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February 2016

CEO Message 2

City/Downton Updates 3

11th St. Detours 4

New Members 5

Member News 6

Professional Services 7

Calendar 8

Vol. 15, Issue 14

“Creating A Community Where Business Thrives”

Pink Turtle Shoppe Ribbon Cutting

Block Advisors

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tech Sprout & Zero BS Marketing

Hosts Chamber Jan Coffee

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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

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

Virna Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters

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

Brian Schilling, Zero BS Marketing

Lon Swanson, Journey Christian Church

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... This year, the Chamber plans to continue creating programs that will help strengthen the business community. With the vision and direction of the Chamber Board of Directors, we have developed a new 3 year plan that will keep the Chamber focused to deliver our top 5 priorities which are:

-Creating a Strong Local Economy -Representing the Interest of Businesses -Providing Networking Opportunities -Providing Information and Resources -Promoting the Community

One of the newest programs we are confident will bring education and awareness to our businesses is our Governmental Affairs Committee. The mission of this committee is to provide a perspective on local, state and federal policy issues that are impacting the Tracy business community. Through the Governmental Affairs Committee, the Chamber aims to further support businesses and continue finding solutions to their issues and challenges. I encourage you to get involved in this new committee by attending an upcoming meeting.

In 2016, the Chamber’s primary focus will be on understanding the needs and challenges of our business community. We intend to continue hosting business walks as well as sending out surveys to obtain the information necessary to determine how the Chamber can best serve the business community.

Another priority in our strategic plan for 2016 is to connect job seekers to jobs and we plan to partner with local agencies to support their efforts of promoting job placement and training opportunities. The Chamber also plans to continue growing the Hire Me First Youth Internship program in order to create more opportunities for our youth to be better prepared for the workforce.

If you have not attended a networking coffee, mixer or lunch meet-up lately, I encourage you to check out the calendar (pg. 8) and find time this month to devote at least (1) hour to networking. Relationship building should be part of your strategy to grow your business, and the Chamber has events every week to support your network-ing needs!

Your Chamber of Commerce is here to serve you and we want to hear from you, so please let us know how we can better support your business and help you thrive.

-Sofia Valenzuela, CEO, Tracy Chamber of Commerce

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What’s Happening

in your City... Economic Development Update: The I-580 Express Lanes, on east- and westbound I-580 through the Tri-Valley, will open soon. A FasTrak® or FasTrak Flex Toll Tag is required to use the lanes. Carpoolers ride toll-free with FasTrak Flex! Getting your FasTrak toll tag and opening an account is easy at www.BayAreaFastTrak. The City of Tracy wants to hear your

feedback on what matters to you most about the community. Share your voice and let them know what your priorities are by completing the Community Feedback Survey found on the City website, www.ci.tracy.ca.us

In early February, vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be detoured from the 11th Street Bridge to the new detour bridge until construction is completed in 2017. The detour bridge will have a 35 mph speed limit, and will be reduced to one lane in each direction, which may prompt traffic delays. It’s important for residents, businesses and visitors be aware of the potential traffic impacts. The actual date of the switch will be announced shortly. For more information visit, www.replace11thstreetbridge.com

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

Elite Ambassador: of the month:

Lon Swanson, Journey

Christian Church

Thank you for your

continuous support to the

Chamber and its members!

What’s Happening

In your Downtown...

Aspire Hometown Realty recently opened their new office at 24 W. 10th Street and Hector John Cosmetics is now open at 33 W. 10th Street. TCCA is excited to welcome these new businesses to Downtown Tracy. Upcoming Grand Theatre Events: On Saturday, February 6th at 8PM the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts presents Best

Intentions and Special Guests. Best Intentions is an unforgettable experience of the great Motown Acts of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Tickets range from $23-$30 and can be purchased at the Grand Theatre Box Office or www.atthegrand.org . On Friday, February 19th, at 8PM the Grand Theatre presents Fleetwood Mask the Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Tickets range $23-$30 and can be purchased at the Grand Theatre Box Office or www.atthegrand.org . The family will love the classic fairy tale story of “Cinderella” on the Big Screen Sunday, February 21st at 2PM. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Grand Theatre Box Office or www.atthegrand.org .

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

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January Lunch Meet-Up at Extreme Pita Left to Right: Heather Quillen, Carol Blevins, Ryan Bray, Zanna Wolfgang, Maria Valenzuela, Yuvika Saini, Marylou Edwards-Ramos, Jennifer Henrickson, Andrew Ives, Betsy Moreno

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Welcome to the

Chamber New Members!

