GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol.65 No.7
www.stocktonchamber.org
NOVEMBER 2018
COMPASSION DEDICATION
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2018 ATHENA AWARD RECIPIENT OCCELETTA BRIGGS’ LIFETIME OF SERVICE
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CONTENTS From Your President From Your CEO
DON’T MISS! 5
NOVEMBER NETWORKING MIXER
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5:15 - 7:15 p.m.
News Briefs 8 Cover Story 10 Programs and Public Policy
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H&R Block 729 N. Wilson Wy., Stockton, CA 95205
ATHENA AWARDS LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m.
Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership
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Stockton Golf & Country Club
Chamber Member Testimonial
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3800 W. Country Club Blvd., Stockton, CA
Leadership Stockton
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Visit Stockton
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October Tradeshow Mixer Photos 16 Ribbon Cuttings 16 Events 17 New Members
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27 Years of Economic Excellence
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FOLLOW US Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce (California) @stocktonchamberofcommerce @StknChamber Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce On the Cover The 2018 ATHENA Award recipient, Occeletta Briggs
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FROM YOUR 2018 -19 PRESIDENT BY: DEITRA R. KENOLY Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
It’s the season to give thanks, and I have a lot to be thankful
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group SR. VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.
for. Great family, friends, and strong business relationships are just a few. As you gather around your table for Thanksgiving, give thanks for all that you are, and to those that poured into
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail
you in positive ways. Remember to pay it forward.
VICE PRESIDENT Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center VICE PRESIDENT Justin Redman, F&M Bank IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
Congratulations, Occeletta Briggs! The 2018 ATHENA Award recipient. The ATHENA Award honors individuals who
excel in their chosen profession, have demonstrated support for the advancement
CHAMBER DIRECTORS Stephanie Banuelos, Grimbleby Coleman CPAs Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Randy Burns, Waterloo Morada Fire District F.J. “Joe” Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co. Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PC David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Daniel Natividad, Port City Marketing Solutions, Inc. Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
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of professional women, and are devoted to the advancement of community through service. Occeletta has excelled in these areas and is so deserving of this honor bestowed upon her. The ATHENA Award will be presented at the 32nd annual ATHENA Award Luncheon, November 15, 11:30 a.m. at the Stockton Golf and Country Club. Tickets are $40/ ea. and are available by calling the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce at 209.547.2770, or by visiting
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428
stocktonchamber.org/athena-awards/.
SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423
A number of things are happening in our community
OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439
this month. To those who say there’s nothing to do in Stockton, look again! Two things come to mind. The first is the inaugural season of the Stockton
SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433
Kings at the Stockton Arena. The addition of the
SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435
Stockton Kings is great for the city of Stockton, and
SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mina Gomar 209.292.8429
support and let them know how welcomed they
BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436
are. GO KINGS AND GO HEAT! The other very
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422 OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph
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I’m sure they’re ready to join the Stockton Heat and add to the fun and excitement! Please show your
important item: it’s election season. Make sure your voice is heard by casting your vote! In closing, as we continue to move into the holiday season, SHOP LOCAL! The goods and services offered in our community depend on it, and as a reminder, the dollars spent in our community stay in our community!
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT
DOUG WILHOIT
Nov. 6 is Election Day here and across the USA!
gave Adolph Hitler leadership of the Nazi Party, and in 1960, a
Sad to say, only a small but improving
John F. Kennedy.
percentage of citizens of this nation,
When we were in Washington D.C. a couple of years ago, where
state, and local jurisdictions actually take
the accompanying photo of President Lincoln was taken at
elections 100 percent seriously by not only
the National Cathedral, Joan and I experienced the Holocaust
voting (either in person or by absentee
Museum and saw the result of not only German complacency,
ballot), but by also taking the time to fully
but also worldwide complacency tantamount to not voting or
investigate the candidate’s qualifications, platform, and the motives
ONE VOTE change in each precinct in Illinois would have defeated
not making a fully-informed vote.
of their supporters.
