“creating a community where business thrives” · 8/8/2016 · ca51 w. 10th street, tracy,...

www.tracychamber.org

August 2016

CEO Message 2

City/Downtown Updates 3

Member News 4

New Members/Renewals 5

4th of July Fun 6

Professional Services 7

Calendar 8

Vol. 15, Issue 20

“Creating A Community Where Business Thrives”

Pink Turtle Shoppe Ribbon Cutting

BAC Community Bank

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Mood on 10th Street

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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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 [email protected]

Maria Valenzuela, Membership/Event Services [email protected]

Alyssa Mupo, Hire Me First Program Coordinator [email protected]

Carol Neely, Receptionist

A Message from the

Chamber CEO... Help Us Achieve 90 in 90 Days! This year, your Chamber will be coordinating an EPIC membership drive with the goal to finally have over 500 members. For years now, when asked “How many members does the Chamber have” I reply with “Just under 500”. The 90 in 90 Days Membership Drive aims to bring in 90 new members in 90 days which would put

us over 500 members! I can’t achieve this goal on my own, so I enlisted the help of board members to form teams that will be recruiting new members from August 1st through October 31st. Why is it so important to grow our Chamber? The Chamber has a proven ability to foster positive relationships between businesses and create networking opportunities that result in leads and referrals for businesses. The Chamber wants to have a positive impact on as many businesses in town as we can. The more diverse our Chamber is, the better for all of the businesses involved because it creates more opportunities for everyone. During this membership drive we will have incentives for new members including waiving our processing fee of $30, entering each new member into a raffle for the chance to win a FREE renewal for next year, and promoting the new members on our Chamber website during the duration of the drive. If you are not a member of the Chamber, or if you know someone who is not a member, now is the time to refer them to join the Chamber! Why should you join the Chamber? Well, here is What’s In it For You: *Productive Networking at Chamber events *Building relationships that result in referrals *Increasing business knowledge through seminars *Showcasing your business through Chamber promotions *Advocating for your business needs *Getting involved in your community *Gaining membership to Chamber Committees The member benefits list goes on and on, and if you would like to meet with someone to learn about how the Chamber can benefit your business, give us a call today, 209-835-2131. I know we can do it; 90 in 90 days!

-Sofia Valenzuela, CEO, Tracy Chamber of Commerce


What’s Happening

in your City... Economic Development Update:

ED Staff has been in discussion with brokers representing property at the I-205 Power Centers. It is anticipated two franchise quick serve food users not currently in Tracy market will enter into lease agreements in the next few months.

Hotel interest remains strong in Tracy. Development staff met with hotel developers to discuss a potential project along the I-205 corridor. The developer is preparing to submit a development application and perform technical studies on the project.

ED Staff has been in conversations with a national sit down restaurant chain that has been consistently ranked high in the community/retailer and restaurant surveys.

City of Tracy has engaged with Buxton Analytics to perform specialized data analysis work to attract new retail users to Tracy ranging from big box home improvement, specialty women’s/youth clothing, and various restaurants. Buxton and City ED staff are focusing on 20 retailers with analytical matches that have made location decisions based on criteria factors similar to the Tracy market.

For more information about the City of Tracy visit www.ci.tracy.ca.us

Elite Ambassador: of the month:

Carol Newman, Surtec Systems

Thank you for your

continuous support to the

Chamber and its members!

What’s Happening

In your Downtown... Mark your calendars for the Downtown Wine Stroll on Saturday, September 24th from 6PM-9PM. Regional wineries will be featured and serving samples of their wines by participating businesses. Online presale tickets a r e a v a i l a b l e f o r $ 2 5 a t www.tracycitycenter.com If the event is not sold out, tickets will be sold the day of the event for $35.

TCCA’s annual State of the District will be held on Wednesday, August 17th at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The general public can attend by RSVP to [email protected]. Don’t miss the final Downtown Art Walk on Friday, August 12th from 6PM-8:30PM. The City of Tracy sponsored Art Walks are free, self-guided events featuring local visual & performing artists in downtown venues. Don ‘t miss the Block Party on Friday, August 19th at the 6th Street Plaza featuring Boots, Chaps & Cowboy Hats. The party starts at 6PM and ends at 9PM. Block parties are free family events.

