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PORT CALLGREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.stocktonchamber.org AUGUST 2013
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Cover photograph courtesy of Erika Gorath, Vanir Construction Management, Inc.
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49th Annual Industrial BBQ
The California Healthcare FacilityOpens a New Era for Stockton
YOU DON’T PROFIT FROM SICK EMPLOYEES. WHY DOES YOUR HEALTH PROVIDER?
* Lew McCreary, “Kaiser Permanente’s Innovation on the Front Lines,” Harvard Business Review, September 2010.
† ”Another American Way,” The Economist, May 1, 2010.
kp.org/choosebetter
In an industry built on fee-for-service care, Kaiser Permanente succeeds because we’re built around prevention and the highest quality care. One Harvard Business Review article described our care as “untainted by any economic conflict of interest.”* And in an industry report by The Economist, Kaiser Permanente’s care was described as promoting economy and quality care with “no financial motive to order unnecessary procedures.”†
Discover a better way.
CONTENTS
PORT CALL
14From Your President 5
From Your CEO 6
Programs and Public 7 Policy Department
Events 8
Convention & Visitors Bureau 11
Ribbon Cuttings 11
Leadership Stockton 12
Cover Story 14
News Briefs 17
Icons of Stockton 17
New Members 19
Calendar 19
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The California Healthcare Facility Opens a New Era for Stockton
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Hosted by Servpro of Stockton,
9/5 5:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
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8/1 Networking Mixer
Hosted by Never Boring and Parks Printing
5:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
@ 445 W. Weber Ave., Ste. 124A
49th Annual Industrial BBQ
STOCKTON’S FUTURE IS BRIGHT
StocktonSan Joaquin OFFICE
445 W. Weber A ve., Ste. 124AStockton, CA 95203
tel 209.593.9136800.317.9136
ModestoCUSTOM SIGNS/Promo Solutions
1025 Needham St .Modesto, CA 95 354
tel 209.593.5844neverboringsigns.com
ModestoAGENCY
1016 Fou rteenth St .Modesto, CA 95354
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We’re no fortune tellers, but if you ask us, Stockton’s future looks very bright.
Maybe it’s the sun shining off
Stockton’s waterfront from our
swanky new office. Maybe it’s just
because you can now get the world-
class marketing and advertising
you are looking for right here in
San Joaquin County. Whatever
the reason, it’s got all
23 of our creatives
wearing shades.
Come on in to Never Boring at 445 Weber Avenue, we’ll
have you seeing bright things in your future, too!
PORT CALL
GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE445 W. Weber Avenue, Suite 220, Stockton, CA 95203
209.547.2770 fax [email protected]
Official publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.
CHAMBER OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Steven Crabtree, Herum/Crabtree
SR. VICE PRESIDENT Blain Bibb, ServiceMaster Building Maintenance
FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENTJudith Buethe, Judith Buethe Communications
VICE PRESIDENT Dan Durst, Durst Contract Interiors
VICE PRESIDENT Bakul Patel, Dorfman Pacific Co.
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers
CHAMBER DIRECTORSMichael Cera, SMG /Stockton Arena/Bob Hope TheatreDonna DeMartino, San Joaquin Regional Transit DistrictPat Filippone, Stockton Ports Baseball ClubDr. Lewis Gale, University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of BusinessRick Goucher, CBRE, Inc.Clint Harless, Stockton Auto Glass/ Quick’s Glass ServiceMikey Kamienski, Charterhouse for FamiliesDeitra R. Kenoly, The Record/San Joaquin Media GroupRobert Melrose, Brookside Optometric GroupDarryle Oakman, San Joaquin County Rental Property AssociationJustin Redman, Bank of Agriculture & CommerceJoey Steelman, Lord’s GymJoy Sweger, All About NumbersDiane Vigil, Dameron Hospital Foundation
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERDouglass W. Wilhoit, Jr. 209.547.2766
PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR/ BEAFrank Ferral 209.547.2763
SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTORHeidi Altamirano 209.547.2764
STAFF ACCOUNTANTLia Her 209.547.2768
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Margaret Sacchet 209.337.2723
SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORD.Timm Quinn 209.547.2960
SCAP COORDINATORDylan Bacon 209.337.2730
SCAP-SE COORDINATORMichael Morales 209.337.2716
BEA COORDINATORFrances Richardson 209.547.2770
RECEPTIONIST/ CUSTOMER SERVICEMai Vang 209.547.2770
PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770
GRAPHIC DESIGNNever Boring 209.526.9136
ADVERTISING Victor Randolph 209.988.5800
PRINTINGSnyder Parks 209.466.9026
MAILINGSnyder Parks 209.466.9026
Greater
As you know, the Prison
Hospital was dedicated last
month with the prospect of
bringing approximately 2,800
new jobs to San Joaquin County.
