PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol. 62 No. 6
OCTOBER 2016
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CONTENTS From Your President
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From Your CEO
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News Briefs
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Cover Story
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Visit Stockton
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Leadership Stockton
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DON’T MISS! OCTOBER TRADESHOW MIXER 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont St. Stockton, CA 95202
SAN JOAQUIN AG HALL OF FAME DINNER 5:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. @ Robert J. Cabral Ag Center
Good News from San Joaquin Partnership
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New Members
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Events
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September Mixer Photos
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Programs and Public Policy Department
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Calendar
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Ribbon Cuttings
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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday. Contact the Chamber for location, and time. joe@stocktonchamber.org LIAISON COMMITTEE Meets every 2nd Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Stockton Chamber Conference Room. www.stocktonchamber.org
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FROM YOUR 2016-17 PRESIDENT BY: BAKUL PATEL Wow, can you believe that summer is nearly over and
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co. SR. VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
the fall season will be here soon? I am still amazed about all the various events that occur in Stockton throughout the year. I am embarrassed to say that I still have not
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications CHAMBER DIRECTORS Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Chris Kay, ACE Rail Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Laura Pinkerton Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design Associates Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Bob Young CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
made it to the Orange and Black Ball at the University
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of the Pacific, or StocktonCon at the Arena, and have not attended the Annual San Joaquin Agricultural Hall
of Fame. But I will soon be able to cross the Ag Hall of Fame off that list. Last month, a great time was had at the 52nd Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue and I wanted to congratulate the companies that were recognized that evening and also thank the sponsors for supporting the event. I would also like to thank the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, the Industrial Technology Barbecue Committee, and the Chamber staff for making this another successful event. This month, I am looking forward to attending for the first time the Agricultural Hall of Fame event on Oct. 20 at the Robert J. Cabral AG Center and meeting the 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees Phil Brumley, Frank DeBenedetti, John Graffigna, James M.
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McLeod, and family members of the posthumous honoree Paul Polk. Once that event is over, we will be celebrating our two honorees for the ATHENA Awards, Carol Ornelas and Erin Guy Castillo, and getting ready to host that event on Nov. 17 at the Stockton Golf & Country Club. Next month’s Port O Call will feature the two honorees on the cover! As President of the Chamber, I am so grateful for all of the staff at the Chamber for their dedication and hard work to make sure all the members within the community are taken care of and informed of the various events on a timely basis. As members of this great Chamber, I hope you will continue to renew your membership, encourage others to become members and more importantly attend an event hosted by the Chamber. I look forward to seeing you around town.
BEA COORDINATOR Sophie Soth 209.292.8430 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, EVENTS Ashley Williams 209.292.8422 SCAP-SE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christy Hang 209.292.8433 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE Tricia Long 209.292.8431 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT Congratulations to all the well deserving inductees into the 2016 Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Ag Hall of Fame! They represent a prime historical example of what makes San Joaquin
How the Delta Tunnels Threaten Stockton’s Economy by: Barbara Barrigan-Parrillo The proposed Delta tunnels, inaccurately named by the Brown administration as California Water Fix, are a serious threat to the economic future and environmental well-being of Stockton. The State Department of Water Resources and the U.S. Bureau
County the breadbasket for California,
of Reclamation have begun petition processes that will make way
the Nation and truly for the world.
for the boring machine to begin digging the path for the tunnels
Because of all our prime land and hardworking Ag Business
beneath our farmlands and the Delta, even before being granted
people who are family, friends, neighbors, and employers who
Federal approval of the plan. Governor Brown’s intent is clear–
bring annually to each of us such a diverse choice of crops and
begin tunnel construction before leaving office so that the course
infuse in excess of $1 billion each year into our local and state
of the project cannot be reversed.
