february progress magazine

February 2012

Vol. 33 Issue 2

modchamber.org

Cover Photo by Studio Warner

Ask the ExpertsChamber University

Rising to the Top New CEO Monica Nino is Good Business for Stanislaus County

Centennial Gala

Personalized Care for Every Body

Why good medicine is a Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Physician

• Accepting most insurances, just ask us• Three Urgent Care locations: - Modesto, Stockton and Turlock - Online wait times at www.suttergould.org• 270 physicians, 26 specialties and 21 locations - Experience the convenience of getting personalized care close to home• Connect electronically with your physician with My Health Online - Ask your physician a question, get prescription refills and check lab

results at your convenience

Call us toll free at 1-888-715-8870 Most insurances accepted suttergould.org

MODESTOAllErgyWallace B Carroll, MD

AnESTHESiOlOgyBrigida Andaya, MDDavid Betz, MDChai Jie Chang, MDPaul Coleman, DOBruce Gesson, MDChieu Vi Hong, MDKenneth Imanaka, MDEutiquio Imperial, MDRaman Kanon, MDJanice Paulsen, MDJuan Sarti, MDDaniel E Sucha, MDVivian Tan, MDJames Thompson, DONam Tran, DOTamim Wafa, MD

CArDiOlOgySyed Ahmed, MDBrian Haverdink, NPPeter Y Lai, MDJerry McKinsey, PAAmar Pohwani, MDMari Rossini, NPCharles C Tsai, MD

CArDiOvASCUlAr SUrgEry, THOrACiC SUrgEryJeffrey Brayshaw, PALit Fung, MD

DErMATOlOgyAndrew Lazar, MDMichael Zang, MD

EnDOCrinOlOgyTracy Bondi, NPGeorge Y Chao, MDWen Han, MDCelina Hetnal, MDSarah Lock, NPNirali Patel, MD

EAr, nOSE, THrOATAren Francis, MDCharles Suntra, MDC Alan Yates, MD

FAMily MEDiCinEM Nicole Belissary, MDJohn Francis, MDGustavo Galeano, MDTiffany Gee, MDJules Hardy, PADavid A Peterson, MDJoseph J Provenzano, DOPamela Starks, MD

gASTrOEnTErOlOgyAmbrish Ghumman, MDKanwar Gill, MD

Ritesh Jha, MDBetty Larrabee, PAGaspar Nazareno, MDCalvin E Olson, MDShakti Singh, MDDenise Wofford, PA

gEnErAl SUrgEryRodolfo Agbunag, MDTimothy A Davis, MDRefugio Gonzalez, MDTomasz Gutowski, MD

inTErnAl MEDiCinEVeronica David, MDMaria Go, MDRichard C Holihan, MDJ Carl Hornberger, MDKenneth Hua, MDYouhana Jacobs, MDGagandeep K. Kingra, NPKevin Knobel, MDJungjin Lee, MDMarie Jean Macarubbo, MDHenry A Saalwaechter, MDMarek Skowron, MDMohiuddin Waseem, MD

inTErnAl MEDiCinE rHEUMATOlOgyPaul Schunke, MD

MEnTAl HEAlTHWilliam Huckaby, PhD

nEpHrOlOgyKalluri Kishore, MDRonak Shah, MDJoseph D Skokan, MDJack Sperry, PA

nEUrOlOgyBettina Harner, MDJames M Smith, MD

nUClEAr MEDiCinESurendra J Sood, MD

OB/gynRobert J Altman, MDDennise A Davis, MDLyn Ensminger, NPLarry L Erickson, MDJane Maloney, MD Jon E Pont, MD

OCCUpATiOnAl MEDAlexis L Dasig, MDMartin F Pricco, MD

OnCOlOgyDavid H Adkins, MDDavid A Shiba, MDMing Zhou, MD

OpHTHAlMOlOgyKevin Craig, MDBrian Fechter, MDJohn Latham, MDGalen Winegardner, MD

OpTOMETryRoss B Redding, OD

OrTHOpEDiCSJaimie Cossey, PADonn A Fassero, MDThomas Kraft, PAMark Madsen, PATodd C Smith, MDScott Walthour, MDWilliam Whang, MD

pEDiATriCSYvonne Brouard, MDAlberto Cajigas, MDRobert D Fromuth, MDArlaine Gutierrez, MDAngela Lin, MDDeborah Shassetz-Villa, DO

plASTiC SUrgEryHamid Amirsheybani, MDJames Hoyt, MDNivia Varela, PA

pODiATryKarl Bui, DPMClifford Endo, DPMRonald D Jensen, DPMBrandon Tullis, DPM

pUlMOnOlOgyYan Meng, MDSamer Saleh, MDRobert M Tanaka, MD

rADiOlOgyQasim Barra MDR Marvin Jabola, MD

Melinda Knox, MDDavid Li, DORoy D Snable, MDPaul M Stadelman, MDJames Summers, MDPeter J Triolo, MDCesar Tumakay, DORafael Vargas, MDJeffrey Wang, MDBrent Ward, MDBrian Wistow, MD

rHEUMATOlOgyHajra Tily, MD

UrgEnT CArEJohn D Fichtenkort, MDColin Jairam, MDJames G. Misslbeck, MDTon Ngo, MDGiacomo Ruosi, MDCarl R Sufit, MDShelly Verma, MDLinda C Walzer, MD

