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4 . Message from CEO/President & Chairman of the Board
5. Mission, Vision, Purpose, Chamber Champions
6. Board of Directors & Staff
7. Membership
8. Communication & Publications
9. Ambassadors
10. Framing Hope
11. Leadership Turlock & Economic Trends Breakfast
12. Agriculture Committee
13. Government Relations
14. Turlock Action for Business PAC & Eggs and Issues Breakfast
15. Events
16. Turlock Convention and Visitor Bureau
17. Turlock Film Commission
18. Chamber Members
2013 was a very exciting year for the Turlock Chamber of
Commerce. Once again the Turlock Chamber has been recognized
as one of the top 10 Chambers in the state and received, for the 5th
year in a row, the Cal Chamber’s Presidents Award.
The Alliance Work Force moved their SBD Department into the Chamber giving Turlock
services locally. The Film Commission, which is under the Foundation, landed its first
major film project. Our partnerships with the City of Turlock and California State
University Stanislaus have given us the opportunity to be an active participant in the
Mayor’s Economic Development Task Force; the Development Collaborative Committee
(DCAC), which works with City staff on streamline the process of doing business in
Turlock; President Dr. Joe Shely’s Advisory Committee for California State University,
Stanislaus; and the Business Advisory Board for the School of Business.
The Government Relations Committee, under the leadership of Mike Lynch, had a number
of outstanding speakers on the key challenges and issues facing Turlock. Topics ranged
from the financial health of three of the largest local public employee pension funds to
water issues facing the Turlock area. The goal of these meetings was to inform the business
community and policy makers for the economic interest of local businesses.
In 2013 the Chamber moved forward with the Prosperity 2 program known as P2 to
support the political action efforts of the Chamber. The Turlock Chamber website was
redesigned and updated to assist in keeping our members informed and making it easier to
do business with the Chamber.
The Chamber has set four major goals for 2014: (1) Economic Development; (2) Political
Action (having a voice in political matters that effect Business, from elected officials to
measures and ballots); (3) continuing Education; and (4) Membership Development.
The Turlock Chamber has been fortunate to have outstanding leadership with the Board
and Chairs over the past years, and this year was no exception. 2013 Chairman Dr. Mike
Romeo was always there providing support and guidance to the Chamber’s staff. It is an
honor to work with a Board of Directors who have vision and commitment for Economic
Development and to the Businesses of Turlock.
I look forward to working with the 2014 Board of Directors and Board Chair, Andrew
Wigglesworth, CEO of MedicAlert. It is a privilege to work with a team who wants to
insure that the Chamber of Commerce becomes better at providing services to assist
Turlock Businesses and to work with our partners, the City of Turlock, California State
University Stanislaus, and the Alliance Workforce.
Turlock is an amazing city and a great place to raise a family and run a
business. The community has skilled and effective leadership which has
led to an outstanding quality of life and the ability to shop, learn, work, and
play, close to home.
This past year Turlock has been blessed with new business development, growth of existing
businesses, and job creation. A few of the notable examples of the progress our town is
making:
1. City of Turlock opened its new Public Safety Facility.
2. Emanuel Medical Center completed their cardiac cath and interventional lab.
3. Blue Diamond Grower’s production facility is now up and running.
4. SDLG & Volvo Construction opened a location in Turlock.
5. Wal-Mart Market opened in Turlock.
6. Monte Vista Crossings announced a massive expansion of businesses and services.
7. Film Commission filmed their first movie in Turlock.
8. The development of Healthy Turlock wellness program.
This past year has also been very exciting for California State University, Stanislaus. Dr. Joseph
Sheley was officially sworn in as CSU Stanislaus’ president. He has done a magnificent job at
facilitating local and regional partnerships. He has also played a very important role in our
local economic development. There has been significant growth with his arrival and many
exciting things are happening on campus.
The Turlock Chamber of Commerce has a wonderful and competent CEO in Sharon Silva. Last
year she received well deserved recognition from CSU Stanislaus as Outstanding Business
Leader.