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economy of which we are so very proud and grateful. With that said, many of those in Disneyland North
40 percent of the Delta is in San Joaquin County. The Delta supports a $5.2 billion annual agricultural industry, and 40
(Sacramento) with “tunnel vision” could care less—they are all
percent of those farms are in San Joaquin County. They are
about “legacy and So. Cal votes” with little or no concern for the
diversified, sustainable, family farms dating back six generations,
big picture. Sadly, disasters have plagued this state over the past
and the economic contributions from these families to our local
few years, i.e. the drought and fires. Many have suffered, but at
economy are significant. Delivering fresh food to San Francisco
the same time we have all come together as one to do our best to
and beyond is why Stockton originally developed a port!
overcome these “natural disasters.” But the “manmade disaster”
Delta farmers buy farming machinery, trucking services, seed,
of the proposed tunnels would do so much damage to not only
fuel, pumps, hardware, fertilizer, and insurance. Their profits
San Joaquin County and our beautiful and important San
are spent at local restaurants, retail outlets, and entertainment
Joaquin Delta Region, but our ag and our citizens who are proud
venues. Many of their children and grandchildren buy
of our agriculture legacy.
homes locally. They bank locally. And they make significant
As you know, your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has taken a VERY STRONG position AGAINST the ever looming disaster that is the “Legacy Twin Tunnels,” the pet project of Governor Brown and others. In regard to that looming disaster, we have had numerous
contributions to local charities that support a broad spectrum of causes that make our community better. The Delta also is home to a $750 million recreational economy that includes water skiing, sailing, sport fishing, and pleasure boating. Marinas from downtown Stockton to the interior of the
meetings, conversations, and communications with
Delta are dependent on clean water, as are waterside eateries,
representatives of Restore the Delta: Former Senator Mike
bars, bait and tackle shops, boating clubs, and event venues.
Machado, Former Stockton Councilman, and former member of
The Delta tunnels will make our Stockton Delta water intake
the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Larry Ruhstaller,
project inoperable because our water supply will become too
longtime friend and agribusinessman Robert Ferguson, and
salty. Our municipal utilities (Stockton, Lodi, Tracy) won’t be
Restore the Delta Executive Director Barbara Barrigan-Parrillo.
able to discharge wastewater without violating federal water laws.
I have a great deal of respect for the foregoing folks and with that
Residents will be paying for these new problems through higher
in mind I asked Barbara to pen an important message below to
water bills. Future business growth will become increasingly
all of us in the most important San Joaquin Delta region. Please
difficult with a diminished supply of clean water.
take the time to read her important message!
Even worse, if Delta farms could survive the impacts of a 14-year construction project that will run seven days a week, 24-hours per day, they will not be able to farm with saltwater, as the goal of the tunnels project is to move Sacramento River
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freshwater quickly past Stockton, to the federal and state water project intakes near Tracy. Marinas will be left high and dry, and increased concentration of pollutants will make Delta recreation non-existent. Their contributing revenues spent at local businesses will dry up. Our present and future economy, our entire way of life, are tied to adequate water quality and quantity in the Delta. The Delta tunnels will destroy our access to that water supply that we need to prosper. This is why Restore the Delta needs your support more than ever. We have been instrumental in keeping tunnel construction from beginning thus far. Our campaign is now supported by tens of thousands of Californians, and our media work is covered regularly by national media outlets. The fight, however, has grown in intensity, and we need resources to counter the vast resources behind those who want to extract Delta water from the region permanently. To learn how to support our campaign, please visit www.restorethedelta.org. Please help us protect the Delta for our children and future generations. Let’s defend the Delta and put a
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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.
