GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Vol. 63 No.6
OCTOBER 2017
CELEBRATING SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY’S
AGRICULTURAL GREATS
Cover Photo by Captivating Photos
CELEBRATING
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY’S AGRICULTURAL GREATS
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CONTENTS
DON’T MISS!
From Your President
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OCTOBER TRADESHOW MIXER
From Your CEO
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University Plaza Waterfront
Programs and Public Policy
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110 W. Fremont St. Stockton, CA 95202
Ribbon Cuttings
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SAN JOAQUIN AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME DINNER
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5:30 - 9 p.m.
Cover Story
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5 - 7 p.m.
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@ Robert J. Cabral Ag Center
Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership
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Leadership Stockton
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New Members
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News Briefs
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September Mixer Photos
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Events
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Visit Stockton
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Calendar
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FROM YOUR 2017-18 PRESIDENT BY: DIANE VIGIL Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
“God said, ‘I need somebody strong enough to clear trees and
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation SR. VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group
heave bails, yet gentle enough to tame lambs and wean pigs, and tend the pink-combed pullets, who will stop his mower for an hour to splint the broken leg of a meadow lark. It had to be somebody
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail
seed, weed, feed, breed, and rake, and disc, and plow, and plant,
DIANE VIGIL
and tie the fleece, and strain the milk, and replenish the self-feeder, and finish a hard week’s work with a five-mile drive to church.
Somebody who’d bale a family together with the soft strong bonds of sharing, who would
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co. CHAMBER DIRECTORS Stephanie Banuelos, Croce and Company Accountancy Corporation Bob Berger, Cumulus Radio Randy Burns, Keller Williams Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PLC F.J. "Joe" Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County David Meier, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Bryan Meadows, Stockton Ports Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat Justin Redman, F&M Bank Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
who’d plow deep and straight and not cut corners. Somebody to
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PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423 OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433 SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Ana Alfaro 209.292.8426 Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435 SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mina Gomar 209.292.8429 BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 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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laugh and then sigh, and then reply, with smiling eyes, when his son says he wants to spend his life “doing what dad does.”’ So, God made a farmer.” - Paul Harvey Writing these monthly columns over the past several months, it has occurred to me that the featured industry brings on a flood of memories. This Port O Call issue is no different. My family relocated from Bakersfield when I was nine. It was to be for only two years, but my mother loved Stockton and didn’t want to leave. “It’s green up here.” My Dad, a dispatcher, found work with AW Hayes Trucking. As teenagers, my siblings and I worked in the cannery sorting tomatoes, pitting pears, and working the seamers. It was hard work, especially since I had a tendency towards motion sickness–nothing like the smells and motion of sorting belts. My father-in-law transferred here from Los Angeles with Diamond Walnut. Like many families, our lives were sustained by what comes out of the land. San Joaquin County’s top ten commodities are grapes (wine), milk, almonds, walnuts, cattle, tomatoes, cherries, hay, potatoes, and melons, amounting to around $2.1 Billion in annual sales. For 33 years, the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has recognized leaders in agriculture. Congratulations to the impressive inductees to the San Joaquin County Ag Hall of Fame for their provision of food, employment, and philanthropy. They have stood steadfast in both the face of adversity and times of plenty. Ag makes me think about “going green.” Did you know that your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is the only Chamber in the country to receive the prestigious 2014 Golden Arrow Award for Overall Excellence in Product Stewardship by the California Product Stewardship Council for our Green Team San Joaquin Project? The purpose of the Green Team San Joaquin is to create a nexus between commerce and environment and to enhance the delivery of Chamber services and to address economic, environmental, and quality of life issues. By assisting businesses in “going green,” they will not only reduce their costs of doing business, but it will also help the environment. Sixteen Chamber members are Green Certified using the rigorous process set by the California Green Business Network. In light of the devastation in Texas, I took a look at the Houston NW Chamber of Commerce website before the flood waters had receded. They had information right away on reopening businesses and emergency resources. Your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce would be at the ready in the event of a catastrophe–as it is every day, working on your behalf, and offering resources to support your enterprise. Do not underestimate the worth of membership in the Chamber. During this harvest season, may you gather and spread love of mankind. There can be no greater crop to reap.
