Progress Magazine November 2010

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November 2010

Vol. 31 Issue 11

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Modesto Chamber of Commerce

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The Importance of Buying Locally

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Modesto Chamber of Commerce Progress 11.2010 3

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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 DireCtorSChairmanKathy Halsey, AT&T

Chairman Elect

Ralph Curtis, Curtis Legal Group

Immediate Past ChairmanGary McKinsey, Corporate College

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

Vice Chairman of External OperationsDavid Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates

Vice Chairman of Internal OperationsEric Benson, JS West & Company

DirectorsPatricia Gillum, Patricia A. Gillum, CPADoug Johnson, Reach Business SolutionsNeal Khatri, Best Western Khatri PropertiesSharon Likely, Kaiser PermanenteBill Moreno, Fire2WireRon Owen, Bank of the WestKarna Harrigfeld Petrulakis, Herum\CrabtreeJeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah

Ex-OfficioBill Bassitt, The AllianceGeorge Boodrookas, Modesto Junior CollegeKeith Boggs, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office

Chamber StaffJoy Madison, President/[email protected] Dodge, Administrative [email protected] Novotny, [email protected] Gruendeman, Membership Sales [email protected] Amerine, Retention [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]

Graphic DesignNever Boring Design Associates(209) 526-9136 • www.neverboring.com

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DistributionParks Printing(209) 576-2568

Advertising SalesKristin BowkerNever Boring Design Associates(209) 526-9136 • [email protected]

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.

Direct Appliance is a proud member of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. In addition to representing business with governments, the Chamber is such integral part of our community. Importantly, for us, it is an organization that keeps us connected to the pulse of Modesto -- to our neighbors and fellow businesses. Members are local merchants like us, working to serve our area, support each other, and better our business environment. The seminars, sponsored events, and this publication are all avenues we use to stay connected. Hosting a mixer

last year was fruitful and fun, and we are adding a new Modesto Chamber of Commerce member this month with the Direct Flooring & Home business addition to our store. P

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Announcements 13Leadership Modesto 19 Awards and Achievements 13

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

Ribbon Cuttings 18Business Before and After Hours 18New Chamber Members 20Chamber Calendar 22

Holiday Shopping inStanislaus County: The Importance of Buying Locally

Ron Winter

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At the Chamber’s recent State of the Region luncheon, I waited with bated breath for the answer from a prominent businessman to the question: “What can be done to help local businesses in this down economy?” The answer: “Buy local.” For years the mantra of the Chamber has been to buy local. I was intrigued when searching to

find statistics on buying local that several websites quoted the same information. Rather than paraphrase what I found, what follows is quoted directly from the website http://sustainableconnections.org/thinklocal/why/.

Why Buy Locally Owned? By Sustainable Connections. There are many well-documented benefits to our communities and to each of us to choosing local, independently owned businesses. We realize it is not always possible to buy what you need locally and so merely ask you to Think Local FIRST!

Top Ten reasons to Think Local - Buy Local - Be LocalBuy Local -- Support yourself: Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms -- continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community. (these include case studies showing that locally-owned businesses generate a premium in enhanced economic impact to the community and tax base.)

Support community groups: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.

Keep our community unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun -- all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place. Our tourism businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace.” ~ Richard Moe, President, National Historic Preservation Trust

Reduce environmental impact: Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.

Create more good jobs: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in our community, provide the most jobs to residents.

Get better service: Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers.

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Invest in community: Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.

Put your taxes to good use: Local businesses in town centers require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering the community.

Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy: A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based not on a national sales plan but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.

Encourage local prosperity: A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character. P

The cover story for the October issue “The Future of Education” inadvertently referred to private colleges as for-profit organizations. The majority of private colleges and university are in fact not-for-profit. Niki V. Santo, Campus Director of Brandman University states “Brandman University is a non-profit, fully accredited adult education university within the Chapman University System, which has stood for academic excellence for more than 150 years. By our non-profit status, we are investing all of our resources in relentless pursuit of our mission to deliver high-quality, affordable educational opportunities to working adult students. We have focused on this mission for 58 years at 26 campuses across California and Washington state (formerly as Chapman University College). As a not-for-profit institution, we are beholden to our mission and our students rather than to shareholders or private owners. If you are considering continuing your education and want to learn about your options for attaining degrees, we encourage you to contact one of our local private colleges and investigate all they have to offer.”

