here - Tracy Chamber of Commerce

Vol. 15, Issue 19
July 2016
CEO Message
2
City/Downtown Updates 3
Governmental Affairs
4
New Members/Renewals 5
Member News
6
Professional Services
7
Calendar
8
“Creating A Community Where Business Thrives”
NIRVAANA Banquet & Event Ctr.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Morgan Territory Brewing
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
www.tracychamber.org
Pink Turtle Shoppe Ribbon Cutting
A Message
from the
Chamber CEO...
Succession Planning Vital for Any
Organization
Succession planning is a prominent issue I
have observed not only in business but also
in the non-profit world. Baby boomers are
retiring left and right and as a society, we
are doing a horrible job of being proactive
and preparing for the inevitable transition
of replacing our leaders. Why do we wait
until someone retires or is no longer able to
run an organization to find a replacement?
We as leaders need to start doing a better job of creating a
succession plan for our organizations so they don't suffer a slow
death as a result of losing a leader or not being able to find a
replacement.
Understand Succession Plan is a Process
The most important take-away for you in this article is the fact
that succession planning is not easy; it doesn't happen overnight;
and it won't happen unless you start TODAY! Having a
continuous plan of succession is just as important as your
organization's vision; they go hand in hand. Your vision tells you
what you want your company to look like in the future and your
succession plan will assist in the continuity of your organization
and will ensure it stays alive. Another importance of succession
planning is the fact that it allows you to analyze what needs to
happen now and implement change now. Do you have a
succession plan for your organization? Don't worry, it's not too
late. Today I will give you some tips to assist you in starting to
create a succession plan for your organization.
Start Succession Development Today
I know I keep referring to this as succession planning, but in all
honesty, it is more of succession development which means you
need to begin developing your people so they will have the skills
and training necessary to lead the organization. No matter if you
are a business or non-profit; you need to continuously develop
your employees or volunteers. Look around your organization and
start identifying the people who have the potential and more
importantly the desire to move up into a leadership role. For this
step, make sure you understand that skills can be taught.
Character and values can not be taught. Make sure the people you
are investing time to train possess the character and values that
match the vision of your organization. You can have the smartest
person on your team that is highly skilled but if they lack the
passion, drive and ethics you are looking for, they will not be a
good fit to take over some day.
Understand Your Goals & Objectives for Succession Planning
The most important step to this process is clearly understanding
what your goals are for your organizations' succession plan. Are
you going to retire in 5 years? Do you have senior management
getting ready to retire? Whatever the case may be, you need to be
aware of what you are trying to accomplish in order to create a
road map to help you achieve your succession goals.
Write Your Plan
Now that your "wheels are in motion" and I have you thinking
about succession, don't procrastinate any further; WRITE YOUR
PLAN!!
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
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
CHAIR: Carolyn Brown Blunt, Life Coach
Karen Aranda, Altamont Mechanical Heating/Air
Carol Blevins, Aspire Hometown Realty
Germaine Clark
Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs
Flo Guzman, Faifield Inn
Virna Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters
Conrad Levoit, Levoit Advanced Protective Services
Betsy Moreno, California Advantage Real Estate
Carol Newman, Surtec Systems, Inc.
Debbie Pierotti, All Occasion Gift Baskets
Brian Schilling, Zero BS Marketing
Lon Swanson, Fry Memorial Chapel
Zanna Wolfgang, Aspire Hometown Realty
CHAMBER STAFF
Sofia Valenzuela, CEO
svalenzuela@tracychamber.org
Maria Valenzuela, Membership/Event Services
mvalenzuela@tracychamber.org
Alyssa Mupo, Hire Me First Program Coordinator
hiremefirst@tracychamber.org
Carol Neely, Receptionist
-Sofia Valenzuela, CEO, Tracy Chamber
www.tracychamber.org
What’s Happening
in your
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City...
What’s Happening
In your
Economic Development Update:
 M&J Bistro is undergoing a relocation
and remodel to the former Casa Grande
location in the Big Lots Shopping Center.
 The Royal Gymnastics and Sports
Academy to be located in McKinley Village,
was approved by the planning commision .
