivity is negatively impacted for employers. Lack of quality child care puts our children at a disadvantage when they enter school. There are nearly 1000 licensed child care centers and family
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce with its affiliate organization, Institute for a Competitive Workforce, has launched a very exciting Early Childhood Education Initiative. To view their
child care homes in San Joaquin County. The majority of these
compelling report, entitled Why Business Should Support Early
small businesses blend public and private funding in order to
Childhood Education, please go to: www.uschamber.com/icw.
stay in business. California Child Care and Child Development
Please consider being a business advocate for child care. Contact
funding has been cut by 27% between 2008 and 2012. Last year, that
Kay Ruhstaller at kruhstaller@frrcsj.org or 209.461.2996
amounted to $6.2 million in revenue lost locally. Recent research
for more information.
indicates that each dollar spent on child care in California returns a
News Briefs
When we invest in children, everyone wins.
Submission Guidelines: News Briefs must be submitted before the first of each month to schamber@stocktonchamber.org. Please put “PORT O CALL� in the subject line. Submissions must be no longer than 50 words total and should include contact information. News Briefs will be included on a space available basis and may be edited for content.
United Cerebral Palsy’s 3rd Annual ‘Last Chance’ Crab Feed Join us for United Cerebral Palsy’s 3rd Annual ‘Last Chance’ Crab Feed at the Stockton Ballroom on Friday, March 30, 2012. Tickets are $45 per person. Call about Sponsorship opportunities. Help UCP provide programs that allow people with disabilities to live life without limits! Call 209.956.0290 or email events@ucpsj.org. Business Awards Nominations Needed!! Awards Luncheon. We are seeking nominations in the categories of: •
Small Business Person of the Year
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Business Employee of the Year
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Business Manager of the Year
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Business Person of the Year
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P3 Stewardship Award
For nomination criteria and nomination forms please visit www.stocktonchamber.org and click on the “Chamber Message� tab or call 209.547.2770. Nomination deadline is April 6, 2012.
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Stockton’s Green Future Green Team San Joaquin Leads the Way By Justin Souza
Recycling Market Development Zone
role model. “Our Green Team is unique,”
which industry you’re in, chances are
(RMDZ), combines recycling with economic
says Moberly. “We are very proactive at
good that you’ve heard this question in
development to fuel new businesses, expand
looking out for businesses, and we get much
recent years as responsible environmental
existing ones, create jobs and divert waste
more mileage through our partnerships.”
stewardship has become a worldwide
from landfills. The program also provides
Moberly added that when it comes to
priority. In 2005, the Greater Stockton
attractive loans, technical assistance and
forging partnerships, the economic benefits
Chamber of Commerce formed the
free product marketing to Zone-located
of going green can be persuasive. “Saving
Green Team San Joaquin to tackle this
businesses that use materials from the waste
the environment is important to businesses,
issue through the collaboration of private
stream to manufacture their products. The
but saving them money gets you their
“How can we be more green?” No matter
Greater Stockton Chamber
business, municipal and county solid
to start them on the road to environmental
waste divisions, economic development professionals and the community of San Joaquin County. Since its inception, Green Team San Joaquin has helped create green jobs and boost commerce throughout San Joaquin County by forming and utilizing the ties that bind the priorities of City and County governmental bodies with the practicalities
We are very proactive at looking out for businesses, and we get much more mileage through our partnerships.
This month, Port O Call is delighted
responsibility, and everybody wins.” The City of Stockton Since 2004, the City of Stockton’s waste program has utilized a three receptacle system—trash, green waste and recycling—for all residential and commercial customers. “This is the Cadillac of collection programs,” says Solid Waste Manager Gretchen Olsen, “we
of commerce to ensure environmental conservation makes economic sense.
cooperation. Appeal to their bottom line
of Commerce acts as Zone
currently serve approximately 90,000
Administrator for the San Joaquin
residential customers and around 3,200 commercial customers.”
to profile some of the companies and
County RMDZ, the only partnership of its
organizations who have partnered with
kind in the State. Green Team San Joaquin
As a member of the Green Team, the
Green Team San Joaquin in order to
grew out of the RMDZ, providing not only
City of Stockton has been working hard
promote the benefits of responsible
loans and marketing assistance but savings
to ensure that Stockton is in compliance
environmental stewardship.
to businesses, economic development,
with—or exceeds—the commercial
San Joaquin County
legislative and policy updates, networking
recycling guidelines put forward by AB-341.
and public forums.
