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PORT CALLGREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.stocktonchamber.org MARCH2011

Vol. 56 No. 10

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Events 4

President’s Column 5

CEO Column 6

Leadership Stockton 7

Programs 10

Visitors Bureau 12

New Members 13

Ribbon Cuttings 14

Cover Story 15

News Briefs 19

Calendar 21

CONTENTS

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Community Fuels: Example of a Successful Green Business 15

10Nominate an Outstanding Business for Community Recognition

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Stockton

Chamber NightSee the calendar page for details.

Thunder

4Asparagus Festival Volunteers Needed

Lexington Plaza Waterfront Hotel Thursday, March 3, 5:15-7:15 p.m.

110 W. Fremont StreetStockton, CA 95202

PORT CALLOfficial publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

CHAMBER OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Rick Goucher, CB Richard Ellis Commercial Real Estate

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Dick McClure, Woodwork Institute

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Debbie Armstrong, Old Republic Title Company

VICE PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers

VICE PRESIDENT Stephen Barney, F&M Bank

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTDennis Goldstrand, Goldstrand Planning Group

CHAMBER DIRECTORSBlain Bibb, ServiceMasterJudith Buethe, Judith Buethe CommunicationsSteven Crabtree, Herum CrabtreeDan Durst, Durst Contract InteriorsClint Harless, Stockton Auto GlassGeorge Kaplanis, Hilton StocktonDan Keyser, Grupe Commercial Company Kenneth Levy, Wells Fargo AdvisorsMike Long, Pacific Records ManagementRich McDonald, Class One SafetySonya Morgan, External ResourcesRen Nosky, Downey BrandFred Walkover, ComcastTina Williams, Pacific Gas & ElectricBob Young, Stockton Golf & Country Club

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

OPERATIONS/FINANCE DIRECTORSandy Dwyer 209.547.2770

VISITORS BUREAU DIRECTORWes Rhea 209.547.2770

MEMBERSHIP SALESMatt Anderson 209.337.2723

SCAP COORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTMikki Gilbert 209.337.2730

SCAP ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTKarla Gonzalez 209.547.2770

SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORD.Timm Quinn 209.547.2960

RECEPTIONIST/ CUSTOMER SERVICEAlyssa McConnell 209.547.2770

PUBLISHER Stockton Chamber of Commerce 209.547.2770

GRAPHIC DESIGNNever Boring Design Associates 209.526.9136

ADVERTISING Richelle Alexander 209.988.5800

PRINTINGSnyder Parks 209.466.9026

MAILINGPre-Sort Center of Stockton 209.941.2467

GREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE445 W. Weber Avenue, Suite 220, Stockton, CA 95203

209.547.2770 fax [email protected]

Greater

Asparagus Festival Volunteers Needed

Just how lucky can we get? People come from all over the West

Coast to attend the Asparagus Festival, and it takes place right in

our own backyard! We will have spectacular entertainment, fun for

the kids, and the best food you can imagine at this three-day festival

that has something

for everyone.

However, be assured that the most fun will definitely be at the

Chamber’s Pasta and Ice Cream Booth in Asparagus Alley! There is

still time to join us as a volunteer to help prepare the mouthwatering

pasta dish and scoop the delicious ice cream. Not only will you have

a chance to make some great new friends, but you will also help

raise funds for a variety of Chamber programs. A few hours of your

time on April 15, 16 or 17 will get you free admission to the festival,

a complimentary lunch, and a free shuttle bus ride from Delta

College on Saturday and Sunday. Asparagus Alley volunteers must

be over 18 years of age this year. To volunteer, please call Tortellini

Timm or Angel Hair Heidi at 209.547.2770.

2011 Golf Tournament

The good news is that our 30th Annual Golf Tournament is

not yet sold out! However, we suggest you sign up your foursome

before it does. Brookside Country Club will host our day on the

greens on April 4, beginning with registration at 10 a.m., lunch at

11 a.m., and a shotgun start at noon. After the tournament, we will

have an awards reception honoring the top players of the day.

We still have some terrific sponsorship packages available,

which offer high visibility at this signature event. You may also

join us as a $150 tee or green sponsor, or as a $700 sponsor, which

includes signage on a tee or green and registration for a foursome.

Single player registrations are available for $160.

