GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol.65 No.6
www.stocktonchamber.org
OCTOBER 2018
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CONTENTS From Your President From Your CEO Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership
DON’T MISS! 5
OCTOBER TRADESHOW MIXER
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5 – 7 p.m.
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@ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
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Cover Story 10 Programs and Public Policy
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110 W. Fremont St. This year’s theme is all things Disney, so be sure decorate your booth and dress up for your chance to be entered in the costume contest.
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME
Leadership Stockton
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Visit Stockton
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September Mixer Photos
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@ Robert J. Cabral Ag Center
New Members
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2101 E. Earhart Ave.
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Events 17 Ribbon Cutting 17 Calendar 18
27 Years of Economic Excellence
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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.
Congratulations to the 2018 San Joaquin Agricultural Hall
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group SR. VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc.
of Fame inductees: Stephen J. Borra, Borra Vinyards/Lodi Irrigation, Richard “Rip” Ripken, Ripken Vineyards & Winery Inc., Paul Verdegaal, UCCE Farm Advisor (Retired), Laura
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, ACE Rail
Wheeler Tower, Ag Education and Advocacy, and Donald
VICE PRESIDENT Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center VICE PRESIDENT Justin Redman, F&M Bank IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
Rough (Posthumous), UCCE Farm Advisor. Our top ten commodities in San Joaquin County produced
more than $2 billion in revenue. Listed in order of rank are: grapes, milk,
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 Jim Johnson, SMG Stockton 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.
DEITRA R. KENOLY
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PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428
almonds, walnuts, cherries, cattle, tomatoes, potatoes, hay, and silage. With everything that goes on in everyday life, we tend to forget that not only does our health and well-being depend on agriculture, but so does the well-being of our community. For a number of years, the men and woman listed above committed themselves to that well-being—we salute you!
“Once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman and a preacher, but every day, three times a day, you need a farmer.” -Unknown
SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423 OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421
September was both exciting and heart wrenching for me. It was the month of my
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439
very first Chamber board meeting as President, and I can’t tell you how excited I
SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Hang 209.292.8433 SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435
am to be working with such a wonderful group of individuals that work tirelessly towards the betterment of our community, individually and collectively. Somerford Place hosted the September Networking Mixer. It was well attended and what a beautiful facility! We announced the 2018 Athena recipient, Occeletta
SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mina Gomar 209.292.8429
Briggs. Well deserved! The Business Education Alliance held its first Breakfast
BEA COORDINATOR Mario Supnet 209.292.8436
Symposium of the school year. The topic for the morning was, “The Value
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVENTS Danielle Zoller 209.292.8422
of Interns and Providing Students Job Opportunities.” The session was very
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770
informative. Finally, I had the unfortunate task of announcing that after 123 years, The Record will cease production of the newspaper in Stockton and outsource printing to another facility. October is also shaping up to be a busy month, most importantly it’s Breast Cancer
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survivor–I thank God every day, but it can’t be stressed enough, the importance of taking care of ourselves (men and women), by staying on top of our health. In closing, as we move into the busiest season of the year…SHOP LOCAL!
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT
DOUG WILHOIT
Congratulations to all the well deserving
How the Delta Tunnels Threaten Stockton’s Economy
inductees into the 2018 San Joaquin
by: Barbara Barrigan-Parrillo
County Agricultural Hall of Fame.
The proposed Delta tunnels, inaccurately named by the
We look forward to another successful dinner
Brown administration as California Water Fix, are a serious
in celebration of all these wonderful people
threat to the economic future and environmental well being
and their families! I hope many of you will
of Stockton.
join us as we honor and thank these folks.
They represent a prime historical example of what makes San Joaquin County the breadbasket for California, the nation and, truly, for the world. Because of all our prime land and hardworking Ag Business people who are family, friends, neighbors, and employers, who bring annually to each of us such a diverse choice of crops, and infuse in
"40 percent of the Delta is in San Joaquin County. The Delta supports a $5.2 billion annual agricultural industry..."
excess of over $1 billion each year into our local and state economy, we are so very proud and grateful. With that said, many of those in Disneyland North (Sacramento) with “tunnel vision” couldn’t care less—they are all about “legacy and So. Cal votes,” with little or no concern for the big picture. Sadly, disasters have plagued this state over the past few years, i.e. the drought and fires. Many have suffered, but at the same time, we have all come together as one to do our best to overcome these “natural disasters.” But the “manmade disaster” of the proposed tunnels would do so much damage to not only San Joaquin County and our beautiful and important San Joaquin Delta Region, but our Ag businesses and our citizens who are proud of our agriculture legacy. 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 meetings, conversations, and communications with representatives of Restore the Delta: Former Senator Mike Machado, Former Stockton Councilman and former member of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Larry Ruhstaller, longtime friend and agribusinessman Robert Ferguson, and Restore the Delta Executive Director Barbara Barrigan-Parrillo. I have a great deal of respect for the foregoing folks, and with that in mind, I asked Barbara to pen an important message below to all of us in the most important San Joaquin Delta region.