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This is the time of year when we finish next year’s budget, get our events calendared, finish the sponsorship brochure, and set the plan of selecting leadership for the Chamber in 2011. You’re probably doing the same kind of thing for your business.

The Chamber’s signature event, the Annual Dinner and Member Choice Awards is the perfect way to close 2010 and begin 2011. The Modesto Chamber’s Annual Dinner was first hosted 96 years ago, making it our longest running program. For almost a century, the business community has come together annually to recognize the service of the outgoing Chairman of the Board, welcome the newly appointed Chairman, and install the incoming Board of Directors. Members also celebrate distinguished business award winners. The Annual Dinner features exemplary businesses in Modesto and the surrounding area through its prestigious awards including Chamber Member of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Distinguished Service, and The Robert J. Cardoza Award.

The event doesn’t happen without our members and our sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities now available for this prestigious event:

Presenting Sponsor- $5,000: Includes: Corporate logo on all invitations (circulation 2600) and the event program (700). Recognition on all publicity items, the Chamber website, broadcast email and Progress Magazine. Your corporate name displayed throughout the event. In addition, the corporate sponsor receives a reserved head table for 10, with signage, recognition during the event and at all Chamber functions prior to the event, special invitation to the VIP Reception and post recognition in Progress Magazine. We welcome Kaiser Permanente as one of our Presenting Sponsors.

Vip Reception- $3,000 Includes: Recognition in the event program (700) recognition on all publicity items, the Chamber website, broadcast email and Progress Magazine. VIP Reception Sponsor will receive special recognition and invitation to the VIP Reception, a reserved table for 10, with signage, recognition during the event and post recognition in Progress Magazine.

Printing Sponsor - $2,500 Includes: Recognition in the event program (700) recognition on all publicity items, the Chamber website, broadcast email and Progress Magazine, an invitation to the VIP Reception, a reserved table for 10, with signage, recognition during the event and post recognition in Progress Magazine.

Music Sponsor- $2,000 Includes: Recognition in the event program (700) recognition on all publicity items, the Chamber website, broadcast email and Progress Magazine, an invitation to the VIP Reception, a reserved table for 10, with signage, recognition during the event and post recognition in Progress Magazine.

Floral Sponsor- $1,500 Includes: Recognition in the event program (700) recognition on all publicity items, the Chamber website, and Progress Magazine, an invitation to the VIP Reception, a reserved table for 10, with signage, recognition during the event and post recognition in Progress Magazine.

Reception Sponsor- $1,500 Includes: Recognition in the event program (700) recognition on all publicity items, the Chamber website, and Progress Magazine, an invitation to the VIP Reception, a reserved table for 10, with signage, recognition during the event and post recognition in Progress Magazine.

Corkage Sponsor- $1,200 Includes: Recognition in the event program (700) a reserved table for 10, with signage, recognition during the event and post recognition in Progress Magazine

Table Sponsors- $1,000 Includes: A reserved table for 10 with table signage, name in the program and post event recognition in the Progress Magazine.

Reserve your sponsorship today! Call Elizabeth Facanha at 577-5757, or [email protected]. P

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t seems to come earlier every year – holiday decorations. Stores line their shelves, frost their windows, and deck the halls before we can even unbuckle our belts after

Thanksgiving dinner. And while everyone may not be ready for the twinkling lights - this year, more than ever, the county is ready for the kick-off to the busiest shopping season of the year.

With sales taxes dipping to frightening lows, many of our county organizations will be hoping that this year, the day after Thanksgiving will be “In the Black Friday”.

Sales tax revenues account for 23 percent of the City of Modesto’s General Fund, and the dollars have been steadily declining. Earlier this year, the Modesto Bee reported that Stanislaus County agencies are “collecting nearly 23 percent less sales tax than they brought in three years ago.” With record unemployment rates, budget cuts, pay cuts, and decreases in community services, the economy has put a chokehold on consumers’ discretionary income. Shopping

in some of Modesto’s most profitable retail areas including automotive, furniture, clothing, and consumer electronic sales have taken dramatic hits.