If you are looking for an easy way to highlight your business

products or services, consider donating a prize for our post-

tournament raffle. It is an ideal way to market your business to

other high profile business people supporting and participating in

our tournament.

Eventsby: Heidi Altamirano

So make at least one of your Monday’s in April a fun one by joining

us at Brookside Country Club. Can’t wait for your invitation to

arrive in the mail? Just give Timm a call at 209.547.2960, and he

will be happy to sign you up. Also, call today to have a spectacular

sponsorship opportunity packet sent to you.

State of the City 2011 to be held Thursday, May 19

If you are ever in doubt that we live in a great community, just

attend our annual State of the City 2011! This year the State of the City

will be held Thursday, May 19 at the Port of Stockton. Sponsored by

the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and the City of Stockton,

this event features exhibits showcasing the critical and inspiring

services available to you, your loved ones and neighbors, all in the

interest of maintaining a wholesome community.

Sponsorships are still available, so take advantage of this

high-profile marketing opportunity for your business. For more

information, call Heidi Altamirano at 209.547.2764 or email

[email protected].

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Fred Couples Sponsors:

Heald CollegeNational UniversityUtility Telephone

Ricky Barnes Sponsors:

Berberian European Motors

Builders Exchange of Stockton

Putting Contest Sponsor

Securitas Security Services USA

Platinum SponsorsA.G. Spanos

CompaniesBank of Agriculture

& CommerceCalifornia Water

Service Co.City of StocktonDelta Sierra Beverage Financial Center

Credit UnionGreen Team

San JoaquinGrupe Commercial

CompanyHeald College Herum CrabtreeJ.R. Simplot Company Neumiller & Beardslee

Pacific Records Management

Port of Stockton San Joaquin

Partnership, Inc.St. Joseph’s

Medical CenterStockton Conference &

Visitors BureauStockton Thunder

Professional HockeyThe Record/San Joaquin

Media GroupUnited Way of

San Joaquin CountyUniversity of

the PacificUniversity of the Pacific

Eberhardt School of Business

Waste ManagementWells Fargo

Advisors, LLC.

Gold Sponsors Builders Exchange

of StocktonStockton East

Water District

Silver Sponsors National UniversityR & S Erection of

Stockton, Inc.

Table Sponsor:California Water

Service Co.

State of the City 2011 Sponsors

continued on page 7

MARCH2011 4www.stocktonchamber.org

www.visitstockton.org@ Heidi Altamirano: [email protected]

From Your President...by: Rick Goucher

Having just returned from the “3rd Annual

Lunch at the Landfill”, I thought it would be

a good time to write about the benefits of

going green. Members should be proud of the

Green Team San Joaquin, and should request a

REACON (Recycling Energy Air Conservation)

visit. I had a REACON visit to one of the

properties I manage and was amazed at the

amount of energy-efficient projects that can

be done at your business for little or no cost.

Even for the items that had a cost, most will

pay for themselves within two years. I learned

a couple valuable tips at a recent Green Team

meeting. Using recycled paint actually costs

less than the cost of using manufactured paint,

and therefore I have directed my painting

contractors to use only recycled paints in buildings

I manage. Also, we reuse as much as we can of the

existing components from our suites when they

are re-leased to new tenants. This not only saves

money, it also reduces the amount of construction

materials in the landfills.

Other things you can be doing include taking

the nasty Styrofoam peanuts that your shipments

are packed in back to one of the many shipping

centers in town. They are happy to take them as

this once again saves them money and diverts

them from the landfill. Call Frank Ferral or Blain

Bibb and they can send out a team with many

energy saving ideas. I would like to thank both

Frank and Blain for making the Green Team an

awarding program of your Chamber.

PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce5

From Your CEO...by: Doug Wilhoit

It was once said that “A community is like a ship; everyone

ought to be prepared to take the helm.” Albert Schweitzer said

“Man must cease attributing his problems to his environment,

and learn again to exercise his will – his personal responsibility.”

That is how we operate here at your 110 year old Greater Stockton

Chamber of Commerce. We do not sit back and rest on our

laurels, or say it is someone else’s job or responsibility to make

things better. We are proactive, and ask our membership and the

whole community to do so also.