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Please take the time to read her important message!
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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 our farmlands and the Delta, even before being granted federal approval of the plan. Governor Brown’s intent is clear– begin tunnel construction before leaving office so that the course of the project cannot be reversed. 40 percent of the Delta is in San Joaquin County. The Delta supports a $5.2 billion annual agricultural industry, and 40 percent of those farms are in San Joaquin County. They are diversified, sustainable, family farms dating back six generations, and the economic contributions from these families to our local economy are significant. Delivering fresh food to San Francisco and beyond is why Stockton originally developed a port! Delta farmers buy farming machinery, trucking services, seed, fuel, pumps, hardware, fertilizer, and insurance. Their profits are spent at local restaurants, retail outlets, and entertainment venues. Many of their children and grandchildren buy homes locally. They bank locally. And they make significant 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 Delta are dependent on clean water, as are waterside eateries, bars, bait and tackle shops, boating clubs, and event venues. The Delta tunnels will make our Stockton Delta water intake project inoperable because our water supply will become too salty. Our municipal utilities (Stockton, Lodi, Tracy) won’t be able to discharge wastewater without violating federal water laws. Residents will be paying for these new problems through higher water bills. Future business growth will become increasingly difficult with a diminished supply of clean water. Even worse, if Delta farms could survive the impact 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 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 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. www.stocktonchamber.org
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FROM THE
GOOD NEWS ‘Tis the Season for Growing It, Making It, and Shipping It in San Joaquin, USA
services, and many truck terminals that support the distribution
Last month, we celebrated Labor Day, which means our
In addition, agriculture is rapidly adopting technology and
county’s harvest time is full on for the majority of the $3 billion
growing in San Joaquin County. For example, Trinchero
in crops that come out of the fields and are processed in San
Family Estates, one of the world’s top wineries, consolidated its
Joaquin County, and $38 billion in the eight-county Central
production, bottling, and distribution near Lodi by using high
Valley each year. This month, the celebration continues with
cube storage technology. Retraining their employees, this system
the Stockton Chamber’s 34th Annual Agriculture Hall of Fame
now allows for storing four million refrigerated cases in just
awards banquet, which highlights the economic contribution
190,000 square feet, while processing 249 pallets per hour with
that farming and ranching makes to San Joaquin County’s
increased accuracy.
economy. Please join us!
of our food and beverages.
As I say each year, congratulations to all our Hall of Fame
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PIONEERS
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MODERN AGRICULTURE: SAN JOAQUIN HONORS THOSE WHO SHAPED THE AGRICULTURE OF TODAY
By Crystal Nay
T
he San Joaquin Valley was built on—and continues to
pomology and would later transform the agricultural industry.
succeed—on the strength of the agricultural industry. It is
Don served as Farm Advisor for University of California
through the vibrancy of farming and ranching that this community
Cooperative Extension for 33 years, earning many awards,
thrives. Now in its 34th year, the San Joaquin County Agricultural
including those for Distinguished Service, Outstanding Teaching,
Hall of Fame continues to honor the men and women who have
and UC Farm Advisor Emeritus. We are proud to honor Don as
helped transform and contribute to the agricultural industry in
our posthumous honoree this year.
ways that are above and beyond. LAURA WHEELER TOWER DONALD ROUGH
Laura Wheeler Tower’s personal growth
The agricultural industry as we know it was
in agriculture has resonated throughout
directly influenced by the knowledge and
all aspects of her life—through her family,
expertise of Donald Rough. His expertise in
neighbors, friends, students, clubs, and
pomology is threaded through every aspect
everywhere else Tower has shared her love
of California’s almond, peach, apricot,
and appreciation of agriculture. A lifelong advocate of agriculture
and nectarine industries, which led more than 900 growers and
and agricultural education, Tower served as a co-community
consultants of over 54,000 acres to benefit from his knowledge.
leader for the Farmington 4-H club when it had about 100 kids and
A native of Brentwood, Don grew up on his family farm and
was one of the largest clubs in the area at the time. She has also
attended local schools, including Stockton College, where his studies
served in various capacities in San Joaquin California Women for
were interrupted so that he could serve as a U.S. Army Sergeant
Agriculture, the statewide California Women for Agriculture, and
and medic during WWII. When he returned, he earned a degree in
the national American Agri-Women.