While the sharp decrease in shopping has resulted in lighter foot traffic in stores, it has perhaps had the most dramatic effect on our city’s most vital services. Modesto’s police and fire departments experienced major budget cut backs and staffing reductions this year. Most shoppers will never think about the direct correlation between shopping and safety, but the city will be eagerly awaiting fourth quarter earnings as an indicator of even slight economic recovery and a positive sign for general fund revenue.

Stimulating the Local EconomyWhen local business owners have more dollar bills in their registers and customers in their stores, the result is job creation, which means more employment opportunities for local residents. Holiday shopping creates thousands of new jobs in the area each year.

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Holiday Shopping in Stanislaus County:

Written by Courtney Considine and Matthew Andrews


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At Village Baking Company, located in McHenry Village in Modesto, the fall and winter months create a noticeable spike in revenue as people are in need of more cakes and baked goods for celebrations. As a result, owner Joanne Ramos will hire several more employees to keep up with the expanding amount of business. In addition, many part-time employees will work more hours and become full-time employees.

Similarly, Tom Arnold, owner of Appetez Restaurant and Catering in Modesto, experiences an 80 percent increase in his catering business over a 3-week period in December due to company and private parties. “We’ll increase to about three times our normal level of staff in that period, mostly due to temporary employment” he explains, “but we often find our crew for the next year during that time period.”

By making an effort to shop locally, residents will ensure that more of their money is being invested in their community by creating jobs and sales tax revenue.

“People think that we’re at the tail end [of the recession],” says Lea Ann Hoogestraat, the Community Development Manager at the Stanislaus Alliance, “but we’re still facing a dire fiscal situation. This issue is more important now than ever.”

Local commerce, in stores and onlineRise in popularity of online shopping has become one of local shopping’s biggest threats. It offers consumers a convenient way to do their holiday shopping without having to leave their living rooms; and the success of Cyber Monday is becoming just as notorious as Black Friday. However, Hoogestraat observes that many local businesses have seized this threat as an opportunity by embracing ecommerce themselves. More and more regional businesses from farms to clothing stores have added ecommerce shopping to their brick and mortar stores to offer customers an expedient way to access their products.

While online shopping has eased consumers’ holiday rush and stress, it puts many tax dollars at risk of leaving our area – creating little to no direct benefit for Modesto when we shop through major online retail giants like Amazon whose 2009 sales accounted for over 19 percent of all online retail. When we shop for items in stores located in Modesto, we find many of the same gift options, benefit from the experience, and invest in our local economy.

Modesto retailers encourage shoppers to check before the click – finding great gifts in our own area before shopping online.

Personalized ServiceIn addition to stimulating the local economy, consumers will find that shopping locally has many additional benefits. John


Mensinger, President of American Lumber Company in Modesto, notes that shopping locally is a great way to ensure that you will receive excellent service, as the men and women that help you purchase your products will be the same men and women you will see at the park or at a grocery store.

“It’s about building a relationship,” he says, “Many of my employees have been in their positions for years and they’ll probably still be there for years to come.”

For Rebel Walton, who owns a small boutique in Downtown Modesto called Rebel’s, one of the benefits of local shopping is that customers can feel a more confident in their purchases from having more personal interaction with employees and business owners. At her shop, Walton is able to provide personalized service to customers who aren’t quite sure what they’re looking for. “You’re going to get more one-on-one, personal service,” she explains, “Employees have the time and consideration to take the extra step, and they’re more focused on your wants and needs.”

Making your listAs shoppers make their list and check it twice, they should remember that holiday shopping goes beyond gifts for friends and family, a portion of those dollars go toward supporting local jobs, local services, and safety we all benefit from personally every day. While we are at the start of a long road to recovery, that 8.375 percent of everything spent in the fourth quarter often has more impact than shopping throughout the remainder of the year. P



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Course Content Includes:• Prohibition of sexual harassment

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Certificates of attendance will be provided.

Attention EmployersHere is your chance to comply with California Government Code section 12950.1 (A.B. 1825) requiring all California employers of 50 or more employees to provide sexual harassment prevention training for supervisors and managers.

