Progress Magazine January 2011

January 2011

Vol. 32 Issue 1

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Modesto Chamber of Commerce

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Cover Photo by Studio Warner

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PROGRESS MAGAZINE1114 J Street • Modesto, CA 95354(209) 577-5757 • (209) 571-6480 • Fax (209) 577-2673www.modchamber.org • [email protected]

BoArD of DireCtorSChairmanRalph Curtis, Curtis Legal Group

Chairman ElectDavid Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates

Immediate Past ChairmanKathy Halsey, Individual Member

Vice Chairman FinanceDennis Wann, Tim Colbert & Associates, Inc.

Vice Chairman of External AffairsCecil Russell, Individual Member

Vice Chairman of Internal AffairsEric Benson, JS West & Company

DirectorsLynn Dickerson, Gallo Center for the Arts Dan Garcia Tri Counties BankPat Gillum, Pat Gillum, CPADavid Halvorson, American ChevroletDoug Johnson, Reach Business SystemsNeal Khatri, Best Western Khatri PropertiesCraig Lewis, Prudential California RealtySharon Likely, Kaiser PermanenteMike Moradian, Peace of Mind Home InspectionsBill Moreno, Fire 2 WireRon Owen, Bank of the WestSuzy Powell, Individual MemberChris Ricci, Chris Ricci PresentsJeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah

Chamber StaffJoy Madison, President/[email protected] Dodge, Administrative [email protected] Novotny, [email protected] Gruendeman, Membership Sales [email protected] Facanha, Special Events [email protected] Meagan Lopez, Administrative [email protected]

About Progress...Postmaster: Send address changes to: PROGRESS, P.O. Box844, Modesto, CA 95353. Editorial opinions are not necessarily those of the Board of Directors or members of the Modesto Chamber of Com-merce. Chamber members may submit news by contacting: Progress Editor, email [email protected], P.O. Box 844, Modesto, CA 95353, (209) 577-5757, fax (209) 577-2673. Inquiries about ad rates, please contact Kristin Bowker at (209) 526-9136. Deadline is the 10th of each month for news and advertisements for the following month’s publication (news published at the discretion of the Editor on a first come, first served, space available basis).

PublisherModesto Chamber of Commerce(209) 577-5757 • [email protected]

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Modesto Chamber of Commerce Mission StatementTo promote the region’s economic strengths and vitality; identify and promote services that are valuable to our members; advocate for public policy that is advantageous to the business community; and fully partici-pate and partner in activities to improve quality of life.

On the coverAssembly Member Kristin Olsen & Senator Anthony CannellaPhoto by Studio Warner

You can’t put an Ambassador in the corner! Ambassadors are busy! Since becoming an Ambassador over 6 years ago, I have become more involved in the community. I have attended Business Before Hours, Business After Hours, served on boards, and volunteered; all doors opened through the Ambassador program. Through visiting existing Chamber members, I have added priceless friends, dynamic business contacts and even more sales to the bottom line. The Chamber Ambassador program is a warm welcoming avenue to support local business, develop new opportunities and to grow within our community. The

ripple effect of the Ambassador program is endless. Get involved, reach out, get out of the corner! - Warmly, Kathy Salvatore, Black Cloud Networks, (209) 581-5677 www.blackcloudnetworks.com P

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Leadership Modesto 10 Awards and Achievements 13Announcements 14

New Member Profiles 8People On the Move 14Work In Progress 17 Land of Opportunity 21

Ribbon Cuttings 18Business Before and After Hours 19New Chamber Members 19Chamber Calendar 22

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Happy New Year! Like a bad habit, I’m back as chairman of the Chamber Board for another term, following in Kathy Halsey’s big footsteps. (No, Kathy, your feet aren’t big, just the accomplishments you have achieved during your term last year.) Kathy succeeded in heading the effort to put together a dynamite board of directors that will lead the

chamber during the coming year. This involved expanding the number of people who serve on the board and recruiting the best talent available.

What we looked for in new board members was a balance between experience and fresh, new faces. As we go forward, we want to be able to draw on the wisdom of those who have been with the chamber in prior years, through good times and challenging years, as well as getting ideas and energy from some of the young, up and coming community leaders that are beginning to have an impact on Modesto.

Our new board members for the coming year are as follows:

Cecil Russell: Cecil is a past Board Chairman who brings a wealth of experience and savy to our board. He recently retired from a successful career as an executive with Save Mart.

Dave Halvorson: Dave is a past board member. As the owner of American Chevrolet (Buy Local!) Dave constantly demonstrates how much he cares about Modesto through the support he gives to many community organizations.

Craig Lewis: Craig is another past Board Chairman. Craig, who does business as Prudential Realty, has worked hard for Modesto in many ways, including chairing the first effort by the Alliance to pass a sales tax to improve our roads (something that has to happen, folks.)

Lynn Dickerson: Fortunately for our city, Lynn has returned to Modesto from Sacramento and now is the CEO of the Gallo Center (be sure to turn off your cell phones during the performance) as well as a partner with her husband, Ron in Oodles Frozen Yogurt. She is a past chamber board member. Her good sense and business acumen will be a great benefit to the chamber.

Chris Ricci: Chris owns and operates Chris Ricci Presents and organizes X-Fest, as well as managing Fat Cat. He is the current president of the Commonwealth organization and spends a considerable amount of his own valuable time working to make our community better.