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT First of all, we want to extend to all the
DOUG WILHOIT
Delta farmers buy farming machinery, trucking services, seed, fuel,
victims of the disastrous hurricanes and
pumps, hardware, fertilizer, and insurance. Their profits are spent at
fires that have consumed so many acres and
local restaurants, retail outlets, and entertainment venues. Many
homes the continual prayers from all of us
of their children and grandchildren buy homes locally. They
here (Board, Staff, and Members) at your
bank locally. And they make significant contributions to local
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce!
charities that support a broad spectrum of causes that make our
Also, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all
community better.
the men and women who gave so much
The Delta also is home to a $750 million recreational economy that
of themselves in saving people, protecting property, arranging for
includes water skiing, sailing, sport fishing, and pleasure boating.
donations, and housing the victims—both human and animals. It is
Marinas from downtown Stockton to the interior of the Delta are
times like this that we Americans show what we are really made of!
dependent on clean water, as are waterside eateries, bars, bait and
As you know, your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has
tackle shops, boating clubs, and event venues.
taken a VERY STRONG position AGAINST another disaster that is
The Delta tunnels will make our Stockton Delta water intake
looming over all our heads: the “Legacy Twin Tunnels” pet project of
project inoperable because our water supply will become too salty.
Gov. Jerry Brown and others. Now the truth is coming out with the
Our municipal utilities (Stockton, Lodi, Tracy) won’t be able to
Inspector General reporting misuse of $84 million of Federal Funds
discharge wastewater without violating federal water laws. Residents
and we are still awaiting the report from the State audit of more
will be paying for these new problems through higher water bills.
TAXPAYER dollars used to further this “debacle!”
Future business growth will become increasingly difficult with a
I felt it was important to have you all read this message from our friends at Restore the Delta! How the Delta Tunnels Threaten Stockton’s Economy
diminished supply of clean water. 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
by: Barbara Barrigan-Parrillo
day, they will not be able to farm with saltwater, as the goal of the
The proposed Delta tunnels, inaccurately named by the Brown
tunnels project is to move Sacramento River freshwater quickly past
administration as a California Water Fix, are a serious threat to the
Stockton, to the federal and state water project intakes near Tracy.
economic future and environmental well-being of Stockton.
Marinas will be left high and dry, and increased concentration
The State Department of Water Resources and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation have begun petition processes that will make way for the boring machine to begin digging the path for the tunnels beneath
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
our farmlands and the Delta, even before being granted Federal
adequate water quality and quantity in the Delta. The Delta tunnels
approval of the plan. Gov. Brown’s intent is clear–begin tunnel
will destroy our access to that water supply that we need to prosper.
construction before leaving office so that the course of the project cannot be reversed.
This is why Restore the Delta needs your support more than ever. We have been instrumental in keeping tunnel construction from
Forty percent of the Delta is in San Joaquin County. The Delta
beginning thus far. Our campaign is now supported by tens of
supports a $5.2 billion annual agricultural industry, and 40 percent
thousands of Californians, and our media work is covered regularly
of those farms are in San Joaquin County. They are diversified,
by national media outlets. The fight, however, has grown in intensity,
sustainable, family farms dating back six generations, and the
and we need resources to counter the vast resources behind those
economic contributions from these families to our local economy are
who want to extract Delta water from the region permanently.
significant. Delivering fresh food to San Francisco and beyond is why Stockton originally developed a port!
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 stop to this bad project once and for all.
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Will you go...
Community Hospice has partnered with presenting sponsors TEN|SPACE, Wells Fargo and Port of Stockton 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.
Free Family Fun Event October 21 • 9:00 a.m.
For Community CommunityHospice? Hospice
October 20-21, 2017
242 N. Sutter Street, Stockton Community Vendors Food Trucks • Balloon Artist Face Painting • Rock Climbing Inflatable Fun • Kid Zone Cheer Station and more
For more information or to register go to give.hospiceheart.org or call 209.578.6370
RTD leads the charge toward a cleaner future for Stockton with the first all-electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route in the nation!
