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December 2016

CEO Message 2

City/Downtown Updates 3

Member News 4

New Members/Renewals 5

Spencer Flooring 6

Professional Services 7

Calendar 8

Vol. 15, Issue 24

“Creating A Community Where Business Thrives”

Pink Turtle Shoppe Ribbon Cutting

Aspire Apartments

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony All About You Wellness and Spa

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 J. 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

Maggie Foresee-Griese, Welcome Wagon

Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs

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

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... Congratulations to the 2016 Leadership Tracy Graduates! In late November, the Tracy Chamber of Commerce recognized 12 graduates from the 2016 Leadership Tracy Program. The goal of Leadership Tracy is to expand the leadership skills of residents and business owners by providing them with the opportunity to participate in interactive exercises that will increase their knowledge and influence in the

community. The 6 month leadership program consisted of learning about the following areas of the City: Government, Business, Health & Human Services, Public Safety, Educa-tion, and Parks/Recreation and Public Works. The following indi-viduals graduated from the Chamber’s 2016 Leadership Tracy Class: (see photo on page 4) Mitra Behnam – Benham Accounting Solutions Carolyn Brown-Blunt – Life Coach Germaine Clark – Chamber Ambassador Charles Cooper – McLane Food Service Ceci Haas – Tracy Chamber Outside Sales Karen Keen – San Joaquin County WorkNet Dawn Kramer – Lawrence Livermore National Lab Site 300 Carol Neely – Tracy Chamber John Pavia – Pavia Law A Professional Corporation Debbie Rinaldo – Sutter Tracy Community Hospital Rob Ruibal – Aspire Hometown Realty Nichole Thomas – Uncle Credit Union “Leadership Tracy surpassed my expectations and allowed me to meet some wonderful people with different backgrounds and careers. As a business owner and as an attorney who represents many other business owners in the commu-nity, I intend to take what I have learned from this program and use it to help bridge the relationship between the governmental departments and the private business industry that is present in our city. The program has confirmed my belief that preserving the strength of this connection is a vital component in keeping our community prosperous and safe. I would encourage all those who care about the city’s future and those who want to be involved in representing this community to take part in this program. The experience is truly reward-ing.” - John Pavia, Leadership Tracy Graduate Congratulations to all the Leadership Graduates who participated in this year’s Leadership Tracy program. The Chamber is coordinating the 2017 Leadership program which will consist of 6 educational classes that will provide participants an inside look into integral areas within the City of Tracy. Applications for Leadership Tracy 2017 will be available in February. Classes will begin in May. The program is limited to 20 participants. If you are interested in participating in the 2017 Leadership Tracy program, contact the Chamber by calling 209-835-2131.

-Sofia Valenzuela, CEO, Tracy Chamber of Commerce

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What’s Happening

in your City... Residential Projects Update:

In October, six permit were issued for single-family homes, all in the Primrose subdivision.

Staff continues to work on a variety of residential projects, many with potential to begin construction in 2017, including Tracy Hills and the Tracy Harvest Apartments.

The City has already allocated all of the 750 RGA’s available for this year, which could lead to at least 750 permits being issued by the end of the year.

Grant Line Apartments, near Costco, are in the grading, utilities and foundation stage.

Retail Projects Update:

Throne Room: Craft Beer and Wine in Dowtown Tracy has applied for a business license.

Jersey Mike’s Subs has approved building permits and is finalizing construction on Grant Line Rd.

Chipotle/Panera project is in final construction with anticipated opening before the end of 2016.

Marriott Towneplace Suites is planned to include a 4-story hotel with 112 rooms at corner of Mac Arthur & Pescadero.

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

Elite Ambassador: of the month:

Betsy Moreno CA Advantage Real Estate

Thank you for your

continuous support to the

Chamber and its members!

What’s Happening

In your Downtown... The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in collaboration with Main Street Music, will transform its lobbies into a jazz club with drinks, hors d’ouevres, and a variety of jazz styles on December 8th from 7PM-9PM tickets are $8.

TCCA will host the Third Annual Holiday Ornament Stroll on Friday, December 2nd from

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Guests will stroll and receive a different holiday ornament from 25 participating merchants, while enjoying Downtown Tracy’s festive holiday atmosphere along with free horse drawn carriage rides. Only 350 tickets will be sold for this event and it is expected to sell out. Tickets can be purchased for $30 through Eventbrite.

The Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place Saturday, December 3rd at 6PM. Come join the community Downtown for a festive hometown holiday parade, followed by the Mayor lighting the town’s official Holiday tree at the 6th Street Plaza.