Forbes knows the Chamber is in the business of promoting

and protecting Stockton and San Joaquin County, so they never

respond to our dissatisfaction in their rankings. BUT they

must respond to Stocktonians like David Garcia, Greg Basso,

Barbara Daly, and Maestro Peter Jaffe who let Forbes know-in no

uncertain written words and a YouTube presentation-how lame

Forbes rankings are. I hope you read Mr. Garcia’s letter in the

Record, and go to www.stocktonchamber.org to see Mr. Basso’s

and Mrs. Daly’s YouTube offering. Then send it to all those on

your email list. Take that Forbes!

We have a new Membership Salesperson, Matthew (Matt)

Anderson, and he has very quickly embraced this Chamber.

In just a few short weeks he brought a great deal of new and

exciting ideas on how to serve our members, and have more of

the business community join us as we do the work of bettering

this entire community. Do not hesitate to contact Matt to see what

great opportunities the Chamber offers, and also help him build

up our membership so we can serve you even better.

In each of my articles, I have continually recommended to

you to visit our websites, www.stocktonchamber.org and

www.visitstockton.org, to find out what is happening in this great

community for you, your family, friends and employees to enjoy.

You will discover that there is so much to do! When was the last

time you went to the Stockton Civic Theatre? A group of us went

on Saturday, February 5, and truly enjoyed a most wonderful

evening of fun and talented entertainment when we saw “Run

For Your Wife.” How about the Haggin Museum, the many art

galleries that have wonderful local artists on display, a Thunder

game, the Cineplex, the many restaurants with such a diverse

menu selection that proudly shows off our wonderful ethnic

diversity that makes up Stockton, or so many other things to do

year-round! Please check out both websites so you can plan ahead

to enjoy some wonderful experiences.

Our Chamber mixers are a great way to meet other business

people, share your product, and learn about them. Each host

business is a member of the Chamber, and you get a chance to

socialize and meet great people.

Our annual golf tournament, April 4 at Brookside Golf &

Country Club, is also a must-attend Chamber event. Put together

a winning team (well maybe second place team, since either your

Chamber President Rick Goucher or board members Dan Keyser

and Ren Nosky will be keeping the score for our team) and enjoy

a day of golf, fun, food and friendship. Contact Heidi or Timm to

reserve your spot, and sponsor a hole or two for a yearly sellout of

golfers and fellow business people.

continued on page 20


www.visitstockton.org

Leadership Stocktonby: Timm Quinn

Leadership Stockton: Law Enforcement Session

Leadership Level Sponsor: Financial Center Credit Union

Special Thanks to: San Joaquin County Sheriff ’s Office

Each year, the Leadership Stockton class looks forward to the

Law Enforcement session. This session gives the class a glimpse of

the various entities working together to make Stockton a safe place

to live, work and play. Though the day was full, the information

was valuable, and the class left with a greater understanding of our

local justice system.

The day began with a warm welcome to the Sheriff ’s John

Zunino Operations Center from Sheriff Steve Moore (Leadership

Stockton, Class of 1990), immediately followed by Police Chief

Blair Ulring (Leadership Stockton, Class of 2004). Sheriff Moore

provided an overview of the Sheriff Department’s operation of the

jail facility, and a glimpse at the myriad of other duties that fall

under his department. The class was also brought up to speed on

the need of a new jail facility. Chief Ulring spoke about crime and

the Stockton Police Department’s efforts to combat this hot issue.

He provided great statistics, and encouraged the public to become

more aware and involved in the process.

Following the briefing from the Sheriff and Police Chief,

the class was educated in “Gangs and Guns” by Detective

Paul Gutierrez of the Stockton Police Department. Detective

Gutierrez’s presentation was Gangs 101 for most of the class,

providing a visual guide to identifying many Stockton gangs and

the gang culture. Always a favorite with the class, this topic can

be chilling and provides an unfiltered look at Stockton gangs.

After lunch came the jail tour, what many consider the

highlight of the day. During the 2 hour tour, the class toured

the French Camp facility visiting the intake, women’s area,

men’s area, administrative segregation, the medical clinic, the

communications area, and a special treat, the gun range.

Many folks were involved in the success of the Law

Enforcement session. A big THANK YOU goes to the following:

Sheriff Moore, Police Chief Ulring, and Detective Gutierrez.

Also, thanks to Sheriff Moore for the generous use of his

facilities and his very helpful staff, especially Officer Kim de la

Cruz (Leadership Stockton, Class of 2008) for coordinating

the jail tour.