Cal Water Names Shannon McGovern (Ding) Regional Community Affairs Specialist California Water Service (Cal Water) is proud to announce that Shannon McGovern (Ding) has
Shannon McGovern
The Drop Zone festival will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 29. Guests can enjoy the wonderful delta breeze, food trucks and a vendor fair as they watch their brave edgers do their part. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available. For
joined the company as a Regional Community
more information on the event and how you can help, visit
Affairs Specialist. In this role, McGovern will be
www.give.hospiceheart.org or call 209.578.6370.
responsible for the planning, development, and direction of Cal Water’s local government and
community relations efforts in 11 Northern California and Bay
Upcoming Exhibition at the Haggin Museum Oct. 6, 2016 – Jan. 8, 2017 “Medieval To Metal: The Art & Evolution Of The Guitar” is a
Area districts. McGovern brings more than 20 years of experience working
touring exhibition that celebrates the artistic development of the
closely with local, state, and federal officials and community
guitar. Organized by The National Guitar Museum, it features
leaders, particularly in San Joaquin County. Most recently an
objects ranging from the intricately inlaid Moorish oud to the
external affairs consultant for AT&T, she was responsible for
modern Italian design of the Eko and transparent acrylic body of
establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with local
California’s BC Rich guitars. Dave Brubeck’s illustrious 70-year career as a composer,
elected leaders.
performer, and spokesman for the arts is detailed in “Dave
Award-Winning Lineup Announced for 2016 Brubeck Festival This year’s Brubeck Festival, again presented in partnership with
Brubeck: Jazz Ambassador.” This exhibition was originally designed as a collaborative Jazz at Lincoln Center event in New York. The Haggin Museum is thrilled to be partnering with the
Pacific Homecoming and Parent and Family Weekend celebrations,
Brubeck Institute to highlight it in our community.
will be Oct. 14 - 15 and will feature performances by iconic jazz
Special Exhibition Activity
singer Carmen Bradford, acclaimed saxophonist Everette Harp,
Rock out with area musicians who will offer free demonstrations
the Pacific Jazz Ensemble, and the Dan Brubeck Quartet, led by
on selected weekends during the run of these two music
one of Dave and Iola Brubeck’s sons. The Brubeck Institute is also
exhibitions. Practice your chops on a real Fender guitar, one
partnering with the Haggin Museum in Stockton to present a
of four lent to the Haggin by the National Guitar Museum for
three-month exhibit on Dave Brubeck’s life called “Dave Brubeck:
the exhibition.
Jazz Ambassador.” Tickets for the performances are available by visiting www.BrubeckInstitute.org.
Over the Edge for Community Hospice Oct. 29 Over the Edge for Community Hospice is a unique fundraising challenge in which participants or “edgers” commit to a fundraising minimum in exchange for the opportunity of a lifetime – to rappel down the historic Medico Dental Tower overlooking the Stockton Waterfront.
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INNOVATIVE, TALENTED AND PASSIONATE FARMERS have made San Joaquin County agriculture great—and five of these groundbreaking individuals will be recognized by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce at the 32nd Annual San Joaquin County Agriculture Hall of Fame dinner on Oct. 20. The dinner will be held at the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave. in Stockton, and tickets are $45 each, prepaid reservations only (call the chamber at 209.547.2770 or visit www.stocktonchamber.org). This year’s Ag Hall of Fame award recipients are Phil Brumley,
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Frank DeBenedetti, John Graffigna, James M. McLeod, and Paul
STOCKTON CHAMBER INDUCTS
HALL OF FAME HONOREES By Jacqui D. Sinarle
Polk (posthumous).
Phil Brumley Escalon native Phil Brumley’s passion for agriculture is reflected in a lifetime of farming and ag leadership. Raised on the family dairy,
PHIL BRUMLEY
Brumley grew rice and raised Polled Herefords for many years before
changing his focus to farming almonds and walnuts. Today, he also manages orchards for other farmers; operates an agricultural financial and appraisal service, Phil Brumley Consulting; and serves as an adjunct instructor for Modesto Junior College’s Agriculture Department. Besides contributing his impressive agricultural knowledge and leadership to local, state, and national organizations, he has inspired his children to work in ag-related industries.