The photo of me shaking the hand
Those who do not take part in the
of the statue of President Lincoln
election process have forgotten
while attending Mass at the
and/or have no respect for the fact that so many fought and died for this freedom that many
"Hopefully, if you have not voted absentee prior to
National Cathedral was not meant to be funny, but a symbol of all of us joining hands to make our city,
reading this article, you will go
county, state, and nation a strong,
Other people around the world
to your local voting precinct
robust, and safe place to live, work,
would love to have this sacred
on Nov. 6 to exercise your
Americans take for granted.
opportunity, but their system of repressive government does not
constitutional and God-given
allow them to determine their
right to vote!"
recreate, and pray! Also, it is important to apply the Rotary (I believe all service organizations live by this) Four-Way
own destiny as we are so blessed
Test when casting one’s vote and
to do!
that is: I: Is It The Truth, II: Is It Fair
Here is something I have had
To All Concerned, III: Will It Build
in my office(s) since 1979, when
Goodwill And Better Friendships,
I first became a San Joaquin County Supervisor (representing District 2) and truly all the citizens of this abundant county: In 1645, ONE VOTE gave Oliver Cromwell control of England; In 1649, ONE VOTE caused Charles I of England to be executed; In 1776, ONE VOTE gave America the English language instead of German; In 1845, ONE VOTE brought Texas into the Union; In 1868, ONE VOTE saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment; In 1876, ONE VOTE gave Rutherford B. Hayes the Presidency of the United States; In 1876, ONE VOTE changed France from a Monarchy to a Republic; In 1921, ONE VOTE
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and IV: Will It Be Beneficial To All Concerned! Hopefully, if you have not voted absentee prior to reading this article, you will go to your local voting precinct on Nov. 6 to exercise your constitutional and God-given right to vote! My strong feeling is: “IF YOU DO NOT VOTE, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE OUTCOME!” Please go to stocktonchamber.org or see the Program and Public Policy article on page 12 for Ballot Measure Recommendations from your Chamber Government Relations Council (GRC) and your Chamber Board of Directors.
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NEWS BRIEFS 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.
Sweeny Youmaran Joins BAC Community Bank
rabbis, and all community faith leaders would benefit from this
Family-owned and locally managed BAC Community Bank is
educational forum.
pleased to announce that Sweeny Youmaran has joined the Bank as
One CEU will be offered at this event. Provider approved by
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the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number
Sweeny has a Communications degree, and has worked in the
CEP 6818 for 1 contact hour. Lunch will be provided. No cost
financial services industry for over eight years.
to attend. To register, call 209.578.6300.
Sweeny will be assisting both consumer and small business loan applicants, as well as existing customers. Sweeney Youmaran will be working primarily from the BAC Community Bank office located at 517 E. Weber Ave. in Stockton, and can be reached by phone at 209.373.2531, or by email at sweeny.youmaran@bankbac.com.
Children’s Home of Stockton’s Signature Event of Hope & Heart Children’s Home of Stockton (CHS) along with supporting partners The Eleanor Project and United Way of San Joaquin County, invite you all to Believe, Belong and Become: A Signature Evening of Hope & Heart from 5 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 8, at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton. Please join us for an evening of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails for a noble cause
Clergy Forum Navigating Advanced Illness and the Faith Leader’s Role
while listening to author, awarded child advocate, and motivational
Join Community Hospice on Nov. 8, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. for a
successfully navigating thirty foster home placements, one of which
non-denominational clergy forum, as we share practical information
was the Children’s Home of Stockton. Regina was a ward of the Juvenile
on how to navigate the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of
Court system and her story will be shown on film, as a movie is being
someone facing an advanced illness. Chaplains, priests, ministers,
released this year.
speaker, Regina Louise as she describes her life’s journey, including
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. For individual tickets please text "CHS" to 40403. For more information contact Laura Pedraza, CHS Development Director, at 209.395.3539. Proceeds support CHS’ important work with foster youth.
Parish Guy Castillo, PC welcomes associate Fawn Smolak to the firm.
CHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information, to get involved, or to tour the campus, please call 209.466.0853.
Visionary Home Builders Offering Homebuyer Education Class Visionary Home Builders is offering a Homebuyer Education Class at their Homeownership Center on Nov. 17. This one-day class reviews all aspects of home purchase, including understanding credit scores and good faith estimates, budget analysis, housing payment affordability, and developing your home buying team.
