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September 2011 Vol. 32 Issue 9 modchamber.org Modesto Chamber of Commerce progress Ribbon Cuttings Work In Progress New Members Modesto Shines: A brighter, more beautiful future for Modesto

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September 2011

Vol. 32 Issue 9

modchamber.org

Modesto Chamber of Commerce

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Ribbon CuttingsWork In ProgressNew Members

Modesto Shines: A brighter, more beautiful future for Modesto

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Cover Story

Community Development

eConomiC Development

networking AnD referrAlS

The Ambassador Program has been an excellent tool for connecting with local business owners and managers. It is a very low pressure and nonthreatening way to meet key members of the business community. You get the opportunity to not only see how their businesses function, but a better understanding of what they do and how they do it. I have found it interesting learning new things about businesses that I thought I knew all about. My company, C.A. Reding and I are proud to be part of the Ambassador Program. Aaron Kellums – C.A. Reding Company, The Valley’s Premier Document Solutions and Office Equipment Provider (209) 968-4001. P

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Announcements 9 Awards and Achievements 15

New Member Profiles 8People On the Move 11Land of Opportunity 19 Work In Progress 21

Business Before and After Hours 14 New Chamber Members 15Ribbon Cuttings 18Chamber Calendar 22

AmbASSADor Corner

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 GroupChairman ElectDavid Gianelli, Gianelli & AssociatesVice Chairman of Internal OperationsEric Benson, JS West & CompanyVice Chairman of External OperationsKathy Halsey, Individual MemberVice Chairman of Member RelationsDavid Halvorson, American ChevroletVice Chairman of Events & Special ProjectsDoug Johnson, Reach Business Systems, Inc.

DirectorsLynn Dickerson, Gallo Center for the Arts Dan Garcia, Tri Counties BankPat Gillum, Pat Gillum, CPANeal 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 PresentsLaura Ward, Ward Promotional Marketing SolutionsJeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah

Ex-OfficioBill Bassitt, The AllianceGeorge Boodrookas, Modesto Junior CollegeKeith Boggs, Leadership ModestoDavid Boring, Never Boring Design AssociatesGreg Nyhoff, City of Modesto

Chamber StaffCecil Russell, 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] Morrison, Membership Service/Gov’t Relations [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 5th 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

PrinterParks Printing(209) 576-2568 • [email protected]

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 participate and partner in activities to improve quality of life.

Aaron Kellums

Modesto Shines: A brighter, more beautiful future for Modesto

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your ChAmber At work

government relAtionS

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce has an active Government Relations Council and that studies and review bills in our State Legislature that affect business.

After review and presentation to the Chamber Board of Directors, the Board takes a position on these bills. This column reflects the decision of our Board.

Thank you, Cecil Russell, President & CEO

AB 1239 (Warren T. Furutani; D-Long Beach)Personal income tax: rates.

SB 568

Alan Lowenthal; D-Long Beach

Recycling: polystyrene food containers.

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8/17/11 Read second time. Ordered to third reading on 8/29/11 #235 S-ASSEMBLY BILLS-THIRD READING FILE

8/22/11 S-APPR. Do pass as amended.

8/25/11 From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 3.) (August 25).

Ordered to third reading on 8/29/11 #191 S-ASSEMBLY BILLS

5/27/11 In committee: Hearing postponed by committee. (Refers to 5/27/2011 hearing)

8/25/11 Do pass.

BILL NAMEAND AUTHOR

SUMMARY OF BILL REASON FOR POSITIONAND WHAT IT MEANSFOR YOU

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MODESTOCHAMBER POSITION

AB 22

Tony Mendoza; D-Norwalk

Employment: Credit Reports.

AB 350

Jose Solorio; D-Anaheim

Displaced Janitor Opportunity Act.

AB 375

Nancy Skinner; D-Berkley

Workers' compensation: hospital employees: presumption.

AB 1155

Luis Alejo; D-Salinas

Workers' compensation.

AB 1239

Warren T. Furutani; D-Long Beach

Personal income tax: rates.

SB 568

Alan Lowenthal; D-Long Beach

Recycling: polystyrene food containers.

CALIFORNIACHAMBERPOSITION

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7/12/2011 Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading.

7/14/2011 Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

STATUS AS OF8/29/11

This bill would prohibit an employer, with the exception of certain financial institutions, from obtaining a consumer credit report, as defined, for employment purposes unless the information is (1) substantially job-related, meaning that the position of the person for whom the report is sought has access to money, other assets or confidential information, and (2) the position of the person for whom the report is sought is a position in the state Department of Justice, a managerial position, that of a sworn peace officer or other law enforcement position or a position for which the information contained in the report is required to be disclosed by law or to be obtained by the employer.

This bill would rename the act the Displaced Property Service Employee Opportunity Act and make the provisions of the act applicable to property services, which would consist of licensed security, as defined, window cleaning, food cafeteria and dietary services , janitorial services, and cleaning-related or light building maintenance services. This bill would exclude from the definitions of "contractor" and "subcontractor" specified types of food service providers. The bill also would make conforming changes.

Existing law provides that an injury of an employee arising out of and in the course of employment is generally compensable through the workers' compensation system. Existing law provides that, in the case of certain public employees, the term "injury" includes heart trouble, hernia, pneumonia, human immunodeficiency virus, lower back impairment, and other injuries and diseases. This bill would provide, with respect to hospital employees who provide direct patient care in an acute care hospital, that the term "injury" includes a bloodborne infectious disease, as defined, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) that develops or manifests itself during the period of the person's employment with the hospital. This bill contains other related provisions.