But wait, there’s more! RTD has extended Route 44. Now, it starts near Arch-Airport Road and Qantas Lane, with stops by PG&E and Venture Academy. The places you can go on RTD! FASTER
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL Chamber Award Winning Programs To Reduce your Costs of Doing Business
development professionals and the community of San Joaquin County. The purpose of the Green Team San Joaquin is to create
The Stockton Chamber Apprenticeship Program (SCAP-SE)
a nexus between commerce and environment and to enhance
initiative was designed by the business community to allow for an
the delivery of Chamber services and to address economic,
equitable solution to place CalWORKs clients into the San Joaquin
environmental, and quality of life issues in Stockton and San
County workforce. SCAP-SE can assist San Joaquin County
Joaquin County. In 2005, the Chamber embarked with this
businesses fill part-time and full-time entry level positions. When
program by collaboratively searching for regional solutions to
hiring through SCAP-SE, businesses can reduce human resource
challenges facing San Joaquin County and their businesses.
costs by interviewing candidates pre-screened for employment
Simply put, assisting businesses in “going green” will not
readiness, reduce payroll and benefit costs by evaluating and
only reduce their costs of doing business, but it will also
training SCAP-SE participants before hiring and reduce turnover
help the environment and move the San Joaquin County
costs by hiring employees prepared for employment through the
economy forward. The Green Team is actively involved with
Employment Preparation Program.
business leaders, community leaders and others to increase
When you need to hire hard working, qualified and dependable employees, contact a SCAP-SE Coordinator at 209.547.2770.
the awareness of available resources, programs and incentives to assist them in reducing the cost of doing business. Monthly meetings also serve as an opportunity to share new innovative
Green Team San Joaquin meeting Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. The Green Team San Joaquin, a program of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, is a collaborative effort between private businesses, municipal and county solid waste divisions, economic
ideas, showcase green products and services, as well as promote environmental stewardship. The Chamber is also part of the California Green Business Network. Let us help your business become Green Certified. Please email gogreen@stocktonchamber.org.
Don't miss the next FRESH meeting: Thursday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room RSVP attendance to gogreen@stocktonchamber.org
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San Joaquin County Public Works Sims Metal Management Surtec Universal Service Recycling
RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Officers: Chamber President: Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation; Immediate Past President: Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.; Past President: Judith Buethe, Buethe Communications; Past President: Blain Bibb, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions
Attending Board of Directors: Bob Young, NCPGA Foundation; Bryan Meadows, Stockton Ports; Erin Guy Castillo, Parish Guy Castillo, PLC; F.J. “Joe” Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co.; Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County Attending Ambassadors: Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton; Chester Lum, Cherokee Memorial Park; Chris Matteucci, Matteucci & Associates Real Estate & Property Management; Victor Randolph, Never Boring; Christina Kimball, Movement Mortgage; Dave Kamins, Mid Valley IT; Ella Hollman, Collins Realty Inc. /Aspiranet; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Gregory Walther, Press F1 Computer Services; Judy Wentner, BNA Solar Energy; Julie Damron, All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic; Kellie Ryan, American Cancer Society; Luke Johnson, Stockton Ports; Pat Mancebo, Club Z! in home Tutoring
Children’s Home of Stockton
ASAP Fitness
Sportsman’s Warehouse
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10536 Trinity Pkwy., Stockton, CA 95219
Octavio’s
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CELEBRATING SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY’S
AGRICULTUR AL GREATS by Ashley Stinson
Agriculture is the lifeblood of the San Joaquin Valley; it
look after cattle. Van Exel studied dairy science at California
provides the backbone for the Valley’s wealth and success. Every
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he became
year for the last thirty-three years, the San Joaquin County
interested in dairy judging. In the last forty years, Van Exel has
Agricultural Hall of Fame has sought to recognize the men and
judged cattle at events all around the globe, served on both
women who have made great contributions to agriculture in our
the Western United Dairymen Board and the California State
area. The 33rd Annual San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of
Producer Review board, chaired national show committees
Fame is a celebration of the important work that farmers do, and
for the Holstein Association USA, and been active in various
those who have gone above and beyond for all farmers.
agricultural committees throughout the area.
This year, Lodi resident Hank Van Exel will be inducted
Stockton’s Henry “Skip” Foppiano will also be inducted
into the San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame. Van
during this year’s ceremony. Descended from Italian immigrants
Exel’s family were Dutch immigrants who settled in the area
who came to California during the gold rush, Foppiano’s family
after World War II and started a dairy, and that’s where Van
had long been California residents and farmers. In the 1970s,
Exel grew up, helping with the 60 cow herd and learning to
Foppiano bought a cherry orchard, and started renting other
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pieces of land to farm. By the 1990s he
as: San Joaquin Farm Bureau, California
region’s winemaking process, such as his
founded Morada Produce, which is now an
Milk Advisory Board, San Joaquin Farm
use of stainless steel holding tanks. In 1978,
expansive operation which utilizes industry-
Bureau, Rural Conservation District,
he opened his famous Woodbridge Winery,
changing technology to pick, package
California Dairy Producers Review Board,
which today remains a big-name winery.