Bistro 135 is now open for lunch at 135 W. 10th Street. New lunch hours are Monday - Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner is served Monday - Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to close.

For more information about TCCA visit www.tracycitycenter.com

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

AT EVENTBRITE

*Chamber members get 15% off! Call today, 209-221-6449

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Thank You for Renewing With Us

Under 5 Years:

Eaton Optometric Greater Bay Relocation Services Jazzercise Tracy Fitness Center

New Life With Water Penske Truck Leasing

5-10 Years:

Bella Vista Christian Academy Michael Maciel One Limo’s, Inc.

Wible Real Estate Team

11-20 Years:

Don Cose Coast Radio KKIQ

Hotchkiss Mortuary FD 321

20-30 Years:

AllState Insurance - Yerian Insurance Agency Fry Memorial Chapel

PFWD, Inc. Fallavena & Willbanks

40+ Years: Accent Carpets-Carpet One

Napa Auto Parts, Inc.

Thank you for your support!

Member News & Events:

Boys to Men Conference Hope & Achieve Against the Odds Sow a Seed

Community Foundation will host their annual Boys to Men Conference on Saturday, December 10th at Kimball High. Registration begins at 9AM and conference events are from 9:30AM - 4PM. Youth will be able to connect with employment/education opportunities and hear from powerful speakers and participate in fun, meaningful workshops. Register online at www.sowaseedcf.org or call 209-229-4559. Volunteers Needed for Holiday Program Surtec Adopt a Family provides food and gifts to needy families with children during the holiday season. Volunteers are needed for Box Assembly (Dec. 3rd), Gift Wrapping (Dec 10th), Food Packing (Dec 10th) and Delivery of Food/Gifts (Dec 17th). Great community service opportunity for students! For more information on times and locations for the above activities, feel free to call 209-820-3700. Tracy United Way Fundraising Raffle: Win a 55” Toshiba LED TV & More Prizes! Support Tracy non-profits by purchasing raffle tickets for United Way’s raffle! Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. The drawing will be held on 12/15 at the Tracy Chamber Holiday Mixer. All raffle proceeds go to Tracy’s United Way Mini Grants. Contact Ted Guzman (209)648-6793 or Donna Ng (209)469-6980 for tickets.

Help Support Brighter Christmas with Aspire Hometown Realty This Season! You TOO can help support needy families this holiday season by helping with the following: Angel Tree/Toy Donations - Choose a card from the Angel Tree at Aspire Realty and purchase a gift for your chosen child (by 12/23) Non-Perishable Food Donations - Bring Canned food items to Aspire Realty (by 12/15) For all activities and more info, visit Aspire Hometown Realty located at 24 W. 10th Street.

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

2016 Leadership Tracy Graduates Left to Right: Nichole Thomas, Mitra Behnam, Dawn Kramer, Carolyn Brown-Blunt, Germaine Clark, Ceci Haas, Debbie Rinaldo, Rob Ruibal, Carol Neely

(Not Pictured: Charles Cooper, Karen Keen, John Pavia)

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Welcome to the

Chamber New Members!

Play Live Nation - Tracy 3200 N. Naglee Rd., Tracy, CA

209-836-1092 Balaji Guda

*Entertainment/Indoor Play & Party Center

Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy 1039 N. Central Avenue, Tracy, CA

209-836-4415 Linda Clift *Non-Profit

Re/Max Diamond 1005 E. Pescadero Avenue, Tracy, CA

209-879-9424 Linda Wilcox

*Real Estate Brokerage & Loans

Rodan + Fields Tracy, CA

209-855-1787 Heather Hamer

*Skin Care

Sansar Indian Cuisine 2610 S. Tracy Blvd.#130, Tracy, CA

209-834-2200 Sharan Judge

*Restaurant

State Farm - Pearl Losoya Tracy, CA

510-828-4146 Pearl Losoya

*Insurance & Financial Services

Total Client Satisfaction Insurance Brokers 894 W. 11th Street, Tracy, CA

209-207-0577 Domingo Ramos

*Insurance & Financial Services

Tracy Branch Library - San Joaquin County 20 E. Eaton Avenue, Tracy, CA

209-831-4255 Stella Beratlis

*Non-Profit

Tracy United To Make A Difference Tracy, CA

209-814-2442 Brian Pekari

Non-Profit

Welcome to the

Chamber New Members!