Frank DeBenedetti In addition to growing a wide variety of tree and row crops, Linden farmer Frank DeBenedetti has generously shared his time and
FRANK DEBENEDETTI
knowledge with fellow farmers, ag organizations, and civic groups for decades.
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DeBenedetti began farming with his father (who was a 1990 Ag
for dry and wet years, and he continues to provide leadership
Hall of Fame awardee) in 1962. Over the years, he has expanded
to local, state, and national water regulation and water usage
the family business, F – F & D Orchards, which produces
planning groups.
walnuts, cherries, chestnuts, peaches, apples, gourds, cardoon, hay, pears, plums, squash, and beans in San Joaquin, Stanislaus
Paul Polk (posthumous)
and Calaveras Counties and also provides a complete orchard
Farming was more than just a way to
management service. In addition, DeBenedetti has participated in
make a living for Paul Polk; it was a way
numerous research trials conducted by the University of California
to make a life that he could share with
Cooperative Extension.
his family and friends.
John Graffigna Second generation Lodi farmer John
crops with his father-in-law, Jack Tone III “Bud” and brother-in-law Walter Gyr. Throughout the years,
Graffigna is a respected leader in the
Polk successfully modified existing technology to more efficiently
wine grape community.
farm his own crops and generously shared his innovations with
Graffigna has been active in his
JOHN GRAFFIGNA
Polk started farming row and tree
PAUL POLK
others. He was one of the first farmers in his area to double crop,
family’s farm operations since 1966
and before modern technology was available, he personally
when he and his brother Ralph formed
designed and installed an irrigation system that could water 1,500
R & J Packing Company to pack and ship a variety of produce;
acres of land using only three river pumps. Throughout his life,
grow, pack and ship Tokay grapes; and provide custom farming
Polk contributed his innovative ideas and collaborative spirit to a
services. Today, Graffigna operates Graffigna Fruit Co. and
number of ag organizations.
grows premium wine grapes that he sells to local wineries. He has provided his expertise to local grape and ag organizations for many years and currently serves as a director for the Lodi Winegrape Commission.
James M. McLeod Tracy’s James M. McLeod is a third generation farmer and an advocate and visionary for the environmentallyconscious use of water and land
JAMES M. MCLEOD
throughout the state. In addition to growing row crops,
hay, and grain, McLeod is known for producing top quality apricots and walnuts. McLeod’s ideas and prototype equipment were instrumental in leading the farm equipment industry to design more effective machinery that resulted in cost efficient shipping methods for fruit and other crops. He also pioneered changes in farming by embracing the intelligent use of surface and subsurface water resources and adjusting irrigation methods
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VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE
LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIM QUINN
Celebrating Our First Stockton Arts Week!
Leadership Dynamics Session
Join local artists, venues, and friends in celebrating Stockton’s
Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union Session Sponsor: San Joaquin County Office of Education
active local art scene Oct. 14 through 23. Explore why residents and visitors alike rave about the highly creative culture we have established in our beloved port city. Go online to StocktonArtsWeek.com for a list of events and locations where you can engage with and appreciate the arts in our community. Stockton Arts Week is funded in part by a grant from the Stockton Arts Commission.
Stocked Full of Answers Do you have questions about Stockton you think we could answer? Do you like the convenience of getting answers from your phone while on the go? Awesome! You now have the ability
Leadership Stockton kicked off the 2016-2017 class with a
to text with our Visit Stockton staff. Text us at 877.778.6258 with
successful day-long Leadership Dynamics session hosted at the San
questions about local attractions, dining, and events. Don’t forget
Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE). The goal of the session
to share the number with your friends and family so we can
was for participants to learn more about themselves and their
make their visits to Stockton a more enjoyable experience.
classmates through a variety of teambuilding exercises, activities, and discussions.
Thank you to Rob Kroff, Venture On Challenge Course facilitator,
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After lunch, the class had a lively discussion on core values
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Stockton’s best attractions like the Haggin Museum, Stockton
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start brainstorming for their class community service project to present at the September retreat.