Your Chamber led the charge
to obtain favorable local hire
provisions and the mitigation of
additional costs that otherwise
would have been imposed on
our local governments and
hospitals. Today, your Chamber
and the California Department of Corrections enjoy a cooperative
relationship that was forged out of conflict. It is a relationship in which
local concerns are considered in making decisions so that the people of
San Joaquin County and its businesses will benefit from the presence of the
Prison Hospital in our community.
Being your voice in important matters such as the Prison Hospital is just
one reason why all businesses should be members of the Chamber. With
a united message, your Chamber can be a more effective advocate for all
business. If you are not a member, then please consider joining the Greater
Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Our success with the Prison Hospital is
just one reason why you should!
Call Mike at 800-570-5627 • sjpnet.org • [email protected]
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From Your President...by: Steven Crabtree
STOCKTON’S FUTURE IS BRIGHT
StocktonSan Joaquin OFFICE
445 W. Weber A ve., Ste. 124AStockton, CA 95203
tel 209.593.9136800.317.9136
ModestoCUSTOM SIGNS/Promo Solutions
1025 Needham St .Modesto, CA 95 354
tel 209.593.5844neverboringsigns.com
ModestoAGENCY
1016 Fou rteenth St .Modesto, CA 95354
tel 209.526.9136neverboring.co m
We’re no fortune tellers, but if you ask us, Stockton’s future looks very bright.
Maybe it’s the sun shining off
Stockton’s waterfront from our
swanky new office. Maybe it’s just
because you can now get the world-
class marketing and advertising
you are looking for right here in
San Joaquin County. Whatever
the reason, it’s got all
23 of our creatives
wearing shades.
Come on in to Never Boring at 445 Weber Avenue, we’ll
have you seeing bright things in your future, too!
PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce6
From Your CEO...by: Doug Wilhoit
Our 2013-14 President Steven Crabtree said it well in his article this
month that not only did your Chamber lead the way in making sure
that the federal courts and the state did not run ripsaw over this great
community during the prison hospital process, but it was a continuum
of the 112 year history of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
leading the way on tough issues and doing what is best for not only the
business community but also the community as a whole.
President Crabtree is so correct to state that this is another example
of why membership in the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is
so important for the overall well being of all. Many businesses were not
only utilized in the construction of the prison hospital, mainly due to
the hard fought settlement agreement led by the Chamber and joined
by the City and County, but several were facing huge downsizing and
the agreement we arrived at helped not only to keep them operating, but
also allowed many folks to continue working during the height of the
economic downturn.
It is important to remind you and give praise to the members of
the Chamber Board who were seated at that critical time in 2008-09
who took it upon themselves to reach into their own personal pockets
to move the litigation forward and allowed our attorney of record,
Steve Herum (a past president of the Chamber) to start what was to
be a landmark process that now CDCR is using throughout the state
as they continually meet the challenges in prison remodel and new
construction. Those I have constant contact with in CDCR say that
they have learned a new paradigm in dealing with communities they
are located in as they work hard to meet all the needs forced upon them
by the federal government mandates, but also how best to work with
communities on an ongoing basis.
To that end, in 2012 your Chamber at its annual Small Business
Awards luncheon, held at the Hilton Hotel, a great Chamber member,
awarded a Community Partner Award to both Granite-Hensel Phelps
and Clark- McCarthy, the two general contractors of the project for
not only surpassing the local hire commitment they made, but also for
giving back to the community through donations to non-profits who do
so much for the entire community. Granite-Hensel Phelps is continuing
in the same manner on the construction now going on at the old Youth
Authority Dewitt Nelson Facility, which was not part of the settlement
agreement, in hiring locally, which is very helpful to our good friends
and partners in the trades.
At the 2013 Small Business Awards luncheon, also at the Hilton,
the Chamber awarded Chris Meyer, CDCR Construction Program
Director; Mike Meredith, Prison Hospital Construction Manager; and
Kim Peterson, Prison Hospital Employment Outreach Director, for their
dedicated work in making sure the settlement agreement led by your
Chamber not only met the intent, but exceeded expectations.