In closing, I would like to express my appreciation for the opportunity to serve as the
Chairman of the Board for the Turlock Chamber of Commerce. Our community is comprised
of outstanding people who work well together to promote a strong regional and local economy.
The future definitely is looking bright for Turlock.
- The Turlock Chamber of Commerce promotes a positive business environment in the greater Turlock area.
The greater Turlock area is the best community to live, work and do business in the Central Valley.
- The Turlock Chamber of Commerce is the business advocate for its members by focusing efforts on promoting a
positive business environment, economic development, a legislative voice and cost-effective programs and services.
The Chamber Champion program is designed for the Turlock Chamber’s top companies. The goal is to assist our major supporters in their budgeting
process and to allow them to identify in advance which programs meet the individual goals for sponsorship opportunities. Chamber Champions make it
possible for the Turlock Chamber to maintain its position as the independent voice of the business community. The program spotlights companies
dedicated to the growth of the Chamber and the economic health of our community. Chamber Champions are among the most influential companies and
organizations in the Greater Turlock Area and have positioned themselves to help maintain a healthy active Chamber so we may compete and be heard at
the federal, state and local political levels.
Requirements for Chamber Champion status is a minimum of:
$800 Distinguished Supporter Investment
A minimum of $4,000 in any combination of sponsorship levels
Combined total of at least $4,800
Jessica Lundberg Administration
Assistant Bachelor of Arts in Education - CSU
Stanislaus
Steven Padilla Sunopta
Mike Lynch Mike Lynch Consulting
Chris Kiriakou Cornerstone Consulting
Julio Hallack Concrete by
Hallack
Steve Gemperle (Treasurer)
Gemperle Enterprises
Fred Brenda Valley Tool & MFG
James Brenda JKB Energy
Dianna Bettencourt Oak Valley
Community Bank
Ashour Badal CSU Stanislaus
Michael Allen Allen Mortuary
2013 - Staff Sharon Silva
CEO / President IOM, Institute for
Organization Management, University of Arizona
Bachelor Arts Organizational
Communication - CSU Stanislaus
Tasha Van Santen Director of
Communication, Development /
Events Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration - CSU Stanislaus
Desa Cammack Director of Turlock
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Academy Graduate of the Western
Association of Chamber Executives
Kassi Fortado Membership / CVB
Assistant Currently working towards Business
Administration - Merced College
Sharon Berry Administration
Assistant Bachelor of Science in
Education - Pacific University Oregon
Dr. Mike Romeo (Chair)
Romeo Medical Clinic
Dean Doerksen Central Ag Products
Paul Porter
(Past Chair)
Winton-Ireland,
Strom & Green
Linda Nowak CSU Stanislaus
Mike Rose B&B Fluid Power
Andrew Wigglesworth (Chair Elect) MedicAlert Foundation
Bill Bassitt Ex-Officio Member
Alliance
Marty Jakosa Ex-Officio Member
Foster Farms
Jeff Segars
Foster Farms
Kyle Kirkes
Kirkes Electric
2013 - Board of Directors
Membership is the core of the Turlock Chamber of Commerce. We strive to provide the very best and most valuable benefits to the outstanding
businesses of this community. Being a member gives you direct access to the “Members Only” section of the Turlock Chamber website which is key
to staying involved and up-to-date.
The goal of the Turlock Chamber is to maintain a steady flow of communication with our members. The
Turlock Chamber recognizes the importance of connecting to all our members in different types of media
and one source we continue to expand in is our social media including Facebook, Pinterest, Google+,
YouTube and Twitter. This has allowed us to post and tweet Chamber news, events, members, as well as
pictures, links, and any additional information our members may post.
In 2013, The Chamber choose to upgrade the Website. Because our website is the main information source
of the organization, it was decided to rebuild the site to be more efficient and to allow in house
management. It was the desire of the Chamber to add more benefits and give our members more
marketing opportunities, allowing them to showcase their business in a diversified way.