Special thanks to the team at the SJCOE: Superintendent James
Become a Stockton Ambassador The Stockton Ambassador Program is a dynamic certification
Mousalimas, Kelly Fry and Rob Kroff. Thank you to Chris Stevens
program that certifies community members as Certified Tourism
for all your help with the core values exercise and the project
Ambassadors™ (or CTAs).
structure presentation. And a big thank you to Michael Duffy
Upcoming CTA Classes: Oct. 19 and Dec. 13.
(LS Class of ‘95) and the Financial Center Credit Union for their
Program details, including the curriculum and enrollment
yearlong Leadership Level Sponsorship of all the Sessions! Next month, follow the class of 2016 as they decide on the
information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.com or CTANetwork.com or by calling Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton
community project at the Leadership Retreat at Camp Tuolumne
209.938.1555.
Trails on Sept. 23 through 24. For more information about Leadership Stockton and sponsorship opportunities contact Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or tquinn@stocktonchamber.org or visit www.leadershipstockton.com.
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Digital Logistics Career Paths Are Unbounded in San Joaquin USA
Ever wonder how those online orders get delivered same day or
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“We also have developed education training courses for
positions such as traffic coordinator, dispatcher, freight billing clerk, warehouse control clerk, shipping supervisor, telemarketing
grocery shelves get restocked overnight? What’s the magic that
and freight salesperson, including training in specialized areas of
brings together a selection of products, makes boxes to fit the
the transportation and distribution industries” says Murphy.
items in, delivers to shippers and makes this all happen during the same day? For example, Amazon sold 27 million items on Cyber Monday, or 306 items per second, which is a new record. Now
The courses will be accepted for credit at California four-year colleges like University of the Pacific. According to Dr. Lewis Gale, Dean of the Eberhardt School of Business at University of the Pacific, analytics of “Big Data” is
that’s shop-till-you drop. What’s this mean to our Grow It, Make It, and Ship It!
evolving quickly into many industries including logistics. He says
economy? Over 47,000 California firms today employ more than
with the large data sets firms are developing by merging vehicle,
three million people in supply chain activities with predictions
container, and vessel data with weather, storage facility, and
that thousands more will be added in the near future. And in San
customer data, logistics has expanded beyond the requirements of
Joaquin USA a full educational ladder of opportunity can be found
forecasting tools.
beginning in high school or adult education. The San Joaquin County Office of Education in partnership
“The University of the Pacific launched the Master of Science in Analytics in San Francisco last year to respond to industry
with the Human Services Agency offers four post-secondary
needs for data scientists. The Eberhardt School of Business will be
Career Technical Education programs for adults with barriers to
adding an undergraduate concentration in Business Analytics and
employment within San Joaquin County. The Warehouse program
soon our graduates will bring a new set of tools with competence
provides adults with the ability to certify on up to six pieces of
in analytics to improve decision-making for our region’s
equipment related to pallet jack and forklift operations.
employers,” says Gale.
Additionally, the California community college system is
Amazon, Medline, FedEx Ground, and ATI Air Cargo are all
developing career technical education courses to build a skilled
local growing examples of the rapid change of traditional managed
21st-century workforce. San Joaquin Delta College is now offering
warehouses into a digitally driven fully transparent global
a diverse set of programs to prepare students for the workforce.
supply chain. Our educators are ready for the need of continuous
Gillian Murphy, Division Dean of Applied Science, Business
upgrading of skills and degrees of the 40percent of the labor force
& Technology says the Logistic and Transportation Supervisor
who now work.
Certification program develops the skills, knowledge, and training to advance people into an entry–level management role.