I can without any hesitation tell you that without the vision and
foresight of your Chamber Board of Directors back in 2008-09 the
previous paragraphs would not have been written! Thank you to all!
Hopefully all of you who have stood with us during hard times will
encourage others to join us as we work our way out of an economic
chasm and move to the top of the mountain.
To that end, on the evening of Tuesday, July 9, 2013, the Stockton City
Council took a huge step up that mountain by voting 7-0 to place the ¾%
sales tax on the ballot in November 2013. Your Chamber, represented by
Chamber Financial VP Judith Buethe, was there to make the following
statement to the council (edited for space allotted for this article):
“Good evening Mayor Silva and Council members. I am here tonight
representing not only our Chamber President, Steven Crabtree, but also
the Board of Directors of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
to support placing the ¾% sales tax on the November 2013 Special
AUGUST2013 7www.stocktonchamber.org
Election Ballot…The Chamber Board was polled on June 27th, 28th
and July 1st and a majority agreed to ask you to place the tax measure
on the ballot so that the people of Stockton can determine their own
destiny in this very crucial time we are facing as a community…I must
make it very clear that this recommendation is only for placing this
matter on the ballot and not to the merits of the ballot measure nor an
endorsement…It has been and will continue to be the time-honored
practice of the Chamber to fully vet and examine an issue before a
position is taken on any matter. Clearly, the importance of the issue
at this time and place merits full examination to determine the best
position to take not only for the community at large, but also for the
business community as a whole.” Watch for updates as we proceed
with our tried and true process to bring a recommendation to all of you!
Knute Rockne said: “An automobile goes nowhere efficiently unless
it has a quick, hot spark to ignite things, to set the cogs of the machine
in motion. So I try to make every player on my team feel he’s the spark
keeping our machine in motion. On him depend our successes.” The
council, city staff and dedicated citizens have done their part; now it
is time for us all to put aside politics and personalities and do what is
right for Stockton now and into the distant future!
American Recycling • Carpenters Local Union 152
CBC Steel Building • City of Stockton • Diamond Foods, Inc.
Dorfman Pacific • Durst Contract Interiors • Granite Construction Co.
Healthy Air Living • Modern Energy Concepts • The Newark Group
Onsite Electronics Recycling • Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Queirolo’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. • Real Good Solar
San Joaquin Council of Governments • San Joaquin County Public Works
San Joaquin RTD • SAWS • ServiceMaster Clean • Sims Metal Management
Surtec • Universal Service Recycling • Valley CAN
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS GREEN TEAMSAN JOAQUIN SPONSORS:
Programs and Public Policy Departmentby: Frank Ferral
Chamber Gears Up for Valley Green Team Effort
The “Valley Green Team” project is a collaborative effort between
private businesses; municipal, county and state government
agencies; school districts; economic development professionals
and communities throughout the Central Valley. The Valley Green
Team has been developed to educate, demonstrate and inspire
communities in the Central Valley to replicate the award-winning
Green Team San Joaquin programs in their regions and to address
environmental and economic development issues as it relates to
the cost of doing business. The Chamber proposes to do this by
collaboratively working for regional solutions through presentations,
REACON Assessments, surveying, recognition programs and
promoting the general awareness of environmental stewardship.
The intent of this effort is to demonstrate the role that increased
recycling, use of clean energy and changing business policies
can play in improving quality of life and addressing air quality
challenges in the Valley. The Valley Green Team/REACON Team
will consist of staff from the participating jurisdiction the Stockton
and local Chambers of Commerce and investors from the energy,
recycling and air conservation fields. Valley Green Team will start
making presentations to jurisdictions from Stanislaus to Kern
County starting in August. If you have a Valley-wide presence and
would like to become an investor, please contact Frank Ferral at
2312 Rosemarie Lane ~ Stockton, CA 95207
Box Office (209) 473-2424(Hours: Tues-Fri, 9am-2pm)
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PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce8 @ Heidi Altamirano: [email protected]
Eventsby: Heidi Altamirano
49th Annual Industrial Technology Barbecue
One of our most popular events of the year is the Industrial
Technology Barbecue, a festive fall get together honoring new
and expanding businesses in our county. So mark your calendars
for Wednesday, September 11 at 5:00 p.m. at the University Plaza
Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St., Stockton 95202.
