PORT CALL GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Vol. 61 No. 5
SEPTEMBER 2015
Local Businesses Honored at the 51st Industrial Technology Barbecue
Photo courtesy of Visit Stockton
HUNGRY FOR INNOVATION
Local Businesses Honored at the 51st Industrial Technology Barbecue
CONTENTS From Your President
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From Your CEO
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News Briefs
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August Mixer Photos
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Cover Story
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Programs and Public Policy Department
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Leadership Stockton
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Events
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New Members
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Good News from San Joaquin Partnership
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Visit Stockton
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Calendar
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ON THE COVER: Aerial photo from the 2014 50th Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue
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2014 Awards Hermes Creative Awards 2014 | Contentment Health Magazine (Gold) | The Wrap Pack (Gold) | TID Annual Report (Gold) | Communicator Awards | The Wrap Pack (Award of Excellence) | Huff Construction Website (Award of Distinction) 2013 Awards Macrom Awards | Frantz Wholesale Nursery: Capabilities Brochure (Gold) | Contentment Health Magazine (Honorable Mention) | Never Boring: “The Wrap Pack” (Platinum) | Videographer Awards | Never Boring: “The Wrap Pack” (Award of Excellence) | United Pallet Services, Inc.: “The pointGUARD” (Award of Distinction) | Communicator Awards | Keyes Union School District Website (Award of Distinction) | Prime Shine: “Employee Expectations” (Award of Distinction) 2012 Awards 18th Annual Communicator Awards | G3: Polylaminate Print Ad | Gallo Center for the Arts: 2011-2012 Season Brochure | Telly Awards | Prime Shine: Employee Expectations Video | Salvation Army: Be A Shield Video 2011 Awards Videographer Awards | Duarte Nursery: Company History Video (Award of Distinction) | 17th Annual Communicator Awards | Burnside Body Shop: We Can Fix That Campaign (Award of Excellence) | Duarte Nursery: Company History Video (Award of Excellence) | Hermes Creative Awards | American Cancer Society: An Evening Under the Sea Invitation | G3 Enterprises: Writing/Ad Copy | Burnside Body Shop: We Can Fix That Commercial (Honorable Mention) | American Graphic Design & Advertising 27 | Burnside Body Shop: “We Can Fix That” Campaign | G3 Enterprises: Ad Campaign) | American Cancer Society: Under the Sea Invitation | Prime Shine Car Wash: Free Hour Transit Campaign | Michael Smith Architect: Trademarks/Logos | Central Valley Medical Group: Trademarks/Logos | Children’s Choice Snack Foods: Haley’s Quick Mix Packaging | Mohini Indian Fusions: Packaging | Gallo Center for the Arts: @ The Center Magazine | Manzanita Ventures: Website | 32nd Annual Telly Awards | Duarte Nursery: Company History Video | TrademarksUSA | Central Valley Medical Group: Trademark/logo | Masellis Insurance: Trademark/logo | Michael Smith Architect: Trademark/logo | Healthy Organic Tea: Trademark/logo 2010 Awards International Davey Awards | Burnside Body Shop: We Can Fix That commercial | MarCom Awards | Burnside Body Shop: We Can Fix That Commercial | The American Cancer Society: Evening Under the Stars Invitation | Chopra Development Over 300 national and international awards Enterprises: Sales/Marketing Kit | TrademarksUSA Awards | Kolody Orthodontics: Trademark/logo | Red Rover Retrievers: Trademark/logo | Mohini Indian Fusions: Trademark/logo FOR OUR | Family Pet Mortuary: Trademark/logo | Long Shadow Design: Trademark/logo | PattonCLIENTS Amusement: Trademark/logo | Top Notch Kennels: Trademark/logo | Stanislaus County Alliance: Trademark/logo | Nicholas Poblete: Trademark/logo | Communicator Awards | Gallo Center for the Arts: March @ The Center Magazine Design | Grimbleby Coleman:
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FROM YOUR 2015-16 PRESIDENT BY: JUDITH BUETHE Another exciting community event is being produced
Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, with
CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT Judith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications SR. VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.
the support of founding sponsors Pacific Gas & Electric Company, SJC Economic Development Association, and San Joaquin Partnership.