Suzy Powell: We all know her as a world-class athlete but she is also starting out in business for herself passing on some of the knowledge she has acquired about physical conditioning. I know she will have some good ideas for improving the chamber as well. Continued on page 18

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Joy Madison, President and CEO

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce focuses on promoting a strong local economy. Improving the economic outlook by creating and retaining jobs is something all of us work on. While we are involved cooperatively, we also are looking for leadership.

As former Supervisor Jeff Grover reminded us at a President’s Circle of Influence reception in December, the Modesto Chamber has one of the strongest programs to enhance leadership skills. Leadership Modesto (LEMO) will graduate its 29th class this spring. Businesses are enhanced, government commissions and nonprofit boards are staffed, and we find some of the best leaders in the community. LEMO is always recruiting. It accepts a small cohort of participants each year with interviews beginning in the spring.

The Leadership Modesto Steering Committee does an outstanding job encouraging, training and promoting leaders. LEMO is one of the strengths of the Modesto Chamber. For almost three decades, the Chamber has sponsored a program that defines our community’s future. Our success depends upon our succession plan.

It’s January. Let’s plan for November and forward.

Decisions about leadership in Stanislaus County will be made at the ballot box. What positions are up?

• School Boards throughout Stanislaus County• Irrigation Districts in Oakdale, Patterson, Modesto, Turlock, West Stanislaus and Central California • Community Service Districts• Two Sanitary Districts • A Drainage District• Fire Protection Districts • Municipal Advisory Councils• City Councils and Mayors in Ceres and Modesto

The call from the Chamber is more urgent and sounded earlier this year. It’s easy to serve in office when times are good and revenue is plentiful. Now is certainly not that time. Levelheaded leaders who understand fiscal responsibility, the knowledge of what role the government should play in the new economic reality, who can make solid decisions, and when it is the right thing to do, say “No,” even to the business community are needed. We won’t like it, but we will respect it.

It is essential that all elected offices have a robust pool of candidates. The wealth of qualified candidates that applied for the vacant city council position in 2010 was one of the brightest highlights of the year. It is

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absolutely necessary to have another stellar group of interested individuals in the fall.

We need smart, passionate, business professionals to step up. We realize business is bad and you don’t think you can afford to take the time. Trust your business partners and staff at the office to help make that transition.

The Chamber can and will help too. The Chamber, veterans of both local political parties and the Bee, with help from the library annually produce two free candidate workshops to help ALL candidates find a way through the election process. The first one on February 9th is focused on “Getting Ready to Run.” A more comprehensive “Nuts and Bolts” workshop for candidates will be held on July 9th.

The free workshop curriculum has been adjusted again so it is tailored to meet your needs. If you are interested to run for office this year -- or in the future -- please take advantage of this free workshop. Confirmed speakers include Modesto City School Trustee Rueben Villalobos, former Mayor of Turlock Curt Andre and political guru Randy Siefkin. If you have campaign volunteers, bring them too. It will be essential you bring them to the July workshop where campaigning duties and obligations will be more detailed. Did I mention the workshop is FREE?

Why is this so important? Decisions will be tougher to make. There won’t be many choices or options. It won’t be pleasant. I have to tell you, almost the entire fourth quarter of 2010 the discussion from local government was about various ways to raise taxes. The Chamber has always advocated that a thriving economy will boost tax revenue better than raising taxes on an already overburdened constituency. And look at some of the entities and their budgets. The City of Modesto, Modesto City Schools and the Modesto Irrigation District do over a million dollars of business every day… each. Add it up – it’s a billion bucks. That’s a chunk of change.

I know I’m not making it enticing. However, it is the stalwart business community who has adjusted, downsized, restructured, retooled, revamped, re-prioritized and completely overhauled their own companies that can respond to our local government crisis. Business professionals don’t become paralyzed by issues and obstacles; they react and plan for the future. They are the risk takers who are more invested in the community than re-election.

Simply stated, our future depends upon leadership – yours. P


n December 6th, the California Legislature kicked off its newest session by swearing in members of both the Senate and the Assembly. Among those inducted into

the two houses were more than two-dozen newcomers aiming to make good on their campaign promises and breathe new life into State Government. Armed with a mission and a fresh perspective, these legislators hope to make California’s government more accountable to it’s citizens and restore the public’s faith in its government.

The list of legislative freshmen includes two Republicans recently elected by Stanislaus County voters to represent them in Sacramento: Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen and Senator Anthony Cannella. Olsen represents the Assembly’s 25th District, which extends from the Central Valley to the Nevada border, and Cannella represents the Senate’s 12th District, which incorporates large portions of Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, and San Benito counties and a portion of Monterey County. Both hope to use their new roles to forge a government that is fiscally-responsible, business-friendly, and beneficial for all Californians.

Cannella and Olsen both cite their experiences with local government as a reason for striving to serve on the state level. Olsen sat on the Modesto City Council while Cannella served two terms as Mayor of Ceres, and both became enraged by the way that the State tried to

solve its budget problems by taking money from cities and counties. “I was frustrated with the economic climate and the misguided policies in Sacramento that made it difficult to do business in the state,” says Cannella.

“It really was the State’s raid of local dollars,” says Olsen, reflecting on her reasons for running for a seat in the Assembly, “It’s crippling on communities. The State needs to balance its budget on its own back.”

