January 2016 - Tracy Chamber of Commerce

Vol. 15, Issue 13
January 2016
CEO Message
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City/Downton Updates 3
New Year, New HBG
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New Members
5
Member News
6
Professional Services
7
Calendar
8
“Creating A Community Where Business Thrives”
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Papa Johns
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www.tracychamber.org
Four Seasons Nail & Spa
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Turtle Shoppe
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A Message
from the
Chamber CEO...
Happy New Year! What an exciting time
for all of us! The New Year is a time to look
forward to a new year with new
opportunities, and a time to reflect on all
the successes of 2015. Your Chamber had a
busy 2015 filled with new programs that
were devoted to improving networking,
education, and advocacy for our members.
Whether you attended a new event or
participated in one of our educational
classes, I hope you found value in the
programs we diligently planned to help your business grow!
What did the Tracy Chamber do in 2015? With your help, we
accomplished the following:
Created A Strong Local Economy
-Recruited 78 of region’s top businesses as new members
-Hosted Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening ceremonies for new
and existing businesses
-Re-designed the Chamber website www.tracychamber.org to
provide easier navigation of events and information
-Doubled the Tracy Chamber Facebook Page likes to over 3,000
-Prepared over 1,000 high school students through Hire Me First
Provided Networking & Education
-Hosted 24 business coffees and mixers
-Coordinated 18 lunch meet-ups to promote networking and
support for local restaurants
-Coordinated Leadership Tracy with 13 graduates who have a
better understanding of the Tracy community
-Educated over 120 business owners on the commercial and
residential growth of Tracy during the Real Estate &
Development (RED) Tour & Luncheon.
-Hosted 6 Plan for Success Workshops Educational workshops
2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Chair:
Dan Greene, Bank of the West
Lisa Aguilera, Aspire Hometown Realty
Dan Tavares-Arriola, District Attorney’s Office
Dana Cooper, PG&E
Bill Fields, Surtec Systems, Inc.
Will Fleet, Tracy Press
Dr. Brian Stephens, Tracy Unified School District
Bruce George, Thrivent Financial
Joe Homen, Tracy Toyota
Cliff Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters
Sherry Jones, Owens Illinois of North America
Brent Ives, BHI Management Consulting
Nolan O’Brien, Lawrence Livermore Lab
Robin Lopez, Taylor Farms Pacific
Scott McFarland, Journey Christian Church
Patricia Palma
Tammy Shaff, Sutter Tracy Hospital
Dr. Shailaja Singh, Singh Dental Center
Chad Wood, Willbanks & Wood, PLC
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
Lisa Aguilera, The Aguilera Real Estate Team
Carolyn Brown Blunt, Sow A Seed Foundation
Karen Aranda, Altamont Mechanical Heating/Air
Gemaine Clark
Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs
Bruce George, Thrivent Financial
Flo Guzman, Faifield Inn
Invested & Promoted the Community
-Awarded $4,500 in scholarships to Latino students through the
Hispanic Business Group scholarship fund
-Celebrated 4th of July Day in the Park to encourage community
involvement
-Hosted a Mariachi Concert at Grand Theatre to promote culture
and the arts.
-Provided City maps and community books, and relocation
packets to new and existing residents
Virna Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters
Fostered Partnerships
Brian Schilling, Zero BS Marketing
Conrad Levoit, Levoit Advanced Protective Services
Betsy Moreno, California Advantage Real Estate
Carol Newman, Surtec Systems, Inc.
Nicholas Osborn, Electronic Payments California
Debbie Pierotti, All Occasion Gift Baskets
-Surveyed over 100 local businesses in first Business Walk
-Attended city council meetings to show support for business
friendly projects
-Conducted business retention visits
-Worked with chamber committees such as Ambassadors and
Hispanic Business Group to promoted networking among
members
Lon Swanson, Journey Christian Church
In 2016, your Chamber will continue working to bring value and
education to your business. Please visit our website to view a
calendar of upcoming events, and plan on actively participating
with the Chamber in order to get the most out of your
membership. Best wishes for a prosperous, New Year!
Maria Valenzuela, Membership/Event Services
mvalenzuela@tracychamber.org
-Sofia Valenzuela, CEO, Tracy Chamber of Commerce
CHAMBER STAFF
Sofia Valenzuela, CEO
svalenzuela@tracychamber.org
Alyssa Mupo, Hire Me First Program Coordinator
hiremefirst@tracychamber.org
Carol Neely, Receptionist
www.tracychamber.org
What’s Happening
in your
City...