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Diane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
For the 51st year, the Annual Industrial Technology
VICE PRESIDENT Deitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media Group VICE PRESIDENT Doug Dinjian, DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Agency, Inc. IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, JaniTek Cleaning Solutions CHAMBER DIRECTORS Becky M. Deal, Bank of Stockton Dr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business Rick Goucher, CBRE, Inc. Ryan Haggerty, Haggerty Construction, Inc. Chris Kay, SMG Frank Lucas, Evergreen Professional Hypnotherapy Dr. Robert Melrose, Brookside Optometric Group Laura Ochoa-Sanchez, San Joaquin Delta College Laura Pinkerton, Wells Fargo Bank Victor Randolph, Never Boring Design Associates Kay G. Ruhstaller, Family Resource & Referral Center Joey Steelman, Lord's Gym Jared Steinwert, F&M Bank Joy Sweger, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Dignity Health Robert Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Douglass W. Wilhoit, Jr.
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PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR Frank Ferral 209.292.8428 SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP STOCKTON DIRECTOR Timm Quinn 209.292.8423
Barbecue will be celebrating the achievements of industrial
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and technology businesses. Remember when it was named
the Annual Industrial Barbecue? With the changing 21st century business landscape, technology businesses were added a few years ago as a new category to honor those businesses that contribute similarly to our economic base, but do not fall into the “industrial” category. Technology businesses are having a heightened and positive impact on the economy of San Joaquin County. More and more technology businesses to the west and east are looking over the mountains into the Valley and identifying San Joaquin County as a desirable place to locate and/or expand. And we’re ready for them! We’re also delighted with the expansion of industrial businesses that has occurred during the last year. In addition to the traditional Industrial Technology Barbeque honors, a PG&E Green Award will be acknowledged. Do read the article on page 10 in this edition of “Port O Call” to learn more about the businesses to be honored on Sept. 9.
OFFICE MANAGER Lia Her 209.292.8421
Congratulations to all the recipients! You are appreciated on so many different levels—
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Joe Curtis 209.292.8439
your commitment to this community, the services and products you provide, the jobs you
PROGRAM COORDINATOR GREEN TEAM/FRESH Eric Langstrom
209.292.8436
SCAP-SE COORDINATOR/SCAP LEAD Jeffrey Natividad 209.292.8425 SCAP-SE COORDINATORS Felicia Hurtado 209.292.8434 Aleyu Palacios 209.292.8429 Na'Asiaha Simon 209.292.8440 Sophie Soth 209.292.8435 Dennis Thao 209.292.8424 Lee Yang 209.292.8426
provide, and so much more. One of the businesses being honored is a nationally recognized, family-owned business that was established right here in Stockton in 1928 and has expanded beyond our county to serve many other clients and communities in Northern California. Congratulations, Gene and Dianne Gini and family at Collins Electric Co.! Have you ever attended the Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue? Do make reservations today! It’s a fun event staged in the outdoor courtyard at the University
BEA COORDINATOR Amrit Pawar 209.292.8430
Plaza Waterfront Hotel in downtown Stockton. Beautiful weather is expected, and the
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, EVENTS Ashley Williams 209.292.8422
waterfront adds beauty and charm to the setting. The food is great, too!
SCAP-SE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Christy Hang 209.292.8433 RECEPTIONIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE Tricia Long 209.292.8431 PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770 GRAPHIC DESIGN Never Boring 209.526.9136 ADVERTISING Victor Randolph
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September membership reminder: Membership in the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has many benefits, including the fantastic continuing education programs established in the last few years: FRESH, Green Team San Joaquin, Lunch & Learn, and others. Also, we encourage you to participate on a committee. Your opinions are valued, and it’s a great way to learn more about our community and distribute information about your business to a broader audience. See you on Sept. 9 at the Industrial Technology Barbeque!
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FROM YOUR CEO BY: DOUG WILHOIT September is upon us and most students are back in school and/or just starting school in
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see the light for the vast majority of Stocktonians are very good people and they have had it with these “irresponsible idiots!” OK, now off my soapbox and back to the Lifestyle Magazine!
K-8, high school, or college!
What really stood out was how many times the Greater Stockton
It is time for new beginnings,
Chamber of Commerce was mentioned in the profiles of the under
new learning, new friendships,
40 group highlighted. From current and past staff members to
new challenges, and a time for
current members of your Board of Directors, graduates of the
growth. We wish all students
Historic Chamber Leadership Stockton Program, and those who
and their families a great 2015-
either are members or their place of business is a member. It says a
16 school year. Our Business
great deal about how much of an important part of the community
Education Alliance, through our partnership with SUSD and a
your Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has been and
growing list of partners, is here to help in any way we can.
continues to be since Feb. 27, 1901! I know they will make sure
As most of you know I have been blessed in my life, as a native
your Chamber and community will thrive for many, many years
Stocktonian knowing so many people and loving this community,
to come. Congratulations to those highlighted and the scores of
and in my career(s) as a member of the Stockton Police Department
others who are all part of the bigger picture!