Existing law establishes a workers' compensation system, administered by the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers' Compensation, to compensate an employee for injuries sustained in the course of his or her employment. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to prohibit the use of risk factors and specified characteristics to deny an injured worker his or her rightful benefit when disabled in the workplace. The bill would also state the intent of the Legislature to prohibit the apportionment of risk factors and characteristics without prohibiting the apportionment of documentable pre existing non industrial causes of disability or holding an employer liable for any percentage of permanent disability not directly caused by an injury arising out of and occurring in the course of employment . This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

The Personal Income Tax Law imposes a tax upon taxable income at various rates depending upon the amount of that income, and also imposes an alternative minimum tax based upon specified tax preference items. This bill would declare that it is the intent of the Legislature to reinstate income tax brackets for the highest income earners to address the state’s budget problems. This bill would, for any taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2012, and before January 1, 2017, increase the tax rate applicable to taxable income over specified amounts to 10% and 11%, and increase the alternative minimum tax rate to 8.5%. This bill would include a change in state statute that would result in a taxpayer paying a higher tax within the meaning of Section 3 of Article XIII A of the California Constitution, and thus would require for passage the approval of 23 of the membership of each house of the Legislature.This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.

This bill would prohibit a food vendor, on and after January 1, 2016, from dispensing prepared food to a customer in a polystyrene foam food container and would define related terms. The bill would provide that a food vendor that is a school district is not required to comply with the bills requirements until July 1, 2017, and would allow a food vendor that is a school district to dispense prepared food to a customer in a polystyrene foam food container after that date if the governing board of the school district elects to adopt a policy to implement a verifiable recycling program for polystyrene foam food containers, which would be renewable, as specified. The bill would also allow a food vendor to dispense prepared food to a customer in a polystyrene foam food container after January 1, 2016, in a city or county if the city or county elects to adopt an ordinance establishing a specified recycling program for polystyrene foam food containers, which would be operative, as specified.

Hampers Employment Decisions - Unfairly limits private employers’ ability to use consumer credit reports for legitimate employment purposes, unless the information in the report is “substantially job-related” and for a "managerial position."

Costly Employee Retention Mandate - Inappropriately alters the employment relationship by requiring any successor contractor for “property services,” defined as licensed security, cleaning-related or light building maintenance, window cleaning or food cafeteria services, to retain employees of the former contractor for a minimum of 60 days and thereafter offer continued employment unless the employees’ performance during that period was unsatisfactory.

Costly Employee Retention Mandate - Inappropriately alters the employment relationship by requiring any successor contractor for “property services,” defined as licensed security, cleaning-related or light building maintenance, window cleaning or food cafeteria services, to retain employees of the former contractor for a minimum of 60 days and thereafter offer continued employment unless the employees’ performance during that period was unsatisfactory.

Erodes Workers' Comp Reforms - Increases costs and lawsuits in the workers' compensation system by eroding the apportionment provision that protects an employer from paying for disability that did not arise from work.

Small Business Tax Increase - Targeted tax increase on higher income brackets, which will have a detrimental impact on small start-up businesses and discourage growth of such companies in California.

Polystyrene Food Container Ban - Threatens thousands of manufacturing jobs within the state by inappropriately banning all food vendors from using polystyrene foam food service containers, ignoring the numerous environmental benefits associated with polystyrene products.

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce has an active Government Relations Council and they study and review bills in our State Legislature that affect business. After their review and presentation to your Chamber Board, the Board takes a position on these bills. This column reflects the decisions of your Board. We will publish these positions monthly and if you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to the Chamber office.

Thank you, Cecil Russell, President/CEO

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ChAmber boArD perSpeCtive

I confess I’m a litter junkie. I have been picking up trash in my neighborhood for years on my daily walks. I even pick up nasty cigarette butts which totally grosses out my husband. Trying to make our world a little less littered and a little more beautiful is ingrained in me.

I have loved downtown Modesto since I moved here 11 years ago. Now that I am the director of the beautiful Gallo Center for the Arts, I am even more concerned with downtown’s vitality and beauty. If I had a magic wand I would wave it to make every downtown patron be more considerate of how they dispose of their trash, including those dreaded cigarette butts! However, I will say I am extremely pleased to see our city, civic leaders, business owners and citizens taking a proactive approach in providing solutions. Solutions such as the repaving of 10th and 11th Streets, a plan to provide additional trash receptacles, benches, more potted flowers to line the streets of downtown, as well as a call to action amongst business owners to be more proactive in the upkeep of their store/business front. These are just a few of the beautification activities that our City has partnered with businesses to accomplish. It’s not a magic wand, but its progress.

And then there’s graffiti. Not the American kind that includes car shows and oldie music, but the vandalism kind done by punks, gangsters and wanna be artists. Grrrrrr! I hate tagging and what it does to our city. Let’s all take a stand against it! Think how much more beautiful our city would be without all that unwanted graffiti! Our city is working hard on this issue as well. When you think of Modesto and graffiti, we want you to think of Modesto USA, a Classic American City, not the tagging on the walls. To enforce this idea, the city recently decided to mark the original ‘cruise route’ with historic graffiti route display flags.

The Gallo Center brings performing artists from all over the world to our city. Tens of thousands of patrons, many of them from out of town, come to hear and see those artists. I want them all to leave here with a positive impression of Modesto. We have the nicest downtown in the Central Valley. Let’s all pitch in to make it the cleanest one. Unfortunately, there will always be inconsiderate litter bugs but those of us who care about our city can do our part, plus some, to beautify our town. We invite others to take notice and become more considerate in their own personal habits. Beautify Modesto! P

Lynn Dickerson

Community Development

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Nyhoff said that this is an instrumental time in Modesto’s history and the City is happy to join the efforts. “People are taking ownership, getting involved and making a difference and it’s great to experience!” Beyond the large scale paving projects, the City has partnered with the Downtown community to set several other projects in motion.