For more information about the Tracy City Center visit www.tracycitycenter.com

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

AT EVENTBRITE

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July Lunch Meet-Up at Johnny’s Diner & Creamery Front Right: Maggie Foresee-Griese, Betsy Moreno, Dave Garcia, Casey Worcester, Adele Bloch, Robert Bloch, Therese Kallerman, Jessica Krablin, Ceci Haas, Katherine Todd, Mike Paget, Dave

Tillman, Mitra Behnam, Flo Guzman, Minnie Ransom, Joe Ransom

Member News & Events:

University of San Francisco Pleasanton Campus Free Community Seminar Come hear about the important services that Hope Hospice provides for the community at Voices for Hope. You will be informed with facts and inspired by stories that share how patients and clients live each day to the fullest with dignity, hope and courage. RSVP by calling 925-867-2711. Seminar will be held at USF Pleasanton Campus at 6120 Stoneridge Mall Rd. Ste#150.

9th Annual Share the Scoop 08/27 11AM-4PM

“The Meltdown: Let’s Get Real” This event will have local speakers, live music, and drawings! Tam Hodge will share about melting down the walls, and becoming authentic with others in their lives. Ten years ago she was hit out of the blue with a conviction to share her story. Sadly, her story isn't much unlike many you've probably read before. What you'll find different, however, is how Tam moved beyond the darkness of her story and forged through the pain of uncovering bad memories, forgiving both her abusers and herself, while discovering a deeper forgiveness that changed her on a soul level. The conference is at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1635 Chester Dr., in Tracy. Tickets are $20 in advance at sharethescoop.org, and $25 the door. Call for more information, (209) 629-2506. A portion of conference proceeds benefit local women in short-term financial crisis.

15th Annual Moonlight Sip & Stroll Saturday, August 20th 6-9PM Event will be held at

Heron lakes Drive. Tickets are $60 in advance and $65 at door. Enjoy restaurants, music, art exhibits and more. Proceeds benefit Hospice of San Joaquin’s Hospice House. Pre-Sale tickets call 209-957-3888. Smile With Confidence this Summer! Sizzle this summer with confidence and a smile to last! Visit Singh Dental Center before 08/31 and get Zoom whitening for $250 (reg. price $450). Or, get $1,000 off an Invisalign procedure. Visit Dr. Singh to schedule a no charge consultation to evaluate your smile, all 209-833-0020.


Welcome to the Chamber New

Members!

Ava’s Bridal Shop 51 W. 10th Street, Tracy, CA

209-597-5955 Silvia Bautista

*Formalwear Sales

Aspire Apartment Homes 2725 Pavilion Parkway, Tracy, CA

209-879-9532 Stephanie Barbosa

*Rental Services

De Afghanan Cuisine 2712 Naglee Rd., Tracy, CA

209-207-9751 Jamilla Omar

*Restaurant

**Home-Based Business

Thank You for Renewing With Us

Under 5 Years: Aflac

Aldo’s Italian Ice and Gelato American Red Cross

Bank of America Carol Blevins - Aspire Hometown Realty El Concilio Council for Spanish Speaking

European Wax Center Give Every Child a Chance

Grand Foundation Mia Bella’s Boutique

PJR’s Catering Ponderosa Homes

South Side Community Organization Suit City Tailoring

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

5-10 Years: Community Center for the Blind

iMortgage Little Flower Shop

Mr. Rooter Plumbing NNIS, Inc.

Your Girl Friday, LLC

11-20 Years: AAA, NCNU

ABS Alarm Co. Central Valley Community Bank

Crop Production Services Delta Blood Bank

Holiday Inn Express Ofelia’s Taqueria

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

20-30 Years: Anzaldo OP Insurance & Financial Services

Thank you for your support!

Promote your business by sending over info to share in our e-blast &

Newsletter! Email [email protected]

90 in 90 Days Membership Drive Team Captains & Members


BUSINESS QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up” - Thomas Edison

4th of July Fun

The Tracy Chamber 4th of July Day in the Park event brought fun-filled moments for families and attendees of all ages who were looking to spend another traditional 4th of July in their hometown. The day began with early birds who were anxious to come out and see the hot air balloon lift off at Lincoln Park. Several hot air balloons were launched from the park, and attendees were able to get close enough to see the balloons get ready for take off and launch into the sky.