(1967-1979), San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors (1979-1995),
August marked the beginning of the 35th class of The Greater
State of California Youthful Offender Parole Board (1995-1999) and
Stockton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Stockton (LS)
have had the honor and privilege of being the CEO of your Greater
Program. As mentioned above, many of those listed in Lifestyles
Stockton Chamber of Commerce (1999-present). This Chamber,
were graduates of the LS Program and are living proof of the value
put side by side with other Chambers near and far, is without doubt
of the LS Program in helping to develop leaders in and for this
or any question the most dynamic, innovative, and hardworking
community. As one of the “old guys,” I have been proud to have
(including your staff and Board of Directors); it is also blessed with
been a small part of this program. Each time I see a graduate from
many community partners and members. Coming to work each
the program go into the community and do good things, I smile
and every day here at 445 W. Weber Ave. is not only a joy but a
and know the future is bright.
profound privilege.
Also, you will see by our cover story we will be celebrating
You may wonder why I “bloviated” like that, but over the
businesses in our community at the 51st Industrial Technology
weekend I read the “Record Lifestyles Magazine” which had the
Barbecue (ITBQ) at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel on
cover story: More Than 40 Under Forty. As I am preparing to “ride
Wednesday, Sept. 9. Please enjoy reading the story of successes,
off into the sunset” in a few years, I was grinning from ear to ear
and plan to attend if you already have not made a reservation.
looking at the wonderful younger generation (I think the Magazine
Hope you took notice of the 1901 start of your Chamber, the
did a great job in highlighting numerous “under 40” citizens but
35th year of the Leadership Stockton Program and 51st year of
I know that it just scratched the surface of who is really out there)
the Barbecue, which is a remarkable feature in this day and age
who is ready to pick up the mantle and move us into a positive
of so many competing factors. This is really what your Chamber,
time of what Stockton has been in the past, and will be again — a
all its programs and people (staff, volunteers and members) are
fantastic place to live, work, play, educate, raise a family, and be
all about — CONTINUAL STAYING POWER WORKING FOR,
surrounded by good people overcoming the small group of “thugs”
REPRESENTING AND SERVING THE ENTIRE BUSINESS AND
who just don’t get it. But as the good folks of this community come
PUBLIC COMMUNITY FOR THE COLLECTIVE GOOD!
together, the thugs will know they are not welcome and had better
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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.
Fifth Magnificent Celebration of Stockton Announced The 5th Magnificent Celebration of Stockton will be held
as he introduces the Stockton Symphony’s 2015-2016 season at this annual Museum event. The season includes an all-Beethoven
on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the
program, Copland’s Rodeo, Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,
beautiful Delta campus that offers plenty of shade, acres of parking,
Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik as well as Grieg, Tchaikovsky,
and an opportunity to see the new improvements to Stockton’s
Respighi, and Mendelssohn’s confection A Midsummer Night’s
largest and finest educational institution of higher learning.
Dream. A post-talk question and answer session with Maestro
The new Delta campus plaza will be filled with stages of local
Peter Jaffe is always an engaging portion of this Haggin tradition.
entertainment, local nonprofit booths, and vendors, along with
Stockton Rotary Fundraiser - Boots, Bales and BBQ on Sat Sept. 12th
a children’s parade, local art displays, local heroes awards, local authors, food truck frenzy, and so much more. To participate as a nonprofit or community organization, vendor,
Join us Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Lincoln Farmhouse, 3225 Deer Park Ln., Stockton for a Country Hoedown Barn Dance & BBQ.
author, artist, entertainer, volunteer, or sponsor please go to
It starts at 5 p.m. with cocktails, raffle, dinner, live auction and
Stocktonmagnificent.com, or contact Denise Jefferson, 209.244.6223.
dancing. Musical entertainment by The Jay Rolerz! Dress is casual.