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There’s never been a better time to GIVE a gift card

By Janice Curtin Senior Manager, Marketing Vintage Faire Mall

As the holidays are quickly approaching, your to-do list for the season is probably already a mile long. It seems like we all have someone impossible to buy for each year whether it’s a long-distance relative, a finicky friend, an “I really don’t need anything” Dad, or an “I’d rather shop for it myself” teenager. Gift cards really are the perfect solution. And now there’s never been a better time to give a gift card.

Earlier this year, Congress passed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act, commonly referred to as the “CARD Act.” The CARD Act protects gift card consumers by placing limits on the fees and expiration dates that issuers may impose with respect to gift cards. The first regulation is that gift cards can no longer have dormancy or inactivity fees after purchase. If a gift card was purchased with a value of $25, it will still be worth $25 one year later. Gift cards can no longer be imposed with back-end fees for inquiries or card replacements. These services are now free to the card holder.

The CARD Act also regulates the expiration dates on gift cards to be no less than five years. At Vintage Faire Mall, we sell GIVE Style American Express branded gift cards that have a nine year expiry date. The funds however, never expire because replacement cards can be issued for free. This information is printed on the back of each gift card along with an 800-number for consumers who have additional questions.

Gift cards are fun to spend. It’s like getting something for free when you’re paying for the treasures you find in your favorite store. Many retailers sell their own store gift cards. If you know, for example, that your sister loves to shop at H&M, purchasing one of their gift cards may be the ideal present. But if you have a friend that lives 500 miles away across the country, a GIVE Style American Express gift card is a better solution. It offers the recipient the gift of shopping at over a million shops, restaurants, salons, department stores and grocery stores nationwide. This type of gift card is also very accommodating because it allows you to shop in multiple stores all with one card.

You can rest assured that you are filling their stocking with something fun, flexible and safe when you give a gift card this year. The new CARD Act is protecting consumers and makes gift cards a better gift giving choice than ever before. P


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The Modesto Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 27th Annual Oktoberfest Friday October 1, 2010 with record-breaking numbers! The 2010 Oktoberfest was one of the best ever thanks to all you can eat brats served up by Save Mart Supermarkets & Johnsonville Brats, over 40 varieties of beer donated by our loyal and long standing beer distributors Cencal Beverage Company, Delta Sierra Beverage and Stanislaus Distributing Company. New to the wine garden were cheese, nuts and olive oil. Attendees danced the night away to music performed by The Nines, but wait…we had more! Yosemite Lanes provided a bowling lane; tee shirts to be won at the basketball hoop, beanbag toss, and beer bottles just waiting for rings to be tossed on them. Each game provided attendees the opportunity to win great prizes. Burnside Body Shop provided the FUN times. A special thanks to Valley First Credit Union for assisting in the sale of tickets for the event. The Chamber sincerely thanks all our sponsors and vendors! We could not put on such a successful event without all the support we receive from our members, vendors and volunteers.

The Chamber would like to thank additional event contributors, AAA, Elephant Bar Restaurant, MJC Pirates Baseball Team, the Oktoberfest Committee and the many volunteers who came out and gave their time. We appreciate your efforts and hope to see you next year. Thank you to our sponsors: P

Diamond LevelPresenting Sponsors: Save Mart Supermarkets Johnsonville BratsCorporate SponsorsCentral Valley VolkswagenWalmart

Stein Sponsor B92.Nine 96.7

Wine Glass SponsorDiablo Grande

Midway Sponsors Aspen Square BBVA CompassTurlock Irrigation DistrictWater Bottle SponsorsGianelli & Associates Kelly ServicesMocse Credit Union

Vandemark Family Dentistry & OrthodonticsWinton-Ireland, Strom & GreenBanner Sponsors Bertolotti Disposal DoubleTree HotelSan Joaquin Valley CollegeZORCH Magazine

Printing SponsorAlphaGraphics of Modesto

Live EntertainmentThe Nines

Participating Breweries, Wineries, Cheese and Nut Producers:Alaskan Brewing CompanyAnchor Brewing CompanyAnderson Brewing CompanyAnheuser BuschBarsetti VineyardsBig Sky BreweryBlack DiamondBlue Moon Brewing CompanyBodega Del SurBrew BakersBronco Wine CompanyBuffalo Bill’s Pumpkin AleCalifornia Gold Olive Oil CompanyCencal Beverage CompanyDelta Sierra BeverageDeschutesDust Bowl BrewingE2 Family WineryEel River Brewing Company