and ship cherries, bell peppers, onions,
San Joaquin Dairy Herd Improvement
The Mondavi Woodbridge Winery helped
and more. Sixty to seventy percent of the
Association, California Dairy Quality
bring interest to Lodi-area vineyards, and
electricity needed to power the Morada farm
Assurance Program, Board of Western
breathed life into the industry. Today, San
comes from solar systems which Foppiano
United Dairymen, American AgCredit
Joaquin County is home to numerous
installed in 2010.
Board, North Central Valley Dairywomen,
wineries and more than a hundred
San Joaquin Farm Bureau Ag Education
thousand acres of wine grapes. Later in life,
who will be inducted into the San Joaquin
and Foundation Boards, and San Joaquin
Mondavi donated 25 million dollars to UC
County Agricultural Hall of Fame. Grant
County 4-H Leaders Council. Pati has been
Davis to establish the Robert Mondavi for
graduated from UC Davis in 1979 with a
a 4-H Leader for 25 years. Jack and Pati
Wine and Food Science.
degree in Plant Science, and later returned
have been presenters and involved in the
The 33rd Annual San Joaquin County
to UC Davis two times, once for a Masters
AgVenture Program since it began. Jack
Agricultural Hall of Fame will be held on
Degree in Pomology, and then for a Masters
was named Lodi Chamber Agribusiness
Oct. 19 at the Robert J. Cabral Ag Center.
in Pest Management. Grant’s work in the
person of the year in 2007. The Hamm's
The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a
agricultural field has been extensive, from
have a passion for the dairy industry and
no-host social. At 6:30 p.m., dinner will be
his work developing pheromones to disrupt
have given numerous tours of their dairy
served, provided by Bud’s Seafood, and the
moth mating, to his development of a way
educating visitors about the dairy industry.
program will start. Tickets are $45.
Joseph Grant, of Lodi, is another honoree
to measure the water needs of plants using
The last of this year’s San Joaquin
a pressure chamber. In 1990, Grant created
County Agricultural Hall of Fame
a county-wide series of automated weather
inductees is Robert Gerald Mondavi, who
stations, San Joaquin WeatherNet.
will be honored posthumously. Mondavi
Husband and wife Jack and Pati Hamm,
was a key figure in building the reputation
from Lodi, will also be inducted. Jack is
of California wines, both in Napa Valley
the Partner and General Manager of Lima
and in the Lodi area. Born in Minnesota
Ranch, a 1,800 cow dairy, and he is also the
in 1919, Mondavi moved to Lodi with
managing partner of Lima-Hamm Farms.
his family when he was a child. As a
Lima-Hamm Farms grows more than 1,000
vineyard operator, Mondavi helped put
acres of alfalfa, corn, and wheat, with
Napa Valley on the world stage for wine
both children helping. Pati was honored by being named most dedicated 4-H Leader in 2006. Jack and Pati are extremely busy and active in the local Agricultural community, serving on and have been officers
by making technical improvements to the
2017 HALL OF FAME SPONSORS PLATINUM Croce & Company Accountancy Corp. F&M Bank Kautz Ironstone Vineyards/ John Kautz Farms San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Farm Bureau San Tomo, Inc. GOLD BAC Community Bank Moss Adams, LLP San Joaquin County Office of Education SILVER Captivating Photos Mohr Fry Ranches Neumiller & Beardslee Port of Stockton Roland Construction Inc. Stockton East Water District Vino Farms LLC
on District boards
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Grow It! San Joaquin USA
FROM THE
GOOD NEWS
In addition, in 2015, California exported approximately 26 percent
Celebrating the fall harvest with the Stockton Chamber’s 33rd Annual Agriculture Hall of Fame Awards Banquet is an important recognition of the economic contribution that farming and ranching
of its agricultural production by volume, accounting for $20.7 billion in value. Locally, the Port of Stockton is a key driver to our international agricultural economy, importing 90
makes to San Joaquin County’s economy. To date, 177 local agriculturists have been inducted into the Agricultural Hall of Fame. California’s agriculture is an
San Joaquin County contributes approximately $3 billion in crop production annually.