United Cerebral Palsy Welcomes New Board Member
All proceeds benefit Stockton Rotary projects. Tickets are $65 each
United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin, Calaveras & Amador
after Aug. 20. For reservations or information,
Counties welcomes new board member, Amanda Quinn.
contact BBQ@stocktonrotary.org.
Quinn is currently a special education teacher for the Lodi Unified School District. She has extensive experience collaborating with teachers and parents to best meet the individual needs of students with various developmental disabilities while avoiding AMANDA QUINN
litigation. Quinn is a member of the Education Association and is trained in classroom and crisis
management. She is a graduate of California State University, Stanislaus and received her Masters in Special Education from the University of the Pacific.
Women's Success Group Announces New Location at Brookside Country Club Join us on Thursday, Sept. 10, 11:30 a.m. at the Brookside Country Club, 3603 St. Andrews Dr., Stockton, for networking and to hear from our guest speaker, Kory Ley from the American Cancer Society. RSVP required - contact Suzie Bowers at 209.649.2504 or wsgstockton@gmail.com, or visit www.womenssuccessgroup.com for more information.
Stockton Symphony Preview, Sunday, September 13th at The Haggin Museum Fantasy, passion, and electricity ignite this year’s season of performances. Join Stockton Symphony music director Peter Jaffe 8
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Would you like to improve lives in San Joaquin County? Are you ready? Get set, let’s go! Our Annual United Way of San Joaquin County Employee Giving at the Workplace Campaign began July 1, 2015. We are ready right now to provide your employees with all the materials needed for them to give from their hearts. We provide valuable examples about who needs help and how together we can provide life changing and sometimes lifesaving help. Want a speaker from a non-profit agency? If you have an agency you would like to hear from, we will arrange it. We love our speakers to tell your employees about their agency’s mission, and they will share a testimony that is sure to touch your hearts. Thank You for helping our United Way improve lives in San Joaquin County. God Bless,
Andy Prokop, “A.P.” President/CEO
The easiest way to do this is to call today. Empower your employees to donate one dollar or more from their paychecks to United Way of SJC or their favorite charity.
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Local Businesses Honored at the 51st Industrial Technology Barbecue
By Alex Cantatore
Summer may be ending, but there’s one last can’t-miss barbecue this year. The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce will host its
LLC, a Taiwan-based plastics recycling and recycling equipment manufacturer, chose Stockton for its first U.S. facility. This 58,800 square-foot facility in Stockton’s Massie Industrial Park will recycle
51st Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue (ITBQ) on Sept. 9,
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, the first such facility in
honoring 13 businesses that have made big investments in
the U.S. The plant will process 4.5 metric tons of PET per hour. Bossard North America, a leading Swiss fastener technology and
this community. This popular, entertaining event will bring more than 300
logistics company, has opened two new facilities in Tracy. These
business people to an outdoor cook-out at the University Plaza
79,900 square-foot warehouses distribute connecting components
Waterfront Hotel. A no-host social hour will be followed with
and provide merchandise management, engineering, and logistics
dinner and an awards program.
services. Tesla is the largest customer of this eco-friendly business.
The business honorees are all located in industrial-zoned tracts
Crumb Rubber Manufacturers’ new, $10 million, 135,000
and have either added 20 or more jobs to the county, expanded by
square-foot Stockton facility will employ about 50 people. CRM is
at least 20,000 square-feet under roof, or made over a $1 million
North America’s largest and most technologically advanced crumb
capital investment. This year’s ITBQ will honor five companies new
rubber manufacturer. Crumb rubber is used to produce rubberized
to San Joaquin County, seven companies which have expanded
asphalt, sports field and track infill, molded rubber products, and
local operations, and one company which has gone green in a
in landscaping. A new 450,000 square-foot facility in Stockton’s NorCal Logistics
big way. That company, Trinchero Family Estates, will receive the PG&E
Center will be home to KeHE Distributors, LLC. Operating under
Green Award. Since its 1948 founding, Trinchero Family Estates
the name Nature’s Best Powered by KeHE, the firm will provide
has grown to become the second largest family-owned winery
natural, organic, specialty, gourmet, international, multicultural,
in the world. It bottles more than 20 million cases per year, and
and fresh products to natural food stores, chain grocery stores,
a recent, $300 million expansion doubled the Lodi winery’s
independent grocery stores, and other specialty product retailers
production – and added 250 jobs to the region. That expansion
throughout North America
also installed LED lighting, variable frequency drives, and energy-
And TEC Equipment, Inc., one of the West’s premier full-service
efficient HVAC systems, saving 2.6 million kilowatt-hours of
truck dealership groups, opened a 50,000 square-foot facility
electricity. That’s equivalent to removing 109 cars from the road for
in Lathrop. The new facility will allow TEC to provide one-stop
one year.
shopping for all trucking related needs, with trucks, parts, repair
Five new local businesses will bring more than 300 jobs to the community. Boretech Resources Recovery Engineering,
services, insurance, rentals, leasing, auto transport equipment sales, and financing. The new facility is one of 15 TEC owns in Washington, Oregon, California, and Nevada.