What’s Happening
In your
Economic Development Update:
My Detox Lounge is now open at 917 N.
Central Avenue. TCCA is very excited to
welcome this new business to Downtown
Tracy. A new business, Hector John Cosmetics,
will open soon at 33 W. 10th Street.
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The City of Tracy has hired Shelly Burcham
as the new Economic Development Manager.
Shelly comes to the City from the San Joaquin
Partnership, where she collaborated for over 20
years on economic development efforts for San
Joaquin County.
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El Pollo Loco is now open for business on
Naglee Rd. next to Texas Roadhouse.
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Papa John’s held their Grand Opening
Ceremony last month in their location at 318 W. Grant Line Rd.
The developer of International Food Court, a 5,900 square foot
mixed tenant development applied for a building permit for their
location at the southwest corner of N. Tracy Blvd. & Larch
A National Specialty Coffee retailer has expressed interest to
locate at a Downtown infill location on W. 11th Street.
The City is currently processing agreements with the grant
recipients of the Downtown Façade Improvement Grant and work
will begin soon on improving their storefronts.
An industrial user is seeking 1 million square feet for a logistics
operations center. Economic Development Staff is working to
provide site selections for the client.
One of the largest manufacturers of furniture in the world is
considering 2 locations in Tracy for a new 1 million sf e-commerce
distribution center with a retail component.
For more information about the City of Tracy visit www.ci.tracy.ca.us
Downtown...
Upcoming Grand Theatre Events:
The Grand Theatre is proud to present Dave
Mason’s Traffic Jam World Tour on Saturday,
January 9th at 8PM. Tickets range $49-$59 and can be purchased
at the Grand Theatre Box office or at www.atthegrand.org . A
limited number of tickets are available for “Dave Mason’s VIP
Experience” which includes a meet and greet with Dave, attending
sound check, photo taken with Dave, and many more perks. VIP
tickets are $125.
On Saturday, January 23rd at 8PM the Grand Theatre will host Aja
Vu & Stealin Chicago—Tribute to Steely Dan and Chicago.
Tickets range $23-$30 and can be purchased at the box office.
The Grand Theatre will present Y & T on Friday, January 29 at
8PM. Y & T is one of San Francisco Bay Area’s own innovators of
the hard rock sound. Tickets range $25-$37 and can be purchase
through the box office.
For more information about the Tracy City Center visit www.tracycitycenter.com
Elite Ambassador:
of the month:
Carol Newman,
Surtec Systems
Thank you for your
continuous support to the
Chamber and its members!
www.tracychamber.org
New Year,
New HBG!
From the 2015 Chair:
We ended 2014 with
a goal to refocus the
Tracy
Hispanic
Business Group’s
mission, and we are
well on our way to
plenty of growth, and
innovation in what
we
offer
our
members.
This past April, our annual Scholarship and
Leadership Awards Gala was another
successful event that will be talked about for
years to come. We held our first Business
Walk in August, where we reached out and
surveyed local Hispanic-owned businesses. A
very successful Visitors Day in September,
brought together the original founders of the
Hispanic Business Group, visitors from
throughout the community, and many new
members that joined right then. At the 3 rd
Annual Mariachi Concert in October, we had
another strong presence, with proceeds going
to our Scholarship Fund. We ended 2015,
partnering with the Chamber on a fundraising
lunch meet-up, again with proceeds going to
our Scholarship Fund for local students.
Thank you for all the support in 2015, see you
next year! - Dave Garcia, 2015 HBG Chair
From the 2016 Chair:
I’m honored to serve as the incoming chairman
for the Tracy Hispanic Business Group, and it
is a privilege to personally invite you to join us
for the kick-off business forum on January 12,
2016! The monthly business forums, will allow
THBG to:
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Actively support Business Education,
Leadership, and Success.
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Promote member businesses, through
product demonstrations and member
spotlight discussions.
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Establish partnerships and secure
resources for a re-launch of the HBG Career Day event targeted to 6-9 graders.
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Increase community involvement and
contributions to our Annual Scholarship
Program.