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SEPTEMBER MIXER @ ATRIA BAYSIDE LANDING
Oct. 6 Fall Business Tradeshow & Passport Mixer There are only a few tables left for the Fall Business Tradeshow and Passport Mixer! Space is given on a first come, first served basis so don’t wait or you may risk missing your opportunity to participate. Reserve your space today! The Fall Tradeshow will be held on Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St. Admission to attend the Fall Tradeshow is free and open to the general public. Tables are $250 for Chamber members and $350 for non-members. The theme for the tradeshow will be superheroes! Come dressed in costume to enter the best costume contest! For more information about exhibiting at or attending out Fall Business Tradeshow & Passport mixer, call Timm Quinn at 209.547.2960.
30th Annual ATHENA Awards Join us in honoring Carol Ornelas, Visionary Home Builders of California as our ATHENA Awards recipient and Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo PLC as our ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient at the 30th Annual ATHENA Awards on Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at the Stockton Golf & Country Club, 3800 W. Country Club Blvd. These awards are presented to those who have
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personified the highest level of professional excellence in their business or profession,
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devoted time and energy
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to our community in a
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meaningful way, and most
Financial Center Credit Union Kaiser Permanente
especially have opened doors
Neumiller & Beardslee Parish Guy Castillo, PLC
of leadership opportunities for
Port of Stockton San Joaquin County Bar Association and Foundation
women. These two deserving
San Joaquin Delta College
recipients demonstrate support
SASS! Public Relations
of the goals of professional
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
women and provide unselfish
Stanislaus State University of the Pacific
assistance on their behalf.
Gold
Reservations for the
Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
luncheon and award
F&M Bank JaniTek Cleaning Solutions
presentation are $40, pre-
United Way of San Joaquin County Valley First Credit Union
paid by Nov. 10 and are $50
Silver
thereafter. For additional
BAC Community Bank
information or to purchase
Visit Stockton
tickets, call 209.547.2770.
Ulmer Photo
as of 9/20/2016
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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423
Collaborating with communities and businesses to provide:
CONSERVATION PROJECTS and RECYCLING SERVICES • E-waste • Beverage Containers • Waste Tire • Used Oil Outreach
• Landscaping • Lot Cleanup • Light Construction • And more!
WEEKLY RECYCLING PICKUPS AVAILABLE! For more information (209) 292-2700 www.greatervalleycc.org
Our purpose is to inspire, educate, and serve local youth and communities by providing opportunities to practice a strong work ethic and environmental stewardship. The Greater Valley Conservation Corps, formally known as San Joaquin Regional
Service & Installation of All makes and models. (209) 931-5900 • AirTechHeatingandAC.com 1113 E ROOSEVELT ST, STOCKTON 23+ years in business, with 37+ years experience Family owned and operated A Small Business Entity, see KAWAP, Inc.
www.stocktonchamber.org
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: SOPHIE SOTH The Business Education Alliance (BEA), a program of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, is the nexus between private/non-private
Next FRESH meeting: Thursday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
businesses and academia. The BEA helps raise awareness in our youth regarding the different career opportunities available in our community. In doing this we help students realize they do not have to leave Stockton to go to a good college or get a good job. The BEA accomplishes our goals through our subprograms such as: Science and Industry Tours, Speaker’s Bureaus, Mock Interviews, Scholarship Luncheons, and an annual College & Career Fair. If you would like to get involved, we are always looking for:
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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ABC NorCal
PG&E
American Recycling
Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
CalSheets
San Joaquin Council of Governments
Carpenters Local Union 152
San Joaquin County Public Works
Strong Speakers that can educate our students about their occupational duties, experiences and developing skills for the future.