Events Cont’d from pg. 4

Business Awards Nominations Needed

Nominations are now being accepted for our June 2

Business Awards Luncheon. We are seeking nominations in

the categories of:

• Small Business Person of the Year

• Business Employee of the Year

• Business Manager of the Year

• Business Person of the Year

• P3 Stewardship Award

For nomination criteria and to download the nomination

forms, please visit www.stocktonchamber.org, and click on

the links under the digital version of the Port O Call, or call

209.547.2770. Nomination deadline is April 8.

PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce7 @ Timm Quinn: [email protected]

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Programs Departmentby: Frank Ferral

2011 Chamber Business Awards

Nominate an Outstanding Business for

Community Recognition!

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce looks forward

to recognizing outstanding business professionals for their business

achievements and contributions to our community. Please nominate

an exceptional business or business professional for this honor.

Nominations close April 8.

P3 Stewardship Award (Policies Practices and Purchasing)

P3 Stewardship stands for Policies, Practices and Purchasing

Stewardship. This award was created by the Green Team San Joaquin’s

REACON team to draw attention to distinguished businesses that

implement green procedures, which in turn help the environment.

The P3 Stewardship Award was developed to recognize businesses

that engage in green practices and reduce their cost of doing business

in Stockton and San Joaquin County. Please nominate an exceptional

business for this honor. Nominations close April 8.

The award will be given at the 2011 Chamber Business Awards

Luncheon held at noon on June 2, at the Hilton Stockton, 2323 Grand

Canal Blvd. in Stockton

For information regarding the eligibility for the P3 Stewardship

Award, please visit stocktonchamber.org or greenteamsanjoaquin.com.

Biannual Down Under Scholarship Lunch

Set for May 11

Help support our local students and schools by attending the

biannual Down Under Scholarship lunch on Wednesday, May 11,

at the Outback Steakhouse. The $15 lunch proceeds go directly to

scholarships for local students that will attend an accredited local

college or university. To reserve your space, please go to bea2003.com

or stocktonchamber.org for a reservation form.

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Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out

April 1-10 Stockton will celebrate locally grown asparagus during

the 2nd annual Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out. This event

will kick off the month that features

the 26th Annual Stockton Asparagus

Festival, April 15-17.

The Great Stockton Asparagus

Dine Out invites Stockton-area foodies

and families to enjoy delicious dishes

prepared with fresh, locally grown

asparagus by featuring asparagus-related menu items at participating

restaurants throughout Stockton.

The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out, created by the Stockton

Conference & Visitors Bureau following the successful Stockton

Restaurant Week, showcases locally grown asparagus and its use

in local cuisine. Farm to Fork and Eat Locally Grown campaigns

highlight the importance of eating fresh, locally grown produce. Local

farmers will work with local restaurants to provide the freshest, locally

grown Asparagus to their kitchens. Our most famous locally grown

spear may be featured in appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks!

During last year’s event, diners enjoyed Asparagus Pasta,

Garlic Asparagus, Asparagus Cheddar Rolls, Deep Fried Asparagus,

Asparagus Beef Wrap, Asparagus Sauté, Asparagus Mashed Potatoes,

Asparagus Enchiladas, Grilled Asparagus, Asparagus and Bacon Pizza,

Tempura Asparagus Roll, Rice and Asparagus Pudding, Asparagus

Bisque and Asparagus Margaritas.

Participating restaurants and their menus will be featured

at www.DineOutStockton.com. Entrees will be individually

priced or packaged in meal specials. Restaurants interested in

participating can visit the website www.DineOutStockton.com or

call 209.337.2721. Be sure to become a fan on our Facebook page at

www.facebook.com/Stockton.Restaurant.Week.

Conference & Visitors Bureauby: Wes Rhea


www.visitstockton.org@ Wes Rhea: [email protected]

209.337.2721Be sure to become a fan on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Stockton.CVB

Restaurants

Sass Bar & Grill110 N. El Dorado Street

Stockton

Weight Control

Weight Watchers221 W. Yokuts Avenue, Suite C

Stockton

www.weightwatchers.com

Investigators

Swanson Private Investigations2529 W. March Lane, Suite 204

Stockton

Jewelers

Kevin Schimke, Jeweler2349 Pacific Avenue

Stockton

www.kevinschimkejewelers.com

New Members For more information on becoming a new member, please call Matt Anderson

at 209.547.2770. Please allow up to 90 days for your listing to show.