The “Members Only” section allows members to update their contact information, pay their dues, buy
tickets to events, display video's and photographs, coupons, job opening and much more. Also, another
advantage of the site will allow the agency to grow with technology. The front page will feature, a calendar of upcoming event, and highlight important
information.
The Turlock Chamber also communicate with our monthly Mixer-Mail and Community E-Newsletter, which is sent to over 700 emails, and includes event
information, member advertisements, articles that are pertinent to our membership needs, plus a mobile APP with real time updates.
Publications of the Turlock Chamber includes our Quarterly Business News Magazine, the Annual Membership Directory and
Community Profile, Economic Profile, and official City Map of Turlock. The Business News Magazine informs and educates
businesses and the public on business concerns and promotes Chamber members, program, events, and also highlights
legislative activities. Our Annual Membership Directory and Community Profile is a informational guide to our community
with a business directory of our members. The official City Map of Turlock is published annually to make sure that the growth
of the community is included to keep the map accurate and current. The Economic Profile, which provides a snapshot of
Turlock Industries top Businesses and the statistical of data of the community.
All of our publication are placed in Hotels, Businesses, and relocation packets.
The Ambassadors are a prestigious and integral part of the success of the Chamber. The Mission of an Ambassador is to serve as the public relations
arm of the Turlock Chamber of Commerce membership. The Ambassador Committee works with the Chamber membership development, retention
of members and is the link between the memberships, Staff and Board. The Ambassador Program requires total commitment, they assist at Special
Events, Ribbon Cuttings, Mixers and any other chamber programs as needed.
Jerry Powell– Co– Chair
Jeremy Benjamin– Co-Chair
Joy Biddle
Timothy L. Bird
Deborah L. Curtis
Bob Field
Cheryl Gerhardt
Tina Gong
Judy Greaves
Kathy Hobby
Regan Jennings
Betty Julian
Mitzi Lucas
Mary Matthews
Don Mundello, Jr.
Susan Quigley
Robert Rodarte
Michael Schulze
David Silva
Stephanie Talkington
Anokeen Varani Susan Quigley
The Turlock Chamber of Commerce met with Home Depot on their Framing Hope Product Donation Program, which is an integral part of how The Home Depot makes a difference in our communities and environment. Products donated through this program are kept out of landfills and are used instead to rebuild neighborhoods and improve the lives of our citizens. The program pairs Home Depot U.S. stores with local charities to donate merchandise (clearance, return to vendor, gently used) who in turn put these products to use improving the lives of our youth, the sick and those in need. Framing Hope significantly increases Home Depots charitable giving with an annual potential of $60 million in product donations. Framing Hope also expands commitment to the environment by keeping merchandise out of landfills. It was determined that the Turlock Chamber of Commerce Foundation had been selected to work with Home Depot on this project. Every month Home Depot donates product that the Chamber Foundation has been able to provide to anyone who qualifies such as non-profits, schools, churches, businesses, agencies, organizations, or individuals who can use the product in a positive manner. The products received for giving are lighting, flooring, windows, appliances, tubs, shower, toilets, fans, cabinets, blinds, outside pavers and many miscellaneous items such brooms, cleaning products just to name a few, most anything can be in the load other than pipe or electrical wiring. These items cannot be sold or auctioned they can only be given away. The Chambers goal is to assist those who will use the merchandise in a positive way. This past year The Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Foundation has had the privilege to work with Home Depot on this program which has given over $60,000 in product to our local community, but if it wasn’t for our other partners, Woods Furniture, who furnished the storage unit to house the product, JKB Energy to transport the product each month, Jay from the Greenery taking a chance of a ticket to drive his forklift to move the product around, Teen Challenge who has helped with both transporting and each month moving the product in the storage area and Home Depot Laurie and their manager Jim this program would not happen, but I have one other very important person who has taken of this project for our agency with tender loving care and full commitment and that is our own Sharon Berry. The Chamber wants to thank each and every one of you for your commitment to making this program such success. Please let us thank all of our partners for this program that has help our community and the needs of our citizens.
WHEN THERE'S A HOME DEPOT IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, GOOD THINGS HAPPEN. THAT'S THE ESSENCE OF FRAMING HOPE.