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Leading the way for business expansion is Amazon Fulfillment.
Founded in 2007 by Ulash Turkhan, Turkhan Foods, Inc. and
The online retailer recently added 700 full-time hourly positions to
Linden Nut Co., LLC is a rapidly growing international nut and
its 1.2 million square-foot Tracy Center. The hiring spree follows
dried fruit trading firm. The company’s new, 126,000 square-
the construction of a four-level “pick mod,” where merchandise is
foot corporate office facility sits on 16 acres near the Stockton
stored to be picked, scanned, and shipped. All full-time employees
Metropolitan Airport. Turkhan chose the site for its location,
at Amazon receive healthcare, 401(k), company stock awards, and
between Turkhan’s existing operations, and to support the
tuition assistance.
Stockton community.
Collins Electrical Company, Inc., a Stockton-based electrical
The 51st Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue will be held
contractor, has consolidated its Modesto and Stockton offices into
from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the University Plaza Waterfront
a new, 68,000 square-foot facility in the Arch Road Business Park.
Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton. Tickets are $45, and available
This IBEW Union contractor has built a reputation for quality
in advance only.
and design since 1928, growing into a $100 million-plus per year company. Collins has expanded its design-build services over the
To purchase tickets, or to learn about sponsorship, visit www.stocktonchamber.org.
past five years. Diesel Direct recently added 34 new employees to its expanded
2015 ITBQ Honorees
Stockton location. The company made a $1.7 million investment
New Companies:
Expanded Companies:
into its 24/7 on-site diesel fleet fueling service, improving its
Boretech Resource Recovery
Amazon Fulfillment
mobile fueling and bulk fuel delivery services for local, regional, and national truck fleets. A dedicated Diesel Direct fleet delivers fuel directly to customers, with no middlemen. Farwest Steel Stockton has called Stockton home since 2008,
Collins Electrical Company, Inc.
Engineering LLC Bossard North America
Diesel Direct
CRM (Crumb Rubber Manufacturers)
Farwest Steel Stockton
Nature's Best Powered by KeHE
PACE Supply Corporation
TEC Equipment, Inc.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company Turkhan Foods, Inc. &
and has continued to grow. This steel supplier offers a wide variety
PG&E Green Award:
of steel products, sizes, and shapes along with extensive metal
Trinchero Family Estates
processing capabilities. Farwest uses the latest technology with flat and structural lasers, HyDefinition plasma and flame cutting, and advanced second and third stage processing. Locally-owned plumbing wholesaler PACE Supply Corporation has expanded with a 195,000 square-foot warehouse and fabrication facility in Stockton’s Arch Road Industrial Park. The firm offers plumbing, pump and water well, water filtration, sewer and septic, underground, fire protection, residential and commercial hydronics, and solar supplies for contractors and retailers. PACE has also expanded with a larger pipe laydown yard in Stockton Center Pointe Business Park. A new Pacific Gas & Electric Company energy training center
Linden Nut Co., LLC
Sponsors Founding Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance
PG&E
Agency, Inc.
San Joaquin County Economic Development Association
F&M Bank Proline Media
San Joaquin Partnership
Stockton East Water District
Platinum Sponsors:
Ulmer Photo
AT&T
VIP Sponsors:
Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
City of Stockton -
Pacific Records Management Port of Stockton
Economic Development Dept. Roland Construction
Premier Staffing
Wine Sponsors:
will be sited in a 138,000 square-foot office building near the
Trinchero Family Estates
Stockton Airport. This facility will offer classes on energy efficient
Gold Sponsors:
Michael David Winery
JM Eagle
Oak Ridge Winery
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Weibel Family Vineyards / Winery
products and weatherization techniques. Once renovated to meet LEED certification goals, the building will house 450 employees with the potential for future growth.