Banks

U.S. Bank6445 N. Pacific Avenue

Stockton

www.usbank.com

Consultants – Educational

Leadership Effectiveness Solutions3115 W. Alpine Avenue, Suite 100

Stockton

A Unique Community Banking Experience

Member FDIC

www.bankbac.com

Claudia Cozad

[email protected]

Eddie Lira

[email protected]

We Help You Succeed

I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself to all of you! I am Matt Anderson, your new Chamber Membership Sales Representative,

and I am excited about the opportunity to work with the historic and successful Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

I worked with the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce for several years—during the build up and through the 2002 Olympics—and I learned that a membership in any chamber is like a gym

membership: you can’t sit home and expect to see results! You need to get out and get involved to make those networking relationships happen.

I have had the opportunity to own a company, have worked for large corporations, and everything in between. This experience has helped me see and understand the value that the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce can provide to a company and to the entire community, with so many of its successful and award-winning programs that can only help you succeed.

I look forward to meeting and working with you to build your business and membership in the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.

Matt Anderson Membership Sales Representative


Ribbon Cuttings For additional member info, go to www.stocktonchamber.org

San Joaquin RTDStockton Airport

SJ Building Futures Academy 3100 Mount Diablo

Stockton

American Red Cross2453 Grand Canal, Suite 5

Stockton

External Resources401 N. San Joaquin Street

Stockton

Misaki Sushi and Bar222 N. El Dorado

Stockton

Gloria BlaineBasket Caravan Gourmet Gifts

Geri BlasStockton Post Office

Carol Clemons Angel’s Caring Helpers

Rebecca DealRabobank

Shannon Ding Assemblymember

Bill Berryhill’s Office

Gary Ghan Brookfalls Water Co.

Patti Gulik New Image Signs

Blair HakeAmeriprise Financial Services Inc.

Martha Ingraham Dameron Hospital

Occupational Health

Loretta Lee California State Department

of Rehabilitation

Jennifer LewisHilton Stockton

Rich McDonald Class One Safety

Pam LundquistPrideStaff

Colleen MorenoBoboli International

Sonya MorganExternal Resources

Amit Pal Senator Wolk’s Office

Christopher QuinteroRabobank

Annie RandazzoAllied Waste

Diane ReyesSt. Joseph’s EAP

Vince RosatoNew Image Signs

Marsha SaulsburyDazzlin’ Cleaning

Nanette SpitulskiTake Shape For Life

Linda StocktonEntravision Radio

Jill TabacoCoffee News

Cindy WardXango

Sam WardXango

Bruce WertFocus Capital Group, LLC.

Richard Valenzuela Waddel & Reed

Ambassador of the MonthColleen Moreno – Boboli International

Liaison of the MonthJohn Paval – WSB Mortgage

Attending Ambassadors

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Community Fuels: Example of a Successful Green Business

By Matthew Andrews

COVER STORY

There’s no denying that “green” has become one of

the biggest buzzwords of the past decade. As an ever-

larger segment of the nation’s consumers are looking to

purchase from green companies, a niche market has

developed offering environmentally sensitive products

and services.

However, while green appears to be the new

black, companies that truly embrace green principles

into their business practices are few and far between.

According to Blain Bibb, CEO of ServiceMaster Building

Maintenance and the Chairman of Greater Stockton

Chamber of Commerce’s Green Team San Joaquin, this

is because most businesses lack an understanding of the

economics of “going green.”

“A lot of people have a misconception that

being green costs money,” he explains, “but there

are plenty of ways to save money and be

environmentally friendly.”

As a way to both

encourage local

businesses to

embrace cost-

effective green

developments

and draw

new developments from green companies, the Greater Stockton

Chamber of Commerce created Green Team San Joaquin in

2006. The organization, which operates as a combined effort

between public and private entities, and the community at

large, hopes to make green synonymous with good business.

As a result of its efforts, Stockton has become a magnet for

green businesses.

One of the shining examples of how environmentalism

can be profitable is Community Fuels. Founded in 2005,

Community Fuels is a large-scale producer of biodiesel, an

alternative fuel made from renewable resources that reduces

the emission of greenhouse gasses and other pollutants. The

company, which is based in Encinitas, California, operates

a production and research facility at the Port of Stockton, a

location that was decided upon after an extensive study of

75 potential locations. “We did an exhaustive search while

considering an array of different criteria,” says CEO and

cofounder Lisa Mortenson, “and we determined that Stockton

was a good place to be.”