UrOlOgyVictor Arroyo, MDWalter Schimon, MD

TUrlOCKEAr, nOSE, THrOAT Walter L Hunt, MD

FAMily MEDiCinE Lew D Barker, MDDan K Davidson, MDYing Luo, MD

inTErnAl MEDiCinEAndrew Glatt, MDCheryl C Horsley, MDJames M Robinson, MD

UrgEnT CArE Steven Kobrine, MDCurtis A. Rogers, M

CErESFAMily MEDiCinE Elvis M Fedalizo, MDKim Ethel Goodsell, MDPat May Limpiado, MD

pEDiATriCSLynette R Grandison, MD

pATTErSOnFAMily MEDiCinEDavid A Hilburn, MDSaurabh Sharma, DO

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I am a firm believer in community involvement and development. What better way to achieve this than through the Chamber’s Ambassador Program? It allows me to go out and meet with various members within our business community and communicate the Chamber’s mission and goals. I receive feedback from members, good & bad, and I relay that back to the Chamber to ensure that members’ needs are met and concerns are addressed. The Ambassador Program also provides me with the opportunity to introduce myself and the business I represent. I am grateful for the business connections that the program has provided, enabling me to serve my customers in a more conducive manner. For more information please contact Kathy Wiggins, Wardens Office Products at (209) 529-6321. P

Ambassador Corner

PROGRESS MAGAZINE1114 J Street • Modesto, CA 95354(209) 577-5757 • (209) 571-6480 • Fax (209) 577-2673www.modchamber.org • [email protected]

Mission StatementTo promote the region’s economic strengths and vitality; identify and promote services that are valuable to our members; advocate for public policy that is advantageous to the business community; and fully participate and partner in activities to improve quality of life.

executive Committee ChairmanRalph Curtis, Curtis Legal Group

Chairman electDavid Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates

Past ChairmanKathy Halsey, Individual Member

Vice Chairman of Internal OperationsPatricia Gillum, Patricia Gillum, CPA

Vice Chairman of external OperationsDan Garcia, Tri Counties Bank

Vice Chairman of Member RelationsBill Moreno, Fire2Wire

Vice Chairman of events & Special ProjectsDoug Johnson, Reach Business Systems, Inc.

DirectorsPamela Cullors, Sysco Food Services of Central California David Halvorson, American Chevrolet Neal Khatri, Best Western Khatri PropertiesCraig Lewis, Prudential California RealtySharon Likely, Kaiser Permanente Steve Madison, STANCOMichael Moradian, Peace of Mind Home Inspection, Inc.Shashi Poudyal, DoubleTree HotelRon Owen, Bank of the WestChris Ricci, Chris Ricci Presents, Inc. Ruben Villalobos, Law Office of Ruben VillalobosLaura Ward, Ward Promotional Marketing SolutionsJeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah

ex-OfficioBill Bassitt, The AllianceGeorge Boodrookas, Modesto Junior CollegeKeith Boggs, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office David Boring, Never Boring DesignGreg Nyhoff, City of Modesto

Publisher: Modesto Chamber of Commerce(209) 577-5757 • [email protected]

Graphic Design: Never Boring Design Associates(209) 526-9136 • www.neverboring.com

Printer: Parks Printing(209) 576-2568 • [email protected]

Distribution: Parks Printing(209) 576-2568

Advertising Sales: Kristin BowkerNever Boring Design Associates(209) 526-9136 • [email protected]

kathy wiggins

On the coverStanislaus County Chief Executive Officer Monica Nino Photo byStudio Warner

SAVE THE DATE

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annual dInneR CenTennIal gala

daTe: March 10, 2012

loCaTIon: the gallo center

for the arts

HH 1020 15th Street, Suite 13

Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 529-4060

[email protected]

____________Robert A. Hawks, Jr., CPA___ _________ think BOLDY plan CAREFULLY execute PRECISELY

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, California Society of Certified Public Accountants

Personalized Care for Every Body

Why good medicine is a Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Physician

• Accepting most insurances, just ask us• Three Urgent Care locations: - Modesto, Stockton and Turlock - Online wait times at www.suttergould.org• 270 physicians, 26 specialties and 21 locations - Experience the convenience of getting personalized care close to home• Connect electronically with your physician with My Health Online - Ask your physician a question, get prescription refills and check lab

results at your convenience

Call us toll free at 1-888-715-8870 Most insurances accepted suttergould.org

MODESTOAllErgyWallace B Carroll, MD

AnESTHESiOlOgyBrigida Andaya, MDDavid Betz, MDChai Jie Chang, MDPaul Coleman, DOBruce Gesson, MDChieu Vi Hong, MDKenneth Imanaka, MDEutiquio Imperial, MDRaman Kanon, MDJanice Paulsen, MDJuan Sarti, MDDaniel E Sucha, MDVivian Tan, MDJames Thompson, DONam Tran, DOTamim Wafa, MD

CArDiOlOgySyed Ahmed, MDBrian Haverdink, NPPeter Y Lai, MDJerry McKinsey, PAAmar Pohwani, MDMari Rossini, NPCharles C Tsai, MD

CArDiOvASCUlAr SUrgEry, THOrACiC SUrgEryJeffrey Brayshaw, PALit Fung, MD

DErMATOlOgyAndrew Lazar, MDMichael Zang, MD

EnDOCrinOlOgyTracy Bondi, NPGeorge Y Chao, MDWen Han, MDCelina Hetnal, MDSarah Lock, NPNirali Patel, MD

EAr, nOSE, THrOATAren Francis, MDCharles Suntra, MDC Alan Yates, MD

FAMily MEDiCinEM Nicole Belissary, MDJohn Francis, MDGustavo Galeano, MDTiffany Gee, MDJules Hardy, PADavid A Peterson, MDJoseph J Provenzano, DOPamela Starks, MD

gASTrOEnTErOlOgyAmbrish Ghumman, MDKanwar Gill, MD

Ritesh Jha, MDBetty Larrabee, PAGaspar Nazareno, MDCalvin E Olson, MDShakti Singh, MDDenise Wofford, PA

gEnErAl SUrgEryRodolfo Agbunag, MDTimothy A Davis, MDRefugio Gonzalez, MDTomasz Gutowski, MD

inTErnAl MEDiCinEVeronica David, MDMaria Go, MDRichard C Holihan, MDJ Carl Hornberger, MDKenneth Hua, MDYouhana Jacobs, MDGagandeep K. Kingra, NPKevin Knobel, MDJungjin Lee, MDMarie Jean Macarubbo, MDHenry A Saalwaechter, MDMarek Skowron, MDMohiuddin Waseem, MD

inTErnAl MEDiCinE rHEUMATOlOgyPaul Schunke, MD

MEnTAl HEAlTHWilliam Huckaby, PhD

nEpHrOlOgyKalluri Kishore, MDRonak Shah, MDJoseph D Skokan, MDJack Sperry, PA

nEUrOlOgyBettina Harner, MDJames M Smith, MD

nUClEAr MEDiCinESurendra J Sood, MD

OB/gynRobert J Altman, MDDennise A Davis, MDLyn Ensminger, NPLarry L Erickson, MDJane Maloney, MD Jon E Pont, MD