As a result, Olsen and Cannella will make fixing the state budget one of their top priorities in the legislature. Both supported the recently-passed Proposition 22, which prevents the State from taking money from local governments. With that option gone, both will begin working with their colleagues in Sacramento to make sure that responsible and sustainable decisions are made to make California fiscally solvent. “It‘s just like our households,” explains Cannella, “We need to go through our budget line item by line item to see where we can cut spending and where we can do more with less.”

Both note that none of the decisions being made in regards to the budget will be easy, but with the budget deficit hovering near $25 billion, it’s important that the State cut spending, identify waste and abuse, and encourage efficiency in all areas of its operations.

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Cannella and Olsen also hope to establish what they call a “common sense” climate of regulation in California. Both argue that an environment of excessive, inefficient, and often nonsensical regulatory policies both chokes the life out of existing businesses and destroys the seeds of entrepreneurship. “Ultimately, what’s going to get us out of this financial crisis is a robust and thriving economy,” says Cannella, “A rising tide lifts all boats, and we need to do what we can to help our businesses succeed.”

For Olsen, the release of what she labels an “excessive regulatory climate” allows businesses and institutions to be more flexible in the way that they approach problems. As an example, Olsen promotes the idea of a “flexible work week,” in which overtime is to be paid for work in excess of 40 hours per week rather than eight hours per day. In embracing this change, business can create an alternate work week schedule for employees who would, for example, rather work four days per week instead of five. This often creates a cost-saving situation for the employer as well as a personal benefit to the employee. When this same principle of flexibility is applied to other industries, educational institutions, local governments, and other organizations, the result is more creativity in problem solving at the local level.

Both Cannella and Olsen also plan on examining what can be done to strike a common sense balance between the warranted protection of the environment and the freedom for the Central Valley to use water in a way necessary to promote a profitable agricultural economy. “We need to study the impact on our environment,” says Cannella, “But we need to streamline the process. Regulations not built on science but on other factors make it very difficult to do business.”

In seeking to turn these ideas into reality, Olsen and Cannella both bring a unique set of qualifications and experiences to the table. In addition to fighting for fiscal responsibility and job creation at a local level, Olsen spent four years as a legislative aid for Assemblyman Tim Leslie, which gave her an understanding of how Sacramento works. This experience has allowed her to hit the ground running and draft legislative solutions to her top priorities of government reform, job creation, and local control on day one.

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“Ultimately, what’s going to get us out of

this financial crisis is a robust and thriving

economy,” says Cannella, “A rising tide

lifts all boats, and we need to do what we

can to help our businesses succeed.”

— Senator Anthony Cannella

For his part, Cannella notes that being the leader of a city helped him understand how State decisions affect smaller communities, but his experience as a business owner allows him to see how government decisions affect the day-to-day lives of businesses and their employees. “I think I’m also the only civil engineer [in the Legislature],” he says, “And we’re different. We’re problem-solvers by training. We break things down into bite-sized solutions, and that’s what we need to do in Sacramento.”

Additionally, both realize that California is where it is because partisan bickering and unwillingness to cooperate have become the rule rather than the exception, and they aim to bring a sense of civility and bipartisanship back to Sacramento. For Cannella, who comes from a largely Democratic family that includes his father, former Assemblyman Sal Cannella, working with the opposition party is second nature, and it gives him a more well-rounded approach to politics. “Because of my experience, I can see things from all sides,” he explains, “And that’s the best way to solve a problem.”

For Olsen, working with colleagues from across the aisle is not a compromise of values, but a necessity to finding workable solutions. “We have to build relationships to get government working,” explains Olsen, “It’s important to work with Democrats to move policy forward while at the same time holding on to my core convictions. “I’m a consensus-builder by nature,” she continues, “And I think that there are a whole host of issues on which we can find common ground.”

As both Cannella and Olsen settle into their roles in Sacramento, they acknowledge that there will be challenges and that problems facing California cannot be solved overnight. But like their colleagues in both the Assembly and the Senate, they were elected by the citizens of their districts to create a government that works for the benefit of all Californians, and that is what they plan to do. P

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Get ready for the event of the year! The Modesto Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsors, Gianelli and Associates and Kaiser Permanente are pleased to present the 97th Annual Dinner and Member Choice Awards, January 28th at the SOS Club, 819 Sunset Avenue.

This night is unlike any other in the Valley. More than just an awards ceremony that celebrates and recognizes the people and companies that work hard to make Modesto the city that it is; it is also an elegant evening out, an opportunity to showcase your business and an important gathering place for those who dictate Modesto’s economic future.

This black tie event begins with a no host bar at 6:00pm, followed by dinner and awards ceremony at 7:00pm. We will hear from our outgoing Chairman of the Board, welcome our 2011 Chairman and install the incoming Board of Directors.

Nominations have been made and the excitement is building to see who will receive awards for Small Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Excellence in Education, Distinguished Service, Ambassador of the Year, Welcome Team Member of the Year, The Robert J. Cardoza Award and Chamber Member of the Year. With fine food and wine selections, the night is one that nominees anticipate, members benefit from and everyone simply enjoys.