Firestone Walker Brewing CompanyFossil Fuels Brewing CompanyFrog’s Tooth VineyardGordon BierschHeinekenHornsby’s Draft CiderLagunitas Brewing CompanyLost Coast BreweryMendicino Brewing CompanyMiller FarmsMonster Beverage CompanyNew Belgium Brewing CompanyPyramid Brewing CompanySt. Pauli GirlStone Brewing CompanyRizo-Lopez FoodsSamuel AdamsSchneider Brewery Sierra NevadaSnowshoe Brewing CompanyStanislaus Distributing CompanyStone Brewing CompanyWidmer BrewingWyder’s Cider

Soft Drink SponsorsCoca-Cola Bottling CompanyPepsi Bottling CompanySeven Up Bottling Company

Oktoberfest 2010 Photo by: AC Images Photography


AwArDS AnD AChievementS

Carpet One/House of Carpets has provided three generations of local families with carpet, rugs, hardwood, tile and other floor coverings for over 60 years. The quality, service and experience of the staff together have created a business that truly stands the test of time. Serving residential, commercial, builder and restoration markets is the company’s focus. As a loyal Chamber member for 60 years, support of community activities has always been a priority. Visit Bob Kerr at the showroom at McHenry and Roseburg or find them online at CarpetOneModesto.com.

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors award Rebekah Martin, Pacifica Senior Living Modesto the Ambassador of the Month certificate for the months of June and July. This is Rebekah’s second and third award this year. Rebekah is a very effective communicator of the Chamber’s benefits when she meets with

Chamber Members and she consistently assists Chamber staff with many events throughout the year. Thank you, Rebekah. P

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AnnounCementS

Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center Annual Holiday Open House – November 13, 2010 – Enjoy a variety of activities from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Made-to-order Omelet Breakfast $8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our Famous Friday BBQ on Saturday $8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Photos with Santa and “Daisy” the Hilmar Cheese Jersey Spokes Cow (bring your camera), 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary wine tasting for 21+ year olds. For more information, contact (209) 656-1196.

Garton Tractor has moved. Our old location on Crows Landing Road served us well, but as of September 1, 2010, we will be settled at our newest location 5933 McHenry Avenue. Formerly Brawley’s RV, this facility is conveniently located just north of Kiernan Avenue. We have remodeled and expanded our offerings to better serve you. Please stop by and you will find the same helpful folks you have come to know and trust. For more information, contact us at (209) 538-0911 or visit www.garton-tractor.com.

Memorial Medical Center Cancer Services invites local adult cancer survivors and caregivers to attend Healthy Eating for Healthy Living on November 18, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Healthy nutrition plays an important role in the process of treatment and healing following a diagnosis of cancer. This class provides a new perspective on selecting and preparing foods. The class will be held at the Health Education and Conference Center in McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Avenue. Registration is required by calling (209) 569-7789.

Dr. Emil Villaroman acquired Aesthetic Dental Designs from Dr. Randall Hayashi, who has retired from hands-on dentistry. With an established practice in Tracy, Dr. Villaroman is eager to expand his knowledge and skill into Modesto. Aesthetic Dental Design’s established reputation as an environment of individualized care and its belief that health and beauty are equally important enables Dr. Villaroman an opportunity to practice the finest dentistry. Our team is excited to continue our vision through his talent. For more information, call (209) 338-3388 or visit www.modestosmiles.com

Prudential California Realty has merged with a Prudential California Realty brokerage in Benicia, California on July 13, 2010. The newly merged company will operate as Prudential California Realty under the direction of Craig C. Lewis, President/CEO with Alan Scearce as COO. Steve and Debbie Ridge will be the Team Leaders of the Benicia office leading all 30 sales professionals. The Benicia office is located at 801 First Street, Suite C, and can be reached at (707) 745-5400. P


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DeGraff Development, Inc. is proud to announce Daniel Warren as our Lead Designer and newest addition to the DeGraff Development Design Build Team. Daniel will be generating building designs as well as coordinating and facilitating the permit process for our clients projects, saving our clients time while lowering costs of the project. DeGraff Development, Inc is

commercial and industrial general contractor specializing in design build projects.