OCCUpATiOnAl MEDAlexis L Dasig, MDMartin F Pricco, MD

OnCOlOgyDavid H Adkins, MDDavid A Shiba, MDMing Zhou, MD

OpHTHAlMOlOgyKevin Craig, MDBrian Fechter, MDJohn Latham, MDGalen Winegardner, MD

OpTOMETryRoss B Redding, OD

OrTHOpEDiCSJaimie Cossey, PADonn A Fassero, MDThomas Kraft, PAMark Madsen, PATodd C Smith, MDScott Walthour, MDWilliam Whang, MD

pEDiATriCSYvonne Brouard, MDAlberto Cajigas, MDRobert D Fromuth, MDArlaine Gutierrez, MDAngela Lin, MDDeborah Shassetz-Villa, DO

plASTiC SUrgEryHamid Amirsheybani, MDJames Hoyt, MDNivia Varela, PA

pODiATryKarl Bui, DPMClifford Endo, DPMRonald D Jensen, DPMBrandon Tullis, DPM

pUlMOnOlOgyYan Meng, MDSamer Saleh, MDRobert M Tanaka, MD

rADiOlOgyQasim Barra MDR Marvin Jabola, MD

Melinda Knox, MDDavid Li, DORoy D Snable, MDPaul M Stadelman, MDJames Summers, MDPeter J Triolo, MDCesar Tumakay, DORafael Vargas, MDJeffrey Wang, MDBrent Ward, MDBrian Wistow, MD

rHEUMATOlOgyHajra Tily, MD

UrgEnT CArEJohn D Fichtenkort, MDColin Jairam, MDJames G. Misslbeck, MDTon Ngo, MDGiacomo Ruosi, MDCarl R Sufit, MDShelly Verma, MDLinda C Walzer, MD

UrOlOgyVictor Arroyo, MDWalter Schimon, MD

TUrlOCKEAr, nOSE, THrOAT Walter L Hunt, MD

FAMily MEDiCinE Lew D Barker, MDDan K Davidson, MDYing Luo, MD

inTErnAl MEDiCinEAndrew Glatt, MDCheryl C Horsley, MDJames M Robinson, MD

UrgEnT CArE Steven Kobrine, MDCurtis A. Rogers, M

CErESFAMily MEDiCinE Elvis M Fedalizo, MDKim Ethel Goodsell, MDPat May Limpiado, MD

pEDiATriCSLynette R Grandison, MD

pATTErSOnFAMily MEDiCinEDavid A Hilburn, MDSaurabh Sharma, DO

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CONTENTS febRuARy 2012

leadeRshIp

4 Message from the CEO

CoVeR sToRy

6 Rising to the Top

New CEO Monica Nino is Good Business for Stanislaus County

eduCaTIon

10 Chamber U

CoMMunITy deVelopMenT

16 Awards and Achievements

19 Leadership Modesto

24 Announcements

25 Work in Progress

eConoMIC deVelopMenT

13 New Member Profiles

14 People on the Move

23 Land of Opportunity

neTwoRkIng & ReFeRRals

16 New Chamber Members

17 Business Before and After Hours

20 Ribbon Cuttings

26 Calendar

4 Modesto Chamber of Commerce I Progress

It is with great pride that I start my second year as your President /CEO of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. It is my privilege to be your President as we start the second hundred years of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. The Modesto Chamber of Commerce has a great history with dedicated leadership that has helped shape our business community in many positive ways.

Our Chamber’s history started with the Modesto Booster Club, a group of local business people that banded together to promote Modesto’s business interest. One of their greatest accomplishments was the erection of the Modesto Arch in 1912. The Modesto Chamber’s initial goal and focus was to promote economic growth. The goals and focus expressed in its mission statement have not changed.

The mission statement is: “To promote the region’s economic strengths and vitality; identify and promote services that are valuable to our members; advocate for public policy that is advantageous to the business community; and fully participate and partner in activities to improve quality of life.”

Your Chamber of Commerce produces many events throughout the year to serve our members and the community, including State of the City, State of the Region, State of Education, Ag Aware, Harvest Luncheon, Business Before Hours, Business After Hours, Business to Business Trade Show and Oktoberfest. We produce and are involved in these events because we believe that they serve our members with valuable information

and provide the opportunity for our members to interact with each other.

As we start this next century of leadership, I want to thank our retiring board members: Eric Benson with JS West & Company, who has served for a number of years, most recently as Vice Chairman of Internal Operations. Lynn Dickerson with Gallo Center for the Arts, Suzy Powell and Dennis Wann, who retired mid term 2011. Thank you for your service to our Chamber.

We welcome Pamela Cullors from Sysco Food Services of Central California, Shashi Poudyal General Manager of DoubleTree Hotel, Steve Madison with STANCO and Ruben Villalobos, Law Office of Ruben Villalobos. We also welcome Laura Ward, with Ward Promotional Marketing Solutions who joined the board mid-year 2011. We have strong leadership in place with Ralph Curtis repeating as Chairman of the Board, David Gianelli as Chairman Elect, Kathy Halsey as Past Chairman, Pat Gillum as Vice Chairman of Internal Operations, Dan Garcia as Vice Chairman of External Operations, Bill Moreno as Vice Chairman of Member Relations and Doug Johnson as Vice Chairman of Events.