We’re proud to have the distinguished and continuing support
of our founding sponsors: Pacific Gas & Electric Company, SJC
Economic Development Association and San Joaquin Partnership.
Their dedication to honoring those companies that enhance our
revenue and employment base is a testimonial to the emphasis we
place on encouraging a healthy business economy.
Various Industrial Technology Barbecue sponsorship levels are
available, and if you take action now, you’ll receive maximum
marketing exposure in upcoming promotions. Act now and help
us honor these great companies!
For more information, please contact Timm Quinn at
209.547.2960 or [email protected].
$1100 GOLD SPONSOR
Exclusive sponsorship. Sponsorship includes eight dinner
tickets, two pre-event Honoree Reception tickets, recognition in
all pre-event publicity and mailings (with name/logo of company),
ad in the dinner program, recognition from podium during event,
company signage at table.
$800 SILVER SPONSOR
Sponsorship includes four dinner tickets, recognition in all pre-
event publicity and mailings (with name of company), recognition
from podium during event, company signage at table.
$600 BRONZE SPONSOR
Sponsorship includes two dinner tickets, recognition in all
pre-event publicity and mailings (with name of company), listing
of company in the program night of the event, recognition from
podium during event.
Taking Care of Business Program 2013-2014
Sign up now for the most bang for your buck!
The Taking Care of Business Program offers our member
businesses a wealth of marketing and sponsorship opportunities
for the upcoming year. This popular program was created to give
Chamber members an excellent way to receive exposure throughout
the year at a dramatic discount off normal pricing.
Taking Care of Business Sponsors Help Fund Key
Chamber Programs
Taking Care of Business also ties closely to the Chamber’s work
in business retention and development activities, and helps fund
committees and programs designed to keep Greater Stockton
businesses healthy and growing. Committees supported include the
Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable and other business
development programs.
Sponsors receive recognition at such events as the Industrial
Technology Barbecue, State of the City, Annual Golf Tournament,
Chamber Tradeshow & Showcase Mixer and Chamber Business
Awards. Popular Awards programs such as ATHENA Awards are
also included, as well as the Annual Installation Dinner.
Advantages Available to Taking Care of Business Supporters
Sponsoring companies typically select several options
from the events line up. The Chamber allows its members to
wisely choose a yearlong program that meets their marketing,
consumer exposure and community involvement goals. Package
prices enable sponsors to select from several marketing and
promotional opportunities at a significant savings.
For more information on stretching your marketing dollars
through Taking Care of Business, contact Heidi Altamirano,
Events Director, at 209.547.2764 or e-mail
Ag Hall of Fame Requests Nominations
The San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame is requesting
nominations for outstanding agricultural leaders and mentors
in our community. Now in its 29th year, the Agricultural Hall
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Eventsby: Heidi Altamirano
of Fame honors those individuals who have contributed to
agriculture and to their community in significant ways. Each
year, awards are given to at least three living recipients, as well
as posthumous ones.
All those previously recognized in the Agricultural Hall of
Fame have their photographs and biographies on display at
the San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum in Micke Grove
Park and in the lobby of the new Robert J. Cabral Ag Center.
Nomination forms are available from the Greater Stockton
Chamber of Commerce and must be submitted by August 16th
in order to be considered. For more information, please call
Timm Quinn at 209.547.2960 or visit the Stockton Chamber of
Commerce website at www.stocktonchamber.org and click on
the Ag Hall of Fame link in the Events section.
2013 ATHENA Awards Nominations Sought
Take a few minutes to think about the exceptional business
people you know and then consider nominating them for
this year’s prestigious ATHENA Award. On November 21,
at a luncheon at Stockton Golf & Country Club, we’ll honor
an outstanding individual as our 2013 Stockton Chamber
of Commerce ATHENA recipient and the ATHENA Young
Professional Leadership Award recipient. The deadline for
nominations is 3 p.m. on August 30.
Our reigning honorees are Phyllis Grupe and Jennifer
Torres Siders. These awards are presented to individuals in
our community who strive for the highest level of professional
accomplishment, excel in their chosen fields, demonstrate
support for the advancement of business and professional
women, devote time and energy to their communities in a
meaningful way and open paths so that others may follow.
For more information and to download a nomination form,
visit www.StocktonChamber.org. Click on the ATHENA Awards
tab in the Events dropdown menu.