The City also has an ongoing effort to make
San Joaquin County Public Works’ Solid Waste Division has implemented several
According to Management Analyst Elisa
recycling more convenient for multifamily
projects to reduce solid waste and maximize
Moberly, the State of California is looking
units and apartments, a market segment that
recycling. For instance, CalRecycle’s
at San Joaquin County’s partnerships as a
has been less able to recycle because of the
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challenges of making the process convenient to
the top recycled materials in the world,” said Hinchey.
downstream and never exports material overseas for recycling. Onsite Electronics
residents with limited
“Worldwide, the
Recycling was also the 2nd business in
space and a wide
construction industry
San Joaquin County to pass the vigorous
variety of needs. City
recycles over 81% of asphalt
assessment process given by the Green
staff have tackled this
concrete produced.”
Team San Joaquin, receiving the Green
head on by meeting with property managers and service providers to help
Granite has also made a recent push to convert waste asphalt shingles into useable
Sustainable Business Certification. Epic Plastics, Inc. Since 1997, Epic Plastics, Inc. has created
residents get set up with smaller containers,
asphalt concrete. “We’re working locally and
environmentally-friendly landscape
spacious centralized bins and commingled
nationally to shred shingles and reintroduce
products from post consumer recycled
recycling options. Olsen said that the City
them into asphalt. We’re working with
plastics at its 125,000 sq. ft. manufacturing
is committed to following through to make
CalTrans, the County and local businesses
facility in Lodi. Each year, Epic Plastics
sure the program is convenient for residents.
and industry leaders to figure this out.”
converts over 144 million shampoo, milk
Granite Construction, Inc.
Onsite Electronics Recycling
and other HDPE #2 bottles into its premier
Onsite Electronics Recycling, LLC, is a
landscaping products, diverting over 15
construction materials and one of the
full service electronics waste recycling firm
million pounds of post consumer plastic
nation’s largest diversified heavy civil
that safely recycles electronics material
from state and local landfills yearly.
contractors. Granite Construction is
at its Stockton, California facility. Onsite
headquartered in Watsonville, CA with
has remained committed to its principles
green businesses. The company was financed
regional offices nationwide, including the
of green operation since its foundation in
with the help of grants and loans from the
firm’s San Joaquin County facility which has
2004. “We believe in operating a sustainable
California Integrated Waste Management
operated in French Camp for over 30 years.
business,” said President Janice Oldemeyer.
Board, the California Department of
According to Valley Area Sales Manager
“It’s about a lot more than just recycling, it’s
Conservation as well as the Alameda
Jake Hinchey, Granite Construction’s
about doing right, from taking care of our
County Waste Management Authority.
commitment to ethical environmental
employees to being responsible stewards of
Today, Epic has ramped up conversion of
stewardship has earned it recognition as one
our environment.”
recyclable waste products into over 11 miles
Granite Construction is a producer of
Epic Plastics, Inc. is a model for local
of its Benda Board product each day. Epic
of the world’s most ethical companies for
Onsite has received recognition
two years running. Granite Construction’s
and numerous awards from local and
Plastic’s 100% recycled products can be
services include recycling concrete and
international sources, including the
purchased in professional landscape and
asphalt into paving material for roads,
“2010 P3 Stewardship Award” from the
irrigation supply houses, lumber yards,
thereby mining fewer construction materials
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
builder’s supply stores and retail home
and reducing haul distances, and utilizing
and was the 14th Company worldwide
improvement centers throughout the
energy-saving “warm mix” technology
to receive ISO14001 e-Steward Recycler
United States. These products represent an
to produce its asphalt concrete. In recent
Certification from the Basel Action
innovative use for recycled plastic products
years, many roads throughout the County
Network. This prestigious international
and offset the use of competing products
have been repaved with recycled asphalt
certification verifies that Onsite’s
derived from non-sustainable sources,
reclaimed by the company. San Joaquin
operation limits environmental impact,
providing consumers an environmentally-
County was among the first counties
is in compliance with all environmental
friendly option for all their landscaping and
in the Central Valley to accept such
regulations, ensures the health of anyone
accent needs.
materials. “By weight, asphalt is one of
who interacts with recycled materials www.stocktonchamber.org
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Ribbon Cuttings
For additional information go to www.stocktonchamber.org
Attending Ambassadors Annie Randazzo
Glenn Jose
Allied Waste
Blair Hake
H.O.P.E.
Gloria Blaine
Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.