Amazon Fulfillment Center 1555 Chrisman Rd., Tracy, CA

209-834-9922 Amy Nunes

*Fulfillment Center

Central Valley Association of Realtors 16980 S. Harlan Rd., Lathrop, CA

209-858-1700 Cindae Hull *Non-Profit

Chili’s 2030 W. Grant Line Rd., Tracy, CA

209-835-0687 Justin Chandley

*Restaurant

D. M. Alegre Construction Tracy, CA

209-835-0243 Dennis Alegre

*Contractor

Eagle Property Management 421 W. 11th Street., Tracy, CA

209-832-1612 Byron Alvarez

*Property Management

Euro Star Café 1918 W. Grant Line Rd., Tracy, CA

209-607-8812 Don Jayamanne

*Coffee House

FIX’D, Inc. 68 E. 11th Street, Ste#115, Tracy, CA

209-666-7178 Jaime Medina

*Non-Profit

Heidi Howell - Writing & Marketing Services Tracy, CA

209-597-5597 Heidi Howell

*Marketing & Promotions

Landsberg Orora 1830 N. Mac Arthur Dr., Tracy, CA

209-830-8674 Dave Kaupe

*Packaging & Distribution

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BUSINESS QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure”

– Bill Cosby

Spencer Floor Covering

Celebrating 80 Years in Business

When Harold Spencer started Spencer Floor Covering in his garage 80 years ago, he did not realize he was laying the foundation for one of today’s

longest standing businesses in the community. Harold’s son, Gary Spencer, proudly ran the business for 30 years before selling the name in 2006 to start his retirement. Nate Chandler and Jeff Lyons, fellow church members of Gary’s at Grace Baptist Church, purchased and ran the business for a year with the help of Gary before the beginning of the economic and building down turn in Tracy. To aid the business through the recession years, Ken McCarthy joined as a partner in 2008 and by the end of 2009 had obtained its sole ownership. Kipp Skelton became a partner in 2014 and has since continued to build the company’s reputation of excellent customer service, quality products and skilled installations. Kipp’s professionalism and vast knowledge of flooring products have contributed to the company becoming a premier flooring vendor in the Central Valley. Seeing an avenue to expand the company in 2015, Spencer Floor Covering and Helget Painting merged businesses, adding its owner, painting contractor Scott Helget as a third partner and starting its painting division. Spencer Flooring and Paint now offers their clients the quality flooring services they are known for as well as design consultation, interior/exterior painting and a combination of amenities that provide for a timely, professional and stress free project. Now in their beautiful two story showroom at 475 West Grant Line Road in Tracy, their staff works diligently to uphold Harold’s vision of making Spencer Flooring and Paint a leader among Central Valley businesses. For more information on Spencer Flooring and Paint call (209) 835-5537 or visit: www.spencerflooringandpaint.com

To submit a Member Spotlight Article, email 300 words or less by the 25th of the month to

info@tracychamber.org .

Lunch Meet-Up at T4 Tracy Front Left: Adele Bloch, Teresa Garibay-Hernandez, Silvia Vera, Marylou Edwards,-Ramos,

Jeff Spaulding, Bob Bloch, Ceci Haas, Virna Hudson , Silvia Gama, Ngan Pham

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Tracy Chamber Professional Services Listing

DECEMBER 2016

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

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

BANQUET HALL Nirvaana Banquet Hall & Event Center…….209-839-1005

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

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

INSURANCE SERVICES 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

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

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

MORTGAGE LENDING 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

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 Norine Higa—Century 21 M&M and Associates ………………………………………………...……..209-207-4439 Ray Lopez - Keller Williams….………………...209-914-8010 Robert Griffin Home Services…………….…...209-914-0635 Shelly Simonich - Keller Williams…………….209-910-3334

RESTAURANT Jersey Mike’s Subs……………………………......209-835-2885 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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December Meetings 12/06 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 12/08 12PM Starting Your Own Biz at Chamber 12/09 10AM Gala Press Conference at Chamber 12/12 4PM City/Chamber Liaison Mtg at Chamber 12/13 12:30PM Hispanic Group at Chamber 12/14 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber

December Events 12/06 8AM Coffee at Notre Dame de Namur 12/07 9:30AM Ribbon Cutting Jersey Mike’s Subs 12/07 12PM Lunch Meet-Up at Nana Olies 12/08 4PM Ribbon Cutting Movement Mortgage 12/09 1PM Ribbon Cutting TKO Fitness 12/15 5PM Holiday Mixer at Nirvaana 12/16 4PM Ribbon Cutting at Flow Yoga Studio 12/19 12PM Lunch Meet-Up at Sonia’s Restaurant

CHAMBER OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

12/23, 12/26, 12/30 and 01/02