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PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce10 @ Timm Quinn: [email protected]
AUGUST2013 11www.stocktonchamber.org@ Wes Rhea: [email protected]
Timm Quinn: [email protected]
Be sure to become a fan on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/CelebrateStockton
Convention & Visitors Bureauby: Wes Rhea
Summer in Stockton
Looking for fun activities
for the whole family this
summer? The SCVB has
launched a new microsite,
summerinstockton.com,
an easy-to-search “Summer
in Stockton” guide. The
site highlights all of the exciting summertime events and
attractions in Stockton, breaking down all the happenings
into eleven popular categories, including: Kid-Friendly, Music
Lovers, On the Water/Delta and Free/Low Cost Activities.
Check it out and start planning your summer in
Stockton today! Visit summerinstockton.com or call
209.938.1555 to get your event listed!
Stockton Beer Week Returns to Celebrate Craft Brewing
Stockton Beer Week, an event celebrating craft and micro
brewing, will take place in locally owned breweries, bars, pubs
and restaurants across Stockton from August 10 through 18. The
second-year event has been expanded to cover two full weekends!
Participating venues will
host specialty beer tastings,
brewer talks, beer dinners,
tap take-overs, food
pairings and more! Stockton
Beer Week is designed to
promote the appreciation
of craft beer and its history in our region.
To learn more about Stockton Beer Week, visit
stocktonbeerweek.com or call the SCVB at 209.938.1555.
You can also stay up-to-date with the event by following
them on Facebook.com/StocktonBeerWeek and
Twitter.com/StocktonBeerWk (#StocktonBeerWeek).
Airtech Heating & Air
1113 E. Roosevelt Street Stockton
Sylvan Learning Center
878 W. Benjamin Holt Drive Stockton
Delta Protective Services
141 E. Acacia Street Stockton
Stockton Women’s Network
17 E. Sonora Street Stockton
Ribbon CuttingsFor additional information go to www.stocktonchamber.orgor e-mail Margaret at [email protected] more ribbon cutting photos, visitwww.facebook.com/stockton.chamber.of.commerce
Attending Ambassadors
Ojesa Asejo-Clark, Rabobank Gloria Blaine, Basket Caravan Joe
Furtado, Omega Insurance Ella Holman, Collins Realty Inc.
Carly Jimenez, Keller Williams Jeff Kaminski, Stockton Ports
Baseball Jennifer Lewis, Hilton Teri Manley, Stop the Presses Ross
Moerman, Doctor Data Tim Pasisz, Stockton Convention Visitors
Bureau Victor Randolph, Never Boring Dora Ruiz, EZ Network
Systems Glenn Sides, Stockton Ports Baseball
PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce12
Green Your Bottom Line with Product Stewardship!
Economic benefits abound: reduced operating costs, energy savings, reduced disposal costs, the creation of green jobs.
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Design it Green | Make it Clean | Conserve Resources | Reduce | Reuse | Eliminate Toxics | Take it Back!
Become a Certified Green Business! Save money & gain customers by:
Reducing waste Conserving water and energy
Protecting public health Using recycled-content in your products
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SMALL BUSINESS HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL*
Affordable Hazardous Waste Management for Your Business A Program of San Joaquin County Public Works
www.SJCrecycle.org (209) 468-3066
i Low cost way to safely dispose of hazardous materials. (Costs depend on your waste types.)
i Documentation that you properly manage hazardous waste.
i Assurance that the material will be disposed of properly. *Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG)
We also accept universal and electronic waste.
Leadership Stocktonby: Timm Quinn
Congratulations again to the Leadership
Stockton Class of 2013 for all of your hard
work and dedication to the class and to
making Stockton a better place to live.
Their hard work in their yearlong projects
at the Gospel Center Rescue Mission
and Stockton Shelter for the Homeless
were a great example for the community
to show what a group of people can get
accomplished when they work together.
See below for an outline of what they did!
During the Retreat in September 2012,
the Leadership Stockton Class of 2012-
2013 chose to help the Stockton Shelter
for the Homeless and the Gospel Center
Rescue Mission for their yearlong projects.
The Stockton Shelter for the Homeless
project included completely redecorating,
painting and installing new flooring in
two of the family rooms. The Gospel
Center Rescue Mission project included
installing new flooring in the common
area and dining hall of the facility. The
Gospel Center Rescue Mission offers food,
shelter, safety and a second chance to the
homeless and addicted.
The first step in completing the projects
was the “Strike out Homelessness”
fundraiser held in December 2012 at
Pacific Avenue Bowl. Chaired by Donnie
Hernandez, the event included teams
from throughout the community.