percent of the fertilizer and shipping over 1.5 million tons of agricultural commodities to 55 countries around the world. Other important
economic powerhouse, growing
complementary logistics roles include
approximately $47 billion in total
the two rail intermodals Union
output from over 400 commodities annually. California is the leading
Pacific and BNSF rail yards, Stockton Metropolitan Airport and the
U.S. state in cash farm receipts.
improved interstate and state highways which make San Joaquin USA
Ideally located with rich soils, great climate, and usually enough water to grow any crop that is in demand, San Joaquin County contributes approximately $3 billion in crop production annually.
the unique location to Grow It, Make It, and Ship It! Congratulations to all our farmers and ranchers for working hard to grow food for our tables while enriching our local economy.
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS SESSION Session Sponsor: San Joaquin County Office of Education Leadership Stockton kicked off the 2017-2018 class with a successful day-long Leadership Dynamics session hosted at the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE). The goal of the session was for participants to learn more about themselves and their classmates through a variety of teambuilding exercises, activities, and discussions. Thank you to Rob Kroff, Venture On Challenge Course facilitator, for leading the class through a handful of exercises that kept the group moving, laughing, and getting to know each other better. After lunch, the class had a lively discussion on core values for their group with Chris Stevens, President of Summit Solutions Consulting, LS Class of 2007. Then they brainstormed some needs for Stockton. That lead into the class breaking into two groups to start brainstorming for their class community service project to present at the September retreat. The class ended the day with a mixer hosted by the Leadership Stockton Alumni Association at Valley Brew. It was a great way for the new class members to meet some alumni and see that they are joining a bigger group of like-minded individuals. Special thanks to the team at the SJCOE: Superintendent James Mousalimas, Kelly Fry, and Rob Kroff. Thank you to Chris Stevens for all your help with the core values exercise and the project structure presentation. Next month, follow the class of 2017 as their community project at the Leadership Retreat at Camp Tuolumne Trails on Sept. 22–23. 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.
NEW MEMBERS Restaurants Octavio’s 3201 W. Benjamin Holt Dr. #155, Stockton, CA 95219 Cabana Del Sol 1124 W. Yosemite Ave., Manteca, CA 95337 Real Estate Commercial NAI Benchmark First Commercial 2920 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204 Cocktail Lounge AVE on the Mile 2333 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207 Door Manufacturing Masonite 3632 Peterson Rd. #200, Stockton, CA 95215 Internet Services - High Speed, Telecommunications Sandler Partners 10144 Kayla Ave., Stockton, CA 95209 Education Central Mother Lode Regional Consortium 390 W. Fir Ave. #204, Clovis, CA 93611 Nursing Services, Non-Profit Social Service Agency Central Valley Senior Service 4550 N. Pershing Ave. #H, Stockton, CA 95207 Audio Visual Proline Media 911 Industrial Wy. #C, Lodi 95240 Dog & Cat Grooming Services Barking Lot Pet Styling 7610 Pacific Ave. #B-11, Stockton, CA 95207 Contractors Plumbing Steele Plumbing 5651 N. Pershing Ave. #C-4, Stockton, CA 95207 Manufacturer - Electric Commercial Vehicles First Priority Green Fleet 1627 Army Ct. #1, Stockton, CA 95206 Candles - Wholesale/Retail Distributor Carole’s Candles 1917 Country Club Blvd. Stockton, CA 95204 Mental Health Services The Stockton, CA Therapy Network 343 E. Main St. #500, Stockton, CA 95202 Home Health Care Services Provident Care 1111 W. Robinhood Dr. #B1, Stockton, CA 95207
Class of 2017-18 Members participating in team building games at the Venture On Challenge Course. www.stocktonchamber.org
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Revealed! Opening Night of the New Galleries at the Haggin Museum To celebrate the opening of the new galleries, the Haggin Museum
3rd Annual CASA Superhero Run Oct. 7 This family friendly 5k run will be hosted at the beautiful Lodi Lake on Oct. 7. The morning will be filled with vendors, games for the kids,
will host an opening reception on Oct. 13 beginning at 6 p.m. At
and a 5k run/kids dash for everyone else. All proceeds from the run will
this ticketed event, visitors will be the first to see and experience
be used for foster children in the San Joaquin County.
the reimagined art galleries. Guests will enjoy wine and heavy hors
Together as a team we can bring
d’oeuvres as they explore the new spaces. Tickets are $50 per guest.
awareness and keep CASA (Court
For more information, contact Celia Castro at 209.940.6316 or
Appointed Special Advocates for Children)
ccastro@hagginmuseum.org.
in San Joaquin County. Can’t make the
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Board of Trustees will be opening the museum free to the public Oct. 14 and 15. You are all invited to come and experience the Museum’s exciting new gallery spaces. Regular admission prices will resume Oct. 18.