 Tracy Mazda has applied for a building
permit to expand their parking lot.
Economic Development Staff has been in discussion with
brokers representing property at the I-205 Power Centers.
It is anticipated that a new dental office and two franchise
quick serve food users not currently in the Tracy market
will enter into lease agreements in the next few months.
The Chipotle/Panera project is now under construction and
both restaurants are expected to open by the end of 2016.
Knight Life, a fencing and archery entertainment/recreation
focused center is seeking a conditional use permit for The
Shops at Northgate Village.
Rouse Properties (West Valley Mall) has announced that
the corporate restructuring transaction with Brookfield
Asset Management will close by third quarter 2016.
For more information about the City of Tracy visit www.ci.tracy.ca.us
Downtown...
The Downtown Tracy Farmer’s Market
continues every Saturday until October 29th
from 8AM-1PM on 10th Street between Central
Avenue and B Street.
Don’t miss the Downtown Art Walk on Friday,
July 8th from 6PM-8:30PM. The Art Walk is
free, self-guided event featuring local visual and
performing artists in downtown venues. Come
downtown to meet working artists, listen to great music, try hands
-on activities, purchase art, and partake in restaurants’ dinner
specials. Make sure you stop by the Grand Theatre Center for the
Arts on your walk through downtown!
The Block Party Series will continue with Hot Rods Band for a
night of Classic Rock & Roll on Friday, July 15th. On July 29th,
Capital City Band will come to Downtown Tracy to play Motown
Soul. All Block Parties are free events from 6PM-9PM and held in
the Downtown Plaza on 6th Street. Food and beverages are
available for purchase.
On Friday, July 22nd, Hotel Transylvania 2 will be shown at the
plaza outside City Hall. Movies on the Plaza begin at sunset and
are free. Bring your blankets, chairs but no pets.
For more information about the Tracy City Center visit
www.tracycitycenter.com
Elite Ambassador:
of the month:
Dave Garcia,
Dave Garcia Designs
Thank you for your
continuous support to the
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Chamber and its members!
www.tracychamber.org
Governmental
Affairs Update
Have you heard about the Tracy Chamber
Governmental Affairs Committee, (GAC)? This is
a new committee of the Chamber that brings
education and awareness to our businesses. The
mission of the GAC committee is to provide a
perspective on local, state and federal policy issues
that are impacting the Tracy business community.
Through the GAC Committee, the Chamber aims to
further support businesses and continue finding
solutions to their issues and challenges. Local
representatives from Congress, State and Assembly
attend the meeting to provide legislative updates
and answer questions from businesses. In addition
to reviewing legislation, the committee also provides
updates on local city council meetings and discusses
current business issues. The Governmental Affairs
Committee is a great opportunity for you to voice
your business opinion and become informed. Join us
for the next meeting on Thursday, July 21st at
4PM at the Chamber.
Earlier this year, the Chamber released a survey to
its members to ask them how their business is doing
and obtain feedback on their business issues. The
Chamber is diligently working with several local
partners to find solutions to common issues and
concerns, and will continue updating its
membership on positive changes that have been
made.
June Lunch Meet-Up at Denny’s Restaurant
Bottom Left to Right: Sofia Valenzuela, Dave Tillman. Karen Aranda, Betsy Moreno, Dave
Garcia, Cliff Hudson, Conrad Levoit, Ceci Haas, Jennifer Boylan
This month, the Chamber will be sending out a
survey to our members to ask them to tell us what
questions they would like to be featured during the
Mayoral and Council Forums that will take place in
September. The Tracy Chamber will be partnering
with the Tracy Press to host these local elected
official forums, and the Chamber’s primary focus is
to be the voice of business and represent its
members. What business focused questions would
you like to ask our mayoral and city council
candidates? This is your opportunity to make your
voice
heard
and
have
your
questions
answered during the upcoming forum. Please email
us
your
business
questions
to
info@tracychamber.org or participate in our
online survey and tell us what questions you
would like us to ask on your behalf. As a Chamber
committed to creating a strong local economy, we
are committed to providing opportunities for our
members to not only have their voices heard, but
also to be part of the election process by
participating, being informed, and making the right
decision as it relates to electing pro-business
candidates. We encourage you to attend the
upcoming forums and we will be providing more
detailed information in the next newsletter to
inform you of the dates/locations so you can
participate.