Underwritten by Farmers and Merchants
Bank and ServiceMaster, the bowling
event raised a total of $12,623. In addition,
the class also raised $2,377 at a Stockton
Shelter for the Homeless event.
The smell of fresh paint, the special
bedspread, sheets and pictures on the
wall gives each of us that sense of security
and well-being for a good night’s sleep,
all tucked in with the warmth and
feeling of home. This is the environment
the Leadership Stockton Class of 2012-
2013 endeavored to create for Stockton’s
homeless families.
The Class found it especially heart
warming to interact with residents of the
Stockton Shelter for the Homeless and to
experience firsthand their gratefulness
for our presence. The experience was
both humbling and inspiring to witness
the good work of those who work on a
daily basis to provide a safe haven for
Stockton’s homeless.
Members of the 2012-2013 class are:
Chanda Bassett, Blain Bibb, Adam
Cheshire, Mary Ann Dahl, Angelo
Giannini, Nou Hendricks, Alicia
Hernandez, Donnie Hernandez, Shelly
Jersey, Chris Kay, Roseanna Montez,
Scott Rivinius, Tony Sajor, Jr., Katrina
Scott, Nate Scott, Jehna Steinwert, Nick
Trulsson, Christa Vandarwarka, Candy
Vargas, Danny Victoria, Diane Vigil and
Julie Whitehouse.
Networking MixerStockton Athletic Hall of Fame @Stockton Arena
AUGUST2013 13www.stocktonchamber.org
Be sure to take advantage of our upcoming TECH Clinics.
San Joaquin County Office of Education provides educational leadership, resources, and services to support San Joaquin County schools.
With its highly regarded programs innovative staff, and community partnerships, SJCOE ensures that every student in San Joaquin has the opportunity of a quality education.
Find out more information about programs by visiting www.sjcoe.org/wherekidscomefirst
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION PREPARES ALL SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY KIDS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS!
On July 15, 2013, a new stage in San Joaquin County
history began. That was the day when the first set of inmate
crew workers stepped into the brand new California
Healthcare Facility on Austin road in Stockton. This brand
new facility represents the culmination of over five years of
planning and two years of construction on an institution
that will mean big business—and many advantages—for the
Greater Stockton community.
More than a Prison Hospital
On the most basic level, the California Healthcare Facility
is a prison hospital. But look beyond the surface and the new
local institution offers much more than just beds behind bars.
The new 1.2 million square foot facility is an intermediate-
level medical and mental health care campus serving a wide
range of inmates from across California’s prison system. The
hospital was planned and constructed here in Stockton in
order to take advantage of our area’s central location in the
state. This advantage means big savings and better care for
California’s large incarcerated population who will benefit
from a centralized facility in which medical and mental health
issues can be treated by highly qualified and specialized staff.
At full capacity, the California Healthcare Facility will
house more than 1,700 inmate patients and employ around
2,800 workers on its 140-acre campus in San Joaquin County.
More than a thousand staff members—including doctors,
nurses and specialists as well as custodians, office techs and
correctional officers—are already working on the campus
according to Lieutenant Michael Gomez, who serves as Public
Information Officer for the facility. The additional staff will
be added over the next 6 months—drawn from both new
hires in San Joaquin County and from existing staff members
already employed in California—as the facility is populated
by a relative trickle of inmate patients. “We’re going to be
receiving about 10 or 20 inmate patients a day until we’re at
full capacity,” said Gomez. “That will give us time to review
files and best serve the patients’ healthcare needs.”
A large portion of the 1,700 patients will include inmates
with chronic medical and psychiatric illnesses, said Gomez,
and all patient inmates will be transient. “We’ll have the
patient-inmates here for from 30 days to six months. Once
they level out, we will send them back where they came from.”
This means that the new institution will have a continually
revolving population of patients who most need the high-end
care the facility will specialize in.
The facility will include state of the art inpatient medical
care, outpatient services for patient-inmates, dental services,
comprehensive psychiatric and rehabilitative treatment for
acute and chronic conditions as well as a large portion of
mental health crisis beds for patient-inmates in psychiatric
crisis. The facility has also forged a multi-year partnership
with San Joaquin General Hospital for care not available
at the new facility. Patient-inmates in need of such
specialized treatment will be housed in a separate guarded
unit at the hospital.