Stockton Police Department Computer 9-1-1 System Upgrade Project Recognized The City of Stockton Information Technology (IT) Department was notified that a recently completed two-year project to upgrade and replace the Stockton Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch and Report Management System has received the esteemed Center for Digital Government, “Best of California,” Demonstrated Excellence in Project Management Award. Captain Antonio Sajor, Stockton Police Department Technical Services Division, was selected for his leadership role in the
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EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN 31st Annual ATHENA Awards
Oct. 5 Business Showcase & Trade Show
Join us in honoring Gillian Murphy
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as our ATHENA Awards recipient and
the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel on Oct. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. for
Kristen Dyke, as our ATHENA Young
the annual October Business Showcase & Trade Show. This event is a
Professional Leadership Award recipient
great way to gain exposure for your business, showcase your goods &
at the 31st Annual ATHENA Awards
services, and meet hundreds of potential, local customers. This event
on Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m. at the Stockton
is free and open to all so come for the chance to mingle with local
Golf & Country Club, 3800 W. Country
business owners and professionals and then stay for the Halloween
Club Blvd. These awards are presented
costume contest and raffle prizes! With just a few exhibit spaces left,
to those who have personified the
you’ll definitely want to sign up today to reserve your spot! To register,
highest level of professional excellence
please email danielle@stocktonchamber.org or call 209.292.8422.
in their business or profession, devoted time and energy to our community in Kristen Dyke
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Make sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, December 7th
have opened doors of leadership
because you are not going to want to miss the Chamber’s annual
opportunities for women. These two
Business Diversity Mixer at the newly renovated Haggin Museum,
deserving recipients demonstrate
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support of the goals of professional
Stockton Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Hispanic
women and provide unselfish assistance
Chamber, the African-American Chamber, Asian American
on their behalf.
Chamber and the Delta Chamber will each feature food tastings
Reservations for the luncheon and
ATHENA Leadership Sculpture
Chamber Diversity Mixer Dec. 7
reflecting their specific ethnicity/location. Come kick the Holiday
award presentations are $40, pre-paid
Season off in style and make some great business connections while
by Nov. 9 and are $50 thereafter. For
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MANY THANKS TO OUR ATHENA SPONSORS PLATINUM: Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Angela Rosenquist CSU Stanislaus Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Financial Center Credit Union Kaiser Permanente Neumiller & Beardslee Port of Stockton San Joaquin Delta College SASS! Public Relations The Grupe Company University of the Pacific Visionary Home Builders of CA
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RSVP to 209-951-6500 by Tuesday, October 24th.
Did you know the Stockton Savings Pass can be used to raise funds for your nonprofit? Nonprofit organizations can make $10 for every pass they sell, and selling the pass is easy. This mobile coupon book offers over $1,000 in savings for only $20 a year (regular price is $25, but a discount is given when nonprofits are selling). The list of deals is ever-growing as businesses are added regularly. For questions, visit StocktonSavingsPass.com, email robyn@visitstockton.org, or call 209.636.4348
New Team Member! Carissa Rau joined the Visit Stockton team in September as a Graphic Designer in the marketing department. Carissa can be reached at 209.938.1557 or carissa@visitstockton.org.
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New Member Orientation 11 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Trade Show Mixer 5 – 7 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel. 110 W. Fremont St. Chamber Office Closed Columbus Day Liaison Committee Meeting 8 – 8:45 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Ambassador Meeting 8:45 - 9:30 @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Leadership Stockton-Stockton Economy Session 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @ Port of Stockton Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Guest Speaker: Mid Valley IT @ Stockton Chamber of Commerce Room RSVP to Lorice@stocktonchamber San Joaquin Agricultural Hall of Fame Dinner 5:30 – 9 p.m. @ Robert J. Cabral Ag Center 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206 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 second Tuesday at 8 to 9 a.m. at Stockton Chamber Conference Room.
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