GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vol.66 No.6
www.stocktonchamber.org
OCTOBER 2019
Celebrating SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY’S
AGRICULTURAL
EXCELLENCE Photo By Captivating Photos
CELEBRATING SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY’S AGRICULTURAL EXCELLENCE
CONTENTS From Your President From Your CEO
DON’T MISS! 5 6
News Briefs 8 Why Join the Chamber? 9 Cover Story 10 Leadership Stockton
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Visit Stockton
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Events 13 Good News from the San Joaquin Partnership
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Ribbon Cuttings 14 Programs and Public Policy
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New Members
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September Mixer Photos
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BUSINESS SHOWCASE AND TRADESHOW
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5 - 7 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95202 Theme: Sports. Wear your favorite sports gear!
SAN JOAQUIN AGRICULTURE HALL OF FAME DINNER 5:30 - 9 p.m. @ Robert J. Cabral Ag Center 2101 E. Earhart Avenue, Stockton, CA 95206
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NETWORK 4 SUCCESS
Meets every Thursday, 12 – 1 p.m. Contact the Chamber for location roxy@stocktonchamber.org
28 Years of Economic Excellence
Calendar 18 2019 Industrial Technology Barbecue Honoree Photos
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FROM YOUR 2019 -20 PRESIDENT BY: DOUG DINJIAN Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
On behalf of The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, I and
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. SR. VICE PRESIDENT Chris Kay, Carter Imports FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Kay Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center
the entire Community, are proud to recognize the newest inductees
VICE PRESIDENT Justin Redman, F&M Bank
The new members are: David Lucas of Lucas Winery, Everett Rankins, of Rankins AG, Incorporated, Christina Schallberger
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VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group CHAMBER DIRECTORS Jamie Bossuat, Kroloff Belcher Smart Perry & Christopherson Darryl Curry, Kaiser Permanente Central Valley F.J. "Joe" Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co. Cathy Douma, Minuteman Press Pat Filippone, Stockton Ports Melissa Flores, Collins Electrical Company, Inc. Scott Grafius, Steele Insurance Agency David Kamins, Mid Valley IT Elizabeth H. Kim, Esq., Neumiller & Beardslee Jarrod McAnally, Big Valley Ford Lincoln Dan Natividad, Port City Marketing Solutions, Inc. Roy Nightengale, KSTN 105-9 The Bull Brian Petrovek, Stockton Heat Chad Sublet, Verve Networks Dustin Toms, Stockton Kings CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
to the 2019 San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame.
209.292.8432
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423
of Sundance Kids, Tom Stokes of Stokes Farms, Patrick “Pat” Connolly (Posthumous Honoree)
For 35 years, the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has recognized local leaders in Agriculture who have excelled in the following three categories: success demonstrated in agriculture, contributions to agriculture, and non-agricultural contributions to the community. This year’s inductees are very worthy of their awards for their support of agriculture and the community. We enjoyed a wonderful Industrial Technology BBQ event at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel on Sept. 11. As usual, we filled the outdoor plaza and everyone had a great time honoring this year’s award winners. Congratulations to Lindy Turner Hardin on being named this year’s ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient and Frances Richardson on being named this year’s ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Recipient. The annual ATHENA Awards honors individuals who strive towards the highest levels of accomplishment,
OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421
excel in their chosen business or professions, have demonstrated support for the
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Roxy Jewell-Richardson
advancement of business and professional women, have devoted time and energy to
209.292.8439
SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Christy Swann 209.292.8433 SCAP EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS Mina Gomar 209.292.8429 Lorice Harrison 209.292.8427 Chris Rivera 209.292.8440 Mandee Trackwell 209.292.8435
their community and have actively mentored others. Both Awards will be presented at the annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon on Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Stockton Golf and Country Club. Tickets for this high profile event are $40 and are available by calling The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce office at 209.547.2770 or by visiting
BEA COORDINATOR Dennis Thao 209.292.8436
stocktonchamber.org/athena-awards.
OFFICE COORDINATOR Karina Meza 209.547.2770
Finally, I would like to remind our Chamber Members of some of the superb benefits
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of being a Chamber Member. We are here for the benefits of our Community and
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Business Members.