With the leadership of the Executive Group and the rest of the Board’s guidance, we are committed to serving our business community by promoting a strong local economy, promoting community development, representing business before government and building strong and lasting business relationships. The outcome should be a better quality of life for all in our community. P

Cecil Russell, President CEOModesto Chamber of Commerce

Message froM the ceo

leadership

cecil russellpresident, ceo

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kathy halsey IndIvIdual MeMber

past chairMan

patricia gilluM PatrIcIa GIlluM, cPa

Vice chairMan ofinternal operations

daVid halVorson aMerIcan chevrolet

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george BoodrookasModesto JunIor colleGe

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dan garcia trI countIes bank Vice chairMan of

external operations

neal khatri best Western

khatrI ProPertIesdirector

keith BoggsstanIslaus county chIef

executIve offIceex-officio

ralph curtis curtIs leGal GrouP

chairMan

daVid Boringnever borInG desIGn

assocIates, Inc.ex-officio

craig lewisPrudentIal

calIfornIa realtydirector

ron owen bank of the West

director

williaM Moreno fIre2WIre

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daVid gianelliGIanellI & assocIates

chairMan elect

greg nyhoffcIty of Modesto

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sharon likelykaIser PerManente

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doug Johnsonreach busIness

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Michael Moradian Peace of MInd hoMe

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and enthusiasm. As the new head of Stanislaus County, Nino gains responsibility for the $950 million yearly budget and more than 3,500 employees across 26 departments, f rom medical clinics and social services to law enforcement and veteran’s affairs, which make Stanislaus County the largest employer County-wide.

Nino, who has taken up the mantle set down by outgoing CEO Rick Robinson, hit the ground running on day one of her new position, immediately tackling issues that ranged from a complaint of a broken traffic signal to a Sheriff ’s Department employee tragically killed in the line of duty – a news story that dominated headlines over the New Year’s holiday. “It ’s something

It ’s 4:30 a.m. and while most of Modesto sleeps, new Stanislaus County Chief Executive Officer Monica Nino is already hard at work. She’s just started her core fitness class and will then move to spin class for 45-minutes of indoor riding.

“I’ve been getting up by 4 or 5 a.m. for the past three years,” Nino says with a smile. “If I’m not in the gym by 4:30 a.m., the day’s not starting right.”

The ringing in of the New Year marked Nino’s official first day as CEO for Stanislaus County, a position which presents many challenges to the office holder, but is a good fit for Nino’s energy

Written by Justin Souza, Photos by Studio Warner and Photos Just So

Rising to the TopNew CeO MONiCa NiNO is GOOd BusiNess fOr staNislaus COuNty

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you hope you never have to face and it ’s something that hasn’t happened in the Sheriff ’s Department since 1970,” Nino says. “It was a tragedy that shook all of us.”

Nino will rely on her significant depth of both personal and professional experience with Stanislaus County in her new position. Born and raised in Modesto, Nino graduated from Davis High School before earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from CSU, Fresno. She worked in the private sector until being recruited to Stanislaus County in 1988 as an accountant. She quickly promoted into the Chief Executive’s Office, earned her Masters in Public Administration from CSU, Stanislaus and was promoted to Assistant Executive Officer in 2005.

Now a 23-year veteran of Stanislaus County, she has worked with every County department through her administrative capacity prior to assuming the CEO role. “I’m very much of a leader by doing,” Nino says. “I’m very self-motivated and I’ve always tried to lead by setting the example.”

The Business of Good LeadershipNino takes the helm of Stanislaus County amidst stormy economic seas. With the down economy, Stanislaus County has shed more than 1,000 staff positions since its peak of 4,600 in 2008. Nino, who is known within the County government for her infectious smiles and easy laugh, comes armed with a reputation for a tough, no nonsense approach to County finances and the tax payer dollar. During her time as Assistant Executive Officer for Stanislaus County, Nino’s iron belief in fiscal responsibility helped her deftly manage the County’s budget through one of the worst financial crises since the Great Depression, even when it required difficult choices.

“Downsizing the organization was very difficult,” Nino reflects. “We lost f riends and colleagues and you’re impacting people’s families. It was extremely painful for us as an organization and for me personally. It ’s not something I took lightly, but it was something that needed to happen.”

In the coming years as CEO, Nino says she expects to face more economic challenges. Local forecasts indicate stagnant or extremely slow economic growth over the next five years, so Nino’s budget plans continue to be conservative. Her current focus is on creating a three-year budget plan focused on maintaining the stability necessary to take Stanislaus County through the ongoing crisis while still balancing budgets and encouraging business recovery for the area.

“We’re going to have a balanced budget the Board of Supervisors can use to create effective policy,” Nino says.

Nino’s attention to key business issues relevant to Stanislaus County has been a major focus for her preparation for her new position, according to Keith Boggs, Deputy Executive Officer for Stanislaus County. “I have known Monica Nino for almost 20 years. She is one of the most compelling, dedicated professionals

that I have ever had the pleasure to work with,” Boggs says. “Monica is f rom our community and she truly believes in it. Over the past 2 years she has spent increasing amounts of time understanding key business related issues, including infrastructure, economic development and the often overlooked importance of community outreach.”

“I am excited to be part of her tenure and her team,” shares Boggs.

Moving Stanislaus County ForwardNino was selected for the position of CEO after a nationwide search by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors. The five member Board chose Nino to replace outgoing CEO Rick Robinson, who retired at the end of 2011 after seven years with the County and more than 30 years in government.

Chairman of the Board Bill O’Brien notes Nino’s financial acumen as a significant reason for her selection. “Her financial background was a key factor in my vote to hire her as CEO,” O’Brien says. “In these trying economic times, her financial strengths will help us make the best choices we can.”