Thank You To Our Partners
The Mission of Leadership Turlock is where leaders come together with a commitment, motivation and
interest in serving Turlock’s community for 20 years.
The purpose of Leadership Turlock is to identify potential leaders to gain an understanding of the community
they may not otherwise have had a opportunity to explore; exchange ideas with current experts, decision-
makers and community leader on a board range of topics; enhance leadership and management skills; develop a
close network with other class members.
The class has no less than 15 and no more than 20 each year. In 2013 there were 15 in the graduating class.
Program Includes: Welcome Reception, Introduction to Turlock Government & Polities, Agriculture Industry and Business, Elementary & Secondary
Education, Land-Use & The Environment, Leadership Retreat, Non-Profit & Social Services, Media in the Community, Legislative Day in Sacramento,
High Education, Health Care, Law Enforcement & The Courts, Graduation.
2013 Leadership Steering Committee
Chair Jeff Segars - Foster Farms
Dianna Bettencourt– Oak Valley
Bob Hansen - JKB Energy
Carl Nielson - Turlock Police Department
Paul Porter - Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green
Susan Quigley– Rabobank
Anokeen Varani - The Agency
Tasha Van Santen - Turlock Chamber
Sharon Silva - Chamber President / CEO
On October 30, 2013 the Turlock Chamber of Commerce presented the Annual Economic Trends Breakfast hosted
by Turlock Golf & Country Club. The Economic Trends Breakfast brought together business leaders and local
officials to address the state of our economy and statewide issues affecting businesses today. The Economic Trends
Breakfast featured Chairman and Founder of The Grupe Company Greenlaw “Fritz” Grupe, Jr. as the Keynote
Speaker. Grupe provided a wealth of knowledge from his experiences in building a successful company who has
developed 50 communities in six states to discussing how his company adapted in the ever changing economy from
the drop in the housing/property market and the lack of skilled labor force.
Mission
The Mission for the Turlock Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee is to support events and activities aimed at developing future agricultural
leaders, educating the public and informing policy makers.
Over the past 13 years the Turlock Chamber Ag Committee have raised money to make it possible to help the future agricultural leaders of our
community to earn scholarships that will assist in their college educations. To date the Ag Committee has given away $167,800 in scholarships to
students who wish to continue their education in a agriculture related field; and have donated $90,000 to Stanislaus County Fair to promote Ag through
Public Education.
The Ag committee in 2013 gave 16 Scholarships totaling $16,500 dollars and $8,000 to the Stanislaus County Fair.
2013 Agricultural Committee Members
Chair Mark Bender, CSUS Ag Studies
Vice Chair Dianna Bettencourt, Oak Valley
Community Bank
Jim Booth, Century 21 M&M
Chris Borovansky, Stanislaus County Fair
Bill Daly, A.L. Gilbert
Louis Randall, Livingston High School
Greg Eisenhauer, Turlock Commerce Bank
Vince Flanders, American AgCredit
Wes Jacobs, Dairy Prof. Network
Kent Johnson, Ag Production Co.
Marcus Lema, Swenson Shear
Kim Machado, Golden Bear Physical Therapy
Carol Medeiros, Schmidt, Bettencourt, Medeiros
Todd Morgan, Westamerica Bank
Bart Muller, Muller Berry Farm
Joe Pereira, Jr., Yosemite Farm Credit
Jim Theis, PMZ Realtor
Jack Wilkey, Wilkey Sheet Metal
Members of the GRC 2013 Chair Mike Lynch - Mike Lynch Consulting
Rich Borba - JKB Energy / Living
Mike Brem - SupHerb Farms
Fred Brenda - Valley Tool & MFG
Marty Jakosa - Foster Farms
Chris Kiriakou– Cornerstone Consulting Inc.
Bob Schmidt– United Equipment
Jim Theis– PMZ Realtor
The Government Relations Committee (GRC) was established to act as the “voice of Turlock business” by fostering, supporting, and promoting business retention within the City of Turlock and the State of California. In addition the GRC advocates for pro-business public policies advancing the economic agenda of the City of Turlock, the Central Valley, and the State of California.