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It was with fellow members of San Joaquin California Women for
San Joaquin County’s grape and wine industry flourished during
Agriculture that Tower, with Emily Maberto, developed Fred the
Verdegaal’s time as farm advisor. In the last 30 years, San Joaquin
Friendly Farmer, a memorable puppet that introduced farming
County’s acres of cultivated grapes more than doubled to 98,100
and agriculture to elementary school students. Fred was followed
acres. Part of this success was Verdegaal’s work to transform
up with My Farm Book, which was originally a coloring book,
the stigma that the Central Valley couldn’t grow premium wine
then elaborated upon with the help of a local history author.
varietals—it certainly can.
In 1983, Tower served as State Chairman for Senate Bill 187,
Verdegaal is a member of many industry and professional
the Agricultural Education Incentive Grant. The bill continues
organizations, and has done extensive cooperative work with
to provide local education agencies with funds to improve
the University of California system. He is the recipient of several
agricultural career technical education programs. She dedicated
awards, including the National Association of County Agricultural
over 25 years to the California Agriculture in the Classroom
Agents Scholarship Award, Achievement Award, and Distinguished
Foundation, and launched the first conference, which is now an
Service Award.
annual event. Her passion for agriculture in conjunction with education led her to
RICHARD “RIP” RIPKEN
being a member of various school boards, the California Department
Richard “Rip” Ripken was born and raised
of Education, PTAs, and more. Even after 40 years of dedicating
in Lodi, CA, and earned his bachelors
herself to educating students of all ages, Tower continues to be a
and masters degrees from UC Davis in
proponent of positive communication about agriculture.
Agricultural Science and Management. He returned to his hometown after college and
PAUL VERDEGAAL
has been a knowledgeable and influential grower, vintner, and
Paul Verdegaal's launch into agriculture
nurseryman in the area for decades.
started very early. He grew up on a
Ripken’s passion lies in varietal research. Rip’s Black is his favorite
winegrape and almond farm in Ripon, CA,
variety, and he is its namesake, having worked with it for over 20
where he also attended high school and was
years. While operating his grape nursery for nearly 40 years, he
an active member of the Future Farmers
propagated up to a million rootstock per year.
of America. After earning his degree in fermentation science, he
Ripken worked on the Zuckerman Mandeville Trial in the
spent 7 years as a vineyard foreman.
Delta, which determined the feasibility of growing grapes in the
Verdegaal’s interest in research led him to the University of
region. Indicated as “interesting” and “unique” for grape growing,
California Cooperative Extension. He worked as a field and lab
thousands of acres of wine grapes are farmed in the Delta today.
technician, and became the San Joaquin County Viticulture
In fact, Ripken’s trials have spanned everything from pruning,
Farm Advisor, where he dedicated over 30 years, and added
trellising, varietal and cloning, spraying, rootstock, fertilizer,
degrees and a plethora of knowledge to his repertoire. Even after
water and drip irrigation, and fruit habit studies. He has served
his retirement in 2018, Verdegaal continues to be a reliable and
on the Genetical Technical Review panel of the American
invaluable resource for growers.
Vineyard Foundation since 1972, and collaborate with Ag
Having spent a great deal of his career bridging the gap between
Industrial Manufacturing to develop some of the first mechanical
university research and farmers, Verdegaal had a great approach
grape harvesters.
to relationships with growers, leading him to have successful
He was also one of the initial fifteen growers needed to financially
trials in a variety of topics, including clone evaluation, rootstock
support the election of the Lodi Woodbridge Winegrape Commission.
performance, irrigation management, pest control, and more.
continued to next page
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COVER STORY
PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: MARIO SUPNET STEPHEN BORRA
School is in full swing, and students have returned to the
Stephen Borra didn’t start out as a
classroom. Your Chamber’s Business Education Alliance
winemaker. In fact, Borra spend the first 18
Program is recruiting volunteers to take part in upcoming mock
years of his career as a manager for AT&T.
interviews, career panels, classroom speakers, and hosts for
While his family winemaking started
industry tours. Offer your place of business for a classroom tour
strictly for family use, the results continued
to help educate and inspire students to be part of your industry.
to be favorable, leading him to establish Borra’s Cellar, a.k.a. Borra
The students can also benefit from you volunteering in our mock
Vineyards. Located on his property, where his own mother was
interviews and speaking on our career panels.
born, Borra Vineyards became Lodi’s first bonded boutique winery.