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The Chamber works to reduce costs for Your Business through some of our Programs, such as:
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Help new Business Operations increase revenue with Networking and Marketing Campaigns.
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Educate Members in all areas of Business through our Leadership Stockton Classes and Lunch and Learns meetings.
• The Stockton Chamber Apprenticeship Program (SCAP) can help reduce employment costs.
• The FRESH program can help reduce Workers Compensation and Regulatory costs.
• The Green Team of San Joaquin can help GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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reduce energy and Regulatory costs.
Please take advantage of these programs and others. If you are unsure of all the Chamber services that are available for your business, feel free to call or email Frank Ferral at 209.292.8428 (Direct) or fferral@stocktonchamber.org. www.stocktonchamber.org
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT
DOUG WILHOIT
Congratulations to all the well-deserving
Executive Director Barbara Barrigan-Parrillo. I have a great deal
2019 inductees into the San Joaquin
of respect for the foregoing folks, and with that in mind, I asked
County Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Barbara to pen an important message below to all of us in the most
We look forward to another successful
important San Joaquin Delta region. Please take the time to read her
dinner in celebration of all these
important message!
wonderful people and their families!
How the Delta Tunnels or Tunnel Threaten Stockton’s Economy
I hope many of you will join us as we
By: Barbara Barrigan-Parrillo
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 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) still have “tunnel vision” and couldn’t care less—they are all about “legacy and Southern California 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 or tunnel now 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 historically taken a VERY STRONG position AGAINST an ever-looming disaster that is heretofore known as the “Legacy
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"The Delta supports a $5. 2 billion a n n u a l a g ri c u l t u ra l i n d u s t r y, a n d 4 0 p e r ce n t o f t h o s e f a r m s a r e i n S a n J o a q u i n Co u n t y. "
The proposed Delta tunnels, inaccurately named by the Brown administration as California WaterFix, 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 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. Former Governor Brown’s intent was 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.
Twin Tunnels” and now the discussion is of a scaled down but a
Their profits are spent at local restaurants, retail outlets, and
disastrous proposal is still being bantered around.
entertainment venues. Many of their children and grandchildren
In regards to that “ever-looming disaster,” we have had numerous meetings, conversations, and communications with representatives of Restore the Delta: Former Senator Mike Machado, Former
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.
Stockton Councilman and former member of the San Joaquin
With that being said, we all must be good stewards and make sure
County Board of Supervisors Larry Ruhstaller, longtime friend
our heritage is protected and your Chamber will be at the forefront
and agribusinessman Robert Ferguson, and Restore the Delta
of that fight!
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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.
Oak Valley Community Bank Announces Branch Manager Hiring
Hospice of San Joaquin Introduces New Medical Director Hospice of San Joaquin is pleased to announce
Oak Valley Community Bank announced Mark
new Medical Director, Kurpa S. Sharma MD
Gloria Jr. has joined the bank as Assistant Vice
HMDC. Dr. Sharma brings several years of
President, Branch Manager. He will be based
experience in the health care industry, with
out of the bank’s Stockton Branch at 2935 W. Kurpa S. Sharma
March Lane. Mark Gloria Jr.
Mr. Gloria has 15 years of banking experience.
Board Certification in Hospice, Palliative Medicine in 2010, as well as Internal Medicine in
2006 and 2016 through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
As Branch Manager, he will be responsible for overseeing branch
She is currently the Associate Medical Director for Optimal Hospice
operations and business development in the Stockton area.
and Medical Director of the Stanislaus County Chapter of the
Mr. Gloria attended San Joaquin Delta College. He is currently
Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Coalition.
a member of the Annunciation School of Stockton – Parent
Dr. Sharma completed her internship and residency at Maricopa
Teacher Organization and a board member of Pacific Little
Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and began her early career
League. During his free time, he enjoys golfing, coaching his
as a hospitalist at Kaiser in Hayward, California. Shortly after,
kids’ baseball teams, hiking, and traveling. He resides in Stockton
Dr. Sharma found her calling working in the impatient palliative
with his wife Carolyn and their children.
care program at Kaiser in Modesto, California, where she fostered
For more information, call 1.866.844.7500 or visit www.ovcb.com.
patients’ improvement of life by aligning their goals with quality care. Hospice of San Joaquin’s mission and vision is to honor life by ensuring patients and their caregivers are the focus of everything we do and be the leader in ensuring quality of the journey. For more information, visit hospicesj.org, or call 209.957.3888.