One project, the new Music in the Plaza series, brings live music to the 10th Street Plaza on Friday evenings through the end of September. The series is a collaboration between the City, the Downtown Improvement District (DID) and local businesses, and has helped brighten the atmosphere of the Plaza and increase foot traffic downtown.

A recent grant received by the City has also helped ensure the safety and comfort of visitors downtown through increased foot and bicycle security patrols and funds for cleaning and beautifying the Downtown area. “We are deep cleaning and power-blasting the gum off the sidewalks, sprucing up the flower pots and giving the curbs a fresh coat of paint,” said Nyhoff.

odesto is a great place to live. With its central location, great weather and small town feel, our city has some wonderful features to recommend it to any “best

cities” list. Unfortunately, Modesto has been hard hit by the financial crisis and has borne the brunt of major criticisms over the last few years. A movement to rebuild the city’s infrastructure, clean up its streets and reclaim Modesto’s image as a wonderful place to live has been building among Modesto’s population and the results of this movement are starting to show all over town.

If you have driven through Modesto’s downtown lately, you know that some big projects are underway. Major repaving efforts on 10th and I Streets have already had Modesto residents enjoying smoother roads, but many more streets are scheduled for rehabilitation in the coming months. Funding for much of the project has come from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and HUD, said City Manager Greg Nyhoff, “ the 10th and 11th Street projects have been part of the City’s contribution to the revitalization effort of Downtown Modesto.”

MWritten by Justin Souza

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Cover Story

This cleanup effort is a priority across the city, for businesses and residents alike. Community service events like the Bette Belle Smith Day of Service and the citywide Love Modesto events—which sends thousands of volunteers into Modesto’s streets, parks and schools to pick up litter, paint over graffiti or do one of over 60 other tasks to help clean up the city—are expressions of the community’s renewed interest in making Modesto great again.

The twice-yearly ‘Love Modesto’ events are the brainchild of Jeff Pishney, a full time Pastor at Big Valley Grace Community Church and an active proponent of volunteerism in the city. Pishney says he believes that a better Modesto begins in each person who lives here.

“I see these as catalyst days,” said Pishney. “We give people the opportunity to go out into their community and make a difference and it changes them a little bit, too. We’re helping clean up Modesto, but we’re also helping people realize the importance of giving back.”

Interest in these cleanup days has grown. What started with a little over 1,000 people four years ago now draws over 4,000 to downtown Modesto and to concurrent events in surrounding cities.

“The coolest thing about the event is seeing local pride in our city growing,” said Pishney. “If we can continue to love our city and to speak of it with pride, I believe it will change us. Our community will be transformed.” With this transformation, city leaders hope Modesto’s tarnished reputation can shine again.

One step in the process is a reaffirmation of Modesto’s proud history. In March, the City Council approved the designation of the Modesto Historic Graffiti Cruise Route. This connection to Modesto’s golden past helps remind residents and visitors alike of the great things that have happened in the city. Pole banners that mark the route are already up throughout Downtown, and development of informational signage for a planned walking tour of the route is underway by a dedicated task force made of members of the community.

The rehabilitation of Modesto’s image extends beyond the city’s borders. KCRA, the Sacramento TV news station which airs locally on Channel 3, has also taken an interest in focusing on the brighter side of Modesto. Janet O has been newly named as the Stanislaus Bureau Chief, a position that has been vacant for three years.

“So many people have complained that we’re only in Modesto when something negative happens,” said O, speaking from the Modesto bureau office in the DoubleTree downtown, “we hope this helps people realize that Modesto is a big part of our coverage.”

The new Modesto Bureau has meant greater exposure for Modesto from the station. In August, KCRA kicked off its expanded Modesto coverage by running a week-long series entitled “Modesto Shines” which profiled some of Modesto’s many innovators and newsmakers—including local entrepreneurs Dan Costa and John Surla—and culminated in a major nightly news broadcast from Modesto’s Downtown Farmer’s Market.

While another Modesto Shines event is not currently on the schedule, O added that residents should stay tuned to KCRA for more stories that profile Modesto’s positive traits.

“These are hard times and when times are hard, people come together,” said Pishney. “There is something good going on here. This area has been so put down but we are prioritizing this, and we’re putting Modesto on the map.”

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" If we can continue to love our city and to

speak of it with pride, I believe it will change

us. Our community will be transformed.”

– Jeff Pishney

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Blom & Swain is committed to helping our clients improve their financial well-being with plans that are customized to their particular needs. We take the necessary steps to position them for achieving their goals, allowing our clients to gain greater confidence in their future financial prosperity. Each client is approached as an individual with unique needs and expectations. To start, we listen to our clients. This personalized approach helps make Blom & Swain a positive resource in developing, implementing and maintaining a business or individual financial strategy. For more information, please contact (209) 526-9426.

Cel lu lar Solut ions is a cell phone repair shop in Modesto located at 1315 W. Roseburg. Not only are we certified technicians, but we pride ourselves in being an honest family-operated business. Cellular Solutions specializes in iPhone repairs but we fix anything wrong with any phone. We commonly fix screens, LCDs, speakers, buttons, liquid damage and much more. We also sell new and used cell phones, and offer services such as unlocking, jailbreaking and flashing. Come in and visit us for your Cellular Solution. For more information please contact us at (209) 527-9650.

Waterproof Business Waterproofing your business means leveraging your strengths and shoring up your weaknesses so that your business will be able to grow and thrive in any economy. I’m here to help you find the right solution for your business. I offer a complete web presence analysis, development of mobile-ready websites for an online hub that can be viewed by customers on the go and packages that increase your business’ online visibility. Waterproof Business is based in Modesto, CA. You can call Elisa at (209) 534-9891 or email [email protected].