Being the voice of business is our priority. If your
business is experiencing challenges or issues that are
preventing you from growing your business, contact
the Chamber so we can determine if there is an
opportunity to assist your business in mitigating
those issues.
Be part of the solution. Consider attending an
upcoming GAC meeting. This meeting is open to all
members of the Chamber.
www.tracychamber.org
Welcome to the
Chamber New
Members!
Thank You for
Renewing With Us
Under 5 Years:
All Occasion Gift Baskets
Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant
Century 21 M&M and Associates
Chest of Hope
Chevron
Colemar Design
Corral Hollow Family Dental
CrossFit Tracy
Crown Nut Company, Inc.
Hospice of San Joaquin
Keller Williams Realty
Lighthouse Real Estate & Development, Inc.
New Life With Water
Notre Dame de Namur University
Pampered Pet Grooming & Spa
SolarCity
Sow A Seed Community Foundation
Stockton Certified Farmers Market
T & J Educational Tutoring
Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services
Emergency Food Bank
7 W. Scotts Ave., Stockton, CA
209-464-7369
Mike Donaghy
*Non-Profit
Mood on 10th
118 W. 10th Street, Tracy, CA
209-831-9301
LaToya Elson
*Hair Salon
NIRVAANA Banquet Event Center
1005 E. Pescadero Ave. #101, Tracy, CA
209-740-6020
Jass Sangha
*Banquet Hall
Round Table Pizza
2630 S. Tracy Blvd., Tracy, CA
209-833-8300
Farzin Yardy
*Restaurant
5-10 Years:
Golden 1 Credit Union
Morehead Park
New Horizon Business Park of Tracy
PDQ Promotions, Printing & Embroidery
University of the Pacific
**Home-Based Business
11-20 Years:
Donate Supplies for New
Teacher Goodie Bags
ITT Technical Institute
Jacobson CDI
Patriot Pest Management
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Tracy Interfaith Ministries
The Surland Companies
20-30 Years:
Brookdale Senior Living
In-Shape Health Clubs
Montessori School of Tracy
Willson & Co. E.A.
Thank you for your support!
Promote your business by sending over info to
share in our e-blast & Newsletter! Email
info@tracychamber.org
Seeking school supplies for new
teachers such as pens, notepads,
rulers, etc. Drop off (80) items by
07/21. Goodie bags will be given
out at New Educator Mixer on
07/26 a 4PM at Art Freiler.
www.tracychamber.org
Member News:
Why Work?
Join CCBVI for a workshop to
learn about the advantages of
employment and reduce fear
of losing disability benefits.
The Why Work Workshop
will take place Monday, July 25th from
8:30AM to 12PM at the Community Center for
the Blind office located at 130 W. Flora Street
in Stockton. A continental breakfast will be
served. Cost is $35 must RSVP by calling
209-466-3836.
Camp Pump It Up
Drop the kids off at Camp Pump It Up where
the doors to imaginative play opens through
themed activities and events. Our Camps offer
active play along with creative thinking to
build healthy bodies and minds. Camps are
geared for children ages 5-12. Drop the kids off
for 4 hours from 10AM-2PM or 2PM-6PM.
$25 includes jump, science/crafts plus a snack.
For more info call 209-833-7867.
June New Member Coffee
Bottom Left to Right: Maggie Foresee-Griese, Norine Higa, Phil Darby, Carol Almanza, Jass
Sangha, Conni Linarez, Carol Blevins, Christina Kitchen, LaToya Elson, Nyisha Bell,
Uzo Ogbodo, Barbara Ramirez, Jeff Haws, John Pavia
BUSINESS QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
“Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work.