THE CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE FACI L ITY OPENS A
Economic Impact
The California Healthcare Facility has already been a boon to
the local economy, and is certain to boost the Greater Stockton
area for years to come.
According to the findings of an economic impact study
prepared by the Sacramento Regional Research Institute
in 2009, the California Healthcare Facility has already
significantly contributed to Stockton’s economy. Contracts
established during the planning phase mean that a
significant portion of the construction of the high-tech
high-security 1.2 million square foot facility was handled
by local firms and contractors. Lt. Gomez indicated that
the facility actually surpassed all guidelines for local hiring
and estimated that construction alone is estimated to have
made a $1 billion economic impact on the local economy, as
well as creating more than 5,000 regional construction jobs.
In addition to these direct gains, the facility has contributed
more than $3 million to roadway improvements, and nearly $1.4
million in direct contributions to local schools and government.
Construction material purchases are estimated to have added
more than $1 million of sales tax revenue to the San Joaquin
County coffers, as well.
Once the facility is at full capacity, which is expected by 2014,
it will become one of the area’s largest employers. Ongoing
operation of the facility is expected to directly support
2,800 high-paying jobs and contribute over $675 million in
output to the regional economy. Including direct, indirect
and induced benefits, the new facility is expected to support
in the neighborhood of 6,900 jobs and about $1.1 billion of
economic activity each year in the greater Stockton area,
according to the study.
Gomez said that a strong partnership with San Joaquin Delta
College will ensure that local professionals have the skills necessary
to fill future jobs at the facility. Under the contract, Delta will
expand its accredited psychiatric technician program to fill
currently needed positions at the California Healthcare Facility and
prepare students to fill positions as they become available in the
future. Delta continues to ramp its program up and is expected to
graduate 270 qualified students in the next three to four years.
Over the next decades, the California Healthcare Facility
is certain to prove itself a beacon of opportunity for the San
Joaquin County region. According to the economic impact
study, the facility will produce a ripple effect in the economy as
a result of the facility activities, suppliers of goods and services
and spending by the 2,800 direct employees who will all live in
the region. This ripple effect is most likely to exhibit as a large
uptick in the activity of the health & social services, retail and
governmental sectors. Each of these industries is expected to
show some significant gains over the coming years.
“Our annual payroll will be nearly $250 million,” added
Gomez. “Most of our employees will be out buying homes,
buying cars, buying groceries and paying taxes in the
Stockton region. This is a win win for the area.”
To f ind out more about the Cal i fornia Healthcare
Facility, visit chcfstockton.com.
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THE CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE FACI L ITY OPENS A New Era for Stockton by: Justin Souza
Photographs courtesy of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce16 1-888-936-PLAN (7526) I www.hpsj.com
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The Stockton Symphony opens
its 2013-14 season with an
invigorating, highly energetic
evening. Celtic Soul features
a breathless virtuoso fiddle
performance by an original star of
Riverdance, Eileen Ivers, known
for her electrifying concerts that
bring audiences to their feet. Ivers is
joined by her ensemble, Immigrant
Soul; local Irish dancers; and the
full Stockton Symphony.
Autumn Pops: September 21 at 6 p.m. and September 22
at 2:30 p.m., Atherton Auditorium – SJ Delta College. For
more information, contact www.StocktonSymphony.org or
209.951.0196.
“Sales is Not A Four-Letter Word”. Victoria Buckmann is the
founder of Programmed For Wealth and has 25 years of sales
experience combined with coaching and training expertise. This
dynamic presentation by Buckmann will take place Wednesday,
August 7, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at the Stockton Womens Network
luncheon. For reservations, call 209.472.0359. Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul
Since it was established way back
in 1951, Lincoln Center has been a
foundational center of Stockton’s
vibrant local economy. Over
the last 62 years, the shopping
center that once included 25,000
square foot shopping area with
16 neighborhood stores under
“The Big L” has become a local
shopping icon with more than
90 retail, restaurant and service
storefronts spread across 35 acres
of land on both sides of Benjamin
Holt Drive.
According to Janelle Nelson,
Marketing Director for Lincoln
Center, the Center’s 90
merchants include many locally-
owned and family-operated retail
stores, restaurants and service
businesses. “Our merchants are
dedicated to quality and service,
as well as proud to be part of the
second oldest shopping center
west of the Mississippi!”