UOP Graduate Daniel Garcia Joins BAC Community Bank BAC Community Bank welcomes Daniel Garcia
the APS difference Lynda Stammer
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as a Commercial Banking Officer. Daniel’s focus will be driving for new commercial business and supporting the bank’s relationship managers in Daniel Garcia
all markets the bank serves. A Stockton native, Daniel graduated from St.
Mary’s High School and University of the Pacific. He joins the bank from NEx Systems Environmental in Stockton, where he oversaw regional new sales and business development. “Daniel is an outstanding addition to our team with deep roots in our local community,” said Paul Haley, the bank’s Chief Lending Officer. Daniel can be reached at 209.944.1520 or daniel.garcia@bankbac.com.
WHY JOIN THE CHAMBER? BY: ROXY JEWELL-RICHARDSON, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
ROXY JEWELL-RICHARDSON
The mission of your Greater Stockton
political expertise address the concerns of GRC members and bring
Chamber of Commerce is to aggressively
essential facts and insights about issues facing the entire Chamber
develop and promote an economically
membership. The GRC and Chamber Board do not endorse political
vibrant business community. We can’t do it
candidates, they only take positions on issues that will affect the
without you!
business community.
As we celebrate the Agricultural Hall of Fame
Exposure: Chamber Website, Port O Call, Social Media, Email
this month, let’s look back on why agriculture
Blasts, Networking Events are just a few ways you can highlight your
and the industries are a major part of your Greater Stockton
business and increase the visibility of your product or service. Your
Chamber of Commerce.
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is an excellent information
Chambers of Commerce have been advocating on behalf of the
source for visitors and residents as well.
business community since their inception in 1599, in Marseille,
Credibility: Membership in your Greater Stockton Chamber of
France. As a nonprofit, private business established in 1901 your
Commerce can positively affect the perception of your business on
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has been representing the
other organizations, consumers and businesses. Statistics show that
common business interests in the San Joaquin Valley for over 118
63 percent of consumers are more likely to purchase from a business
years. See below for a little history on how it all started.
that is a Chamber of Commerce member, and 44 percent are likely
“The first objectives of the (Stockton) Chamber were to stimulate
to view those businesses more favorably (Source: The Shapiro
growth and to market the area’s manufactured and agricultural
Group, Inc.) The reliability and trust your business will grow with
products throughout the nation. The Chamber recognized the
participation will increase your brand as an industry leader. We have
need to improve the facilities of California’s oldest inland port and
over 1,000 professional, agricultural, industrial, retail, logistics and
dredging of the channel to allow deeper draft shipping to carry
transportation, manufacturing, and nonprofit members and their
Stockton’s manufactured goods and crops to market. ‘Fifteen feet to
employees supporting and volunteering.
the sea,’ was the battle cry for the political and fundraising effort that
Networking: Participating in Greater Stockton Chamber of
would engage federal funds in channel improvements. It took over
Commerce events brings professionals together to learn from their
25 years for this determined community, with Chamber leadership,
failures and successes and stay up to date on issues that affect your
to realize that goal. Manufacturers were soon joined by agricultural
business and community. You are able to attend Major Events, like
producers as beneficiaries of the new Chamber of Commerce.
the 35th Annual San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame and
“Packed in Stockton” was the stencil produced by the Chamber and
the 22nd Annual State of the City or other events that may fit your
given to all produce shippers to indicate the point of origin for all of
schedule like our Monthly Networking Mixers or Lunch & Learns.
the area’s fresh produce. The Chamber effectively worked with the
All sizes of businesses and industries are welcome at all events.
Secretary of State to prevent the imposition of duties on wheat and flour exports, major crops at that time.”
Though it can require time and investment, becoming a Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce member is a great opportunity to
And the Stockton Chamber is still relevant today! Here are a few of
increase the reputation and reach of your business, and also to make
the ways the Chamber Membership can benefit your business.
a difference in your community.