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2018 ATHENA AWARD RECIPIENT OCCELETTA BRIGGS’ LIFETIME OF SERVICE By Crystal Nay
very once in a while, we are privileged enough to find
Briggs has come a long way from her humble beginnings in
someone who cares very deeply about others and dedicates
segregated West Virginia, where she attended an integrated
himself or herself to the betterment of the community as a
high school for the first time as a high school junior, after the
whole. Every year the ATHENA Leadership Award recognizes an
passage of Brown vs. Board of Education. She has overcome racial
individual who has made an incredible impact and has changed
injustice through determination and compassion, and continued
the lives of many for the better.
moving through life to accomplish great things.
This year, the ATHENA selection committee selected Briggs as
Briggs’ propensity to care for people began when she was a
the 2018 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient.
young child and had to nurse her sick grandmother. Since
Sitting in her home in Stockton, there’s a welcoming ones feels
then, Briggs has spent a great deal of her life uniting her love
when taking a seat on the couch. The walls are lined with art by
of healthcare with her compassion for people, bridging a gap
the likes of Peter Rodriguez, Carl Miller, Diane Shannon, and
where others might not pay attention. She rose from staff nurse
Victor Vasarely. There’s satisfaction about the recent, beautiful
to the first African American Director of Nursing at San Joaquin
upgrades and repairs made to the home she and her husband,
General Hospital, expanded healthcare services to the indigent,
Bill, built 40 years ago and still live in today, and excitement
and developed the hospital’s patient classification system.
about the potato vines she keeps trying to convince her husband
Her influences are also seen in the maternity ward, where she
to put in the front yard.
revamped the birth education classes and initiated the practice of having the mother, father, and baby share the same room after
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birth. As the director of nursing, Briggs increased the nurse-to-
32ND ANNUAL ATHENA AWARD LUNCHEON
patient ratio, helped develop the neonatal intensive care nursery,
Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 11:30 a.m.
established the testing center for early detection of fatal diseases
Stockton Golf & Country Club 3800 W. Country Club Blvd., Stockton, CA 95204
in high-risk pregnancies, and initiated the “cuddler program,”
Reservations for the awards luncheon are $40 each, pre-paid
where volunteers visited fragile infants.
before November 8 and $50 thereafter.
While Briggs carefully planned and moved things toward
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bettering the hospital, in 1989, she was forced to think quickly
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and move even quicker when she helped prepare and clear
2018 ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT
the San Joaquin General emergency room to make space for
Occeletta Briggs
the victims of the devastating Cleveland School shooting. Her experience as a grief counselor led her to arrange for mental health counselors to assist the victim’s loved ones. A short three years later, Briggs made a shift from patient care to
MANY THANKS TO OUR ATHENA SPONSORS PLATINUM: Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
leading a team responsible for a 96-bed replacement facility for
Angela Rosenquist
the hospital. It was during this time that she immersed herself
California State University, Stanislaus
in the latest hospital technology, learned to read blueprints, and
Chevron Corporation
to understand code regulations and safety requirements. On her
Cyril Seligman
visits to other hospitals within the state, Briggs brought back
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ideas and systems that would greatly improve turnaround times and reduce human error.
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But even after all the things she has done for San Joaquin General
Port of Stockton
Hospital, at the core of it all, Briggs really just cares about the
San Joaquin Delta College
patients and their families, and would often utilize her unique
United Way of San Joaquin County
ability to reach compromises among staff, administrators, and
University of the Pacific
county leaders.
SILVER:
Her circle of influence has reached much further through her
BAC Community Bank
community involvement, and she selflessly dedicated herself
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to helping others achieve their dreams. Whether through
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mentorship programs, speeches, her time as adjunct faculty,
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leadership opportunities for nurses in her charge, or other events, Briggs has inspired and urged young women to find their purpose, defy odds, and push forward.
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In her quieter moments, Briggs retreats to the garden with her husband. Where the trees they planted together 40 years ago stand tall, holding four decades worth of memories, and creating a little oasis from the ever-busy outside world. Briggs is still an active member of The Links and Delta Sigma Theta sorority, and remains confident that she’ll have potato vines in the front yard.