Throughout its long history, Lincoln
Center has always been more than
simply a shopping center. When
it was established, the Center was
envisioned as a key part of Lincoln
Village, an innovative planned
community which included
homes, schools, churches and
recreational areas, all anchored
by a retail environment filled with
locally-owned shops, restaurants
and more. From the beginning the
Center offered more than simply
convenient retail storefronts. Long
time locals fondly remember the
many community attractions the
Center has offered over the years.
Anyone who remembers coming
to the Center as a child is sure to
mention the shopping center’s
Astro Slide, which was a popular
pastime for area children starting in
the 1950s.
Over the years, the Center
has continued this tradition of
community focus with a bevy
of fun activities offered to the
Stockton area. The Center’s
monthly Live! Events—themed
family-friendly evenings featuring
live music, giveaways and special
activities hosted throughout the
summer months—are always major
community draws, but the activities
don’t end there. The Center’s
events calendar includes everything
from weekly wine tastings hosted
by individual retailers, walks/runs
through Lincoln Village every
Tuesday evening, charity activities
and of course, the Center’s popular
semi-annual sidewalk sales. The
shopping center is perhaps as
much community hub as it is an
exciting local retail environment.
For more about the great things
Lincoln Center offers to the
Stockton community, visit the
shopping center on the web at
www.lincolncentershops.com.
Lincoln Center
PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce18 Contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770 for more info*
We’ve been here for 80 years.It’s time to have some friends over!Join us for a fun, exciting and informative 2-hour boat tour of your Port of Stockton every Saturday. And it’s FREE!
The “California Sunset”
TOUR DETAILS:• FREE two-hour tours every Saturday through September July and August registration is closed – standby is available on a first come, first served basis September registration will open on August 5 – 4 people per registration• Tours depart at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m.• Tours on the “California Sunset” depart from the Stockton Marina: 445 W. Weber Ave. in Downtown Stockton• Refreshments will be available for purchase • Register at www.opportunitycruises.com or call 209.259.3815
ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR OUR 80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!Every Saturday in through September, we’re conducting free tours of the Port of Stockton. It’s your chance to see the history, current activities and future developments of the Port from the best vantage point available – the water! It’s a fun, informative experience the whole family will enjoy. Register for your free tickets now!
PORT OF STOCKTON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:Chairman Stephen Griffen, Vice-Chairman Victor Mow, Commissioner R. Jay Allen, Commissioner Elizabeth Blanchard, Commissioner Gary Christopherson, Commissioner Michael Patrick Duffy, Commissioner Sam L. “Butch” Toccoli, Port Director Richard Aschieris.
Become a CPA. Enroll in Pacific’s new Master of Accounting. Classes begin in fall 2013.Pacific.edu/Business | [email protected] | 209.946.2629
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New MembersAir Conditioning & Heating – Sales & Service
Indoor Environmental Services1512 Silica Avenue, Sacramento
www.ies-hvac.com
Hospitals
Lodi Health975 S. Fairmont Avenue, Lodi
www.lodihealth.org
Security Service
Universal Protection Service1816 Tribute Road #150, Sacramento
www.universal1965.com
Security Guard & Patrol Service
Retail
Just the Tip Vapors9305 Thornton Road #B, Stockton
www.justthetipvapors.com
1 August Networking Mixer@ Never Boring and Parks Printing, 445 W. Weber Avenue, Suite 124A Stockton, CA 95203Ribbon Cutting 4:30 p.m., Mixer 5:15-7:15 p.m. 1 New Member Meeting10:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
7 Leadership Stockton Class of 2014 Orientation3:00 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
8 Manufacturers Industrial Distribution Roundtable7:30 a.m. @ TBA
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Dynamics Session8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. @ SJCOE
9 Government Relations Council7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
12 Liason Meeting12 p.m. @ Chamber Conference RoomBe sure to bring a lunch!
14 Green Team San Joaquin 9:00 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
21 Executive Committee Meeting7:00 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club
21 Effective Strategies Group Meeting9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
23 Government Relations Council7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room 28 Business Education Alliance3:00 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
29 Chamber Board Meeting4:00 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room
9/5 September Networking Mixer5:15 p.m.–7:15 p.m. @ Servpro of Stockton, 2334 Stagecoach Road, Ste. J, Stockton
Get a real MBA. Enroll in Pacific’s Part-time Flexible MBA. Classes begin in fall 2013.Pacific.edu/Business | [email protected] | 209.946.2629
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Information SessionAugust 13, 2013Call for details or to register.