Support: We are consistently advocating to protect your legislative interests, looking out for the business climate and environment through the Government Relations Council (GRC). The GRC
Join Today! Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n co n t a c t :
reviews the actions of our elected officials and advocates for public
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policies which improve the economic outlook for members of the
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Chamber. At GRC meetings, guest speakers with business and
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Roxy Jewell-Richardson: roxy@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8439
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griculture is the backbone of the San Joaquin Valley; San Joaquin County owes its prosperity and its identity to
the ag pioneers, both past and present, of this area. Every year, the Stockton Chamber of Commerce celebrates outstanding
Celebrating
individuals in the area for their agricultural contributions by
AGRICULTURAL
biographies on display at the San Joaquin Historical Society &
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY’S
EXCELLENCE By Ashley Stinson
recognizing them in the Agricultural Hall of Fame. All Hall of Fame honorees, past and present, have their photographs and Museum in Micke Grove Regional Park.
2019 AG HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES CHRISTINA SCHALLBERGER Christina Schallberger, owner of Sundance Kids, started raising Boer goats for show and market in 1997, after purchasing two goats at the fair. One of the first in the area to commercially breed Boer goats, Schallberger’s operation has grown to 150 goats and four locations. Sundance Kids has been an active member of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation for 15 years. Schallberger has been active in educating others about Boer goats and spreading awareness of the breed, as well as leading Tokay Colony 4-H and assisting the AgFest Executive Board. “I’m honored, humbled, and a little overwhelmed by it,” said Schallberger on her induction into the Agricultural Hall of Fame. “I have five kids of my own, I’m involved with 4-H kids, and then the kids in AgFest, so I guess I’m just very much a kid-related person.”
DAVID LUCAS Lucas Winery owner David Lucas has been working in agriculture for over 50 years. In the 1960s, he served a stint in the Peace Corps, where he helped the Adivasi tribal people of India transition to a more productive rice crop. In 1978, he returned home to California and founded Lucas Winery, which is the second oldest boutique winery in the Lodi area. Lucas was one of the first growers in the area to install underground drip irrigation in his vineyards. An advocate of Lodi area wines, Lucas has promoted the wine-making prowess of the area whenever he could, including as a plaintiff against a New York State law banning interstate shipping of wine direct to customers, which eventually resulted in the Supreme Court striking the law down in 2005. Lucas is a member of the San
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Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation and the Lodi District Grape
PATRICK CONNOLLY
Growers Association, as well as a supporter of the Association’s
Honored posthumously, Patrick Connolly was
Jim Kissler Memorial Scholarship program. The Lucas Winery was
a San Joaquin County native who grew up on
honored as Lodi Winery of the Year in 2018.
a cattle ranch which had been in his family
EVERETT RANKINS Hay baling expert and owner of Rankins AG Incorporated, Everett Rankins baled hay in San Joaquin County from 1944-2017. Rankins developed a number of patents providing attachments and modifications to hay-balers to make them more efficient, and to reduce the number of operators needed. Additionally, in the early 60s, he designed the first bin dump trailer for tomato crops. Rankins agricultural inventions have made machines which are more efficient, easier to use, and which require less downtime for repair. Rankins is the exclusive manufacturer of the Rankins Quick-Release Knotter Latch, which makes the servicing of baling knotting systems more convenient, eliminating tools, pins, and bolts. Rankins is a long-time member of the Farm Bureau and the San Joaquin County Hay Growers Association, and has served multiple terms as a board member for the Naglee Burk Irrigation District.