Almond Val ley Realty (AVR) is committed to providing our customers with a remarkable real estate experience. We are 27 dedicated, veteran agents collectively possessing 330 years of tested experience in the purchase/sale of residential, agricultural and commercial properties. AVR agents’ breadth of knowledge along with advanced specialized training effectively positions us to successfully navigate today’s challenging market. The brokerage is locally owned by Ed & Nancy Ugarte, 180 Leveland Lane, Suite 4. For more information please contact us at (209) 521-2121, email [email protected] or visit our website, www.almondvalleyrealty.com. P

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DLR Group is proud to partner with Modesto City Schools to design a new football stadium at Gregori High School. The new stadium will add a much needed sports venue to the Modesto community, and will serve as a regional center for sporting events and community events. New restrooms, concessions, seating, lighting and fencing will be added around the existing field at Gregori High School. Construction will be completed in time to host the high school’s inaugural graduating class in spring 2013. F o r m o re information, contact DLR Group at (209) 575-1384 or www.dlrgroup.com.

The Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern Cal i fornia presents the 2nd Annual Harvest Moon Auct ion and Dinner to take place Saturday, October 15 , 2011 , a t the Greek Orthodox Church on Tokay Avenue. Al l proceeds f rom this event benef i t fami l ies and caregivers who are deal ing with Alzheimer ’s d isease in the Modesto area . We thank you in advance for your support . For more information, call our office at (209) 238-0538.

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce would

l ike to thank Never Boring Design Associates for their generous and most kind gift. Never Boring Design Associates carried out the task of lettering the two pairs of our Ribbon Cutting Scissors with the Chamber name. We would like to thank Julie Orona, Art Director/Vice President for the connection to the service, David Boring, Creative Director/President for the donation of service and materials and, finally, Harold Avila, Sign Shop Manager, for executing the service. Thanks again to Never Boring Design Associates and their employees; your service is greatly appreciated.

Every four years you must renew your Real Estate l icense. Here is the 1st LIVE in class time offered at Modesto Jr. College. 2nd and subsequent renewals only. 2 required courses: 1. 8 hour survey course (Agency, Ethics, Fair Housing, Risk Management and Trust Fund). September 19, 20, 22 from 6-9 p.m., MJC Sierra Hall 204 (West Campus). $49 + $25 textbook (for both classes). 2. 37 hours - Increasing Sales Through Financing and Protection of Agent and Client. When: September 26-30 8 a.m.-5 p.m., MJC location, $125 + $75 materials fee. Includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. Free testing at conclusion. Register at www.MJC4life.org. Call Prof. John Bawiec with questions (209) 545-1525. P

AnnounCementS

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the celebration of the 50th Annual Harvest Luncheon. This popular event, sponsored by Del Monte Foods will take place at noon on Friday, September 9 in Graceada Park f ro m 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Each year, Harvest Lunch raises funds for the Voss-Berryhill Scholarship benefitting outstanding Modesto Junior College agriculture students. In addition to raising scholarship funds, this annual event provides a forum for our keynote speaker to discuss important agricultural issues. Speaking to the expected crowd of 800 will be Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

Tickets are now available for this sell-out event at the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, 1114 J Street. The luncheon features a colorful and tasty array of fresh locally grown produce and Mape’s Ranch tri-tip. This popular event focuses on Stanislaus County’s agriculture industry and assures that the tradition continues by benefiting a new generation of community Ag Leaders. Students continue to be overwhelmed with the support of their community to fund these scholarships. Many of these students return to the area to put their education to work and lend their support for the next generation. Individual tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for seniors and children under 12. For more information call the Modesto Chamber of Commerce at (209) 577-5757. P

moDeSto ChAmber of CommerCe CelebrAteS

50 yeArS of hArveSt lunCh September 9

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The Modesto Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 7th annual Business to Business Trade Show on June 23, 2011 at the Modesto Centre Plaza. The spaciousness of the new location provided the 75 vendors an opportunity to showcase their products, services and more. Twelve new members took advantage of this business event. New this year was an Exhibitor Training Seminar conducted by Ward Promotional Marketing Solutions who provided the training, materials and great giveaways. Extreme Pita provided an awesome breakfast, and the Courtyard by Marriott furnished the meeting room. In these difficult times, we sincerely appreciate our business partners going above and beyond to support Chamber events like the Business to Business Trade Show. Thank You!

Chamber events require many hours of preparation and many helping hands. To that point, we want to acknowledge our Business to Business Trade Show Committee. Volunteers like these work long hours, making calls and showing up whenever we ask. We sincerely thank you for your efforts and time. Thank you to Modesto Centre Plaza for the donation of equipment and excellent service before, during and after the show. Bill Kratt Photography captured the event with great crowd, candid and booth photographs. Thank you Bill Kratt Photography.

Events like these are successful because of our many sponsors. The Chamber expresses its sincere appreciation to all of the 2011 sponsors for supporting the Business to Business Trade Show.