Ai Computer Services Tracy, CA

209-610-6210 Andrew Ives

**Computer Services

Cultural Homestay INT. Tracy, CA

209-483-4115 Pam Payne

**Education - Foreign Exchange Programs

Jose Hernandez Reaching for the Stars 445 W. Weber Avenue, Tracy, CA

209-740-8186 Mercedes Silveira-Gouveia

*Education

Norine Higa - Century 21 M&M and Assoc. Tracy, CA

209-207-4439 Norine Higa **Real Estate

San Joaquin Historical Society

11793 N. Micke Grove, Lodi, CA 209-331-2055 David Stuart

*Non-Profit

Sansar 430 W. Grant Line Rd., Tracy, CA

209-835-1100 Santokh Judge

*Restaurant

SCAN Health Plan 1255 Treat Blvd. #360, Walnut Creek, CA

209-505-4599 Carol Almanza

*Insurance - Health

The Make Up Bar 70 W. 10th Street, Tracy, CA

209-207-9022 Rosana Johnson

*Retail

Thank You for Renewing With Us

Under 5 Years:

BAC Community Bank California Advantage Real Estate Certified Collision Center Tracy

CMCS/Central Valley Party Entravision Communications

First Class Service Travel Kanga Zoom

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

5-10 Years:

Grace Church Mo-Cal Office Solutions

PDQ Promotions, Printing & Embroidery Robert V. Elliott

11-20 Years: Home Buyers Realty

Tracy Hospital Foundation UNCLE Credit Union

20-30 Years: In-Shape Health Clubs

Schack & Company, Inc. SJC WorkNet

Virginia Mechanical

30-50 Years: American AgCredit, ACA

Kagehiro Ranches, Inc.

50+ Years: Owens Illinois of N.A.

Tracy Delta Disposal Service Tracy Press

Thank you for your support!

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

info@tracychamber.org

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BUSINESS QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

“Live daringly, boldly, fearlessly. Taste the relish to be found in competition—in having put forth the best within you - Henry J. Kaiser

Member News:

AAA Princess Cruise Travel Offers for February Did you know that AAA is the largest Travel agency in the

world? We have been providing travel agency services for over 70 years! Come see your Tracy AAA Travel Agent Jyoti Mathur for any of your local, national or international travel needs! Need an all-inclusive relaxing vacation? This month’s offer is good through the end of February with Princess Cruises “Twice as Nice” SALE!! Get up to $300 per stateroom (Interior/Oceanview) OR up to $600 (Balcony/Mini suite/Suite) onboard spending money! PLUS savings up to $1000 per stateroom! All destinations are included on over 700 voyages of 6 days or more! If Cruising isn’t your thing we have plenty of other vacation options for you to choose from: Hawaii, Mexico, Disney; you name it we do it! We also do groups and the more the merrier so let us do the work! Call Jyoti at 209-833-5909 and we will handle all the details of your next dream vacation or group function! Tracy Police Officers Association Crab Feed to Benefit Tracy Charities The members of the Tracy Police Officers Assoc. are holding their 2nd Crab Feed Dinner and Dance. The Tracy Police Officer’s Association is a benevolent organization that donates money to numerous community groups, these being: local youth sports teams, Tracy Public Safety Scholarship fund, “Letters to Santa” program (provide gifts to mentally and physically disabled children), sponsoring families exposed to unforeseen disasters and the Brighter Christmas program. In 2015, the Tracy Police Officers’ Association donated over $17,000 to the above causes among others. The Crab Feed Dinner and Dance will be held on Saturday, February 20th at St. Bernard’s Holy Family Center located at 12100 West Valpico Road in Tracy. The evening’s event starts at 5:00pm with a no-host social hour followed by dinner being served at 6:30pm. During the event, we will be selling raffle tickets for a variety of gift baskets and prizes. After dinner, we will have a raffle followed by a DJ and dancing until 11:30pm. Tickets are being sold for $45 per person. VIP and Corporate Sponsorship tables are available for $850.00, which seat 8 people. For more info call Tim Bauer, 209-640-2338.

To submit your member news email 100 words to info@tracychamber.org before the 25th of the month.

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Tracy Chamber Professional Services Listing

February 2015

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

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 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 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

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March Meetings 03/01 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 03/08 12:30PM Hispanic Group at Chamber 03/10 12PM Starting Your Own Biz at Chamber 03/17 4PM Governmental Affairs at Chamber 03/23 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber

March Events 03/08 8AM Coffee by New Smiles Orthodontics 03/17 9AM State of the City at Grand Theatre 03/24 5PM Mixer by Hispanic Business Group

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

February Events 02/03 12PM Lunch Meet Up Buffalo Wild Wings 02/09 8AM Coffee by Brite Smiles Dentistry 02/11 12PM Ribbon Cutting at Home Buyers Realty 02/17 12PM Lunch Meet Up Mazaa Kabob House 02/25 5PM Mixer by Pump It Up 02/29 12PM Lunch Meet Up Olive Garden