But if you’re not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as
great today as they ever were” - David Rockefeller
Grand
Foundation
Advance
Ticket
Purchase Party
Monday, July 11th
5:30PM-8:30PM
The 10th Anniversary
Season of the Grand
Theatre Center for the
Arts promises lots of exciting performances,
including the season opener, Trace Adkins,
who will kick off the season on August 20th
This show will sell out! To make sure you get
tickets, join the Foundation and get your
tickets before the general public at the
Advance Ticket Purchase Party! For more
information, call 209-831-6858
Movies on
the Plaza
Spend fun,
family time
by bringing
the kids out
to the City of
Tracy’s
Movies on the Plaza! The next two movies will
be Hotel Transylvania on July 22nd and Star
Wars-The Force Awakens on August 5th.
Movies are free and begin at sunset at City
Hall located at 333 Civic Center Plaza. For
more info call 209-831-6202.
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
JULY 2016
NON-PROFIT
ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE
Behnam Accounting Solutions……………………….209-835-9655 UNEED2, INC……………………………………………...209-831-3550
Block Advisors…………………………………………..209-836-9600
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
Fresh Coat Painters……………………………………..209–390-4326
BANKS
Bank of Stockton………………...………………..…....209-820-2000 POOLS & SPA
Oak Valley Community Bank………………...……....209-834-3340 Pacific Pool & Spa………………………………………..925-337-4207
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL
Account Masters Bookkeeping………………...….....209-836-4961
Rosas Professional Services……………………..……510- 461-5610
REAL ESTATE
BUILDERS / DEVELOPERS
Aspire Hometown Realty..……………………………..209-814-8256
California Advantage Real Estate…………………….209-836-3300
Norine Higa—Century 21 M&M and Associates…...209-207-4439
CHILD CARE
Ray Lopez - Keller Williams….……………………......209-914-8010
KinderCare Learning Center………………….…...….209-835-9247
Shelly Simonich - Keller Williams…………………….209-910-3334
Virtue Realty Group Inc……………………………..….209-597-3950
JP Palmer……………………………………….………...209-229-7760
DENTISTRY
Bright Now! Dental ……………………..……………...209-836-4950 RESTAURANT/BAKERY
Shailaja Singh, DDS…………………………………….209-833-0020 I Live for Dessert…………………………...……………209–222-4737
Papa Johns…………………………………………….…209– 830-0000
ENGINEERING/ CIVIL
SANDIS Civil Engineers Surveyors Planners…...….209-820-5380 SHOPPING - RETAIL
The Owl Box………………………………………..……..209-830-0796
EVENT PLANNER
SOLAR SALES
Captivating Moments Event Planning & Mgmt…...408-314-8130 Sunrun……...……………………….…………....…..……209-814-6156
FLORIST
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
Flower Pavillion………………………………..………..209-836-3751 A I L ……………………………………………………..….415-510-9599
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
TERMITE & PEST CONTROL SERVICES
Altamont Mechanical Heating & Air
……………………………………………………….……..209-346-2422 Take Care Termite & Pest Control
…………………………………………...............................209-832-7300
INSURANCE SERVICES
Farmers Insurance - Hashimi Insurance Agency
WATER WELL PUMP CONTRACTOR
…………………………………...……...……...……….....925-353-5942 Commercial, Domestic, Irrigation, 24 Hr.
I. J. Larsen Pumps, Inc………………………………..…209-529-2020
Larry Benson Nationwide Insurance
Life, Home, Auto, Business, Workers Comp, Motorcycle
………………………..………………....…………….…...209-229-1096
WEBSITE HOSTING & DESIGN
MARKETING/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Nnvent…………………………………………………......888-408-2515
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
July Meetings
07/07
07/12
07/14
07/21
07/27
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
July Events
August Meetings
08/02
08/09
08/11
08/18
08/24
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
August Events
07/09 12PM Ribbon Cutting at Mood on 10th
08/09 8AM Coffee by Ambassadors at Chamber
07/12 8AM Coffee by VBR Foster Family Agency 08/17 12PM Ribbon Cutting New Smile Orthodontics
07/14 6PM Ribbon Cutting Anderson Insurance & 08/25 5PM Mixer by Hire Me First at TUSD Office
ABS Alarm Co.
07/26 4PM New Educator Mixer at Art Freiler
07/28 5PM Mixer by All in the Details at
Grant Bar & Lounge
www.tracychamber.org