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recommends the following positions on the following Propositions/Measures: MEASURE B Cannabis Business License Tax
NEUTRAL
PROPOSITION 2
NO POSITION
Authorizes state to use revenue from
Couldn’t determine how housing the mental health population
millionaire’s tax for $2 billion in bonds for
without associated services would benefit
homelessness prevention housing.
the business community.
PROPOSITION 3
OPPOSE
Issues $8.877 billion in bonds for
There is no language in the Proposition that guarantees the money
water-related infrastructure and
would not be diverted to the Delta tunnels. Also, Proposition 3
environmental projects.
does not address the much needed storage of water.
OPPOSE PROPOSITION 6
Proposition 6 would eliminate funding for more than 6,500 bridge
Gas Tax Repeal
and road safety, transportation and public transit improvement projects currently underway throughout California.
OPPOSE Proposition 10 could hurt homeowners by authorizing a new PROPOSITION 10
government bureaucracy that can tell homeowners what they
Local Rent Control Initiative
can and cannot do with their own private residence. It could make homes more expensive for future buyers and hurt families trying to purchase their first home.
SUPPORT
PROPOSITION 11 Ambulance Employees Paid On-Call Breaks, Training, and Mental Health Services Initiative (2018)
Proposition 11 established into law the longstanding industry practice of paying private EMT’s and paramedics to remain reachable during their work breaks in case of an emergency, just like firefighters and police officers.
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Thurs., Nov. 15, 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Will Amazon Double Employment in the Next Four Years? San Joaquin County has emerged as the prime distribution center for goods in the Northern California Megaregion that
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foot distribution center in Tracy. Finally, continued growth of e-commerce will create many more on-demand part-time “gig jobs,” which Amazon has in Manteca.
includes Sacramento, San Jose, San Francisco, and surrounding
Looks like San Joaquin County is ideally suited to take advantage
communities. The megaregion has nearly 18 million consumers
of this continuing worldwide e-commerce trend by constructing
that buy a lot of goods.
modern logistics buildings with risk-taking developers like CT
In four short years, Amazon has become the largest private sector
Realty and Prologis.
employer in our county. Will Amazon double in size over the
In partnership with San Joaquin communities, these developers
next four years?
have built four million square feet of spec space that has been leased
A doubling of Amazon in eight years would be a scale up from zero employees prior to 2014 to 6,600 in 2018, to 13,000 employees in 2022.
to Amazon during the past four years. If Amazon doubles in San Joaquin County over the next four years, look for construction of another four million square feet of e-commerce buildings. A final note of Amazon’s growth in San Joaquin County and what it
What kind of new jobs would a doubling of Amazon bring?
means: Currently the minimum wage is $10.50 in California and will
Likely more air cargo jobs, growing from two 737 daily flights
increase to $15 in 2023. Amazon’s minimum wage today is $15. More
at Stockton Metro Airport to four. Amazon’s Whole Foods acquisition will need to expand distribution. Whole Foods could grow grocer jobs like Safeway’s 2.2 million square
jobs with higher wages bring prosperity to our community, which is the goal of the San Joaquin Partnership and the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.
CHAMBER MEMBER TESTIMONIAL ROY NIGHTENGALE, THE NEW 105-9 THE BULL Being a member of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has been a valuable asset to our business (The New 105-9 The Bull). It not only gives us credibility in the Greater Stockton Community, it also has given us access to many events and opportunities within our city. Many of the groups and committees, from the Liaison Committee to the Network 4 Success Leads Group, have helped open many doors that otherwise may have not opened. The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is one group every Stockton business should be a part of. If you aren’t a member, join now. If you are already a member, make sure to get involved and take advantage of all the benefits that are available through the Chamber.