TOM STOKES Tom Stokes has worked on his family farm since he was in high school, when he was an active member of the Thornton 4-H Club and Lodi Future Farmers of America. Stokes Farms, which has since passed to him, started growing grapes in 1954 and it remains a highly successful vineyard, utilizing mechanization to ensure an efficient operation. Stokes was a Director of the Federal Land Bank from 1973-1986, and has been a member and supporter of many other agricultural organizations such as the Farm Bureau, Western Growers Association, Farm Employers Labor Service, California Association of Winegrape Growers, and the Lodi District Grape Growers Association. Stokes is a supporter of youth agricultural programs; he is a member of San Joaquin County 4-H Foundation, and has been a Leader for Turner Ray 4-H Club. The Stokes family was recognized by the Lodi Chamber of Commerce as Agribusiness People of the Year in 2015.
for generations. Connolly attended UC Davis and received a degree in Agricultural Economics in 1981, but he remained in San Joaquin County to maintain his family’s ranching operations. Connolly was dedicated to area agriculture, starting with his involvement in San Joaquin County’s Younger Farmers & Ranchers Committee, before he joined the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Board of Directors. He was an advocate for area ranchers, as well as a leader on agricultural issues, acting as a voice on issues such as the Williamson Act and Country of Origin Labeling for beef.
GET YOUR TICKETS TO HELP US CELEBRATE THE 5 OUTSTANDING HONOREES Thursday, October 17, 2019 35th Annual San Joaquin Ag Hall of Fame Robert J. Cabral Ag Center 2101 E. Earhart Avenue, Stockton, CA 95206 5:30 p.m. No-Host Social | 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program Tickets are $45 each, Pre Paid reservations only. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To purchase your tickets please visit: http://stocktonchamber.org/ag-hall-of-fame/
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: PLATINUM SPONSORS American AgCredit BPM LLP F&M Bank Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry & Christopherson Port of Stockton San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation GOLD SPONSORS Kautz Ironstone Winery Neumiller & Beardslee San Joaquin County Office of Education SILVER SPONSORS Captivating Photos DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency Mid Valley Agricultural Services, Inc. Mohr-Fry Ranches, Inc. Stockton East Water District Vino Farms LLC TABLE SPONSOR Lodi District Grape Growers Association as of 9/17/19
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LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN
VISIT STOCKTON BY: ROBYN F. CHESHIRE
Leadership Dynamics Session
Celebrating the 4th Annual Stockton Arts Week!
Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union
Join local artists, venues, and friends in celebrating Stockton’s
Session Sponsor: San Joaquin County Office of Education
active local art scene Oct. 11 - 20. Explore why residents and
Leadership Stockton kicked off the 2019-2020 class with a
visitors alike rave about the highly creative culture we have
successful day-long Leadership Dynamics session hosted at the
established in our beloved port city.
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. The day started out with a little introduction exercise to learn more about each other. Then it was off to the Ropes Course for some fun team building games. 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
Partial List of Events • The Stockton Chorale presents A Touch of Blue at Cesar Chavez High School (Oct. 12) • Friends of the Fox presents the film classic “Beetlejuice” at the Bob Hope Theatre (Oct. 13) • The opening reception for Rock ‘N Roll and Fast Cars at the Haggin Museum (Oct. 17) • Local country artist, Mondo, will perform at Cast Iron Trading Co. (Oct. 18) • Stockmarket at the Stockton Marina will feature live music and more (Oct. 19) • The Collide Festival, a FREE community event at Weber Point (Oct. 19) will feature:
know each other better.
• Makerspace Workshops
After lunch the class had a lively discussion on core values for
• Food Trucks
their group with Chris Stevens, President, Summit Solutions
• A Life-Size Sculpture Garden
Consulting, LS Class of 2007. Then they brainstormed some
• Cultural Performances
needs for Stockton. That lead into the class breaking into
• Live Art Competition
groups to start brainstorming for their class community service
and more!
project to present at the September retreat.
Many more events are in the works so go online today to
The class ended the day with a Welcome Mixer hosted by the
StocktonArtsWeek.com for a full list of events and locations. Take
Leadership Stockton Alumni Association at Octavio’s (Thank you
the time to engage with and appreciate the arts in our community.
Octavio Cruces, LS Class of 2015, for hosting us!).
We look forward to seeing you!
Special thanks to the team at the SJCOE: Superintendent James Mousalimas, Kelly Fry, and Rob Kroff. Thank you to Chris
New Team Members!