The activities of the GRC may include, but are not limited to endorsing ballot measure and making political contributions; educating the businesses and citizens on legislation activity that have an affect on businesses; spending money on polling, surveys and other similar activities; informing businesses and citizens on legislator vote in our quarterly Business News magazine.
The GRC Committee meets monthly with our elected officials representatives who provide current updates on legislation and is a valuable resource for the committee. In addition guest speakers from different industries are invited to speak on various issues. Guest Speakers included representatives from StanCera, City of Turlock, and TID discussed retirement systems; CEO for Stanislaus County and Superintendent of TUSD discussed issues with their organization; General Manager of TID discussed the future of water.
The GRC refocused its efforts in 2013 to give chamber members a better understanding of how public policy issues shape local government and impact local economies and business. To that end, the GRC devoted one meeting to an exclusive discussion with the chief executives of each of the four principle jurisdictions, the city, the county, the irrigation district and schools . After those meeting, the GRC brought in regional agencies and overarching issues like public employee fund sustainability to demonstrate the interrelationship of our jurisdiction. We wanted to augment the traditional and useful legislative score card approach by raising and acting on other local goat issues. To that end the GRC approached other county chambers and all the cities in the county and stressed necessity of united and regional approach to infrastructure funding. Because of that action, the city of Turlock withdrew plans for a local road tax measure which would have undermined needed regional efforts.
Most of all, the GRC sought to engage local business with policy makers before final decisions are made, in the believe that it is easier to enact good policy before bad policy is established
The Turlock Chamber of Commerce has launched a political outreach program called the Turlock Prosperity Project (P2) because we know Government is an important partner in making Turlock a competitive place to do business. TurlockPresperity.com is a website that is linked to the Turlock Chamber which is a comprehensive and nonpartisan resource for businesses and their employees to get informed and educated on Federal, State and local government policies and voting information as well as local issues concerning businesses.
Representatives Congressman Jeff Denham - Rep Dana Ferreira Senator Anthony Cannella - Rep Helen Condit Assemblymember Kristin Olsen - Rep Paul Zeek / Brett McBay Supervisor Vito Chiesa - Rep Bev Hatcher City of Turlock - John Lazar
City of Turlock - City Manager Roy Wasden City of Turlock - City Attorney Phaedra Norton City of Turlock - Ron Reid Turlock Irrigation District - Michelle Reimers Turlock Unified School District - Mike Trainor
Shannon Ding - AT&T
Richard Dye– Pacific Gas & Electric
Christi Falke– Falke Air Conditioning
Kathy Halsey– Retired
The Turlock Chamber of Commerce is the Voice for Business. One of the roles of the Chamber is to communicate to those who have been given
the power to make decisions on issues that have an impact on how business functions. It is important the Chamber provides a vehicle through
which the Chamber acts on local, state and federal government issues.
The goals of the TABPAC
Get the members involved in developing and advocating legislative priorities
Track legislation and issues
Keep the membership informed on voting records of the legislators who represent our region
Select candidates who are business minded and when making decisions fight for the business community’s needs
Support efforts on ballots and measures that have a positive impact on business and help defeat efforts that are job killers.
Work in developing a positive business climate through legislative efforts.
In 2013 the TABPAC Board voted to support fundraising opportunities in efforts of providing additional public forums, and expanding our effort
in supporting business friendly legislation and candidates.
TAB PAC Board Members
Chair Dr. Mike Romeo - Romeo Medical Clinic
James Brenda - JKB Energy / Living
Richard Dye - PG&E
Chris Kiriakou - Cornerstone Consulting
Jim Theis - PMZ
Marty Jakosa - Foster Farms
Yubert Envia - Foster Farms
Katy Halsey - AT&T Retired
Julio Hallack - Concrete by Hallack
Paul Porter - Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green
Mike Lynch - Mike Lynch Consulting
The TABPAC presented the first Annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast on August 14, 2013. The Breakfast assisted the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce in honoring Congressman Jeff Denham for his 92% voting record for the previous year on key
issues affecting the economy and was presented with the Spirit of Enterprise Award. Congressman Denham went on to
speak about the many bills and programs he is supporting in Washington, ranging from creating jobs for veterans to his
hopes of a immigration bill. The breakfast provided attendees with a plethora of information on current issues.