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Addus Health-Care Assisted DivisionAflacBell-Carter PackagingBrandman University – Part of Chapman UniversityBridgestone/FirestoneCalifornia Mortgage AssociatesCareMore Health PlanCasa de Modesto Retirement CenterCash-Dudley Speiller & Torres Professional Law CorporationCentral Valley Business Journal

Chukchansi Gold Resort & CasinoCity of ModestoClear Channel RadioCoffee Break ServiceCommunity Business CollegeCostco WholesaleCurtis Legal GroupDoctors Medical CenterDocuStorDoubleTree HotelFairfield Inn & Suites - TurlockGallo Center for the ArtsGarden City Healthcare CenterGowans Printing Co.Greenwood Machine & Fabrication, Inc.Hospitality HouseHoward Training CenterHuff Construction Company, Inc.Humphreys College

Impact MarketingJoaquin Painting, Inc.Kelly Services, Inc.Laser QuestMcHenry Bowl, Inc.MetroPCS California, LLCMocse Credit UnionModesto Centre PlazaNever Boring Design AssociatesOnTracPacific Records ManagementPacifica Senior Living ModestoPrime Shine Car WashRank Investigations and Protection, Inc.Progress MagazineSafeguard Business SystemsSolid Networks, Inc.Standiford Place Gracious Retirement LivingStanislaus County Free LibraryStewart & Jasper OrchardsStockton ThunderTenney A. NorquistThe Stratford at Beyer Park

Utility Telephone, Inc.Vintage Faire MallWard Promotional Marketing SolutionsWarden’s Office Products Center

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Affordable Cleaning American Asset & Wealth ManagementCentral Sanitary Supply Co.Cheek Construction Management, Inc.Ethan Shane ClothierGreenwood Machine & Fabrication, Inc.Heald CollegeHospitality HouseBill Kratt PhotographyModesto Academy of Music & DesignQdoba Mexican GrillStanislaus Literacy Center

Plans are underway for an even bigger event next year. Be part of the planning process for 2012 and join the Business to Business Trade Show Committee, or be the first to secure your place at next year ’s event. Call Elizabeth at (209) 577-5757 or email [email protected]. P

In these difficult times, we sincerely appreciate

our business partners going above and beyond

to support Chamber events like the Business to

Business Trade Show. Thank You!

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people on the move

The Stanislaus Health Foundation is proud to announce our three newest Board Directors. Rocio Huerta-Camara MPH, Manager Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Community Health Education/Maino Community Health Library. Mrs. Huerta-Camara comes to the Stanislaus Health Foundation as an experienced Health Educator with an expansive understanding of community needs and as an experienced community event coordinator. Emily Joyner, small business owner and homemaker joins the Stanislaus Health Foundation bringing energy, enthusiasm and passion for those we serve. In her first few months, Mrs. Joyner has taken the lead of the Stanislaus Health Foundation Luau scheduled for July 23 at Dr. and Mrs. Enevoldsen’s. Lee Raley Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, E & J Gallo Winery has served on several national organizations lending experience, solidity and balance to our group. Dr. Raley has already been a huge support using his specialized skills as a flavor chemist to auction a personalized perfume session for one winning bidder. The mission of the

Stanislaus Health Foundation is to provide funding and support to the Health Services Agency and the Valley Family Medicine Residency Program through healthcare scholarships, preventative programs and equipment for quality patient care. To learn more about the Stanislaus Health Foundation visit us at www.stanhealth.org

Nelson & Associates is pleased to announce that Lee Simonson has joined their Modesto team as an Executive Recruiter. Filling positions in Finance and Accounting, Nelson & Associates knows that Lee, a top-performing recruiter in the Bay Area for over ten years, will immediately produce results for clients and candidates in Modesto. Lee attributes her success to hard work and a commitment to providing the best possible recruiting and consulting services. For her outstanding performance, she has been named a President’s Club Member within our own organization, on numerous occasions. For more information please contact (209) 575-7170. P

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and experience the Deep Roots difference today.

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Over the past 27 years, Oktoberfest has grown from a small gathering with a limited sampling of beers and a German band to a highly anticipated yearly event at John Thurman Field with 75+ samples of beer, wine and food, and a center stage with band and midway. As we set the stage for our 28th year and look to our members for sponsorships and donations; you should know why this event is important to the Chamber and its members. Oktoberfest is the Chamber ’s biggest fund raising event each year. Revenues from this event assist the Chamber in offering its members more services and support.

In our new economy, people have adopted the “staycation” which allows our community to support more local events like Oktoberfest. Larger event attendance means more exposure and marketing opportunities for Oktoberfest sponsors and vendors. Since accountability of marketing dollars means even more in this economic climate, we encourage you to invest in your success at Oktoberfest. Your support and commitment will yield a higher return on your investment.

Put your product or service in front of 2,500+ potential customers for the evening, and see what can happen. We are excited to assist you in participating in this established community event. For sponsorship information, contact Elizabeth Facanha, Events Manager at the Modesto Chamber of Commerce (209) 577-5757 or email [email protected]

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Oak Valley Community BankOak Valley Community Bank was founded in 1990 by a group of businessmen with a vision to make local banking available to its community. Thanks to our talented, dedicated staff, loyal customer base, shareholders and outstanding group of directors, this has become a reality, and our vision continues to grow.

Oak Valley Community Bank3508 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA 95356(209) 579-3365

TSM InsurancePurchasing insurance is all about protecting the people and possessions you love. It’s about more than the cheapest price. It’s about trust, confidence and convenience. And it’s about working with someone who actually cares about you, your well-being and safeguarding what you value most.At TSM Insurance, we don’t want you to be insured, we want you to be assured. We’re more than an agent, we’re your partner. We bring certainty to life.