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People to participate in mock interviews at one or more high schools
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People to provide tours of your business
City of Stockton
Stockton Area Water Suppliers
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Businesses to participate in our college & career fair
Collins Electrical Company
Sims Metal Management
New opportunities for internships
Dorfman Pacific
Surtec
Healthy Air Living
Valley CAN
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On Oct. 12, we are having our Semi-Annual Scholarship Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse, 1243 W. March Ln., Stockton. $15 gets you a delicious steak, chicken, or pasta; a salad, and a non-alcoholic beverage. All the proceeds go towards scholarships for local graduating High School Seniors and the first $1,000 will be matched by the United Way of San Joaquin County. On Oct. 28, the BEA, Stockton Unified School District (SUSD), and United Way of San Joaquin County are having a Trü Hope Youth Summit and College & Career Fair at the Stockton Arena from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The goal of this event is to provide students in San Joaquin County with motivational speeches followed by a college & career fair. We are looking for businesses and educational institutions to participate. There is no charge to host a table and lunch will be provided. We are expecting over 4,000 students and they will be bussed to and from the event throughout the day.
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Sophie Soth: bea@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8430
Serving the Central Valley for Over 42 Years
Overhead Door Company of Stockton, Inc.
Residential · Commercial · Industrial
209.948.2704 • www.overheaddoorstockton.com
Will you
go
For Community Hospice? October 28-29, 2016 Community Hospice has partnered with presenting sponsors Ten|SpaCe and Wells Fargo to provide a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to rappel down the historic Medico-Dental Tower in downtown Stockton. “edgers” have the opportunity to raise funds to support the patients, families and programs of Community Hospice.
Space is limited!
For more information or to register go to give.hospiceheart.org or call 209.578.6370
Did you know? 79% of brochure recipients either read, keep or pass along to friends. 29% of consumers own promtional calenders. Stickers are an inexpensive way to build awareness of your company. Don’t wait, call us today for help with all your printing needs!
(209) 467-7560
Your full service printing source. 7305 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207 www.stocktonchamber.org
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CALENDAR OCTOBER 2016
6 6 10 12
New Member Orientation 11 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room. Tradeshow Mixer 5 p.m.-7 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
12 12
Chamber Offices Closed – Columbus Day Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
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Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room BEA Scholarship Luncheon 11:30 a.m. @ Outback Steakhouse 1243 W. March Ln., Stockton $15, to RSVP contact bea@stocktonchamber.org FRESH meeting 9 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
14 14 20
GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @Stockton Chamber Conference Room Leadership StocktonStockton History Session 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. @ The Haggin Museum
20 27
Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. Speaker TBA @ Stockton Chamber of Commerce Room
San Joaquin Ag Hall of Fame Dinner 5:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. @ Robert J. Cabral Ag Center 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday. Contact the Chamber for location, and time. joe@stocktonchamber.org LIAISON COMMITTEE Meets every 2nd Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Stockton Chamber Conference Room.
RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Board Members: Loretta Lee, Junior League of SJ; Victor Randolph, Never Boring; Becky Deal, Bank of Stockton; Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation
Attending Ambassadors: Carla Little, Oasis of Stockton; Catherine Rodgers, Bank of Stockton; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press; Chad Vincent, Lyoness; Chester Lum, ABC Wallace Funeral Services; Ella Hollman, Collins Realty Inc. /Aspiranet; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Gregory Walther, Press F1 Computer Services; Jeff Shirk, Dynamic Leadership Tools; Marina Navarte, Mokelumne Federal Credit Union; Megan Mote, Haggerty Construction; Nanette Spitulski, ABS Direct Inc.; Pat Mancebo, Club Z Tutoring; Patty Heinemann, CVP Creative Vision Printing; Susan Cruz, Cruz Integrated; Teri Manley, Stop the Presses; Yolanda Sanchez, Brookside Living Magazine
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Stockton
Bristol Hospice
2233 Grand Canal Blvd. #107, Stockton, CA 95207
5757 Pacific Ave., Ste. 228, Stockton, CA 95207
Dorothy L. Jones Clinic
Dr. Maria Stefan DDS’s Office
2044 Fair St., Stockton, CA 95206
4647 Quail Lakes Dr., Stockton, CA 95207
Minuteman Press Stockton
Oasis of Stockton Memory Care
7305 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207
1119 Rosemarie Ln., Stockton, CA 95207
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