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OCTOBER 2017

CEO Message 2

City/Downtown Updates 3

Member News 4

New Members/Renewals 5

Home Care Assistance 6

Professional Services 7

Calendar 8

Vol. 16 Issue 34

“Creating A Community Where Business Thrives”

Pink Turtle Shoppe Ribbon Cutting

Tracy Portrait Studio

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Mathnasium of Tracy

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Chair: Nolan O’Brien, Lawrence Livermore Lab

Lisa Aguilera, Aspire Hometown Realty

Dan Arriola, District Attorney’s Office

Dan Ball, McLane Food Service

Dana Cooper, PG&E

Bill Fields, Surtec Systems, Inc.

Will Fleet, Tracy Press

Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs

Dan Greene, Bank of the West

Joe Homen, Premier Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Tracy

Cliff Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters

Sherry Jones

Brent Ives, BHI Management Consulting

Robin Lopez, Taylor Farms

Dan Mendoza, Movement Mortgage

Patricia Alvarez

Debbie Rinaldo, Sutter Tracy Hospital

Dr. Brian Stephens, Tracy Unified School District

Chad J. Wood, Willbanks & Wood, PLC

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

CHAIR: Germaine Clark

Karen Aranda, Park Lane Jewelry

Maggie Foresee-Griese, Young Living

Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs

Ceci Haas, Cultural Homestay International

Virna Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters

Conrad Levoit, Levoit Advanced Protective Services

Dan Mendoza, Movement Mortgage

Debbie Morales, Dement Real Estate Group

Betsy Moreno, California Advantage Real Estate

Carol Newman, Surtec Systems, Inc.

Kipp Skelton, Spencer Flooring & Paint

Darcella Wright, Helms Briscoe

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

A Message from the

Chamber CEO... Join us for the Hire Me First Kick Off Luncheon October 26th

The Chamber has been actively coordinating the Hire Me First Internship Program with the Tracy Unified School District for over 9 years. Hire Me First is a workforce development training program for students ages 16-18 to promote youth employability through increased employment opportunities, internships,

mock interviews and job readiness workshops. If you have a student between the ages of 16-18 who attends any of the high schools in Tracy, they are missing out on a great opportunity if they are not enrolled in the Hire Me First Program. Hire Me First can facilitate workshops to teach students about work ethics, and employer expectations. The program also connects students with employers to facilitate internships that may result into part time or summer employment. The Chamber annually hosts a Hire Me First Kick Off Luncheon to bring the business community up to speed on the program’s activities and accomplishments. Our goal is to create more internship opportunities for students by involving more businesses in the program. On Thursday, October 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the Chamber will be hosting the next Hire Me First Kick Off Luncheon and I would like to invite you to be our special guest, particularly if you have never heard about the program. If you are a current Hire Me First employer, please join us as well so we can thank you for your support of this great program. In the last school year, the Hire Me First Program influenced over 1,000 student’s futures by holding job readiness workshops and mock interviews at every high school in Tracy. Tracy businesses supported the internships of over 300 students this past year which resulted in a great hands on career experience with valuable lessons. Why is it important to support Hire Me First? Our students are the future. As business leaders, we have the opportunity to play an active role in their professional development and work ethic by offering an internship at our businesses. The Chamber has had over 8 interns in the past 5 years and we will continue to offer the opportunity because we see the value in serving as a mentor and teacher to these students. Not only are the students benefitting, businesses are also experiencing a fresh and energetic perspective from these sharp students who are interested in developing their work skills today and not tomorrow when they find a job. I hope you will consider joining us at the Hire Me First Kick Off Luncheon Thursday, October 26th. If you would like to be added to the event guest list, please email Alysa Mupo at hiremefirst@tracychamber.org .

-Sofia Valenzuela, CEO, Tracy Chamber of Commerce

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What’s Happening

in your City... Retail Projects Update:

Moo Moo’s Burger Barn is opening inside the West Valley Mall.

Boot Barn is opening inside Pavilion Parkway at 2473 Naglee Rd.

Press Wine Bar is opening inside the former Tracy Press building at 10th & A St.

Office/Industrial Update:

Contract Metal Products will occupy 70K sf of International Park of Commerce building 4. They are relocating from Fremont, CA.

Zinus Furniture is locating in a new 664K sf of International Park of Commerce building 12. This will be the facilities new global headquarters and will create 170-200 new jobs.

Residential Update:

The City has issued 116 building permits for new construction residential units this year.

A Downtown Infill Housing Project has applied for development review and a conditional use permit for 5 new units.

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

Elite Ambassador: of the month:

Germaine Clark

Thank you for your

continuous support to the

Chamber and its members!