The Stockton facility, which operates with a staff of 10

full-time employees, can produce up to 10 million gallons

of biodiesel per year. Once the fuel has been produced, the

company utilizes Stockton’s advantage as a transportation

hub to transport their product to national and international

markets, where it is mixed with petroleum diesel at different

levels to create a biodiesel blend.

The fuel manufactured by Community Fuels boasts

many environmental benefits over traditional petroleum.

Biodiesel is made in a sustainable process from renewable

resources, which includes vegetable oils, animal fats, and


waste products. Depending on how much is mixed with

petroleum, the resulting fuel reduces the amount of numerous

pollutants expelled into the atmosphere up to somewhere

between 50 and 100 percent. The

result is cleaner air and healthier

lives. Furthermore, biodiesel

accomplishes these benefits while

still providing similar levels of engine performance

and an increased level of lubricity, which reduces

wear and tear on engines. Biodiesel is also

compatible with most diesel engines, meaning

a biodiesel blend of up to 20 percent may be

used in most diesel engines without any sort of

modification or conversion.

Mortenson explains that Community Fuels is adamant

about not being cornered into a niche market because of its

environmental benefits, instead viewing these benefits as one of

many factors that make its product commercially viable. “We’re

not a boutique or a cottage industry,” says Mortenson. “We

produce bulk volumes of fuel of exceptional quality.”

In addition to having a positive effect on the environment,

Community Fuels also has an impact on the local economy.

By producing biodiesel in California, local consumers can

reduce their dependence on fuels produced outside of the area.

Furthermore, the money spent on fuels produced in other

countries or states can now be spent in California, causing more

dollars to stay local. This is a major benefit to San Joaquin

County, as the Stockton production facility provides a source

of jobs, tax dollars, and other indirect economic benefits. “It’s

not just about our full-time employees,” Mortenson says of the

company’s impact on the local economy, “but there were jobs

created through the engineering, permitting and construction

of the facility. And the fuel produced and sold provides a

source of tax revenue. It keeps money circulating in the

San Joaquin area.”

Mortenson also adds that with the

demand for biodiesel rising steadily, the

company has plans to ramp up production.

Community Fuels recently received a

notice of a proposed award for a $2 million

grant through the California Energy

Commission. These funds are

expected to support the installation

of new equipment and expanded

capabilities. As a result, Community Fuels plans to hire new

employees in the near future, and the resulting increase in

production capabilities will create an

economic benefit that will ripple out

into the rest of the community.

For Bibb, the coming expansion

at Community Fuels is a testament

to how local companies can be

green while at the same time being

profitable and efficient. “They’re

finding ways to bring alternative

fuels into the marketplace,” he

says, “and they’re hiring,

which is a good thing in

this market.”

For companies with their eye on environmental stewardship, Stockton is a great place.

continued on page 17


www.visitstockton.orgPhotography by: Arturo Vera, Arturo Vera Photography

Bibb explains that Community Fuels is just one of several green

businesses that is thriving in Stockton. He notes that the city’s

focus on developing a green economy, its strategic location as a

transportation hub, and its many other benefits are attracting all

types of green companies, from electric vehicle manufacturers

to biomass facilities. Furthermore, it’s encouraging local

businesses to adopt environmentally friendly practices as a cost-

effective way to do business. The net result of these changes

includes jobs being created, businesses making profits, and the

overall economy becoming healthier. And for Bibb, the future is

only looking brighter.

“In this economy, people are look for places where it’s easy

to do business,” Bibb explains. “For companies with their eye on

environmental stewardship, Stockton is a great place.”

COVER STORY


Naomi Tutu to Speak at Women’s Center’s Annual Luncheon

March 30, the Women’s Center of San Joaquin County

welcomes renowned international human

rights activist Naomi Tutu to Stockton for its

31st Annual Luncheon at the Stockton Arena.

Doors open at 11 a.m. Individual lunches are

$35.00. For more information please visit

www.womenscentersjc.org or contact the

Women’s Center’s Development Department

at 209.941.2611.