Nino adds that the support of her great administrative team and the commitment of County employees are integral to her success as CEO. “I am honored to work with so many talented and caring people who are employees of Stanislaus County,” Nino says. “It will be together that we stand and serve the public.”

Nino is convinced that an organization with solid values can succeed. “We face issues ranging from economic development, healthcare, transportation, sales tax revenue and a host of others,” she says. “But I believe an organization that is mission-based on solid values, such as serving the public, creativity and a long-term perspective, these organizations will be successful.”

And while Nino acknowledges 2012 will bring challenges, her admonition to her employees is “to live each day with a passion for doing our best to serve.” Just as she does. P

in these trying

economic times,

her financial

strengths will help

us make the best

choices we can.

- Chairman Bill O’Brien

New CeO MONiCa NiNO is GOOd BusiNess fOr staNislaus COuNty


please submit your nominations for the chamber member choice awards

presented by

annual dinner CENTENNIAL GALA

celebrating 100 years! Established in 1912,the Modesto

Chamber of Commerce celebrates

100 years of service 2012!

Join us as we celebrate this milestone on

March 10 at the Gallo Center for the Arts.

The date has been set, the location is

secured, the caterers are preparing a

culinary feast and top shelf entertainment

is rehearsing. Now all we need are the

guests! Don’t miss out on the party of the year as the Modesto Chamber of Commerce celebrates 100 years of service.

Not only do we celebrate turning 100

years old, we honor six companies that

have been continuous Chamber members

for 100 years or more, along with the

Modesto Arch, the Museum, Girl Scouts,

and many more.

Some of Modesto’s finest restaurants will

serve up their most famous and well loved

dishes along with six carving stations, a

sushi bar and an array of delectable delights to tempt your taste buds.

The bar and wine stations will keep the

libations flowing and we’ll celebrate with

a champagne toast.

The six honorees and our Member’s

Choice Awards recipients will share the

stage with Broadway-style Productions,

winners from “The Valleys got Talent” and local poet Sam Pierstorff.

The night’s not over just yet. Back in the

beautiful lobby of the Gallo Center for

the Arts we’ll lift our glasses for a

champagne toast, enjoy a piece of Centennial cake, then dance the night away to a live band that will keep you hopping till midnight!

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government relations

In 2012 we cannot overlook how important a reliable water supply is in creating jobs in California. There is a direct correlation between water and jobs in our area, and with consistent double-digit unemployment rates, we need to f ind solutions to the storage, conveyance and regulatory problems exacerbating our state’s man-made water crisis.

Last year, I introduced bil ls and amendments to ensure that California’s water supply will be used to its maximum potential. This year, I look forward to bringing some of these measures to a vote on the House Floor. My bill, H.R. 2578, which will allow the Merced Irrigation District (M.I.D.) to propose a ten-foot modif ication to their spillway gates at the New Exchequer Dam, passed through the House Committee on Natural Resources in October 2011. If passed and signed into law, my bill will provide a common sense solution and address regulatory problems that hamper our local economies during water shortages.

I introduced H.R. 2578 to address the very real water concerns in the Central Valley. Projects like this are the type of creative solutions that need to be promoted, especially given California’s burdensome environmental regulations. Until compromises like this can be signed into law, the residents of California will continue to struggle through water crises during drought years.

Water truly is the most important job creator in the Central Valley, and I have made it a priority of mine to maintain a steady focus on water policies impacting California. In 2012, I will keep working for solutions to the water conveyance and storage issues in the Central Valley to create jobs and grow our local economies.

Please be sure to keep in touch by signing up for my e-newsletter, Denham.house.gov/contact-me newsletter, share your ideas with me on my website, Denham.house.gov, and my Facebook page, Facebook.com/RepJeffDenham. P

government relations addressing water storage and conVeyance proBleMs

in the Valley in 2012 By congressMan Jeff denhaM

“in 2012 we

cannot overlook

how important

a reliable water

supply is in

creating jobs

in California.

there is a direct

correlation

between water

and jobs in

our area.”

congressManJeff denhaM

RETAIL & INDUSTRIAL PARKS FOOD PROCESSINGAG BUILDINGS INSULATED PANEL WAREHOUSES

REMODEL REROOF ON TIME & ON BUDGET

Because we’ll be here when you need us.


chamber university 2012 is

underway! here is a list of class

offerings for the first quarter.

this schedule will be updated

monthly as we add classes.

you will find a full description

of each class on the chamber

website. class registration is now

available and space is limited.

call the chamber today to

register you and your staff and

take advantage of this valuable

and affordable tool. our goal is

to provide you, our members,

with innovative, business based

classes that can be immediately

implemented into your

business, work environment or

leadership team.

call (209) 577-5757 or email

[email protected] to

register for your class today.

interested in submitting

coursework for chamber

university? criteria and

instructions are available

on the chamber website.

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Sexual Harassment PreventionTraining for SupervisorsKatherine Boyd, Curtis Legal GroupGovernment Code Section 12950.1 [AB1825] is requiringall California employers of 50 or more to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all supervisors and managers.

Ready For 2012: The Laws They Are A-Changin’Leia Schmidt, SinglePoint OutsourcingGain a strategy for changing with the times so you can focus, grow and make your business stronger in 2012.

Body LanguageNita Brady, Memorial Medical CenterIn this two hour course, we will learn exactly what body language is, what percentage of our communication consists of body language, and how we can improve our all of our interactions by properly interpreting others' body language and adjusting our own body language.

Email Marketing and Social MediaKaren Rice, Constant ContactThis session will cover some of the strategies and best practices to get the most out of your social media activities including time management and measuring the return of your activities.

Integrating Personal Conversationin a Digital WorldAlan Gwynn, Forge IntegrationsThe content covered in this course will be: Speak Up, Impromptu, Management by Conversation, Using Technology to Speak Up, Have Productive Meetings and Manage Conversations, helping you to remain relevant to your clientele.