What’s Happening

In your Downtown... The Downtown Tracy Vintage & Antique Street Faire will take place on Saturday, October 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on 10th Street between A and B Streets. The Tracy City Center Association is excited to sponsor this event in collaboration with its host, The Owl Box. The Tracy City Center Association will host

its annual Halloween Trick of Treating Costume March on Saturday, October 28th. Movie series continues at the Grand Theater Center for the Arts. You can catch Disney’s “Cinderella” on October 18th at 10:00 a.m. and “Hocus Pocus” on Saturday, October 28th at 12:00 p.m. Head over to the Downtown Plaza on 6th Street for Girls’ Night Out - Witches and Broomsticks scheduled Friday, October 20th from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a Goodie Bag, Wine tasting, Food sampling, and access to shop ‘Girls Only’ vendors. Visit www.atthegrand.org for more information.

For more information about TCCA visit www.tracycitycenter.com

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

AT EVENTBRITE

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Member News & Events:

Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Hosts Dining In the Dark Friday, October 27th at 6PM Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club in Stockton Guests will enjoy a 7 course

meal as well as blind olive oil and wine tastings, raffles and silent auction. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by calling 209-466-3836. Chef Paul Ratto, Heritage Dining and Provisions at Waterloo Gun and Bocce will prepare savory and sweet delicacies using local ingredients. Proceeds from event benefit CCBVI which provides the means for people who are blind and visually impaired to reach their potentials to re-establish purpose and self-esteem in their lives and society.

Sutter Tracy Community Hospital uses FAST to Remember Warning Signs of Stroke

Face- Look for an uneven smile Arm- Check if one arm is weak Speech - Listen for slurred speech Time - Call 911 at the first sign

Notre Dame de Namur University to Host Informational Meeting Saturday, October 7th 9:30AM-11AM Come and learn about NDNU programs and meet program directors and staff. Now offer-ings Business BS & MBA, Human Services BS, Teaching credentials, and TESOL MA online courses. RSVP by calling 209-833-5020. Pro-grams start year-round. Classes are located at Tracy Transit Station.

AAA Membership Special Don’t miss out on your chance to save! From now until 12/31/17 purchase your AAA membership and save

$10 with automatic renewal! Options include AAA Classic for $56/yr; AAA Plus $91/yr; AAA Premier $119/yr. Visit your local AAA Branch Office Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM located at 2102 W. Grant Line Rd.

Submit YOUR member news! Email 100 words or less to info@tracychamber.org by the 25th of every month!

Caring Hearts of Central Valley Hosts Chamber September Coffee

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Welcome to the

Chamber New Members!

Bob Hosier State Farm Insurance 359 W. 11th Street Ste. E, Tracy, CA

209-839-2944 Victoria Mendoza

*Insurance

Caring Hearts of the Central Valley 24 W. 10th Street, Tracy, CA

209-814-8256 Lisa Aguilera

*Non-Profit

HoopCrate Tracy, CA

209-817-7429 Benedick Gacrama

**Retail - Sports

Party Giants 3250 N. Tracy Blvd., Tracy, CA

925-727-8914 Chris Pratt *Party Store

PowerHouse Dance Academy

450 W. Larch Rd. Ste. #6, Tracy, CA 209-879-9481 Jessica Avila *Dance Studio

Tracy’s Book of Savings

Tracy, CA 209-833-0132 Ron Eusanio

**Advertising - Direct Mail

Tracy Tacos 3200 N. Naglee Rd. #616, Tracy, CA

209-207-9444 Frankie Villalobos

*Restaurant

Young Living #11699410 Tracy, CA

209-337-2002 Maggie Foresee-Griese

*Health & Wellness

**Home-Based Business

Thank You for Renewing With Us Chamber Members:

Under 5 Years:

2nd Ave. Consignment Aspire Apartment Homes

Central Valley Association of Realtors D. M. Alegre Construction

Environmental Alternatives Foster Family Agency Farmers Insurance - Hashimi Insurance Agency

Jazzercise Tracy Fitness Center Mountain’s Hope Community Worship

Movement Mortgage New Smile Orthodontics, Practice of Nelson Hu, DDS

Pamela Dew - Movement Mortgage Round Table Pizza

Total Client Satisfaction Insurance Brokers, Inc. Tracy Rotary Club

5-10 Years:

Altamont Insurance Brokers, Inc. Michael Maciel

Levoit Advanced Protective Services Wible Real Estate Team Hacienda Flooring, Inc.

Raley’s Fresh Market

11-20 Years:

Jacobson CDI Solutions Medical Spa

20-30 Years:

Hawkins Thompson Child Dev. Ctr.

Thank you for your support in “Creating A Community Where

Business Thrives!”

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BUSINESS QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

“Sell the problem you solve, not the product”

– Unknown

Home Care Assistance Caring for Loved Ones

Keeping aging minds healthy and active are a critical role for caregivers and adults who are taking care of the elderly. If you have an aging loved one it is important to be aware of warning signs that may be associated with mental illnesses.

Warning Signs: To appropriately monitor the mental health of aging adults, caregivers need to keep an eye out for the red flags associated with mental illness such as mood swings, excessive sleep or lack of sleep, rage, extreme anxiety, obsessive compulsiveness, and suicidal thoughts.