Stockton Symphony Spices Things Up

with March Classics Concerts

Viviana Guzmán joins the Stockton Symphony on Thursday,

March 10, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 12, at 6 p.m. at Delta

College’s Atherton Auditorium.

Titled “Symphonic Spice”, these

Latin-flavored concerts, conducted

by Music Director Peter Jaffe, will

include a West Coast premiere by

Osvaldo Golijov, as well as music

by Piazzolla, Rodriguez, Guzmán, Génin, and Falla.

For tickets, call 209.951.0196.

The Haggin Museum begins its 80th anniversary year with

the McKee Student Art Contest & Exhibition – The longest

running annual student art competition in the United States.

More than 1,000 pieces of art created by San Joaquin students

in kindergarten through grade 12 are on display through April

3. Visit www.hagginmuseum.org for more information.

The 2nd Annual “Last Chance” Crab Feed will be held on

Friday, March 25, at the Stockton Ballroom. Tickets are $40

and sponsorship opportunities are available. The deadline to

purchase tickets is Friday, March 18. For more information,

please call 209.956.0290.

News BriefsSubmission Guidelines: News Briefs must be submitted before the first of each month to [email protected]. 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.

The Stockton Women’s Network March 2 luncheon features

“Prospering in Turbulent Economic Times”, presented

by Business Planning Strategist Candy Webb. For more

information, visit www.stocktonwomensnetwork.org or

call 209.472.0359.

Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional

development program, “Disney’s Approach to Quality

Service” to Manteca on May 19, 2011. Sponsored locally by

Central Valley Tourism Association, the full-day event will

demonstrate how anticipating and

reacting to customers’ needs, wants

and emotions are integral aspects

of delivering quality service and

achieving business results. For more information, visit

www.VisitCentralValley.com or call 209.823.7229.

3.31.11


CEO Cont’d from pg. 6

Back up to my first paragraph, I know I speak about this a lot,

but it is during tough times when the “tough get going”. We have

an opportunity to come out of the serious times we are in right

now if we all work together. I know the Stockton City Council and

our City Manager, Bob Deis, had a very hard-working and soul-

searching retreat, which was probably one of the most important

of all times to set the course toward recovery. We all need to

understand the daunting task we all have, and not point fingers

but join hands, hearts and our brains to come out the other side of

this dark tunnel where the light is showing at the end (as it always

does). It will be bright and warm sunshine when we exit the other

end. Together we can do anything!

One last quote from Samuel Smiles: “The spirit of self-help

is the root of all genuine growth in the individual; and, exhibited

in the lives of many, it constitutes the true source of national vigor

and pride [may I add community pride]. Help from without is

often enfeebling in its effects, but help from within invariably

invigorates.” Please think about this for a moment and then

resolve to make Stockton, your home, a better place to live, work,

play and pray!

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CalendarMARCH 2011

Highlights3/3 -Networking Mixer – 5:15 -7:15 p.m.

@ Lexington Plaza Waterfront Hotel

3/4 Stockton Thunder Chamber Night – 7 p.m.

@ Stockton Arena

3/9 REXPO VII: Sustainable Collaboration – 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

@ Hilton Stockton

Cost: $30

also don’t miss...4/7 - Networking Mixer – 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

@ Bob Hope Theatre/Friends of the Fox

242 E. Main Street, Stockton, Ca

Networking Mixer – 5:15-7:15 p.m. @ Lexington Plaza Waterfront Hotel3

Stockton Thunder Chamber Night – 7 p.m. @ Stockton Arena4

Executive Committee Meeting – 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf & Country Club16

Ambassador’s Quarterly Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. @ Papapavlos14

Chamber Board of Directors Meeting – 4 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room24

REXPO VII: Sustainable Collaboration – 7 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton Cost: $309

Government Relations Council – 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room11

Friday, March 4vs. Alaska Aces7 p.m. Two Free Lower Premium Tickets

(a $34 value) All additional Lower Premium Seats just $10 (a $7 discount per seat)

Contact the Thunder at 209.373.1500 or at [email protected]

to reserve your seats!

Leadership Stockton Education Session – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Various local schools, San Joaquin County Office of Education

11

Government Relations Council – 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room25

PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce21 Contact the Chamber at 209.547.2770 for more info*

A Program of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

Schedule a REACON Appointment Today !(209) 547-2763 or e-mail [email protected]

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