Gianelli & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation is pleased to announce John B. Pavia has become a Shareholder and Director at their firm. John focuses on business start-ups and formation, mergers and acquisitions, business succession planning, and transactions involving the purchase and sale of privately held businesses. John’s practice includes,

estate planning and trust administration, a diverse real estate practice with extensive experience in commercial and residential leasing as well as real property acquisitions and dispositions. Contact John at (209) 521-6260, email [email protected]. Congratulations John!


Daniel Warren

John Pavia

Priest Amistadi Creedon CPAs introduces Susan Creedon as the firm’s newest Partner. Susan has 25 years of experience in the accounting industry and has a great wealth of expertise in corporate, estate, trust, partnership and proprietorship tax returns as well as tax planning, auditing and payroll services. Susan specializes in software implementation for start-up businesses. Priest

Amistadi Creedon encourages you to contact Susan if you are looking for a business partner who prides themselves in offering quality work and the best personal attention. 544-7090, www.priestamistadicreedon.com

Memorial Medical Center has named Eric Dalton Chief Financial Office. He will be responsible for the financial leadership of Memorial Medical Center, while also managing regional accounting and disbursements functions for Sutter Health’s Central Valley Region and providing finance support to Memorial Hospital Foundation. Dalton served as

the CFO for Sutter Tracy Community Hospital and Regional Director of Finance/Decision Support for the Central Valley Region. He is also a graduate of Leadership Modesto. P

Susan Creedon

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GoLD LeveLCoca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc.Costco WholesaleEvergreen Nursing and 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 CompanyJS West & CompanyKaplan CollegeMagnum Boots USA Inc.McHenry Medical Group, Inc.Mercer 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.


Don’s Mobile Glass is one of the most

recognizable brands in Stanislaus County, and

the company’s logo, with its iconic red Model

T, is instantly familiar to anyone who has lived

in the area for any significant

length of time. Much of this

recognition is due to the fact

that the company has been

providing consistently high-

quality glass-replacement

services since being founded

in Modesto in 1960.

However, the notoriety

achieved by the Don’s Mobile

Glass name is also the result

of the company’s cultural

commitment to being an active

part of the community that it serves. “We truly

believe that we are partners with the community,”

says Corporate Secretary Clint Mort, “If we want

to be good corporate citizens, we have to be

invested in the community.”

This investment involves participation with

various civic groups, nonprofits, and community

organizations as a way to give back to the

community with time and money. However, Don’s

Mobile Glass has also found its own unique ways

of interacting with the public. One example is with

the company’s popular popcorn machine. Ever

since owner Don Monaco saw

an ad for a portable popcorn

machine in a catalog many

years ago, the company has

incorporated it into its public

image. The popcorn maker

is set up at every Concert in

the Park during the summer

to provide the audience with

free popcorn, and it is regularly

loaned out for various events

and organizations in the area

with the popcorn provided

for free.

As time marches forward, Don’s is experimenting

with new ways of connecting with customers.

Lately, the company has been utilizing various

social networking sites, including Twitter and

Facebook, to build lasting relationships with its

customer base and spread the word about new

developments in the business.

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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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Carrollton Mortgage Co. is one of the oldest lenders in the valley and is a family owned and operated business since 1989.

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The Leadership Modesto (LEMO) class of 2010-2011 left the park and ride lot at Vintage Faire Mall on Friday morning, September 24, 2010 as a collective of impressive future leaders. When they returned home on Sunday afternoon, they returned transformed. Now the LEMO Class of 2010/11 is a team. This is evident in so many ways.

From the comfortable banter among the class members between scheduled activities, to the depth and breadth of questions and insight during the programmed context – the class connected with one another and more importantly with their own leadership purpose.

Of course, it is always easier to achieve this kind of group connection when you are sequestered to such an awe inspiring location like Asilomar (Monterey coastline) with professional facilitation as provided by the ever capable Dr. Jamie McCreary.

The class learned of their personal learning approaches and how these play with respect to power and personality challenges – and most importantly they discovered how to incorporate these tools into their own leadership make up.

This year’s class is energetic and engaging. They are eager to learn, listen, participate and make change.