Sponsorships highlighting your company’s name at this elegant event are now on sale, as are table sponsorships and individual tickets. Tickets often sell out, so reserve your seat soon. Call Elizabeth at 577-5757 for more information and to purchase tickets. P


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Chamber University seminars are back by popular demand! Throughout the year, the Chamber will offer these informative seminars to its members on a monthly basis. January’s offerings are as follows:January 12 – Team RealignmentFacilitated by Terry Barnhart, Corporate CollegeLocation: Modesto Chamber of Commerce Conference RoomTime: 8:15am – 9:30amCost: $10 for Chamber members, $20 for potential membersThis important seminar will help you get the most from your teams. During this information packed hour you will discuss:

• Defining high performing teams • Creating the vision and environment necessary for high performing teams • Managing horizontally to create a competitive edge • Defining the 7 elements of high performing teams

Terry Barnhart of Corporate College and Success Seminars.biz is a well-known speaker, trainer and coach in the Central Valley. For information about his business and background, visit his website at www.successseminars.biz.

January 19 – Employment Law UpdateFacilitated by Daniel Cravens, Littler MendelsonLocation: Modesto Chamber of Commerce Conference RoomTime: 8:15am – 9:30amCost: $10 for Chamber members, $20 for potential members This seminar will give you an advanced-level update of the most significant developments in EEO and their impact on employment practices including

• Top Ten Most Important Developments in Equal Employment Opportunity Law • A review of recent Supreme Court and significant appellate court cases and their application and implications for the employment law and human resource community • Wage and hour update

The 2011 update is critical in light of changes in EEO enforcement under President Obama. Learn how to be in compliance and reduce your liability. Visit www.littler.com for more information regarding Littler Mendelson.

Coming in February…February 9 - Using Financial Data to Set Your Business GoalsFacilitated by Gary McKinsey, Corporate College

February 15 - Using Innovation and Collaboration Through Technology To Transform Your BusinessFacilitated by Kyle Egerton, Solid Networks, Inc.

Call the Chamber today to take advantage of these opportunities to educate yourself or your staff without breaking the bank! (209) 577-5757. Watch Progress Magazine and your email for seminar topics and schedule. P

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The purpose of Local Government Day is to involve and engage LEMO students into the operations of how local government functions. Day Chair Sandy Hopp, Field Representative for Supervisor Jeff Grover, opened the day by stating that this was an opportunity to hear what really happens behind the scenes of our local government.

Local Government Day began with insight into what LEMO graduate and Modesto City Councilman Joe Muratore has experienced. He discussed how all the preparation was important as he ran for office and commented on how the reality of being a Council member is much more in depth than he expected. He also said how it’s been a rewarding experience.

LEMO students received a bit of ‘Modesto 101’, facilitated by Stanislaus County Deputy CEO, Patty Hill Thomas and Director of Modesto Utility & Planning Projects, Nick Pinhey. In a Q & A format, students learned about the demographics, departments and responsibilities of our City and County. The next topic was the relationship between the elected officials and their CEOs. Modesto Mayor Jim Ridenour, Stanislaus County Supervisor Vito Chiesa, City Manager Greg Nyhoff and County CEO Rick Robinson discussed issues, policy, fiscal reality and how decisions are made.

Lisa Mantarro Moore, District Director for Congressman Dennis Cardoza led the quiz show “Who Ya Gonna Call?” Lisa called upon LEMO students to route questions taken from real life citizen calls, to the appropriate experts in our government.

The luncheon speakers, Stanislaus County Supervisor Bill O’Brien and political consultant Mike Lynch, both discussed how to decide to run for office, characteristics of a good elected official, the impact on family and business and the basics of running a campaign.

LEMO students made real budget decisions as the Board of Supervisors, for a fictitious County. They had to deal with revenues short of expenditure needs and department heads from the County bringing new issues to light during the budget process.

The final exercise of the day was to engage in a ‘mock’ City Council meeting. Some LEMO students assumed the role of Council members. Others advocated for a position before the Council. Each matter had to be resolved by a role call vote of the Council.

Local Government Day was sponsored by Ben Cipponeri with Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Modesto. Lunch was catered by O’Brien’s Market. Thank you to our sponsors for your contributions, as it is greatly appreciated. P

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The Modesto Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors award Linda Curtis, Kelly Services, Inc., the Ambassador of the Month certificate for the month of November 2010 and the Ambassador of the 4th Quarter Award 2010. This is Linda’s fourth and fifth award this year. Linda is a very active Ambassador and communicates well the Chamber’s

benefits when she meets with Chamber Members. Thank you Linda for your dedication and hard work.

Prudential California Realty (PCR) announced, Broker Associate Penelope J. Miller and her team were awarded first place honors as the top in residential real estate units sales among Prudential Real Estate professionals throughout California, during the second quarter of 2010. Miller specializes in residential real estate and is a Direct Fannie Mae Broker closing

over 160 transactions in 2009. Miller and her team “Penelope’s Properties” can be reached at (209) 758-3117, (209) 996-8334, or by visiting www.penelopejmiller.com

Modesto Junior College Foundation honored employees Don Borges and Dick Higginbotham with the Purdy Awards for Excellence in Education for 2010. The yearly awards recognize two employees for their distinguished performance and excellence in teaching or service at MJC. Each recipient was presented with a plaque, had their names added to the perpetual Purdy Award and will receive a $500 grant to designate to the MJC program or project of their choice, which are funded through an endowment by the Raymond and Carolyn Purdy Estate.