Stevens for all your help with the core values exercise and the
We are proud to announce that Christa Griffith and Noor Sarieh
project structure presentation.
joined the Visit Stockton team in September. Christa is our new Office
Next month, follow the class of 2019 as they decide on their yearlong community service project at the Leadership Retreat at Camp Tuolumne Trails on Sept. 27-28. 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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Manager and CTA Program Coordinator. She comes to us from the restaurant industry and is a leader in the customer service arena. Our new Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, Noor, has an impressive background in creating engaging social media content and establishing strong relationships with partners. They can be reached at christa@visitstockton.org and noor@visitstockton.org, respectively. Please say hello and introduce yourself when you see them!
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Robyn F. Cheshire: robyn@visitstockton.org 209.636.4348
EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN 33rd Annual ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients Announced
Chamber Diversity Mixer Dec. 5
Join us in honoring Lindy Turner Harden as our ATHENA
Make sure to mark
Leadership Award recipient and Frances Richardson as our ATHENA
your calendars for
Young Professional Leadership Award recipient at the 33rd Annual
Dec. 5, because
ATHENA Awards on Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m. at the Stockton Golf &
you are not going
Country Club, 3800 W. Country Club Blvd. These
to want to miss the
two awards are presented to those who have
Chamber’s annual
personified the highest level of professional
Winter Diversity Mixer
excellence in their business or profession,
at the Haggin Museum,
devoted time and energy to our community
1201 N. Pershing,
in a meaningful way, and most especially
Stockton, 95203 from 5 - 7:15 p.m. The Greater Stockton
have opened doors of leadership
Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Central Valley
opportunities for women. These two
Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, San Joaquin African
deserving recipients demonstrate
American Chamber of Commerce, San Joaquin County Hispanic
support of the goals of professional
Chamber of Commerce, and California Delta Chambers and
women and provide unselfish
Visitors Bureau will each feature food tastings reflecting their
assistance on their behalf.
specific ethnicity/location. Come kick the Holiday Season off
Reservations for the luncheon and award presentations are $40, pre-paid by Nov. 7, or until sold-out. For additional
in style, and make some great business connections while you’re at it.
information or to purchase tickets, call 209.547.2770 or visit stocktonchamber.org/athena-awards/.
MANY THANKS TO OUR ATHENA SPONSORS PLATINUM: California State University, Stanislaus Carpenters Local 152 Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center Financial Center Credit Union F&M Bank Fritz & Phyllis Grupe / Grupe Commercial Company Kaiser Permanente Neumiller & Beardslee Port of Stockton The Record University of the Pacific
F AMILIAR F ACES AND A LENDING HAND
We are excited to welcome Mark Gloria Jr. to the Oak Valley team! With 15 years of banking experience, Mark is no stranger to serving the needs of businesses in the San Joaquin area. He is a true reflection of our commitment to hiring experienced professionals with deep roots in the communities we serve. Come home to Oak Valley and come home to familiar faces and a lending hand.
GOLD: BAC Community Bank Family Resource & Referral Center JaniTek Cleaning Solutions United Way of San Joaquin County Verve Networks SILVER: San Joaquin County Office of Education Ulmer Photo Visit Stockton TABLE: Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin as of 9/20/19
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Timm Quinn: tquinn@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8423
Mark Gloria Jr. • 343.7605
Branch Manager - Stockton
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FROM THE
GOOD NEWS The Heritage of Farming and Ranching in San Joaquin County
Our farmers and ranchers are real heroes overcoming changing
In 1840, 70 percent of the workforce was employed in agriculture.
labor for harvesting and now trade wars with tariffs that lose
Benjamin Holt and his brothers in 1883 opened a factory in
lucrative international markets.
Stockton and began manufacturing combined harvesters and
So, as I say each year congratulations to all our past and newly
steam-powered traction engines. By the start of the 20th century,
enshrined Hall of Fame farmers and ranchers for working long and
the agricultural labor force had shrunk to 40 percent—and today,
hard days and nights to grow food for our markets and tables while
it’s less than two percent.
enriching our local culture and economy. So join us for the 35th
However, one in every five jobs in the San Joaquin Valley is directly
Annual San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame Dinner on
related to agriculture and include food processing, warehousing,
Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. at the Robert Cabral Ag Center.
weather patterns that bring drought, border restrictions that reduce
equipment manufacturing, trucking, rail and Port of Stockton logistics that ties our Valley to the world. That output is important since agriculture is among the few U.S. industries that exports more goods than it imports which helps to narrow the nation’s overall trade deficit. These technological innovations helped make California’s Central Valley, one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions in the early 1990s and it still dominates today producing over $35
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" H oweve r, o n e i n eve r y f i ve j o b s i n t h e S a n J o a q u i n Va l l ey i s d i r e c t l y r e l a t e d t o a g ri c u l t u r e . . . "
billion in annual output.