Generational DifferencesLeia Schmidt, SinglePoint OutsourcingLearn HR strategies to help bridge the gap, and build upon the strengths of each generation.

How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital AgeVictor Delgado, Dale Carnegie – Dale Carnegie TrainingDo you know how to use time-tested human relations principles in this new era of continual communication to build the relationships that will power you to the next level? Learn how by taking this course.

Communication and ListeningNita Brady, Memorial Medical CenterThis two hour course consists of the importance of sending and receiving clear, accurate messages; actively listening to others; the stages of listening, addressing others' personal needs during conversation; managing both internal and external distractions; matching the right communication methods, and managing the nonverbals that are sent and received.

Keeping it Legal: Effective andCompliant Hiring PracticesAmy Wolfe, AgSafeLearn the ins-and-outs of effective hiring practices, ensuring compliance in hiring legal workers, how to properly complete an I-9 form, address social security mismatches and what to do if ICE pays a visit.

Understand Security Threats toYour ComputerZubair Desai, Coneth Solutions, Inc.A top ranked computer security specialist from Coneth Solutions will introduce students to: the philosophy of threat prevention, the types of threats all computer users’ face and will show them how to successfully protect themselves from these threats.

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Community development

The Modesto Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the 17th annual Ag Aware Luncheon, April 19, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the SOS Club, 819 Sunset Avenue. The Keynote speaker for 2012 is Jim Aschwanden, Executive Director of the California Ag Teachers Association and Student FFA representatives.

Since its inception 16 years ago, the Ag Aware program has raised over $120,000 for Modesto City Schools FFA programs. These funds help FFA students travel to state and national leadership conventions and assist with the purchase of new equipment for FFA programs. In addition, the Ag Aware Luncheon provides a forum to educate and inform the local business community on current agricultural issues.

Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available for this important event. Tickets are $25 per person and are available for advance purchase at the Modesto Chamber of Commerce office at 1114 J Street, Modesto. Table sponsorships are available at $350 (includes eight tickets and advertising package) and may be purchased by contacting Minnie Dodge at (209) 577-5757. Call now for your reservation! P

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state of the city

As we prepare to vote in our new Mayor, we also say good bye to the Honorable Jim Ridenour. Mayor Ridenour has served Modesto for the past eight years and has seen our city through many ups and downs. Mayor Ridenour has introduced new programs, led the League of Cities and much more during his two terms of serving Modesto’s citizens.

Join the Modesto Chamber of Commerce as we honor both the incoming and the outgoing Mayor on March 29, 2012 at the 3rd Annual State of the City Luncheon at the DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ball Room. This will be one of the first opportunities to hear the newly elected Mayor and City Manager Greg Nyhoff discuss their plans for 2012, their vision for the future of Modesto business and what we can look forward to in the coming months.

Participate as a sponsor or purchase a table and bring 10 of your business associates. Individual tickets are on sale now. For sponsorship and ticket information, please call Elizabeth Facanha at (209) 577-5757 or [email protected]. P

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6 chess night @ camp 4 wine café

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8 Moscow’s Ballet- sleeping Beauty

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women wear red for heart awareness luncheon

“the courage to remember”

holocaust exhibit opening day

10 y & t at the fat cat Music house & lounge

tribute to glen Miller & tex Beneke

11 tao: Martial arts of drumming

camp taylor’s 10th annual Valentine hearts

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save stanislaus libraries e-waste

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The Medic’s Plus Inc. offers cost effective First Aid services for Sporting and Charity events, Music Festivals and County Fairs. The Medic’s Plus, which started in 200, has teams of First Responders, E.M.T’s, Paramedics and Nurses who provide Basic First Aid Standbys for public and private events at a reasonable price. Additionally, we are Authorized Providers through the American Red Cross and offer classes in CPR, CPR for the Pro (BLS) and First Aid. If you are interested you may contact us at (209) 575-3992, Fax (209) 596-4342 or visit www.themedicsplus.com. AgSafe is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to minimizing injuries, illness and fatalities in California’s agricultural industry. The organization strives to provide employers the tools needed to keep their employees safe and healthy while continuing to run profitable, successful businesses. Since its formation in 1991, AgSafe has trained approximately 20,250 agricultural employers, supervisors and farm workers in the safety and health impacting this industry. To learn more about the organization and how you can help keep farmworkers safe and healthy, visit www.agsafe.org.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company is the largest rental car company in North America. With more than 5,400 offices in the United States; these offices are located within 15 miles of 90 percent of the U.S. population. Enterprise’s mission is to fulfill the automobile and commercial truck rental, leasing, and car sales needs of our customers while exceeding their expectations for service, quality and value. For more information please visit our website at www.enterprise.com, or stop in at one of our local locations.

Lynn Telford-Sahl, M.A. Are you experiencing financial stress? You’re not alone because 75% of Americans are. Have you lost a job, home or have too much debt? As a Certified Money Coach, I educate and empower people to transform their relationship with money with a 4 Step System. This system goes beyond the nuts and bolts financial approaches and quickly and safely helps you transform old emotional habits and patterns into greater and consistent success. Lynn Telford-Sahl, M.A. Psychology, Certified Money Coach, author Intentional JOY www.coachingmodesto.com (209) 492-8745.

Franklin & Downs Funeral Homes is a local Modesto business. We have non-denominational chapels, which accommodate family visitation, memorial services and funerals. We can also provide families with a more traditional funeral experience. Our funeral directors can provide deeply healing experiences for our families through tribute videos, memorial folders, and memorial websites. We can also offer personalization during the service to make the event more meaningful to each family member. “Our Commitment is to help Create Healing Moments.” For more information please contact, Kristi Ah You, Managing Partner at [email protected] or (209) 523-9135.