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iomlAn ConStruCtion ServiCeS, inC.William Munt5025 Santa Fe StreetOakdale, CA 95361ph (209) 869-5090 fax (209) [email protected] Management

moDeSto youth SoCCer ASSoCiAtion (mySA)Frank CousineauP.O. Box 577229Modesto, CA 953574459 Spyres Way, Suite AModesto, CA 95356ph (209) 236-1800fax (209) 236-1081frankcousineau@sbcglobal.netwww.modestoyouthsoccer.comCommunity Service Organizations

rAnDik pAper CompAnyJeff MillerP.O. Box 4004Modesto, CA 95352136 Flamingo DriveModesto, CA 95358ph (209) 538-3111fax (209) [email protected]’ Supplies

SeConD hArveSt fooD bAnk of SAn JoAquin & StAniSlAuS CountieSMike Mallory704 E. Industrial Park DriveManteca, CA 95337ph (209) 239-2091fax (209) [email protected] Service Organizations

tri CountieS bAnkBal Samaan3020 Floyd AvenueModesto, CA 95355ph (209) 551-1061fax (209) [email protected] www.tcbk.comBanks

tri CountieS bAnkCharlotte Carl Berg3601 Pelandale AvenueModesto, CA 95360ph (209) [email protected]

uSA Auto ServiCeSDennis Slewoo3300 McHenry AveModesto, CA 95350ph (209) [email protected] Repairing & Service

AwArDS AnD AChievementS

English Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as a 2011 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality National Quality Award for its outstanding performance in the health care profession. The award highlights facilities across the nation that have demonstrated their intention to pursue a rigorous quality improvement system. “At English Oaks, we understand that what we do each day is more than just a job, it is a calling. I am so proud of each staff member,” said Deanna Hill, English Oaks Administrator. For more information please contact English Oaks at (209) 577-1001

Ambassador of the Month The Modesto Chamber of Commerce staff and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce Doug Perry, TelePacific Communications as their Ambassador of the Month for July. Doug is an Ambassador who works hard on behalf of the Chamber, and the Chamber and the Board of Directors are

pleased to highlight him this month and give Doug the recognition he deserves. Congratulations Doug, keep up the great work!

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Lucy Castrejon, the Branch Manager at F&M Bank, is the highest performing Welcome Team Member for the second quarter of 2011. The Chamber appreciates Lucy for her hard work and dedication to the Welcome Team. Congratulations Lucy!

Doctors Medical Center has been re-verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma. DMC first received this designation in 2008. Re-verification takes place every two years to ensure that verified hospitals are maintaining the rigorous requirements set forth by the ACS. “We are very proud of our team’s achievement,” commented Peter Bastone, Chief Executive Officer. “Of more than 5,700 hospitals throughout the United States, only 131 are verified as Level II Trauma Centers.” P

Doug Perry

Lucy Castrejon

Community Development

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As consumers you have a choice. Dollars

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jobs and taxes are generated. The multiplier effect is

enormous – every $1 spent locally generates $3.50 for the

economy. A stonger economy helps everyone. The

higher the employment, the less crime in a community.

Stop the buck here, it pays for everyone.

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the ChAmber AnnounCeS

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oCtober 26, 2011In a challenging economy, a healthy manufacturing sector is key to Stanislaus County’s overall recovery. Growth in our service sector may not be possible in the short term, but what we produce locally is making a difference now, and could be even more significant going forward.

Join the business leaders of our area for the Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Region: Manufacturing, on October 26 at the Doubletree Hotel, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Jeffrey Michael, Director of the Business Forecasting Center at the University of the Pacific, will signal the relationship between manufacturing and community well-being, and look into that sector ’s prospects for the next several years. He will be joined by the corporate leaders of several of Stanislaus County’s manufacturing stars, who will present their thoughts on what it will take to grow this critical part of our regional economy.Sponsorships, table reservations, tickets and more information are available by contacting Elizabeth Facanha, Special Events Manager at (209) 577-5757. P

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce held the first State of Education – Building Bridges for Tomorrow’s Workforce event on Thursday, August 26 at the Modesto Centre Plaza. The event, sponsored by Walmart, celebrated winning student programs already in place that excite and encourage students to stay in school and explored new ideas which will bring business and education together to build a better prepared workforce. Forty-five businesses sponsored tables at the event. One hundred of these seats were donated to educators to enable the free flow of ideas between business leaders and school administrators. As a result of the event, business leaders have the opportunity to partner with local schools to provide internships, job shadowing, mentoring and other programs to enhance student education. Chamber President & CEO Cecil Russell stated, “Education is fundamental to a thriving economy, and the Modesto Chamber of Commerce is leading the charge for change.” P

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The Law Office of Mayol & Barringer was founded as a partnership in 1991. We’ve always been oriented toward business, real estate, litigation and employment law, but we strive to provide full general counsel for businesses. Instead of working in a single specialty, we service a broad base of client needs. As the economy changes, and our clients’ businesses change, we always focus on adapting and servicing whatever their needs are. As their businesses go, our business goes.

How did your partnership form and what are the advantages of a partnership?James Mayol: For both of us, Modesto is home. We were raised here, went to school here and came back here. Bart and I knew each other from

junior college, and we went to the same law school, though at different times. After we returned to Modesto, we ran into each other socially and just compared notes. Both of us were in very good firms at the time but

we each wanted to be in an environment where we called the shots.

Our partnership works well for us. We bounce things off of each other, but we’re generally independent. Having a two-partner firm that has remained

unchanged for 20 years is fairly unheard of in the legal profession. Usually people are part of larger firms or they’re flying solo.

Bart Barringer: The fact that Jim has expertise in areas where I don’t and I have expertise in areas that he doesn’t has enabled us to provide business clients the full representation they want and need.

What do you think makes you such a success as an entrepreneur? BB: Jim’s family owns Pacific Southwest Container, where he is general counsel, and we work with businesses, so we understand that paying attorneys is never a pleasant thing. We try to do

our part to get problems solved as quickly as possible and to treat it as if it were our own money. I think that’s really helped us keep our clients for long

periods of time.

JM: I think what makes us different is that we try and create resolution by analyzing a problem early on rather than just treating it like a legal problem

that’s going to grow forever. We encourage our clients to be proactive with their legal issues. Usually, when you talk early it’s a relatively minor issue

but it can become very complex and very expensive if it festers.