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Roy Nightengale receives 2018 Liaison Ambassador of the Year and the 2018 Sam and Cindy Ward Overall Volunteer of the Year at the Small Business Awards Luncheon
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN
VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE
Leadership Stockton Class Picks Community Project During Annual Retreat
2nd Annual Feast at the Fox
The Leadership Stockton Class of 2018-19 chose their class
Main Street returns to Downtown Stockton on May 10, 2019.
community project at September’s overnight retreat at Camp
This remarkable event will once again feature a five course,
Tuolumne Trails in Groveland, CA. The beautiful camp welcomed
individually-plated meal prepared by local chefs using ingredients
the class for their retreat with open arms and great weather.
sourced from farmers in San Joaquin County or within 30
The class started the retreat with an expectations exercise that got
minutes of Stockton. Limited to just over 200 seats, this
them thinking about what to expect the next day and a half. Then
fundraiser is hosted by Visit Stockton in partnership with the City
Chris Stevens, President, Summit Solutions Consulting, LS Class of
of Stockton and benefits the San Joaquin Delta College Culinary
2007, took over and led the class through some leadership theory,
Arts Program.
some team building games, and a few rounds of human Hungry
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Hungry Hippos!
attendees and sponsors; Silent auction experiences accepted
The afternoon brought a fun, little game called “Little Known Fact
February 2019: Tickets/Tables on sale to the public
Bingo,” where the class learned fun, random facts about each other.
This event will sell out quickly. Don’t miss the opportunity to
After the embarrassing stories, the class did an exercise learning
be part of an unforgettable evening under the neon lights of the
the finer points of Voting vs. Consensus, and how they as a class
historic Bob Hope (Fox) Theatre. Info: FeastAtTheFox.com,
will determine how to choose their community project. Then,
robyn@visitstockton.org or 209.636.4348.
it was time for presentations on the four potential community
projects the class was to choose from.
Give the Gift of Stockton
After the amazing presentations, the class was free to enjoy the
The holiday season is here, and Visit Stockton is your one-stop
great outdoors for the evening, including s’mores around the
shop for Stockton souvenirs. Official Stockton merchandise makes
campfire. The morning light brought a hearty breakfast, followed
the best holiday surprises, stocking stuffers, and corporate gifts.
by a discussion of the pros and cons of each project proposal. After
With a selection of Stockton and #StocktonTrue items like t-shirts
a passionate discussion, the class chose their project and planned
($8+), hats ($12-15), and mugs ($4-6), it’s an easy and economical
out the leadership, subcommittees, and timeline.
way to show your Stockton pride. We also boast a great selection
For their year-long community service project, the Class of 201819 has chosen to help Women’s Center Youth & Family Services in renovating the Greenhouse. The Greenhouse is a facility used for counseling and services of children who are staying at the DAWN House Emergency Shelter. The class will be renovating and updating the space to make it more functional for the children and families to receive the best service possible. It is going to be a great project! Please look for future updates on this year’s project as we follow the class of 2018-19 on their journey through Community Leadership by visiting leadershipstockton.com, and by liking the Leadership Stockton Facebook page. If you would like more info on Leadership Stockton or wish to sponsor an upcoming session, please contact Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or
Stockton’s exclusive farm-to-table dining experience on
of Stockton books available for purchase. Come by our office in Downtown Stockton–125 Bridge Place, 2nd floor–or go online to StocktonSouvenirs.com. Tip: use your Stockton Savings Pass to save $ on your purchase.
Mark Your Calendars for 2019 10th Annual Stockton Restaurant Week January 18-27 2nd Annual Feast at the Fox May 10 8th Annual Stockton Beer Week* August 9-18 *New dates 4th Annual Stockton Brew Fest* August 10 *New date & location 4th Annual Stockton Arts Week October 11-20
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Robyn F. Cheshire: robyn@visitstockton.org 209.636.4348
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OCTOBER TRADESHOW MIXER @ UNIVERSITY PLAZA WATERFRONT HOTEL
RIBBON CUTTINGS Immediate Past President in Attendance: Diane Vigil, Dameron Foundation Attending Board of Directors: Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio; David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Attending Ambassadors: Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Chris Grant, 105-9 The Bull; Isom Harrison, PMZ Real Estate; Susan Cruz, Smile Business Solutions
Stockton Kings
UNCLE Credit Union
400 E. Main St., Ste. 760, Stockton, CA 95202
2131 W. March Ln., Stockton, CA 95207
Anderson’s Tow Stockton 2383 N. Wilson Wy., Stockton, CA 95205
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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN Sponsor an Upcoming Chamber Event!