It is always an honor to assist with this LEMO transformation. Look out Modesto, the LEMO Class of 2010-11 have arrived. Full of commitment, ready to contribute and most of all an impressive… team. P

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Prime Shine Express presents:

LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

Prime Shine Express is proud to present The Land of Opportunity. Each month this series provides a forum in which to showcase the entrepreneurial

achievements of a Stanislaus County business owner. Prime Shine Express is proud to recognize the entrepreneur’s ability to overcome obstacles and to honor

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...a series spotlighting entrepreneurial achievement LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

David HalvorsonPresidentAmerican Chevrolet

Please give me a brief overview about your company’s history? We opened American Chevrolet, July 1990, at 1234 McHenry Ave. Prior to our opening, the Chevrolet dealership had failed 3 times during the 1980’s. Originally, the dealership began with my father, Bill Halvorson, as the Dealer

Principal and myself as the General Manager. In December of 1991, I purchased dad’s stock and became the dealer. In 1995, we moved to our

new facility at 4742 McHenry Ave. Today, we employ 84 people along with my brother Jim who is my partner, and my brother-in- law John Haley as the Service 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?After graduating from Stanislaus State in 1982, I worked for Pontiac Motor Division in Los Angeles as a District Sales Manager. In January of 1985, I joined my father and brother Frank at Prospect Motors in

Jackson as the General Sales Manager. I held that position until moving to Modesto in 1990.

When you were younger what goals did you set for yourself and why?Having been raised in the car business, I always wanted to be in that industry. My goal was to be a new car dealer.

Would you share with me some background that has contributed to helping you achieve your goals?When I left General Motors and went to work with my father, it was obvious early on that the succession plan for the future of his company would go to my older brother. Wanting to eventually control my own destiny is what prompted us to apply for the Chevrolet franchise in Modesto.

What challenges have you had to overcome in your professional life and how did you achieve that?

The biggest challenge is when we first opened American Chevrolet in July of 1990. Having been a 3 time failed business in the 80’s, there were frustrated consumers. We inherited the 3rd worst customer satisfaction rating in the United States out of 4,600 dealers. July 1990, it turns out was also the first official

month of the last recession. Iraq invaded Kuwait in August and our area entered 5 years of drought. Needless to say, we had a lot of things to

overcome at the beginning and frankly we almost didn’t survive.

What are some accomplishments of which you are particularly proud?I’m very proud of the fact that we have been good corporate citizens. Our family has always believed that it is our responsibility as business owners to be involved and give back to the community. We work very hard to do that with our time and financial support. Modesto is an incredible place to live and raise a family and we feel very blessed to be part of this community.

You’re very much an entrepreneur. What about you do you think makes you such a success?I don’t think anything I do is magical. I’m a big believer in the golden rule, ‘Do unto others as you would like them to do unto you’.

What is the single biggest reason that you have achieved the level of success you have?Staying true to my beliefs. In life or business, I think you can only negotiate on strategy, not principle. Anyone who is willing to stay focused on their values will be successful.

What do you like about your job?Every day has a certain amount of unknown, so there is a lot of adjusting. There is interaction with people on different levels. Whether it’s selling, customer service, handling complaints or problems, or dealing with employees on a variety of issues makes my job interesting.

What are your plans for the future?Right now, my biggest plan is to get through this rocky economy so business is fun again. These types of cycles take their toll on everyone. However, I think we are getting to the end of the tunnel.

What advice do you have for business people when it comes to achieving their goals?I think the most important thing you need to do when making goals is to have short and long term goals and not to make them too easy. You are only satisfied when a goal is something you have to reach for. Also, don’t focus all of your goals on financial rewards. More often than not, your greatest satisfaction will come through events that have nothing to do with money.

What do you like about doing business in the Modesto community and why do you think this is the Land of Opportunity?I believe the Land of Opportunity is any place that feels like home. Modesto is a large city with a small town cozy feeling. That type of atmosphere is what truly makes it special.

David Halvorson


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11 Coffee Hour: Standiford Place Gracious Living Location: 3420 Shawnee Drive Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am

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17 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Facilitated by: Katherine Boyd, Curtis Legal Group Location: Chamber Conference Room Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am; 8:45 am registration $30 for members, $40 for potential members

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• Ranked FIRST in the Region for Cardiac Services

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Where do these doctors send their families for expert care?

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

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