Sleep: If you suspect that your senior loved one is suffering from poor sleep, make an appointment with their doctor to discuss all the healthy options available to help boost the quality of their sleep. Depression: Depression is an extremely common mental illness suffered by the elderly, as millions of seniors suffer from this late-life affliction. Yet, a relative few receive appropriate treatment for depression for a variety of reasons.

The Balanced Care Method™ is Home Care Assistance’s revolutionary approach to senior care that prioritizes healthy aging for every client. By working with specific lifestyle behaviors, Home Care Assistance caregivers extend and enhance the lives of seniors, helping them live longer, happier, more balanced lives.. Learn more about how the Balanced Care Method™ can help your aging loved one today by calling (209)650-8500.

Lunch Meet-Up at Sandwich Cousins, 939 N. Central Ave.

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Tracy Chamber Professional Services Listing

OCTOBER 2017

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE Behnam Accounting Solutions……………...209-835-9655

BANKS Bank of Stockton………………...……………..209-820-2000 Oak Valley Community Bank………………..209-834-3340

BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL Account Masters Bookkeeping……………...209-836-4961

COFFEE HOUSE World Coffee…..……………………………......209-229-8327

INSURANCE SERVICES Farmers Insurance - Azizi - Abawi Insurance ……………………………………………………..209-688-2834 Farmers Insurance - Hashimi Insurance Agency …………………………………...……………..….925-353-5942 State Farm - Pearl Losoya………………….....510-828-4146

Larry Benson Nationwide Insurance Life, Home, Auto, Business, Workers Comp, Motorcycle

………………………..………………....………...209-229-1096

FINANCIAL ADVISOR Edward Jones - John Dyer………………...….209-839-0179 Edward Jones – Shad Roundy……………….209-833-1325 New York Life - Anthony Napoli…………....209-814-8743

FLOORING/TILE Spencer Flooring & Paint…………………......209-835-5537 The Tile Doctor………….. …………………....209-915-4668

MARKETING/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/Events Graphic Design, Websites, Social Media Marketing

Premier Production Group, LLC…………….209-597-8288

MORTGAGE LENDING Libby Martinez -Wells Fargo Home Mortgage …………………………………………………....209 -629-3646 Pamela Dew– Movement Mortgage ………..209-814-3135

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

PET SITTING Your Girl Friday, LLC……………...………...…..209–814-7200

PHYSICIANS - FAMILY PRACTITIONERS Adapa and Agastya Medical Associates……209–833 –7555

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

PSYCHOLOGIST Carey Psychological Services……….…...….…209–923-1749

REAL ESTATE Aspire Hometown Realty..……………………...209-814-8256 California Advantage Real Estate……………..209-836-3300 Dement Real Estate Group…..…………….…...209-914-0635 Norine Higa—Keller Williams Realty ………………………………………………...……..209-207-4439 Ray Lopez - Keller Williams….………………...209-914-8010

RESTAURANT Jersey Mike’s Subs……………………………......209-835-2885 Squeeze Inn………………………………………..209-833-7992 Vita Dolce, Inc……………………………….……209-834-1234

SHOPPING - RETAIL The Owl Box…………………………………….....209-830-0796

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

VETERINARIAN SERVICES VCA Old River Animal Hospital…………….....209-835-5166

VEHICLE REGISTRATION Sky Transport Solutions………….……………..209-855-6938

WATER WELL PUMP CONTRACTOR Commercial, Domestic, Irrigation, 24 Hr.

I. J. Larsen Pumps, Inc…………………..……….209-529-2020

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

Get NOTICED for 12 months of the year on the Chamber’s Professional Services Page featured in each

edition of the newsletter! Your company can be listed here for just $100 per year. Call 209-835-2131

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October Meetings 10/03 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 10/10 12:30PM Hispanic Group at Chamber 10/12 12PM Starting Your Own Biz at Chamber 10/13 5PM Young Professionals at M & J Bistro 10/18 5PM Governmental Affairs at Chamber 10/25 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber

October Events 10/03 10AM-12PM Fall Business Walk 10/05 5PM Ribbon Cutting at Sandwich Cousins 10/10 8AM Chamber Coffee by Advanced Aesthetics, Adapa and Agastya Medical Associates 10/11 11:30AM Ribbon Cutting Tracy Community Connections Center 10/14 12PM Ribbon Cutting Party Giants 10/26 11:30AM Hire Me First Employer Kick Off Luncheon at Community Ctr. 10/26 5PM Mixer by Grand Foundation at Old Jail

November Meetings 11/08 5PM Governmental Affairs at Chamber 11/09 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 11/09 12PM Starting Your Own Biz at Chamber 11/10 5PM Young Professionals at TBD 11/14 12:30PM Hispanic Group at Chamber 11/15 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber

November Events 11/07 8AM Chamber Coffee at City Hall 11/09 5PM Leadership Tracy Graduation at Windmill Ridge Winery 11/16 5PM Mixer by Edward Jones Shad Roundy Office