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2013 Committees:
The Turlock Chamber has a diverse number of committees Government Relations Committee (GRC) | Chair: Mike Lynch
Turlock Action for Business Political Action Committee (TABPAC) | Chair: Mike Romeo
Ag Committee | Chair: Mark Bender
Leadership | Chair: Jeff Sugars
Ambassador’s | Chair: Jeremy Benjamin and Jerry Powell
Event Committee | Chair: Dianna Bettencourt
TABPAC | Chair: Dr. Mike Romeo
The Turlock Chamber of Commerce provides our members with programs and events throughout the year from
informational and educational training, recognition, networking opportunities, and to help with funding the organization.
Listed below are the events and programs .
Fundraising and Networking
Monthly Mixers
Golf Tournament
Chamber Trip
Party Under the Stars
Holiday Mixer .
Informational and Recognition
Best of Turlock
Membership Breakfast
Ag Scholarship Luncheon
Eggs & Issues
Economic Trends Breakfast
CEO Round Table .
Educational
Leadership Turlock
Sexual Harassment Workshop
The Turlock Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is responsible, through marketing efforts, for bringing visitors into the
Turlock area, thereby enhancing the local economy.
The CVB is your visitor information center; we provide Community Guides, maps, lists of attractions and so much more. The CVB also provide
essential information to families and businesses looking to relocate to Turlock. We are a key resource for event planners and tournament organizers
alike.
In 2013 the CVB launched a meeting facilities DVD which was featured in the Modesto Bee and the Central Valley Business Journal. The DVD
showcases some of Turlock’s large and unique meeting facilities, restaurants, hotels and attractions. Following the success of this video the CVB
partnered with several businesses to run promotional videos of their services. This year we also launched a redesigned website that would act as a
greater resource to the community and provides a wealth of information on Turlock.
Rebecca Philips Abbott - Carnegie Arts Center
Chris Borovansky - Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
Steve Carkeet - Turlock Community Theatre
Kit Casey - Turlock Community Theatre
Kim Duyst - CSUS, Athletics
Michael Everett -The Creation Lab
Holly Hamilton - Holiday Inn Express
Neyen Khatri - Best Western Orchard Inn
Naresh Patel - America’s Best Value Inn
Jeff Segars - Foster Farms
Bob Stammerjohan - Stammerjohan Consulting
Roy Wasden - City Manager
Maryn Pitt - City of Turlock
Sharon Silva - CEO & President, TCC CVB
Desa Cammack - Director of CVB
2013 Committee:
John Jaureguy (Chair) - Jaureguy’s Paint and Decorating
Mission:
The mission of the Turlock Film Commission (Film Turlock) is to attract film production to Turlock and surrounding areas and ensure an optimal
experience for filmmakers.
Specifically, TFC will:
Set Turlock apart as a unique and premier location for film production.
Assist filmmakers optimize their production experience by:
1. Creating a synergistic relationship between local businesses, government, and filmmakers by providing an integration of
opportunities
2. Maintaining a list of local government agencies, businesses, and services.
3. Maintaining an extensive location library.
4. Acting as a liaison between production companies, local government, and businesses.
Film Turlock got its first major project to film in Turlock in 2013. Home Theater Films from LA came up for 4 weeks to shoot a romantic comedy
Theater Films from LA came up for four weeks to shoot a romantic comedy with several locations in the downtown area. The crew consisted of
around 60 people and many extras from our community. With an estimated $250,000 dollars back into the local economy, it was worth all the hard
work. We had 1087 people show up for extra and crew volunteers auditions over a two-day period. We used several interns from the University
and it was a great overall experience for our town. There are talks to film another feature soon and we look forward to see what 2014 will bring.