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation receives recognition from the Integrated Healthcare Association for Health Care QualitySutter Gould Medical Foundation (SGMF) and the physicians of Gould Medical Group, was recently honored by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA), a prominent health care leadership group that promotes quality improvement, accountability and affordability of health care in California. SGMF was honored as a recipient of the “Ronald P. Bangasser Award for Quality Improvement” for showing the most significant improvement on P4P measures from 2008 to 2009. The quality awards are part of IHA’s annual Pay for Performance (P4P) recognitions. P

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Join the Chamber and Mayor Jim Ridenour as he presents his final State of the City Address, at 1:30pm, on February 17, at the DoubleTree Hotel.

This sellout event provides an opportunity for Modesto business leaders to hear first hand the Mayor’s plans for 2011. Last year, Mayor Ridenour surprised the audience by naming a new Police Chief; come and see what he has in mind for this year! His Address will be followed by audience questions and answers and a panel discussion, putting you in direct touch with local government.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of one of the business community’s top events! Take advantage of the many sponsorship opportunities available to showcase your business. For more information, including table sponsorships and tickets, contact Events Manager Elizabeth Facanha at (209) 577-5757 or [email protected]. P

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Burnside Body Shop is proud to announce the addition of Mike Scheuber, Operations Manager. A native of Modesto, Scheuber will oversee production, parts inventory and manage employees. Previously, Scheuber worked at Barco, a global technology company, as a facilities manager. He brings 10 years of experience in management to Burnside. For more

information, visit www.burnsidebodyshop.com or call (209) 521-6570.

Century 21 M&M and Associates Coming from the life of a small town, I am incredibly excited about our new life in the “big” city of Modesto. I have sold many homes in this city, but living here is different. There is just MORE. More people to meet, more things to do, more people to help. I am an enthusiastic, passionate, creative Realtor with an

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Dianna Bettencourt has joined Oak Valley Community Bank as Assistant Vice President Branch Manager of its full-service branch located at 2001 Geer Road in Turlock, where she will manage branch operations and business development. Bettencourt has spent 20 years in Central Valley banking circles, serving in mortgage lending and management

positions. She is actively involved in numerous community organizations including the Women’s Council of Realtors, Emanuel Hospital’s Legacy Circle and California Women for Agriculture. She currently resides in Turlock with her husband Ken.

PMZ Real Estate has named Ben Balsbaugh Vice President of its Residential Sales Division. Ben joined PMZ in July 2000 and quickly rose through the ranks. In 2002, Ben was named Sales Manager of Modesto second office. In 2005, Ben opened PMZ’s first location in Stockton. “Ben’s leadership has been important to the growth of PMZ Real Estate

over the last decade,” stated PMZ president Michael Zagaris. “In his new role Ben will be able to help lead the ongoing transformation of our organization”. P

Dianna Bettencourt

Ben Balsbaugh


AnnounCementS

Heald College, joined the Chamber in September as a President’s Club Circle of Influence – Silver level. Accepting Heald College’s President’s Club plaque from Chairman Kathy Halsey is Ezra Salas, Campus President and his Assistant, Sharlin Shabbaz. Two of the Heald College locations are Chamber Members: 5260 Pirrone Court, Salida CA

95368 & 1605 E. March Lane, Stockton, CA 95210. The Modesto Chamber of Commerce appreciates and welcomes its newest President’s Club Silver Level Member.

Hospitality House invites you to our Grand Opening! The Hospitality House in Salida is California’s newest assisted living! Our family welcomes you to visit our community, take a tour and enjoy refreshments and entertainment. This event is open to the public and is free of charge. Date: January 13th, 2011 from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm For more details, call (209) 543-9275 or (209) 814-3409.

Mocse Credit Union, in partnership with the Sonora High School District, hosted a Grand Opening Reception for the Mocse Wildcat Branch. The Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce joined in the ribbon cutting along with the District Superintendent Mike McCoy and members of the community. The Branch is on the Sonora High School campus partnered with the high school ROP program. Branch Manager Diane Gauldin and nine ROP students are the branch staff. Mocse is excited to be the first credit union in Tuolumne County.

Magnum Boots USA and Hi-Tec Sports recently announced its transition into two separate companies. Magnum USA remains proud to house its headquarters in Modesto, as it has for 30 years. Despite the change, 59 of our 61 employees will stay local, many of whom are shared between both companies. Only Hi-Tec’s new marketing and administrative team will expand in Portland, OR. “We’re just as committed to our talented employees and our community as we are to our global strategy,” Magnum CEO Bob Kaiser said. P


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preSiDent’S CluBCirCle of influenCeplAtinum levelKaiser Permanente