RIBBON CUTTINGS Board of Directors in Attendance: Bob Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group; Dan Natividad, Port City Marketing; F.J. Dietrich IV, F.J. Dietrich & Co.; Jamie Bossuat, Kroloff Belcher Smart Perry & Christopherson; Roy Nightengale, 105.9 The Bull
Ambassadors in Attendance: Bruce Adams, Stockton Chorale; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Gloria Blaine, Honorary Member; Jan Adams, Stockton Singers; Julie Damron, Stockton Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center; Matthew Frederick, AAA; Melissa Gomes, Weberstown Mall; Miraflor Asio, National Life Group; Ruth Brown, National Life Group; Shari Peck, Crown Enterprises
United Airlines @ Stockton Metropolitan Airport 5000 S. Airport Wy., Stockton, CA 9520
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL Highlighting American Medical Response, FRESH Sponsor
· Local Training – We also hold regular CPR training for
“We Live in the Communities We Serve”
communities across the areas we serve, training tens of thousands
We’re a part of the communities we serve. Scout leaders, soccer coaches, business owners—American Medical Response (AMR) is made up of your friends and neighbors. We contribute to the well-
more people throughout the year. We understand the benefits of bystanders performing compression-only CPR before first responders arrive, and we want to train as many people as possible.
being of the cities and towns where we work. Because they’re our
For more information on the services of AMR please visit AMR.net.
home, too.
For more information on the Chamber’s FRESH program, please
We touch the lives of more than 3,400,000 patients every year as we
email fferral@stocktonchamber.org.
provide emergency care, non-emergency medical transportation, and mobile healthcare services in more than 2,100 communities in 40 states and the District of Columbia. AMR is also the primary emergency response contractor for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Next FRESH Meeting
Initiatives include:
Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. | @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
· AMR Medicine – This program promotes our evidence-based patient safety programs. · CARES program (Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival) – This national program tracks sudden cardiac arrest survival rates in communities. · AMR World CPR Challenge – We’ve trained more than 350,000
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS ABC NorCal American Recycling Big Valley Ford Caraustar Carpenters Local Union 152 CBC Steel Buildings City of Stockton Collins Electrical Co. Dart Container
people in potentially life-saving compression-only CPR during our
Healthy Air Living Holt of California Humphreys University Mid Valley IT Musco Family Olive Co. PG&E Queirolo’s Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. Ray Morgan Companies
San Joaquin Council of Government San Joaquin County Public Works SAWS Sims Metal Management Solar Optimum Inc. Surtec UEI Universal Service Recycling Van De Pol Enterprises Zarc Recycling
annual event at locations across the world.