Don’t forget about our new Students
The growth of the company continued. After purchasing 200
WIN program. The Workforce
acres more, Borra began growing premium grapes. Since the
Internship Network offers a unique
winery used a small fraction of the grape production, Borra
opportunity for students to learn
began marketing his grapes through tradeshows around the
about your industry through nonpaid
country, building a reputation for growing quality grapes. Then,
internships or paid part-time positions. Be part of a student’s
caring for his own vineyards led Borra to irrigation, where he
learning experience, and help teach proper work skills and
found a specific niche for himself, and designed and installed one
etiquette. Contact your Chamber’s BEA program for more details
of the first drip systems in the Lodi area.
at 209.292.8436, or email bea@stocktonchamber.org.
Borra has been a member of the Farm Bureau for many years, spent several years as commissioner on the Lodi Winegrape Commission, and on the board of the Lodi District Grape Growers, and is a big supporter of 4H and Future Farmers of America students. For more information and to purchase tickets for the San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame, call 209.547.2770 or visit
Next FRESH Meeting
http://stocktonchamber.org/ag-hall-of-fame/.
Thurs. Oct. 11, 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS PLATINUM:
GOLD:
American AgCredit
Ironstone Vineyards
BAC Community Bank
Neumiller & Beardslee
F&M Bank
San Joaquin County Office
Mid Valley Agricultural Services, Inc. Port of Stockton San Joaquin Delta College San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation San Tomo, Inc.
of Education
SILVER: Mohr-Fry Ranches, Inc.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Roland Construction Inc.
209 Furniture
Healthy Air Living
Stockton East Water District
ABC NorCal
Holt of California
Vino Farms LLC
American Recycling
Humphreys University
Sims Metal Management
Caraustar
Musco Family Olive Co.
Solar Optimum, Inc.
Carpenters Local
PG&E
Surtec
Queirolo’s Heating &
UEI
Union 152 City of Stockton Collins Electrical Co. Dorfman Pacific
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Central Valley Community Bank Investment Services Promotes Vice President, Financial Advisor
Robert Faust
First Ride Free on Amtrak San Joaquins Morning Express In May 2018, Amtrak San Joaquins launched a Morning Express
James M. Ford, President and Chief
service that reconfigures its schedule to bring riders from
Executive Officer of Central Valley
throughout the San Joaquin Valley, from as far south as Fresno, to
Community Bancorp, the parent
the state capital by 8 a.m.
company of Central Valley Community
Changing a morning routine can be daunting. To show you that
Bank, is pleased to announce the
the Morning Express service is right for you, the San Joaquins is
promotion of Central Valley Investment
offering the first ride free. This is your chance to test the service for
Services (CVIS) Vice President, Financial Advisor Robert Faust.
yourself, beat the traffic, and relax before work, all at no cost to you.
Faust brings nearly 30 years of sales, marketing, and financial
To book your first ride on the Amtrak San Joaquins Morning
planning experience to his role as Vice President, Financial
Express train, visit morningexpresstrain.com to fill out a simple
Advisor. Faust manages investment services throughout
form and apply for our First Ride Free program.
Merced, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Sacramento counties,
Tickets for the Morning Express service can be booked now at
which encompass, respectively, the Merced, Modesto, Stockton,
AmtrakSanJoaquins.com, by calling 1.800.USA.Rail or on the
Lodi, Cameron Park, Folsom, Roseville, Fair Oaks, and Rancho
Amtrak App. Multi-ride passes are available, including 10-trip
Cordova offices. Faust can be reached directly at 209.644.7806.
books and monthly passes. There are a series of additional everyday
For more information about Central Valley Community Bank,
discounts listed at amtrak.com/california-everyday-discounts.
please visit cvcb.com.