If you believe in our mission and haven’t
already done so, come check us out! We are a
passionate & dedicated group, ready to
embrace the many possibilities of 2016!
Here’s to a happy and prosperous New Year!
- Grace Paget, 2016 HBG Chair
www.tracychamber.org
Welcome to the
Chamber New
Members!
Thank You for
Renewing With Us
Under 5 Years:
Case for Kids
Community Partnership for Families SJC
Eaton Optometric Group
Grant Bar & Lounge
Jeffrey Schulz Catering
Oak Valley Community Bank
Tracy Business Networking Association
Tracy Toyota
Vets & Vines
Block Advisors
858 S. Tracy Blvd., Tracy, CA
209-836-9600
Ellen Cabrera
*Tax & Business Services
Flower Pavillion
98 W. 10th Street, Tracy, CA
209-836-3751
Debra Rose
*Florists
5-10 Years:
Andrade Chiropractic
Thrivent Financial
World Gym
Zero BS Marketing
JP Palmer
672 W. 11th Street, Tracy, CA
209-229-7760
John Palmer
*Business Development Consultants
Rosas Professional Services
11-20 Years:
American Medical Response
Barista’s Coffee House
Tracy, CA
510-461-5610
Marga Rosas
**Professional Services
20-40 Years:
SANDIS Civil Engineering
Surveyors Planners
Albert Realty Services -ARS Commercial
AllState Insurance - Yerian Insurance Agency
Daily Copy Depositions
J.T. Storage L.P.
Leprino Foods
Mizuno CPA
United Way of San Joaquin County
2316 Orchard Parkway #120, Tracy, CA
209-820-5380
Julie Thome
*Engineers - Civil/Environmental
50+ Years:
Tracy Inn
Tracy Hills Project Owner, LLC
The Owl Box
131 W. 10th Street, Tracy, CA
209-830-0796
Gail Gabbert
*Retail
672 W. 11th Street #100, Tracy, CA
209-229-7760
John Palmer
*Builders/Developers
Thank you for your support!
U. S. Bank Home Mortgage
Promote your business by sending over info to
share in our e-blast & Newsletter! Email
info@tracychamber.org
749 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA
925-998-4204
Linda White
*Mortgage
**Home-Based Business
www.tracychamber.org
Holiday Mixer Hosted by
Chamber Ambassadors
Left to Right: Nick Osborn, Conrad Levoit,
Caitlynn McNamara, Rebecca Vincent, Lon
Swanson, Carol Newman, Virna Hudson,
Germaine Clark, Karen Aranda, Debbie
Pierotti, Betsy Moreno, Dave Garcia,
Carolyn Brown-Blunt
Thank to everyone who attended our
Holiday Mixer! Special thank you to Grant
Bar & Lounge for hosting us and to DJ
Dave for his help with sound and lighting.
Member News:
20th Annual Martin Luther
King Breakfast
Tracy Unified School District
and local Black Student Union
Clubs will host the MLK
Breakfast on
Monday,
January 18th from 8:30 a.m. to
11AM at West High School, located at 1775 W.
Lowell Avenue.
BUSINESS QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
“There is no secret to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work,
and learning from failure - Colin Powell
Electronic
Payments Free
T e r m i n a l
Program
Whether starting
a new business or
replacing outdated processing equipment,
Electronic Payments will provide a free
terminal stocked with the latest EMV and
NFC enabled devices. Take advantage of the
free terminal program and be ready for any
sale that walks through your door. Contact
Nick Osborn, Franchise Director, for more
information, 209-652-4652.
Community Center for the
Blind & Visually Impaired
hosts Crab Feed
CCBV will host their 9th
Annual Crab Feed on
Saturday, January 16th at
the Waterloo Gun and Bocce located at 4343
N. Ashley Lane in Stockton. Ticket cost is $45
per person. For more information, call Jennifer
at 209-466-3836 ext. 202
To submit your member news email 100 words to
info@tracychamber.org before the 25th of the month.