DiAmonD levelBank of the WestCapax-Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc.Doctors Behavioral Health Center-DMCDoctors Medical Center-DMCFrito-Lay Company Inc.Pacific Southwest ContainerPhysician Referral Service-DMCRomo & AssociatesSave Mart SupermarketsWalmart

golD levelCoca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc.Costco WholesaleEvergreen Rehabilitation Care CenterFoster Farms DairyJ C Penney CompanyMemorial Medical CenterThe Modesto BeeModesto Irrigation DistrictModesto Nuts Professional BaseballPost Foods, LLCRACOR, Division of Parker Hannifin Corp.Sysco Food ServicesTaco Bell Silver level5.11 Tactical Inc.AAAAAA Locating, Inc.AT&TAcme Construction Company, Inc.Ambeck Mortgage AssociatesAmerican ChevroletAmerican Medical ResponseApplegate Johnston, Inc.Aramark Uniform ServicesAtherton & AssociatesBBVA CompassBJ’s Restaurant & BrewhouseBasic Resources, Inc.Brandman University Part of Chapman UniversityBrown, Fink, Boyce & Astle, LLPBunge OilsCalifornia State University, StanislausCandlewood SuitesCentral Valley Chrysler Jeep DodgeCentral Valley Medical GroupCentral Valley NissanCentral Valley Volkswagen HyundaiChildren’s Hospital Central CaliforniaChildren’s Hospital & Research Center-OaklandChukchansi Gold Resort & CasinoCitibankClark Pest ControlComcastConstruction Management Corp.Courtyard by MarriottCovenant Village of TurlockCurtis Legal Group

Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios, Pacher & SilvaDel Monte Plant #1Delta Sierra BeverageDirectLine Technologies, Inc.DoubleTree HotelEnglish Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation HospitalExternal Resources Inc.F & M BankGalletto RistoranteGeorgia-PacificGianelli & AssociatesGilton Solid Waste Management, Inc.Great Valley CenterGrimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc.Grover Landscape Services, Inc.Harris Moran Seed CompanyHeald CollegeI.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc.ITT Technical InstituteInfiniti of ModestoInstitute of TechnologyInternational Paper CompanyJ S West & CompanyKaplan CollegeMcHenry Medical Group, Inc.Magnum Boots USAMercer FoodsMocse Credit UnionModesto Commerce BankModesto ToyotaMraz, Amerine & AssociatesNestle USAOak Valley Community BankO’Brien’s Market, Inc.OLAM Spices & Vegetables, Inc.Oldcastle GlassPacific Gas & Electric Co.Panelized Structures, Inc.Pepsi-Cola Bottling GroupPrime Shine ExpressRabobankRaley’sRizo-Lopez Foods Inc.San Joaquin Valley CollegeSeven Up Bottling Corp.Solecon Industrial ContractorsSolid Networks, Inc.SpringHill Suites by MarriottStanislaus Food Products Co.Stanislaus Surgical HospitalStantec Consulting, Inc.Storer CoachwaysSutter Gould Medical FoundationTurlock Irrigation DistrictUS BankValley Bio Energy, LLCValley First Credit UnionValley Lexus-BMW-InfinitiVersa Cold Logistics ServicesW.H. Breshears, Inc.Warden’s Office Products CenterWells Fargo BankWinton, Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance AgencyYosemite Meat Co., Inc.

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Few local companies have a history as long

and prestigious as CAPAX, Giddings Corby,

Hynes, Inc. in our community. With a history

that stretches back to the

late 1800’s , CAPAX has long

been a premier provider

of insurance needs for

individuals and businesses in

the Central Valley.

For Joel Geddes Jr., Chairman

and CEO, CAPAX is not just

another Insurance Agency, but a

business partner that works with

its clients to ensure their business

success. Buyers are looking for

more than just insurance,” he

explains, “They’re looking for

solutions to their business needs. Our clients are

open to new business strategies and innovative

risk management solutions.”

CAPAX has created several Captive insurance

companies for it’s clients. Captives are structured

so that clients are owners, which allows them to

assume a higher level of control than they would

otherwise never have. “When they own their own

insurance entity,” Geddes adds, “they share in the

profit they create from lower claims and better risk

management, creating superior financial return for

the Business Owner.”

CAPAX partners with its clients in

ways not typical for an Insurance

Agency. For example, CAPAX

fosters a thriving Wellness

Program for their own employees

for over 15 years and now offers

Certified Wellness Programs to

clients to promote proper nutrition,

exercise, and an overall healthy

lifestyle amongst employees.

Wellness increases employee

productivity and reduces health

care costs. CAPAX also works with

business to create detailed Disaster

Plans in the event the operation of business is shut

down because of disaster. Many business owners

can’t find the time or expertise to create these plans.

CAPAX reaches out and provides them to all clients

with a template and sound advice.

“We seek to provide ‘Better Business Results’ for

our clients through innovative solutions,” Geddes

says, “We see ourselves more as a business partner

rather than an insurance commodity provider.”

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MOdeStO MeANS BuSINeSSthe Chamber stands by this statement.

We practice it on a daily basis. As an organization, we

use Chamber Members exclusively. We hope we can

‘count on you’ to practice using Chamber Members to

meet all of your business needs. You can find new and

current members online at www.modchamber.org, or

through our 2010 directory at

http://www.villageprofile.com/california/modesto.