Delicato Family Vineyards
San Joaquin Delta College United Way of San Joaquin County
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PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC POLICY BY: FRANK FERRAL
LEADERSHIP STOCKTON BY: TIMM QUINN
FRESH Tip : Exercise and the Common Cold
The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2015-2016 Leadership Stockton Class:
If you're looking for a safe way to prevent colds, regular exercise may be the ticket. And you don't have to run a
Jose Alatorre
Sean Johansen
marathon, either. Moderate activity is all you need.
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
Stockton Police Department
John Alita
Matt Kozina
City of Stockton
Haggerty Construction, Inc.
Exercise improves your overall fitness, which can help boost your immune system — the body's defense against infections. Some studies show that "moderate intensity" exercise may cut
Greg Bahr
Cathy Lee
down the number of colds you get. That type of activity includes
Saint Mary's High School
Stockton East Water District
things like taking a 20 to 30 minute walk every day, going to the
Ryan Biedermann
Erin Lenser
gym every other day, or biking with your kids a few times a week.
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
Health Plan of San Joaquin
In one study in the American Journal of Medicine, women who
Claire Brumley
Rocio Lopez
walked for a half-hour every day for 1 year had half the number
F&M Bank
Progressive Community Church
of colds as those who didn't exercise. Researchers found that
Sam Cortez
Manuel Lua
regular walking may lead to a higher number of white blood cells,
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
Victor Community Support Services
which fight infections.
Amy Courtright
Anna Sass
San Joaquin Delta Community College
SASS! Public Relations, Inc.
Karlha Davies
Nate Schloss
San Joaquin Regional Rail
Smart Pay
For more information on the FRESH Committee, please go
Commission - ACE Train
to www.greenteamsanjoaquin.com/FRESH.
Rebecca Sem
Becky Diel
Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry and
Green Team Tip
Parish Guy Castillo, PLC
Christopherson
Joe Dietrich IV
Gabriel Sixtos
to protect them against damage until they are purchased by the
F.J. Dietrich & Co.
JaniTek Cleaning Solutions
consumer. Styrofoam is very bulky and lightweight, making it
Felicia Estrada
Brooke Stahmer
a difficult item to collect for recycling. Fortunately, there are a
El Concilio
ABM Building Solutions LLC
few recycling opportunities within the county for this material.
Wayne Germann
Robert Tipton
Styrofoam block can be used in the manufacturing of new
University of the Pacific Police
San Joaquin County Office of
styrofoam products and other products such as finish molding for
Ryan Haggerty
Education
construction and home improvement. For more information on
Haggerty Construction, Inc.
James White
how you can recycle your styrofoam, please go to
Stephanie Hudelson
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
www.greenteamsanjoaquin.com.
Croce & Company
Next FRESH Meeting is:
Accountancy Corporation
In another study, researchers found that in 65-year-olds who did regular exercise, the number of T-cells — a specific type of white blood cell — was as high as those of people in their 30s.
Styrofoam is a recyclable material that is used to package goods
Thursday, Sept. 10, 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
The class embarked on its 11-month journey into community leadership on Aug. 12. Participants meet monthly to explore issues facing the greater Stockton community and participate in a
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
community service project.
American Recycling
Healthy Air Living
San Joaquin County Public Works
CalSheets
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
San Joaquin RTD
Carpenters Local Union 152
Queirolo’s Heating & Air
Stockton Area Water Suppliers
City of Stockton Diamond Foods, Inc. Dorfman Pacific
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Conditioning, Inc. San Joaquin Council of Governments
For more information on Leadership Stockton, contact Timm Quinn at 209.292.8423 or visit www.leadershipstockton.com.
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SEPT 2015 13
EVENTS BY: TIMM QUINN 2015 Agricultural Hall of Fame
ATHENA Awards Luncheon 2015
If you appreciate the valuable contributions growers have made
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Nov. 19, for our 29th Annual
to our county, join other ag supporters at our Agricultural Hall
ATHENA Awards Luncheon at the Stockton Golf & Country Club.
of Fame Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Robert J. Cabral
The ATHENA Award is presented to those who have attained
Agricultural Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton. We’ll be
and personified the highest level of professional excellence in
honoring those individuals who have put countless hours and
their business profession, have devoted time and energy to our
much love of the land into improving the agricultural industry
community in a meaningful way, and most especially, have opened
throughout the years.
doors of leadership opportunity for women.