Do you participate in any community outreach efforts or clubs? JM: We’ve both been involved in the Chamber of Commerce. I am a past chairman of the Chamber Board and the past president of the Memorial Hospital Board. I am currently on the State Theatre board. I’m also chair of a group called Rivers of Recovery, we help disabled veterans and take them fly-fishing.

BB: I was on the original board that first got the State Theatre up and running as an arts venue, and the original board of the First Tee of Modesto. I work with Children’s Guardian Fund, which is a home for abused women and children in Oakdale, and I’m currently on the DID board and a bank board here in the area. We’ve both always stayed pretty busy on boards and with community outreach activities.

What advice do you have for business people when it comes to achieving their goals? BB: A big thing in achieving success is recognizing that your employees are the backbone of your business and you have to keep them happy and satisfied. Truth is, you can’t be at your place of employment every second that it’s open. When you’re not there, those employees are the face of your business and if they’re unhappy that’s going to come across. We’ve always strived for a very comfortable working environment where people enjoy the people they work with, enjoy the environment they work in and enjoy the benefits and perks that are given to them. Our newest employee has been here 17 years. I think having employees that enjoy working here has really enhanced our success.

What do you like about doing business in the Modesto community and why do you think this is the Land of Opportunity? JM: I think the Modesto business community is cohesive, ethical and we treat each other fairly. It is a small town atmosphere: we know each other and we care. I think the community suffered some tough blows but I like that groups like CommonWealth are being proactive and making efforts to carry us forward. A group of people are involving themselves through the Chamber, as well. Some real stalwarts are rededicating themselves to the Modesto economy and hats off to them for doing that. I appreciate that very much. And the new CEO Cecil Russell, who is a long time friend and hard worker, is going to do a great job and I appreciate his leadership.

BB: I think what I really like about doing business here is seeing the people we’ve known for many years do so well with their businesses. Being in this location for 20 years, we’ve seen an awful lot of changes in downtown Modesto and they’re definitely for the good, it just takes perseverance to make them happen.

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preSiDent’S ClubCirCle of influenCe

plAtinum levelKaiser PermanenteSave Mart Supermarkets Walmart

DiAmonD levelBank of the WestCapax-Giddings, Corby, Hynes, Inc.Doctors Behavioral Health Center-DMCDoctors Medical Center-DMCDMC FoundationFrito-Lay Company, Inc.MedAmerica Billing Services, Inc.Pacific Southwest Container golD levelCoca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc.Costco WholesaleDoubleTree HotelEvergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Care CenterFoster Farms DairyJC Penney CompanyMemorial Medical CenterThe Modesto BeeModesto Irrigation DistrictModesto Nuts Professional BaseballPost Foods, LLCRACOR, Division of Parker Hannifin CorporationSeneca Foods, LLCSysco 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 & Associates, LLPBJ’s Restaurant & BrewhouseBasic Resources, Inc.Brandman University Part of Chapman UniversityBrown, Fink, Boyce & Astle, LLPBunge OilsCalifornia State University, StanislausCandlewood SuitesCentral Valley Ag GrindingCentral Valley Ag TransportCentral Valley AutomotiveCentral Valley Chrysler, Jeep, DodgeCentral Valley Nissan Central Valley Volkswagen Hyundai Central Valley Medical GroupChildren’s Hospital Central CaliforniaChildren’s Hospital & Research Center-OaklandChukchansi Gold Resort & CasinoCitibankClark Pest ControlComcastConstruction Management CorporationCourtyard by Marriott

Covenant Village of TurlockCurtis Legal GroupDamrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios, Pacher & SilvaDel Monte FoodsDelta Sierra BeverageDirectLine Technologies, Inc.English Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation HospitalExternal Resources Inc.F & M BankGalletto RistoranteGeorgia-PacificGianelli & AssociatesGilton Solid Waste Management, Inc.Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc.Grover Landscape Services, Inc.Harris Moran Seed CompanyHeald CollegeI.J. Larsen Pumps, Inc.Infiniti of ModestoInstitute of TechnologyInternational Paper CompanyITT Technical InstituteJS West & CompanyKaplan CollegeMV Transportation, Inc.Magnum Boots USA Inc.McHenry Medical Group, Inc.Mercer FoodsMocse Credit UnionModesto Commerce BankModesto ToyotaMraz, Amerine & AssociatesNestle USAOak Valley Community BankO’Brien’s MarketOLAM Spices & Vegetables, Inc.Pacific Gas & Electric CompanyPanelized Structures, Inc.Pepsi Bottling GroupPlastipak Packaging Prime Shine Car WashRabobankRaley’sRizo-Lopez Foods, Inc.Rocha Transportation San Joaquin Valley CollegeSeven Up Bottling CorporationSolecon Industrial ContractorsSolid Networks, Inc.SpringHill Suites by MarriottStanislaus Food Products CompanyStanislaus Surgical HospitalStorer CoachwaysSutter Gould Medical FoundationTurlock Irrigation DistrictUS Bank Valley Bio Energy, LLCValley First Credit UnionValley Lexus-BMWVersa Cold Logistics ServicesW.H. Breshears, Inc.Warden’s Office Products CenterWarden’s Office Furniture OutletWells Fargo BankWells Fargo Commercial BankingWinton, Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance AgencyYosemite Meat Company, Inc.

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MedAmerica Billing Services, Inc. In June, MedAmerica Billing Services, Inc. joined the Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s President’s Club – Circle of Influence at the Diamond Level. MedAmerica Billing Services, Inc. has been in the physician billing business since 1975. During those 35 years, they have adapted to the ever-changing

medical billing environment, modifying and adding to its services to proactively meet the needs of its clients. Accepting the President’s Club Plaque from Chairman Ralph Curtis is Stephanie Montanez, the Director of Human Resources and Linda Fleming, Director of Billing. The Chamber is thankful for their membership. To learn more about MedAmerica Billing Services, Inc. please contact (209) 491-7710 or visit www.medamericabillingservices.com.