Code Stack Academy Open for Enrollment
Community Hospice Volunteer Receives National Daily Points of Light Award
The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is pleased to
Ms. Inez Lewis, a longtime Community Hospice volunteer, has
announce the official launch of Code Stack Academy, Stockton’s
been awarded a Daily Points of Light award for her outstanding
first accelerated software engineering school. The immersive coding
service and dedication.
school provides a route for students pursuing careers in technology, and will help build a community of software engineers in the region ready to meet the growing demand for a highly skilled workforce. In addition to the full, nine-month Academy Course, Code Stack offers three-day and one-day Foundation Workshops throughout the year that teach core concepts of web development, and equip students with all the basics to develop simple websites. No previous coding experience is required for either the Foundation Workshop or the Academy Course. Students must be 18 years or older to enroll. The first nine-month Academy Course begins in November. More information about Code Stack and how to enroll can be found at codestackacademy.org.
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The Daily Points of Light Award, created by the administration of President George H. W. Bush, honors each weekday one individual or group that has made a positive impact in their community. Ms. Lewis has spent the last 11 years volunteering for Community Hospice in many different capacities, including visiting patients, providing support at the Community Hospice Alexander Cohen Hospice House, and traveling the Central Valley to educate community members on the resources offered by Community Hospice. To learn more about Community Hospice volunteer opportunities, visit hospiceheart.org or call 209.578.6300.
LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN
VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE
Leadership Dynamics Session
Celebrate the 3rd Annual Stockton Arts Week!
Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
Join local artists, venues, and friends in
Session Sponsor: San Joaquin County Office of Education
celebrating Stockton’s active local art
Breakfast Sponsor: F&M Bank
scene Oct. 12-21. Explore why residents
Leadership Stockton kicked off the 2018-2019 class with a
and visitors alike rave about the highly
successful day-long Leadership Dynamics session hosted at the
creative culture we have established in our
San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE). The goal of
beloved port city.
the session was for participants to learn more about themselves and their classmates through a variety of teambuilding exercises, activities, and discussions.
Below are just a few of the exciting events you can experience throughout the city this year. New events are being added to StocktonArtsWeek.com daily, so there is plenty to enjoy.
The day started out with a delicious breakfast provided by F&M
Bank. Thank you to Judy Rodriguez, LS Class of 2008, and Jehna
Partial List of Events
Steinwert, LS Class of 2013, for coming out and welcoming the
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Goodstock Productions, in collaboration with the Haggin
class. After breakfast, the class did a little introduction exercise to
Museum, challenges stereotypes by bringing together music and
learn more about each other. Then it was off to the ropes course
art in new ways.
for some fun team building games.
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Placeholder Magazine and Tuleburg Press present “Stockton
Thank you to Rob Kroff,
Zine Fest”, a public showcase of DIY/alternative press zines, as
Venture On Challenge course
well as other artwork, for display, trade, or purchase.
facilitator, for leading the class
•
through a handful of exercises
The Unknowns spotlight local, independent artists and musicians at Cast Iron Trading Co. in downtown Stockton
that kept the group moving,
•
Create fashionable hats at The Write Place
laughing, and getting to know
•
Showbiz Theatre Company once again brings to life “The Rocky
each other better.
Horror Picture Show”
After lunch, the class had a lively discussion on core values for
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The Margaret K. Troke Branch Library presents “Troke Knitters”
their group with Chris Stevens, President, Summit Solutions
•
“The Collide Festival”, a finale to Stockton Arts Week at Weber Point, includes:
Consulting, LS Class of 2007. Then they brainstormed some needs for Stockton. That led into the class breaking into four
• Art Workshops
groups to start brainstorming for their class community service
• Food Trucks
project to present at the September retreat.
• Beer Garden
Special thanks to the team at the SJCOE: Superintendent James
• Kids Activities
Mousalimas, Kelly Fry, and Rob Kroff. Thank you to Chris
• A Large-Scale, Live Art Competition
Stevens for all your help with the core values exercise and the
• Stockton’s first-ever Drone Light Show!
project structure presentation. Next month, follow the class of 2019 as they decide on the community project at the Leadership Retreat at Camp Tuolumne Trails on September 21-22. For more information about Leadership Stockton and sponsorship opportunities, contact Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or tquinn@stocktonchamber.org
Special events from the Stockton Ports, Stockton Heat, and Stockton Kings are also in the works, so go online today to StocktonArtsWeek.com for a full list of events and locations. Take the time to engage with and appreciate the arts in our community. We look forward to seeing you!
or visit leadershipstockton.com.