Bryan Meadows Stockton Ports Baseball Club
Carol Clemons
Klein Insurance
Angel’s Caring Helpers
1625 W March Lane Suite 101 Stockton
Cindy Ward Xango
Diane Reyes St. Joseph’s EAP
Dr. Eunice Green Green’s Nutrition
Ella Holman Collins Reality
Gary Ghan
Basket Caravan & Gourmet Gifts
Greg Walther Press F1 Computers
Griffin Shibley
Stockton Auto Glass
Jennifer Lewis Hilton Stockton
Joel Carignan Edward Jones
John Paval WSB Mortgage Services
Justin Redman Central Valley Community Bank
Keith Burgad
Stockton Post Office
Haggin Museum 1201 N Pershing Ave
CEO
Stockton
Cont’d from pg. 5
with it any more. We are the law abiding, taxpaying, hard working and responsible members of Stockton and as such there is nothing that will get in the way of us all making Stockton a much better and safer place to call home. Having been on the streets as a Stockton Police Officer—and proud to say so—it is not just the men and women of the currently understaffed Stockton Police Department who must shoulder the entire burden of fixing a broken society, all of us must work as one to be part of the solution. The new committee on crime reduction must have no egos, no hidden agendas, no racial divides and no political finger pointing! We must all stand up and be counted and not let irresponsible idiots (a very small percentage of Stocktonians doing 100% of the damage) stand in our way. With that said, we do have so much to be thankful for in the great community that is our home, Stockton. We just need to work together to polish the jewel! Or, as Albert Einstein once said: “A hundred times a day I remind myself that my life depends on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give, in the measure as I have received, and am still receiving.” Let us all do this together as one family of Stockton, California. 13 PORT CALL
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
Entravision Radio
Loretta Lee California State Department of Rehabilitation
Luke Reiff Stockton Ports Baseball Club
Stockton Ports Baseball Club Mark McDonald Legalshield
Henry Peralta
Brookfalls Water Co.
Geri Blas
Linda Stockton
Burgad Imaging
Marsha Saulsbury Dazzlin’ Cleaning
Max Vargas Senator Wolk’s Office
Memri Johnson Sport Clips
Michele Sherlock Optimal Hospice Care
Nick Harbot Eco Chic Salon Naturally
Patricia DeSoto Patricia V DeSoto CPA
Patti Gulick New Image Signs
Peter Lopez Stockton Ports Baseball Club
Phyllis Klein Klein Insurance
Rebecca Deal Rabobank
Ross Moerman Doctor Data
Sam Ward Xango
Shannon Ding Assemblymember Bill Berryhill’s Office
Tim Aragon TNT Quik Connect
Vince Rosato New Image Signs
Wes Rhea Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau
New Members
For more information on becoming a new member, please call Matt Anderson at 209.547.2770. Please allow up to 90 days for your listing to show.
Aviation
Financial Planning
Contractors Painting
Atlantic Aviation
Financial Planners Association, SJ Chapter
RP Painting Specialists
6364 Lindbergh Street Stockton
5757 Pacific Avenue, # 222 Stockton www.herumcrabtree.com
10027 Liotard Drive Stockton
www.atlanticaviation.com
Importers/Exporters BAMA 7555 Pacific Avenue #115 3856 Pine Lake Circle Stockton
Nutritional Products Health & Diet Food Products – Retail STOP the presses!
1906 Pacific Avenue Stockton
907 N. El Dorado Street Stockton
Radio Stations
Bank of America
KRVR “The River”
407 N. Wilson Way Stockton
961 N. Emerald Avenue, #A Modesto
Real Estate
Printers Printers & Lithographers
Green’s Nutrition
Banks
www.bankofamerica.com
www.rp-painting.com
LegalShield
1350 W. Robinhood Drive #3 Stockton www.collinsrealtyinc.com
4777 Grouse Run Drive #239 Stockton
Financial & Insurance Services VG Capital Financial Services
www.krvr.com
Legal Services & I D Theft Shield
Collins Realty Inc.
www.stpprints.com
2291 W. March Lane, # D205 Stockton
Employment Temporary Service Valley “Temp” Services
www.markyere.com
1150 W. Robinhood Drive, #11A Stockton www.valleytemps.net
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Calendar
March 2012 Highlights 3/1 - Networking Mixer – 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. @ The Reserve at Spanos Park
3.31.12
1
New Member Meeting – 10:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
1
Networking Mixer – 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. @ The Reserve at Spanos Park 6301 West Eight Mile Road, Stockton, 95219
8
Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable – 7:30 a.m. @ TBA
9
Leadership Stockton Education Session – 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Various Local Schools and San Joaquin County Office of Education
14
REXPO 8 Unplugged – 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton 2323 Grand Canal Blvd
21
Chamber Executive Committee Meeting – 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf and Country Club
23
Government Relations Council – 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
23
Chamber Night with Stockton Thunder – 7 p.m. @ Stockton Arena
24
Business Education Alliance – 3:30 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
24
Chamber Night with Stockton Thunder – 7 p.m. @ Stockton Arena
29
Chamber Board Meeting – 4 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
also don’t miss... 4/5 - Networking Mixer – 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. @ CSU Stanislaus Stockton Center 612 E. Magnolia St., Stockton, CA 95202
17 PORT CALL
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
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Contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770 for more info