NEW MEMBERS Airline Companies United - operated by SkyWest Airlines 5000 S. Airport Wy., Stockton, CA 95206 united.com
Insurance - Life Disability National Life Group 5250 Claremont Ave., Ste. 241, Stockton, CA 95209 nationallife.com
Property Management Quality Management Group 105 E Guasti Rd., Ste. 100, Ontario, CA 91761 qmgonline.com
Automobile Repair & Service Taylor Automotive 3932 E. Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95215 taylorautostockton.com
Legal Services Villapudua and Somera, Trial Lawyers 2087 Grand Canal Blvd., Ste. 8, Stockton, CA 95207 vstriallawyers.com
Radio Stations KRVR ‘’The River’’ 961 N. Emerald Ave., #A, Modesto, CA 95351 krvr.com
Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Services Beautologie 4643 Quail Lakes Dr., Ste. 103, Stockton, CA 95207 beautologie.com
Non-profit JobRedi Foundation 1776 W. March Ln., Ste. 220, Stockton, CA 95207 jobredifoundation.org
Retail, Candles - Wholesale/Retail Distributor Carole’s Candles 1917 Country Club Blvd., Stockton, CA 95204 carolescandles.net
Grocers Retail Grocery Outlet 6618 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207 groceryoutlet.com
Non-profit Mary Graham Children’s Foundation PO Box 792 Stockton, CA 95201 marygrahamfoundation.org
Sporting Goods Retail VTP Motorsports 2450 Waterloo Rd., Stockton, CA 95205 vtpmotorsports.com
Non-profit Showered with Love Mobile Showers PO Box 184 Acampo, CA 95220
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Frank Ferral: fferral@stocktonchamber.org 209.292.8428
SEPTEMBER NETWORKING MIXER @ STOCKTON MARINA PAVILION HOSTED BY SMG STOCKTON
Introducing
DIRECT FLIGHTS
between STOCKTON & LOS ANGELES through
FLYSTOCKTON.COM www.stocktonchamber.org
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CALENDAR OCTOBER 2019
Kevin Michael Borges
VP, Commercial Banking Officer NMLS #1127551
(209) 944-1813
Daniel Garcia Commercial Banking Officer
(209) 944-1520
Michelle K. Daniel
VP, Senior Relationship Manager NMLS #1713645
(209) 473-6834
Fatima Seward
VP, Senior Relationship Manager NMLS #1503193
(209) 342-5297
Barbara M. W. Smith
Sweeny Victoria Youmaran
(209) 333-9648
(209) 373-2531
VP, Senior Relationship Manager NMLS #1568425
Relationship Manager NMLS #883594
A LOCAL BANK HELPING LOCAL BUSINESS SUCCEED
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GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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New Member Orientation 11 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Liaison Committee Meeting 8 - 8:45 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Ambassador Meeting 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Executive Committee Meeting 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
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Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9 - 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room.
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FRESH Meeting 9 - 10:15 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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BAC Community Bank LODI 1610-C W. Kettleman Ln.
STOCKTON: MARCH LANE 2001 W. March Ln.
STOCKTON: CAL-WEBER 517 E. Weber Ave.
TRACY 951 N. Central Ave.
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Business Showcase and Tradeshow 5 - 7 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton, CA 95202
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Leadership Stockton History Session 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. @ The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton, CA 95203 Chamber Office Closed Columbus Day Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Topic: 1099 Contract Law by Neumiller and Beardslee @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Chamber Board Meeting 4 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room San Joaquin Agriculture Hall of Fame Dinner 5:30 - 9 p.m. @ Robert J. Cabral Ag Center 2101 E. Earhart Avenue, Stockton, CA 95206 Tru Hope Summit 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ Alex G. Spanos Center 1178 Larry Heller Dr., Stockton, CA 95211
2019 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BARBECUE HONOREES
EXPANDED COMPANIES
Thank you to all of those that attended the Industrial Technology Barbecue on September 11th as we honored the new and expanded industrial and manufacturing companies in San Joaquin County. Congratulations again to all of our 2019 Industrial Technology Barbecue Honorees! Please see below for photos of our 2019 honorees receiving their plaques.
NEW COMPANIES
CBC Steel Buildings
Clutter
Delicato Family Wines
Haydon Corporation
Haley Bros., Inc.
Pacific Paper Tube, Inc.
Pflug Packaging & Fulfillment
Sioneer
Sandair Inc. DBA California Freight
Vander-Bend Manufacturing
Tesla
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION
Yosemite Foods, Inc.
Collins Electrical Company, Inc. www.stocktonchamber.org
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Saturday | 6 pm
Oct 26
Waterloo gun and bocce club
4343 N. ASHLEY LANE | STOCKTON, CA 95215
Dine on five-star ballpark food from around the nation, all expertly crafted by Chef Paul Ratto. Dance to live music. Sip on complimentary beer & wine, or our no-host cocktails. Shop to support our youth at our auction and raffle! Get in the spirit and wear your favorite team colors or gear.
$100 PER PERSON
FEATURING FORMER MLB PLAYER and Coach
Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe SUPPORTING FOSTER YOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL DREAMS
SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS | (209) 403- 5654 | MARYGRAHAMFOUNDATION.ORG