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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423
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Robyn F. Cheshire: robyn@visitstockton.org 209.636.4348
OCT 2018 15
SEPTEMBER BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER @ SOMERFORD PLACE
NEW MEMBERS Education
Rubber Products
Boat Sales & Service
Grand Canyon University
CRM Co LLC
Delta Sculling Center
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1404 S. Fresno Ave., Stockton, CA 95203
RiverPoint Landing Marina 4950 Buckley Cove Wy., Stockton, CA 95219
Trucking
Medical Clinics
DSP Trucking, Inc.
Zen Garden Wellness
Audio Visual, Photographers
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7632 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207
Vision Images 5052 West Ln. #4G, Stockton, CA 95210
Real Estate Leasing & Sales
Entertainment
RE/MAX LEGEND
Limitless Escape Games
Credit Unions
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280 Lincoln Ctr., Stockton, CA 95207
UNCLE CU - March Lane
51 Wright Brothers Ave. #C, Livermore, CA 94551
2131 W. March Ln., Stockton, CA 95207
NCS Development
Restaurants
Education
P.O. Box 7316, Stockton, CA 95267
Go Falafel Greek Restaurant and Food Truck
Leading Ladies for Tomorrow
236 W. Alpine Ave., Stockton, CA 95204
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Contractors General
Marinas Stockton Downtown Marina
Automobile Repair & Service
445 W. Weber Ave. #128-B, Stockton, CA 95203
Larry’s Auto Repair 308 N. Grant St., Stockton, CA 95202
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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN
RIBBON CUTTING
Chamber Diversity Mixer Dec. 6th
Attending Board of Directors: David Kamins, Mid Valley IT;
Make sure to mark your calendars for Dec. 6 because you are not
Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin
going to want to miss the Chamber’s Annual Winter Diversity
Attending Ambassadors: Bob Young, WFG, Transamerica; Gloria
Mixer at the Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing, Stockton, 95203 from 5 - 7:15 p.m. The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Central Valley Asian American
Blaine, Honorary Member; Ella Holman, Collins Realty Inc./Aspirnet; Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press of Stockton; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 The Bull; Victor Randolph, Never Boring; Susie Bowers, California Hypnosis Center and Academy; Louis Dearman, Front Office Staff
Chamber of Commerce, San Joaquin African American Chamber of Commerce, San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and California Delta Chambers and Visitors Bureau will each feature food tastings reflecting their specific ethnicity/location. Come kick the holiday season off in style, and make some great business connections while you’re at it!
ATHENA Award Luncheon 2018 Mark your calendars for Nov. 15 for our 32nd Annual ATHENA Award Luncheon at the Stockton Golf & Country Club. The ATHENA Award is presented to those who have attained and personified the highest level of professional excellence in
RE/MAX Legend
their business profession, have devoted time and energy to our
2605 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204
community in a meaningful way, and most especially, have opened doors of leadership opportunity for women. The 2018 ATHENA honoree is Occeletta Briggs! She will be featured on the cover of November’s Port O Call. Reservations for the awards luncheon are $40/ea. pre-paid before Nov. 8, and $50/ea. thereafter. Great sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the Stockton Chamber website and click on the ATHENA link in the Events dropdown menu, or call 209.547.2770.
MANY THANKS TO OUR ATHENA SPONSORS (as of 9/19/18) PLATINUM
PLATINUM
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
San Joaquin Delta College
Angela Rosenquist
United Way of San Joaquin County
Chevron Corporation
University of the Pacific
Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center
SILVER
Financial Center Credit Union
BAC Community Bank
Kaiser Permanente
Dorfman Pacific Co. Inc.
Neumiller & Beardslee
Ulmer Photo
Port of Stockton
Visit Stockton
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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423
www.stocktonchamber.org
OCT 2018 17
CALENDAR OCTOBER 2018
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New Member Orientation 11 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Tradeshow Mixer 5 – 7 p.m. University Plaza Waterfront Hotel @ 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95202 Chamber Office Closed Columbus Day Liaison Committee Meeting 8 - 8:45 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Ambassador Meeting 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. Stockton Chamber Conference Room Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room FRESH Meeting 9 – 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
12
GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
12
Leadership Stockton History Session 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @ The Haggin Museum
17
Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
17
Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Guest: Dennis Goldstrand, Goldstrand Planning Group @ Stockton Chamber of Commerce Room
18
San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame Dinner 5:30 – 9 p.m. @ Robert J. Cabral Ag Center 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206
25
Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
NETWORK 4 SUCCESS Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m. Contact the Chamber for location joe@stocktonchamber.org
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