Correction: In last month’s issue, under the New Member Profile section featuring Chamber Member modesto.findandgoseek.net, we mistakenly published their web address incorrectly. Their correct website address is modesto.findandgoseek.net. We apologize for the error. P

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Jerri Reed Kelly Services, a leader in providing workforce solutions, announces Jerri Reed as the new Staff ing Supervisor in Modesto. Ms. Reed is responsible for recruiting, retention, sales & customer service in Stanislaus, San Joaquin & Merced counties. Ms. Reed joins Kelly Services with 14 years experience building relationships in the community through the hospitality industry and is well known

in the Modesto community. She is currently an active member of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce Welcome Team. Kelly Services provides comprehensive workforce solutions for your staff ing needs. For more information call (209) 577-4777.

Linda Curtis Kelly Services, a leader in providing workforce solutions, announces Linda Curtis as the new District Manager in Modesto. Ms. Curtis is responsible for the overall sales and operations for Kelly Services in the Central Valley. Kelly offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis. Ms. Curtis joined Kelly

in 2004 and has over 20 years experience in recruiting, operations, sales and customer service. Ms. Curtis is an Ambassador with the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about the workforce solutions that Kelly Services can offer, call Linda at (209) 577-4777.

Oak Valley Community Bank The Boards of Directors of Oak Valley Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary Oak Valley Community Bank recently appointed Daniel J. Leonard to serve as director of the Bancorp and the Bank. Leonard is the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Bronco Wine Company, where he has been employed for 25 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has lived in the San Joaquin Valley for 25 years. For more information, please call 1-866-844-7500 or visit www.ovcb.com. P

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Minnie dodge

{ minnie’s news bites }

the december issue of progress

highlighted our newly elected city

council, Modesto city schools

Board, sylvan school district Board,

Mid Board and stanislaus county

Board of education. unfortunately

we misspelled the name of Modesto

schools Board member amy

elliott neumann. the chamber

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and apologizes for this error.

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wages will remain in effect through february 29, 2012. congress has

indicated it hopes to extend this for the balance of 2012.

the current Bush-era income tax rate reductions are scheduled to

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gift tax exemption of $5,120,000 will decrease significantly on

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Reverend Jeremiah Williams of Modesto’s Revival Center, who is also the owner of Oak Crafts by Jeremiah, was a recipient of the 18th Annual CrystalClear Awards. Jeremiah is a community volunteer for business and heavily involved in community activism. On January 6, he was recognized for his outstanding community service with a CrystalClear Award. As a long time member of the Chamber Board of Directors, he has played an integral part in promoting business and improving our community. Congratulations Jeremiah on receiving this well deserved award.

Congratulations to the Honorable Jim Ridenour! On January 6th, the outgoing Modesto Mayor, Jim Ridenour received a CrystalClear Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognized the Mayor for his civic service and his four decades in the emergency medical response field. The 18th annual awards are given to ‘those who contribute to and promote the general welfare and tranquility of our community.’ So next time you see the Mayor, be sure to congratulate him on a very well deserved distinction. P

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AGSAFE Amy Wolfe 1300 10th Street, Ste. B Modesto, CA 95354 ph (209) 526-4400 fax (209) 526-4404 [email protected] www.agsafe.org Community Service Organizations

ALVARADO’S CALIFORNIA CUISINE & CATERING Roberto Alvarado 4925 Sisk Road, Suite J Salida CA 95368 ph (209) 545-3558 fax (209) 545-3550 [email protected] Restaurants and Caterers

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LYNN TELFORD-SAHL P.O. Box 3430 Tully Road Ste 20-284 Modesto, CA 95350 1101 Standiford Avenue, Suite B Modesto, CA 95350 [email protected] www.coachingmodesto.com Money Coaching

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On the day before Mother’s Day, have fun cycling with your family while promoting awareness about making lifestyle choices to live better.

The inaugural Ride for Mom™ event will take place Saturday, May 12, 2012. This family activity will be staged at Johansen High School located at 641 Norseman Drive in Modesto. It will include 10, 30 and 72-mile bicycle rides, rest stops and support, a healthy lunch and a lifestyle fair.

The 10-mile family ride leaves Johansen High School northbound and will follow the Dry Creek bike trail west to Moose Park. The 30 and 72-mile rides head east from Johansen out to the scenic farmlands and rivers of Eastern Stanislaus County.

“Be Active. Eat Healthy. Live Better.” Our goal is to have fun participating in a healthy activity while raising awareness on how to live better in order to prevent cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Funds raised will be distributed locally in the form of one-time grants to promote this awareness.

It is estimated that $800 billion to $1 trillion are lost annually in medical costs and lost employee time as a result of cancer, diabetes and heart disease alone. That does not include the profound emotional and social costs to families and friends. Many of these diseases are preventable through exercise and good eating habits, choices that all of us can make right now. Imagine the savings that would be realized if we as a society made better lifestyle choices.

“Mom” is anyone you know who is close to you who is or has been sick. In my case it is my mom. “Ride for” means becoming better informed about and making better lifestyle choices-getting fit and eating healthier.


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I started riding my bike six years ago when my mother, “Jinx”, battled cancer, a second time. This time she lost that battle. Mom did not take the best care of herself physically. I wonder if Mom would still be here if she had made different lifestyle choices. Cancer and diabetes run deep in my family—making better lifestyle choices will lessen the impact of those diseases in the future.

While this inaugural event will be presented by the Rotary Club of Sunrise Modesto and its foundation, the event is community based.

To register, volunteer, or obtain more information, visit www.rideformom.com. Registration is online through Active.com.

To contact us, e-mail [email protected]. See you on your bike on May 12, 2012! P

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As we entered the Board Room of the Stanislaus County Office of Education (COE) there were a plethora of people in attendance, because of Leadership Modesto participants being paired with youth participants from the Stanislaus COE’s Leadership Academy. There was a great amount of excitement in the air, probably because there is such a great mix of youth and adults in the room, and because the holiday season was upon us.