The evening begins with a no-host social hour at 5:30 p.m. and
The 2015 honorees will be announced in the beginning of
dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by a program lauding the outstanding
September, and be featured on the cover of the November
physical and emotional investments made by our exceptional
Port O Call.
award recipients. This year’s honorees will be announced the first
Reservations for the awards luncheon are $40 each, pre-paid
week of September and will be featured in the October issue of the
before Nov. 12, and $50 thereafter. Great sponsorship opportunities
Port O Call. All those previously recognized in the Agricultural
are still available. For more information, or to purchase a ticket,
Hall of Fame have their photographs and biographies on display at
visit the Stockton Chamber website and click on the ATHENA link
the San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum in Micke Grove Park
in the events dropdown menu, or call 209.547.2770.
MANY THANKS TO OUR ATHENA SPONSORS
and in the lobby of the Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center. We look forward to your joining us at this celebratory event! For
Platinum: Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.; Financial Center Credit Union; Grupe
tickets, sponsorship opportunities and further information,
Operating Co. / Grupe Commercial Co.; Kaiser Permanente; Neumiller &
call 209.292.8423.
Beardslee; Port of Stockton; San Joaquin County Office of Education; San
MANY THANKS TO OUR MUCH-APPRECIATED SPONSORS!
Joaquin Delta College; St. Joseph's Medical Center; University of the Pacific Gold: BAC Community Bank; United Way of San Joaquin County Silver:
Platinum: American Ag Credit; Port of Stockton; San Tomo, Inc. Gold: San
Ulmer Photo; Valley First Credit Union; Visit Stockton
Joaquin Delta College Silver: Mohr-Fry Ranches; Neumiller & Beardslee; Roland Construction, Inc.; Stockton East Water District, Vino Farms
Oct. 1 Fall Business Tradeshow & Passport Mixer Sign up now for the Fall Business Tradeshow and Passport Mixer! Space is given on a first-come, first-served basis so don’t wait or you may risk missing your opportunity to participate. Reserve your space today! The Fall Tradeshow will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton. Admission is free and open to the general public. Exhibit tables are $250 for Chamber members and $350 for non-members. Reserve your space ASAP to be part of the premixer publicity! For more information about exhibiting at or attending our Fall Business Tradeshow & Passport Mixer, call or e-mail Ashley
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San Joaquin Manufacturing Meetup
A new online resource tool bringing together and informing
FROM THE
GOOD NEWS
Lately, more manufacturers than logistics/warehousing
companies are looking at locating in San Joaquin County. The
manufacturers of events, best practices, low cost employee training
Partnership has had nine successful projects to date in 2015; four
opportunities, consulting and implementation, as well as lean
of them are manufacturers. In addition there are 7 critical projects
manufacturing practices has been launched!
and all of them are manufacturers with a potential of 840,000
The goal of the San Joaquin Manufacturing Meetup is to network senior management by bringing like-minded manufacturers and
square feet and job potential of 368. This month the Stockton Chamber, PG&E, San Joaquin County
support organizations in Northern and Central California onto one
EDA, and the San Joaquin Partnership celebrate manufacturing
website. Check it out, join and add to the discussion at http://www.
for the 51st time at the Industrial Technology Barbecue honoring
meetup.com/San-Joaquin-Manufacturing-Meetup/ or just Google
manufacturing companies that are expanding, locating, or have
San Joaquin Manufacturing Meetup.
over the long term benefited our communities in providing
As the name implies, “partnership” is bringing together and
employment opportunities for our residents. Be sure to participate
growing manufacturers in San Joaquin County, and is the focus of
if you are a manufacturer. You are all welcome to come and
everyday activities of the San Joaquin Partnership and its
celebrate the success of “making it” in San Joaquin USA on Sept.
partner Manex.
9 beginning at 5 p.m. at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel.
Manex has evolved as manufacturing needs have grown in Northern and Central California. Its vision mandates that it
Contact Timm Quinn for sponsorship opportunities, or more information, at 209.292.8423 or tquinn@stocktonchamber.org.
address the total manufacturers organization. As a result, their role as strategic advisors includes: • Strategic Planning • Continuous Improvement • Sales • Marketing • Product Development and Innovation
• Technology Transfer Utilizing Area Labs and Universities • Connecting Manufacturers with Private and Public Resources • Working Directly with the State, Counties and Cities to Promote
• Workforce Development
Economic Development in
• Sustainability
Manufacturing, Fabrication, R&D,
• Supply Chain Development
as Well as Food and Beverage
• Export Assistance
Processing
So if you are looking for a total solution, give the Manex team a call and they will bring an average of 20 years private industry experience to assist our manufacturers in becoming more profitable. Manex has a toll-free telephone number, (877) 33-MANEX. Its website is manexconsulting.com.