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AllStAte inSurAnCe roBert forD1707 McHenry Avenue, Suite A2 Modesto, CA 95350(209) 576-0941

riverBAnk nurSing Center 2649 Topeka Avenue. Riverbank, CA 95367(209) 869-2569

CintAS firSt AiD & SAfety 2500 Veneman Avenue, Modesto, CA 95356(209) 678-4729

rAylene & the rADio ShowModesto, CA 95355(925) 642-7514

SierrA pACifiC home loAnS 3509 Coffee Road, Suite D-1, Modesto, CA 95355(209) 572-7300

reBel’S1525 J Street, Modesto CA 95354209) 578-5100

evergreen profeSSionAl hypnotherApy1111 J Street, Suite G101, Modesto, CA 95354(209) 622-3837

humphreyS College3600 Sisk Road, Suite 5A Modesto, CA 95356(209) 543-9411

StAniSlAuS fAmily JuStiCe Center1625 I Street, Modesto CA 95354(209) 238-9597

Mi n n i e’s ne w s Bi t e sWelcome to 2011! With the new year comes new tax laws and regulations. To help keep you in compliance, the Chamber has current Labor Law posters in both English and Spanish available for purchase. In addition, we provide a multitude of HR tools including handy software

for creating and updating your employee handbook and sexual harassment prevention tools. Chamber University is offering two seminars this month to get you on track for the new year. January 12, Team Realignment, and January 19, Employment Law Update. These important classes fill up quickly. Be sure to call the Chamber to register today. 577-5757

Minnie Dodge

Continued from page 4

Mike Moradian: Mike’s business is Peace of Mind Home Inspections. He has put in extensive time and effort helping to create neighborhood organizations, such as the La Loma Neighborhood Association, which is now being duplicated in other areas of Modesto. He is a forward-thinking young leader.

Dan Garcia: Dan is Vice President, Relationship Manager at Tri Counties Bank. He is also a board member and past President of the Latino Business Association. Dan gives us some good ties into the Latino community as well as the business community as a whole.

These new board members, coupled with our returning members, make for a dynamic group that is not going to be content with the status quo. The entire board will be featured in a future issue of Progress. I think you can look forward to some fresh ideas and action items from this group in 2011. Let’s start moving Modesto forward again! Remember, buy local and, if possible, patronize a chamber member! P

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Direct Appliance Flooring and Home is a local independent appliance dealer specializing in contractor sales, culinary events and appliance repair services since 1995.

Direct Appliance Flooring and Home2424 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350(209) 238-3000www.directappliance.com

Bank of the West is California’s 5th largest bank, offering customers a full range of personal and business products and services.

IJ Larsen Pumps, Inc. is a 24-hour business that specializes in installing and repairing residential, industrial, commercial and agricultural water well pumps.

Bank of the West3600 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95356(209) 521-8060www.bankofthewest.com

deceMBer Business BefOre hOursHosted by: Bank of the West and IJ Larsen Pumps

deceMBer Business after hOursHosted by: Direct Appliance Flooring and Home

BuSineSS Before AnDAfter hourS

Wine Provided By:

CoffeeProvided By:

Bank of the West and IJ Larsen Pumps staff

IJ Larsen Pumps, Inc.509 Tully Road, Modesto, CA 95350(209) 529-2020www.ijlarsenpumps.com

Direct Appliance Flooring and Home staff

CeCil ruSSell4324 Lourmarin LaneModesto, CA 95356(209) 577-4347 [email protected]

Individual Members

Dlr group wwCotPatrick McConnell809 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 101Modesto, CA 95350(209) 575-1384 ph(209) 575-0702 [email protected]

Architects

new ChAmBer memBerS


greenwooD mAChine& fABriCAtion, inC.Juli Lozano2517 Railroad AvenueCeres, CA 95307(209) 538-2277 ph(209) 538-3065 [email protected]

Industrial Machining / Fabrication

hoSpitAlity houSeAlysa wheeler5400 Kiernan AvenueSalida, CA 95368(209) 543-9275 [email protected]

Assisted Living

peACe of minDhome inSpeCtion, inC.Michael Moradian, Jr.1111 J Street, G-106Modesto, CA 95354(866) 757-8480 ph(866) 653-0356 [email protected] Inspections

SequoiA preSChoolACADemyJanet Couthmiller-Chisler1308 Coffee RoadModesto, CA 95355(209) 526-2273 ph(209) 526-2270 [email protected]

Schools-Academic Pre-Schools

Suzy powell(209) 765-0584 [email protected]

Individual Members

the BoArD roomRoman wagner1528 J StreetModesto, CA 95354(209) 483-4986 ph

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Kaiser Permanente has become the Chamber’s first Platinum Level member of the Chamber’s President’s Club Circle of Influence. The organization has pledged its support of the Chamber over and above their membership commitment for the next three years. At the December Board of Directors meeting, Andrew Mendoza, Community and Government Relations Representative for Kaiser Permanente, presented Board Chairman Kathy Halsey with a check for their first contribution for 2011. The Chamber thanks Kaiser Permanente for its support and congratulates it for becoming the Chambers very first Platinum Level member.

Andrew Mendoza

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Gina and I founded Simile Construction Service in 1999, and we worked out of our home. I remember subcontractors coming over in the morning to do plan take-offs and they usually ended up having a cup of coffee or breakfast with the kids before they went to school. My goal was to build a company that was faith based with Christian values, committed to delivering projects with honesty, integrity and quality. We currently employ 38 people,

and our combined experience and expertise includes medical, dental, retail, commercial, tenant improvements, construction management, and building maintenance. Seven of those employees are family which

includes my father, Joe Simile (retired/accounting); two bothers-in-law, Pat Seefeldt (Senior Estimator) and Fernando Ramirez (Senior Project Manager); son in-law, Gerren Neuson (Project Engineer); niece, Grace Shaw (Student

and Administrative Assistant); son, Joe Simile (Project Manager) and daughter, Megan Simile-Neuson (Office Manager).

