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GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.stocktonchamber.org MAY2012
Vol. 58 No. 1
Importing SuccessPort of Stockton Builds Strong Future
State of the City 2012
Business Awards Luncheon 2012
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CONTENTS
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Port of Stockton Builds Strong Future 13
Don’t Miss!Networking Mixer
Pacific Records Management
607 Carlton Street, Stockton, CA 95203 Off W. Fremont, overlooking the main channel of the Delta
May 3, 5:15-7:15 p.m.
Dan Keyser, DirectorGrupe Commercial Company
The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is such a valuable organization to be a
member of, at a price that is more than worth its cost. Its leadership and staff are always
involved in the local and State issues that impact all of our businesses. They are strong
advocates and supporters for the Stockton community as a whole, its businesses and for the
quality of life of its residents. Thanks for your passion and efforts!”
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State of the City 2012
Business Awards Luncheon 2012
From Your President 4
From Your CEO 5
Events 6
Leadership Stockton 7
Convention & Visitors Bureau 8
Programs and Public 10 Policy Department
New Members 11
Cover Story 13
Ribbon Cuttings 15
News Briefs 16
Calendar 17
*April Issue Cover Photo By: Tim Ulmer
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GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE445 W. Weber Avenue, Suite 220, Stockton, CA 95203
you Outback, attendees and Chamber staff), Chris Isaak coming
home to the Bob Hope Theatre, the Thunder advancing to the
next round of Kelley Cup, the opening of the 2012 Port’s baseball
season and another successful Asparagus Festival (it is hard not
to take a FULL shot here at someone with recent self-serving
brain freeze who casts doubt as to the wonderful overall value of
the Festival; not only the much-needed dollars to local nonprofits
and the city, but also the fun had by Stocktonians and visitors
alike which added a positive feeling about our home that helps
overcome the negatives we are trying to overcome)!
In 1918, a gentleman named Enoch Arnold Bennett (1867-
1931) wrote: “Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as
agreeable as optimism.” Yes, we have many, many problems here
in Stockton (I do not have on blinders, nor rose-colored glasses,
as some have asserted), but as a proud Stocktonian I am always
optimistic that we can work together (the key to accomplishing
anything) to right the wrongs around us.
Case in point of folks working together is what took place on
April 5, in a part of our community called Sierra Vista. Some of you
will recall I commented in my April Port O Call article about my
hero Dorothy Jones and a new friend, Georgia Brownlee. When
I had lunch with them, they talked about the planned Easter egg
hunt for about 150 children in Sierra Vista. The call went out to our
board of directors, Chamber staff, a past president of the Chamber
and a few friends of the Chamber for a goal of 40-dozen hard-
boiled eggs to deliver to Georgia so they could be decorated for the
children and help make the day a success! Well, working as one,
85-dozen eggs (1020) were hard-boiled by the citizens of Stockton.
I attended the egg hunt and not only was there joy in the eyes of
the children of all ages, but the adults also felt that they were part
of the greater part of the entire City of Stockton. WE cannot stop
there and must ALL put aside philosophy, bias, fears and politics to
get through this very tough time in our history and make the future
a success for all.
I have been told that space for my article is limited this month
so will end with something that tells it all if you really take the
time to read it and look for the truth about our community, the
good that has been planned and what we will become when we
work as one. On Saturday, April 7, had the honor of being invited
aboard the Casino Royale (docked in Downtown Stockton) by
the owner, Mr. David McDonald. The Casino Royale is something
to behold, and, more importantly, Mr. McDonald is a very
wonderful, kind, fun, considerate, generous, intelligent, hard
working, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking gentleman. The
evening was aglow with wonderful company and food, the full
moon coming over the lighted ball park, the blue tinged arena,
the blazing lights at the hotel, the lights of the Weber Point Event
Center, the view to the Hotel Stockton, the Cineplex and, of
course, Chamber of Commerce weather!
Mr. McDonald really made the night when he talked
enthusiastically of how happy he is to be here at Stockton’s beautiful
marina that he repeatedly stated is truly one of the
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Eventsby: Heidi Altamarino
State of the City 2012 Sponsors(as of 4/6/12)
Platinum A.G. Spanos CompaniesAmerican Medical Response, Inc.Bank of Agriculture & CommerceBig Valley Ford LincolnCalifornia Water Service Co.Carpenters Local Union 152City of StocktonDameron Hospital AssociationDelta Sierra BeverageF&M BankFinancial Center Credit UnionGreen Team San JoaquinGrupe Commercial CompanyHensel Phelps
Construction CompanyHousing Authority of the County of
San JoaquinHumphreys CollegeKaiser PermanenteLincoln CentermetroPCSNeumiller & BeardsleePacific Records ManagementPort of StocktonRabobank, N.A.Robert Half InternationalSan Joaquin Building & Construction
Trades Council San Joaquin County WorkNet
San Joaquin Delta CollegeSan Joaquin Partnership, Inc.San Joaquin RTDSims Metal ManagementSt. Joseph’s Medical CenterStockton Convention &
Visitors BureauStockton Ports Baseball ClubThe Record/San Joaquin Media GroupUnited Way of San Joaquin CountyUniversity of the PacificWaste Management
Gold Builders Exchange of StocktonClark / McCarthy Oak Valley Community BankR & S Erection of Stockton, Inc. Stockton East Water DistrictSutter Gould Medical FoundationYara North America, Inc.
SilverDEVCON Construction, Inc.Dorfman Pacific Co., Inc.
TableCalifornia Water Service Co.Health Plan of San Joaquin
Annual Installation Dinner 2012
One of the highlights of our year is the Chamber’s Annual
Installation Dinner. It’s the perfect opportunity to thank our hard
working and dedicated board members and committee chairs for
their exceptional contributions to our organization. On Thursday,
June 21, we’ll gather at Stockton Golf & Country Club to thank
Debbie Armstrong with Old Republic Title Company for her
outstanding performance as Chamber President from 2011-2012,
and to welcome Gary Long with Gary J. Long Jewelers as our
2012-2013 President. The evening will include an installation
ceremony and the presentation of awards.
No host cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at
6:45 p.m. Reservations are required and space is limited.
Sponsorships are still available. For more information, contact
Join AIDS Walk San Joaquin for the 18th Annual AIDS Walk,
Saturday, May 12 at Delta College beginning at 8
a.m. Lunch and a health and resource fair will be
provided for participants. All money raised stays in
our county. Register online at www.active.com. For
more information, call 209.608.9255.
EZ Network Systems is Proud to Announce the
Grand Opening of its New State of the Art Conference Room
featuring cutting edge visual technology, the Mondopad by InFocus.
The Mondopad is the giant tablet for visual collaboration and
communication with 55 inches of gorgeous full high definition
LCD. EZ Network Systems is in its 11th year bringing Corporate-
level IT services to small and medium businesses in the Central
Valley at an affordable price. For more information, visit InFocus’s
website at www.infocus.com or contact Dora Ruiz at 209.244.7306.
The Haggin Museum’s Annual Tasting Event and Fundraiser,
Haggin à la Carte, will be held
Saturday, May 12, 6-9 p.m.
The popular event features
signature dishes, desserts and
drinks from some of the area’s
best restaurants, caterers and
wineries. Attendees can also
enjoy the special exhibition
“Memories of World War
II: Photographs from the
Archives of The Associated
Press.” Tickets are $45 per
person. Call 209.940.6316 or
visit www.hagginmuseum.org.
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