The next favorite activity was the 4th of July Parade, where over 50 organizations and groups marched down Central Avenue to Lincoln Park. This year’s 4th of July Parade winners were the following: Best Float: Robert Rickman for Mayor Best of Show: BAC Community Bank Best Non-Profit: Crowns& Cases Special Needs Pageant Best Business: The Company of Fine Arts Academy

The 4th of July continued with m u s i c a n d entertainment on the community stage such as the 4th of July Pageant. Young g i r l s f r o m K i n d e r g a r t e n through 5th grade competed to become 4th of July Royalty. The

winners of the Pageant were: Little Miss 4th of July: Jessalyn Pimentel 4th of July Princess: Jaylee Pimentel The Rib Cook off had (6) teams that competed to be declared “Best Ribs of Tracy” but only one team could take home the prize which was Team Cynical BBQ. (see top right photo) Thank you to all who came to the 4th of July!

2016 4th of July Rib Cook Off Winners: Cynical BBQ


Tracy Chamber Professional Services Listing

AUGUST 2016

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE Behnam Accounting Solutions……………………….209-835-9655 Block Advisors…………………………………………..209-836-9600

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

EVENT PLANNER Captivating Moments Event Planning & Mgmt…...408-314-8130

FLORIST Flower Pavillion………………………………..………..209-836-3751

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Altamont Mechanical Heating & Air ……………………………………………………….……..209-346-2422

INSURANCE SERVICES Farmers Insurance - Hashimi Insurance Agency …………………………………...……...……...……….....925-353-5942

Larry Benson Nationwide Insurance Life, Home, Auto, Business, Workers Comp, Motorcycle ………………………..………………....…………….…...209-229-1096

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

NON-PROFIT UNEED2, INC……………………………………………...209-831-3550

PAINTING CONTRACTOR Fresh Coat Painters……………………………………..209–390-4326

POOLS & SPA Pacific Pool & Spa………………………………………..925-337-4207

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Rosas Professional Services……………………..……510- 461-5610

REAL ESTATE Aspire Hometown Realty..……………………………..209-814-8256 California Advantage Real Estate…………………….209-836-3300 Norine Higa—Century 21 M&M and Associates…...209-207-4439 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 The Owl Box………………………………………..……..209-830-0796

SOLAR SALES Sunrun……...……………………….…………....…..……209-814-6156

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE A I L ……………………………………………………..….415-510-9599

TERMITE & PEST CONTROL SERVICES Take Care Termite & Pest Control …………………………………………...............................209-832-7300

WATER WELL PUMP CONTRACTOR Commercial, Domestic, Irrigation, 24 Hr. I. J. Larsen Pumps, Inc………………………………..…209-529-2020

WEBSITE HOSTING & DESIGN Nnvent…………………………………………………......888-408-2515

Your company can be listed here for just $100 per year. Call 209-835-2131


August Meetings 08/02 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 08/09 12:30PM Hispanic Group at Chamber 08/11 12PM Starting Your Own Biz at Chamber 08/18 4PM Governmental Affairs at Chamber 08/24 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber

August Events 08/04 12PM Ribbon Cutting at Ava’s Bridal 08/09 8AM Coffee by Ambassadors at Chamber 08/15 12PM Ribbon Cutting Motel 6 08/16 4PM Ribbon Cutting Montessori School 08/17 12PM Ribbon Cutting New Smile Orthodontics 08/25 5PM Mixer by Hire Me First at TUSD Office

September Meetings 09/06 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 09/08 12PM Starting Your Own Biz at Chamber 09/12 4PM City/Chamber Liaison Mtg at Chamber 09/13 12:30PM Hispanic Group at Chamber 09/15 4PM Governmental Affairs at Chamber 09/28 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber

September Events 09/13 8AM Coffee by First Class Travel Service 09/22 5PM Mixer by BAC Community Bank

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