www.tracychamber.org
Tracy Chamber Professional Services Listing
JANUARY 2015
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE
Behnam Accounting Solutions……………………….209-835-9655
Block Advisors…………………………………………..209-836-9600
Fresh Coat Painters……………………………………..209–390-4326
POOLS & SPA
Pacific Pool & Spa………………………………………..925-337-4207
BANKS
Bank of Stockton………………...………………..…....209-820-2000
Oak Valley Community Bank………………...……....209-834-3340
BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL
Account Masters Bookkeeping………………...….....209-836-4961
BUILDERS / DEVELOPERS
JP Palmer……………………………………….………...209-229-7760
CHILD CARE
KinderCare Learning Center………………….…...….209-835-9247
DENTISTRY
Bright Now! Dental ……………………..……………...209-836-4950
Shailaja Singh, DDS…………………………………….209-833-0020
ENGINEERING/ CIVIL
SANDIS Civil Engineers Surveyors Planners…...….209-820-5380
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Rosas Professional Services……………………..……510- 461-5610
REAL ESTATE
Aspire Hometown Realty..……………………………..209-814-8256
Ray Lopez - Keller Williams….……………………......209-914-8010
Shelly Simonich - Keller Williams…………………….209-910-3334
Virtue Realty Group Inc……………………………..….209-597-3950
RESTAURANT/BAKERY
I Live for Dessert…………………………...……………209–222-4737
Papa Johns…………………………………………….…209– 830-0000
SHOPPING - RETAIL
West Valley Mall Community Room Rental
…………………………………………………..……209-836-4091 x108
The Owl Box………………………………………..……..209-830-0796
SOLAR SALES
EVENT PLANNER
Captivating Moments Event Planning & Mgmt…...408-314-8130
Sunrun……...……………………….…………....…..……209-814-6156
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
FLORIST
Flower Pavillion………………………………..………..209-836-3751
A I L ……………………………………………………..….415-510-9599
TERMITE & PEST CONTROL SERVICES
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Altamont Mechanical Heating & Air
……………………………………………………….……..209-346-2422
Take Care Termite & Pest Control
…………………………………………...............................209-832-7300
WATER WELL PUMP CONTRACTOR
INSURANCE SERVICES
Farmers Insurance - Hashimi Insurance Agency
…………………………………...……...……...……….....925-353-5942
Larry Benson Nationwide Insurance
Life, Home, Auto, Business, Workers Comp, Motorcycle
………………………..………………....…………….…...209-229-1096
Commercial, Domestic, Irrigation, 24 Hr.
I. J. Larsen Pumps, Inc………………………………..…209-529-2020
WEBSITE HOSTING & DESIGN
Nnvent……………………………………………….......888-408-2515
MARKETING/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Graphic Design, Websites, Social Media Marketing
Graphics Connection………………………...………...209-221-8832
Marketing Mojo………………………………………….925-337-3665
MANUFACTURING / ROOFING MATERIALS
Duro –Last Roofing Products, Inc. ……………..…..209-993-3221
MORTGAGE LENDING
Pamela Dew-Diversified Capital Funding
…………………………………………………...…….…..209-833-3338
U.S. Bank Home Mortgage…………...……………….925-998-4204
MOVING & STORAGE COMPANY
Greater Bay Relocation Services, North American Van Lines
………………………………………………...…………..209-830-4435
Your company can be listed here for just $100 per year. Call 209-835-2131
www.tracychamber.org
January Meetings
01/05
01/12
01/14
01/21
01/27
8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber
12:30PM Hispanic Group at Chamber
12PM Starting Your Own Biz at Chamber
4PM Governmental Affairs at Chamber
4PM Board Meeting at Chamber
January Events
01/11
01/12
01/14
01/21
12PM Lunch Meet Up Extreme Pita
8AM Coffee by Tech Sprout
4PM Ribbon Cutting by Block Advisors
12PM Ribbon Cutting for Home Buyers
Realty
01/25 12PM Lunch Meet Up Strings Italian Café
01/28 5PM Mixer & Ribbon Cutting for
Aspire Hometown Realty
01/29 5PM Winter Gala at Community Ctr.
February Meetings
02/02
02/09
02/11
02/18
02/24
8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber
12:30PM Hispanic Group at Chamber
12PM Starting Your Own Biz at Chamber
4PM Governmental Affairs at Chamber
4PM Board Meeting at Chamber
February Events
02/03
02/09
02/17
02/25
02/29
12PM Lunch Meet Up Buffalo Wild Wings
8AM Coffee by Sunrise Rotary Club
12PM Lunch Meet Up Mazaa Kabob House
5PM Mixer by Pump It Up
12PM Lunch Meet Up Olive Garden
www.tracychamber.org