Tell me about your career and professional life. What have you done in the past that has led you to where you are now? I’ve always enjoyed construction. When I was young, my

Grandfather always had construction work for me to do at his rentals. While attending college, I worked on concrete crews setting forms and

finishing, and also as a carpenter framing. I had my own pick, shovel and stake mall with my name on it! Gina and I were married in 1978,

and two years later, I received my General Contractors license. We have been working together side by side ever since. Finding a balance between work, family and having God at the center of our lives has gotten us to where we are now.

When you were younger what goals did you set for yourself and why? My parents worked very hard to make sure we got an education and the confidence that whatever we wanted to accomplish we could. Growing up, I always had something going and I learned that working helped open doors to try new things. I spent time

helping my Dad with bookkeeping, working for Grandpa, running my paper route and flipping hamburgers at Meal on a Bun. Each experience

helped me set future goals for myself.

Would you share with me some background that has contributed to helping you achieve your goals? Getting married

and having children definitely helps you get your priorities in order, and having a strong family unit is important. Gina and I have been married

for 32 years. She is my wife and my best friend. She has always been there to support me on my goals no matter how crazy they may have been. She did, however, have no problem counseling me on the ones I should reconsider.

What challenges have you had to overcome in your professional life and how did you achieve that? Construction is an extremely rewarding and humbling profession. There are a lot of ups and downs. It took me a while to figure out that I was not in control of my life as much as I thought I was. I almost lost Gina to illness when the kids were very young. That was a very difficult and humbling time. It was the time in which I surrendered my life to our Lord and let Him take control. There have been many challenges in my life since then, both professionally and personally, but He has never let me down.

What are some of the accomplishments of which you are particularly proud? My marriage, children and the faith and values we share together. They make me a better husband, father and now grandfather. Additionally, a business model that Gina and I put together, which has allowed us to persevere through these tough economic times and still provide jobs for our employees. Employees who understand that the word “Service” in Simile Construction Service means providing the best possible service to our clients at all times. Clients who allow us the opportunity to take care of them at all levels and believe we will.

What do you like about your job? I have always had the ability to look at a set of plans and see myself walking through the building. It’s extremely gratifying to watch my clients, family and friends use and enjoy the buildings or homes I have built for them. Being able to build just about anything is awesome. I most specifically enjoy when I personally get a break from commercial construction and am able to build a custom home for a client. I truly enjoy the interaction with the client in helping make their dream come true. It is the ultimate in customer service and very rewarding.

What are your plans for the future? Continuing to strive to be the best husband, father, grandfather and employer that I can be. To show people through my words and my actions that I care about them, and that I will take care of them with honesty and integrity, delivering quality and value to their construction projects.

What advice do you have for business people when it comes to achieving their goals? Always lead with your heart. Be a good steward to others helping them to achieve their goals and watch your goals be reached as well. Lead like Jesus would.

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JAnuAry 201112 Chamber U Seminar – Team Realignment Facilitated by Terry Barnhart, Corporate College Location: Chamber Conference Room Time: 8:15am – 9:30am

13 Business Before Hours: Kemper CPA Group, LLP Location: 1700 Standiford Avenue, Suite 200, 2nd Floor Time: 7:30am – 8:30am

19 Chamber U Seminar – Employment Law Update Facilitated by Daniel Ravens, Littler Mendelson Location: Chamber Conference Room Time: 8:15am – 9:30am

20 Business After Hours: Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Care Center Location: 2030 Evergreen Avenue Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

28 Annual Dinner & Member Choice Awards Location: SOS Club, 819 Sunset Avenue Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm

feBruAry 20119 Chamber U Seminar – Using Financial Data to Set Your Goals Facilitated by Gary McKinsey, Corporate College Location: Chamber Conference Room Time: 8:15am – 9:30am

10 Business Before Hours: University of Phoenix Location: 5330 Pirrone Road, Salida Time: 7:30am – 8:30am

15 Chamber U Seminar – Using Innovation & Collaboration Through Technology to Transform Your Business Facilitated by by Kyle Egerton, Solid Networks, Inc. Location: Brandman University 5222 Pirrone Court, Salida Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

17 State of the City Luncheon Location: DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 9th Street Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm

17 Business After Hours: Sierra Vista Child & Family Services Location: 100 Poplar Avenue Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

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For a physician referral, call 1.888.284.6641 or visit dmc-modesto.com

• Ranked FIRST in the Region for Cardiac Services

(Healthgrades, 2010)

• The Region’s FIRST Primary Stroke Center

• The County’s FIRST and ONLY Level 3 NICU

• FIRST in the Region to receive Level 2 Trauma Center

Verification from ACS

• FIRST in Modesto to offer daVinci Surgical Robot Technology

Where do these doctors send their families for expert care?

Our name says it all.

FUNNY, IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE A DOCTOR’S OFFICE.

Announcing A new wAy to connect witH your doctor. Many of your records such

as recent immunizations, future appointments, and many lab results can all be accessed

online. And, these days, that’s just about anywhere. You can even e-mail your child’s

doctor. Just another way that we at Kaiser Permanente help you to live well and thrive.

To learn more, go to kp.org/centralvalley.

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