MV Transportation, Inc. joined the Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s President’s Club – Circle of Influence at the Silver Level in June. For more than 35 years, MV Transportation, Inc. and all subsidiaries, joint ventures, partnerships and affiliates have provided safe, reliable, affordable transportation services to cities, counties,

municipalities and other jurisdictional entities, as well as for private corporations, nonprofit agencies and community organizations. Accepting the President’s Club Plaque from Chairman Ralph Curtis is Leslie Pedrosa, General Manager of MV Transportation, Inc. The Chamber is delighted to have their membership. To learn more about MV Transportation, Inc. please contact (209) 521-1586 or visit www.mvtransit.com. P

Stephanie Montanez& Linda Fleming

Leslie Pedrosa

minnie’S biteSThe Chamber is continually looking for new

ways to help you succeed in your business.

The Modesto Means Business program was

rolled out in June and is picking up steam. We

are offering extremely affordable advertising

in the Modesto Bee, Comcast TV and on radio spots to help you

promote your business. Chamber University offers classes in

software such as QuickBooks, marketing your business, internet

marketing and customer relations at low or no cost to you. SCORE

counselors offer free counseling to new and existing businesses

that may need a little help with business plans, strategies or just

getting a new idea to work. Take advantage of your membership;

be a part of Chamber committees, Business Before Hours and

Business After Hours, free mentions in Progress, etc… make your

membership work for you! P

Minnie Dodge

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Modesto Junk Company is poised to raise the

scrap metal recycling industry to new heights in

Modesto with against-the-trend growth, essential

partnerships and a new heavy-duty rotating shear

unlike any seen before on the West Coast.

The downtown Modesto

company, first established in 1920,

has specialized in turning junk

into profit under the command

of the Highiet family for four

generations. Today, Modesto

Junk Company is an industry

leader in environmental efforts

and a supporter of many local

charitable groups.

Earlier this year, Modesto Junk

purchased a Caterpillar (CAT)

‘Scrap & Demolition 365C’

rotating shear, the first of its kind

on the West Coast of the United States and a

showcase installation for both CAT and Modesto

Junk Company. The shear, which attaches to

a newer 70,000-pound excavator, provides for

increased efficiency by greatly reducing excavator

repositioning as well as increasing the rate that

scrap can be cut by up to 75% over traditional

shears. Accompanying the major equipment

upgrades, Modesto Junk Company has also

been adding new jobs locally. Despite the

down economy, employment at the company

has increased 20% over the past two years,

from 25 to 30 people.

In a move to ensure future growth,

the company has landed exclusive

rights as the only area dismantler

of off-road agricultural equipment

for the San Joaquin Valley Air

Pollution Control District’s Tractor

Trade-In Replacement Program.

The program, which is similar to

Cash-for-Cars, is aimed at reducing

emissions from older tractors

by offering owners of off-road

agricultural equipment substantial

paybacks when they scrap older

units and purchase new equipment

with better emissions standards. More

information about the program is available at

www.valleyair.org or at (209) 557-6400.

For more information on the ways that Modesto

Junk Company is turning scrap metal into

opportunity, visit www.modestojunk.com.

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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.

Progress Magazine is the voice of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, and the leading business publication in Stanislaus County. For more information or advertising info call (209) 526-9136.

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September 20112 Chamber U: Selling with Styles Location: Chamber Conference Room, 1114 J Street Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Facilitated by: Terry Barnhart, Corporate College

8 Business Before Hours: Intrinsic Elements Location: 1214 J Street Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

9 50th Annual Harvest Luncheon Location: Graceada Park, 401 Needham Street Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

15 Business After Hours: Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club Location: 200 Norwegian Avenue Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

22 Chamber U: Quickbooks® Seminar Location: Chamber Conference Room, 1114 J Street Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

oCtober 20117 28th Annual Oktoberfest Location: John Thurman Field, 601 Neece Drive Time: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 13 Business Before Hours: Don’s Mobile Glass Location: 1424 H Street Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

20 Business After Hours: Hospitality House Location: 5400 Kiernan Ave., Salida Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

26 State of the Region Luncheon Location: DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 9th Street Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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When it comes to being first in healthcare, a hospital is only as good as its leadership. Doctors Medical Center Modesto is proud of its best-in-class clinicians and administrators who work side by side to ensure the safety and well-being of their patients. From advanced technology to specially trained medical staff, DMC is continuing to lead the region with certified Centers of Excellence in Trauma, Stroke and Cardiac Care to name a few.

FIRST Chest Pain Center in the RegionFIRST AND ONLY Certified Primary Stroke Center in the RegionFIRST Level II Trauma Center in the RegionFIRST Level III NICU in the Region

(From left to right):Alex Mari, MD, Chief of StaffAlan Schaffert, MD & Cheryl Harless, RN, Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center DesignationGeorge Arata, Esq., Chairman of the BoardPeter Broderick, MD, California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) Family Physician of the Year 2011John Pfeffer, MD, Stanislaus Medical Society Physician of the year 2011 and da Vinci robotic surgery pioneerEric Ramos, MD, California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) Family Physician of the Year 2010/Chief Medical OfficerDennis Litos, CEO, California Hospital Association Certificate of Distinction Award 2010 and American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award 2011John Merillat, MD & Kate Donovan, RN, Chest Pain Center Designation by the Society of Chest Pain CentersNiamh Seavy, MD & Anita Schlenker, RN, American College of Surgeons Verified Level II Trauma Center

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