Don’t Miss the Winter Diversity Mixer December 6th
There is still time to get in on the Taking Care of Business
Get into the holiday spirit by attending our Annual Winter
Sponsorship program for our remaining 2018-19 events, like the
Diversity Mixer held on Dec. 6 from 5 - 7:00 p.m. at The Haggin
Golf Tournament, State of the City, Business Awards Luncheon,
Museum. Spend the evening mingling and networking with local
and Installation Dinner.
business professionals, and be sure to check out the featured
The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member
exhibits that include: The Boomer List: Photographs by Timothy
businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities
Greenfield-Sanders; Japanese Woodblock Prints: Selections from
for the upcoming year. This popular program was created to
the Haggin Museum Collection; and Photographic Adrenaline:
give Chamber members an excellent way to receive exposure
Works by Arturo Vera.
throughout the year at a dramatic discount off normal pricing.
Also in attendance will be the following: San Joaquin County
For more information on stretching your marketing dollars
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Central Valley Asian-
through Taking Care of Business, contact Timm Quinn, Events
American Chamber of Commerce, California Delta Chambers
Director, at 209.292.8423, or e-mail tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
and Visitors Bureau, San Joaquin African American Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.
The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce proudly
All participating organizations will be providing delicious small
recognizes the following companies for their year-round
bites that reflect each specific Chamber’s ethnicity/location.
support of the Chamber through our Taking Care of Business Sponsorship Program.
This Multi-Chamber Mixer is known as one of the winter’s most popular events. You don’t want to miss this great evening of
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS SPONSORS 2018-2019
socializing, fantastic food & drinks, raffle prizes, and more!
A.G. Spanos Companies
As always, our Networking Mixers are free to attend and open
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial BAC Community Bank
to all, so we encourage you to grab your business cards, bring a
California Water Service Co.
friend or coworker, and come make lasting connections in our
Chevron Corporation
community. And stay tuned for more announcements to come,
Dameron Hospital Delta Sierra Beverage
we have a wonderful evening planned!
DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc. F&M Bank Financial Center Credit Union
NEW MEMBERS
Kaiser Permanente
Basketball Teams
Neumiller & Beardslee
Stockton Kings
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
400 E. Main St., Ste. 760, Stockton, CA 95203
Port of Stockton
stocktonkings.com
San Joaquin Delta College Stockton East Water District
Real Estate
United Way of San Joaquin County
Michael Peterson (PMZ Real Estate)
University of the Pacific
3516 Deer Park Dr., Stockton, CA 95219
Ulmer Photo
mpeterson.pmz.com
Visit Stockton
THANK YOU
@
Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423
Contractors Design/Build Aqua Unique Pools/Cypress Builders 1163 E. March Ln., Ste. D494, Stockton, CA 95210 aquauniquepools.com
www.stocktonchamber.org
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Celebrate The Gift Of Family
CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2018
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New Member Orientation 11 a.m. Stockton Chamber Conference Room November Networking Mixer 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. H&R Block 729 N. Wilson Wy., Stockton, CA 95205 Leadership Stockton Economy Session 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Collins Electrical Company GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. Stockton Chamber Conference Room
With a beautiful family portrait from
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Chamber Office Closed Veteran’s Day
Save over $75 on our special family portrait session & package at
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Ambassador Meeting 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Stockton Chamber Conference Room
14
Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. Stockton Golf & Country Club
14
Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Guest: Kemper CPA Stockton Chamber of Commerce Room
15
FRESH Meeting 9 – 10:15 a.m. Stockton Chamber Conference Room
15
ATHENA Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Stockton Golf & Country Club 3800 W. Country Club Blvd., Stockton, CA 95204
www.CarolinePhotography.com/familygift
(209)477-4363
1755 W. Hammer Lane, Ste., 3 - Stockton
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Liaison Committee Meeting 8 - 8:45 a.m. Stockton Chamber Conference Room
Chamber Office Closed Thanksgiving/American Heritage Day
NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m. Contact the Chamber for location joe@stocktonchamber.org NO MEETING Nov. 15 and Nov. 22
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THE COMMUNITY THAT GROWS TOGETHER, THRIVES TOGETHER. At Kaiser Permanente, we don’t see health as an industry. We see it as a cause. That’s why we’re proud to be a part of the Stockton community. Our doors, hearts and minds are always open to help every last one of you thrive. Learn more at kp.org/centralvalley.
www.stocktonchamber.org
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