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SEPT 2015 15
VISIT STOCKTON BY: WES RHEA Visit Stockton Launches Community-Wide Branding Initiative
Rhea, CEO of Visit Stockton. “We are thrilled about starting this process with such great community partners by our side.” The final stage of the project will involve the development
Visit Stockton has launched an intensive branding program to discover, define, and design the area’s exceptionally competitive
of a brand identity guide for Stockton. This includes ideas for
assets so it can stand out in the marketplace. The ultimate goal of
communications, signage, special events, community outreach,
this community-wide initiative is to attract more visitors, residents,
online initiatives, merchandising, and more. “We really want this to be a community-wide project and hope to
and businesses to Stockton. To bring outside objectivity to the project, Visit Stockton has
be able to involve as many folks as we can in the upcoming research
partnered with Nashville-based North Star Destination Strategies.
process, and beyond. We encourage those wishing to be heard to
North Star has helped develop brands for more than 200 cities,
reach out to us now,” said Rhea, “While this is a Visit Stockton led
regions, communities, and municipalities nationwide.
project, we feel that an identity that is cohesive, believable, and well
The integrated process includes research, strategy, and creative
accepted will come from a broad, all-inclusive process; we will do
development. The first stage is research and comprises about 60
our best to make sure that happens.”
percent of the work. “Here we determine the state of your existing
Become a Stockton Ambassador
brand,” said Don McEachern, CEO of North Star. Many different
Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) classes are available bi-
pieces of qualitative and quantitative research will paint a thorough
monthly and open to the general public. Learn how you can turn
picture of where Stockton is today.
every visitor encounter into a positive one!
Using this research, North Star will develop a brand strategy that
Upcoming CTA classes: Oct. 14 and Dec. 9
is relevant to Stockton’s current situation but also differentiates
Sign up today and join the growing list of Stockton Ambassadors!
Stockton to consumers. “We see this period in Stockton’s history
Program details, including the curriculum and enrollment
as an opportune time to evaluate how we market and promote our
information, can be found at StocktonAmbassadors.com or
city. Stockton is on the upswing, and how we communicate our
CTANetwork.com, or by calling Megan Peterson at Visit Stockton
message to the outside will determine our success in attracting
at 209.938.1555.
visitors, businesses, and residents for years to come,” noted Wes
RIBBON CUTTINGS Attending Ambassadors Selina Paniagua, Cornerstone Staffing Solutions; Pat Mancebo, Club Z In Home Tutoring; Elizabeth Baker, Keller Williams; Susanne Huebel, Art Godi Realtors; Patti Gulick, New Image Sign Co.; Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan; Teri Manely, Stop The Presses; Susan Cruz, Cruz Integrated; Jeff Shirk, Dynamic Leadership Tools; Suzie Bowers, California Hypnosis Center/Woman’s Success Group; Chester Lum, ABC Wallace Funeral Home Service; Carol Clemons, Angel’s Caring Helpers; Loretta Lee, Junior League of San Joaquin County; Andrea Wilson, The Reserve at Spanos Park
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The Micro Loan Program is available to businesses located within Stockton city limits. Applicants must have a for-profit enterprise, show ability to repay debt and have history of meeting financial obligations. Business consulting is required and the business must create or retain at least one job.
The Facade Improvement Program assists property owners in making exterior, cosmetic improvements to commercial property. Funds are granted in the form of a loan, with a lien placed on the building, which is forgiven after five years if the property is kept free of graffiti and blight.
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CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2015
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New Member Orientation 11:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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September Networking Mixer 5:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m. @ Stockton Art League
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Chamber Offices Closed Labor Day Green Team San Joaquin Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Industrial Technology Barbecue 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. @ University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
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FRESH meeting 9:00 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Executive Committee Meeting 7:00 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Phil Shannon, LegalShield
@ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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Leadership Stockton Retreat @ Camp Tuolumne Trails BEA Meeting 3:30 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room Stockton Chamber Board Meeting 4:00 p.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room GRC Meeting 7:30 a.m. @ Stockton Chamber Conference Room
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