We were greeted by Vicki Bauman and Cynthia Fenech f rom Stanislaus COE. After Vicki and Cynthia described the day’s schedule, we had the pleasure of hearing Stanislaus Superintendent of Schools Tom Changnon speak about the successes of education locally and how Stanislaus COE plans to stay at the foref ront of educating youth.

Before loading on our first tour, we were given a snapshot of Career, Charter and Education Programs offered by Stanislaus COE from Cindy Young, Director of ROP/Technical Education. Cindy shared details of the alternative programs people

do not hear about within the mainstreams of education and also encouraged us to “find our passion.”

We then set out to John B. Allard – Stanislaus Military and Tactical Character Academies. Many have never seen a school like Allard and the positive effects it has on students who need structure in their lives. Students who participate in the Military Academy are provided an education similar to that in mainstream schools. However, this is done in military fashion where everyone on campus wears military uniforms and follows military protocol. It was heartwarming to hear from Military Academy students about the positive effects the school has had on their lives and how it changed their outlook on life. Certainly a bright spot within the education system!

After leaving the Military Academy we traveled to John F. Kennedy School in Ceres. John F. Kennedy is unique because it is a school that serves only physically and mentally

disabled students kindergarten through 12th grade. There is absolutely no way a person

can tour this school and not be emotionally affected by what they see, and the great strides teachers and staff are making with students who have to overcome so many obstacles.

Lunch time! The MJC Foundation provided us a great spread of food and then provided us a fantastic overview and tour, describing the history of Modesto Junior College. George Boodrookas and Brian Justin Marks f rom MJC shared an enormous amount of detail about how MJC began and the rich history it has as one of the first Junior Colleges to be established in California. The exploration provided us a view of the historic east campus along with the future of college education and the brand new additions to the west campus.

As we arrived back to Stanislaus COE, we were greeted by holiday caroling from the Youth Entertainment Stage (YES) Company, which certainly put many in the holiday spirit.

As the day came to a close, Judie Piscitello from Stanislaus Partners in Education (SPIE) shared with us the comprehensive efforts they are employing to help increase the quality of education here in the county. We then finished off with a rousing game of Pictionary where it was Leadership Academy verses Leadership Modesto. There were no winners or losers in this battle royale of the minds, just a greater appreciation for those who work so hard to expand our brains and enrich our souls. P

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PLATINUM LEVELkaiser permanentesave Mart supermarkets walmart

DIAMOND LEVELBank of the westcapax-giddings, corby, hynes, inc.doctors Behavioral health center-dMcdoctors Medical center-dMcdMc foundationfrito-lay company, inc.Medamerica Billing services, inc.pacific southwest container sunpower

GOLD LEVELcoca-cola Bottling company, inc.costco wholesaledoubletree hotelevergreen nursing & rehabilitation care centerfoster farms dairyJc penney companyMemorial Medical centerthe Modesto BeeModesto irrigation districtModesto nuts professional Baseballpost foods, llcracor, division of parker hannifin corporationseneca foods, llcsysco food services of central californiataco Bell

SILVER LEVEL5.11 tactical inc.aaaat&tacme construction company, inc.ambeck Mortgage associatesamerican chevroletamerican Medical responsearamark uniform servicesatherton & associates, llpBJ’s restaurant & BrewhouseBrandman university part of chapman universityBrown, fink, Boyce & astle, llpBunge oilscalifornia state university, stanislauscentral Valley ag grinding/ central Valley ag transportcentral Valley automotivecentral Valley chrysler, Jeep, dodgecentral Valley nissan central Valley Volkswagen hyundai central Valley Medical groupchildren’s hospital central californiachukchansi gold resort & casinocitibankclark pest controlcomcastconstruction Management corporationcourtyard by Marriottcovanta stanislaus, inc.covenant Village of turlockcurtis legal group


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Prime Shine Car Wash presents:

...a series spotlighting entrepreneurial achievement

LAND OF OPPORTUNITY LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

Prime Shine Car Wash is proud to present The Land of Opportunity.Each month this series provides a forum in which to showcase the entrepreneurial

achievements of a Stanislaus County business owner. Prime Shine Express is proud to recognize the entrepreneurʼs ability to overcome obstacles and to honor

their successes in their industry and in the community.

Sue Richardson, General ManagerThe State Theatre of Modesto

The State Theatre opened on Christmas Day in 1934 and has been in almost continual operation ever since. Quite a feat given that the majority of the nation’s historic theaters have either been torn down or repurposed into parking garages and retail establishments. In 2005, the theatre was purchased by its present non-profit corporation and closed for one year for renovation.

The renovation brought the theater up to current standards in terms of luxury and amenities and added the new, digital marquee, beautifully appointed lobby, new Green Room and restored murals in the house. It

breathed new life into one of our city’s most beloved buildings. Today, The State Theatre is owned by a non-profit corporation with daily operations managed by General Manager Sue Richardson who was hired nearly five years ago. There are 15 part-time staffers, and two full-time staff members.

The State Theatre is a non-profit. What does that mean for its general operation and for the city? Operationally, it means

that we are not a revenue-generating entity. Instead, our board and private donors make up the shortfall. Film houses and performing arts venues are not, by nature, big money makers, and expect to operate at a loss but we do not derive any funds from the city, the state or any other public source. The State Theatre is privately run and privately funded. Our board is quite proactive and very dynamic, and they love the theater. This is a passionate group of community leaders; the success of the theater is very important to each one of them.

What are the current projects happening at the State? The focus is on programming – both film and live performances

– and our youth education program. We are also developing additional programs for children and plan to roll them out over

the next year. This is very exciting for us, and something our board is very committed to. Of course we remain dedicated to community outreach and enrichment. The theater really belongs to the community and we regard ourselves as its stewards so everything we do, and the

programs we develop, are all oriented to the needs and interests of the community we serve.

What are some of the State Theatre’s accomplishments? Our film programming—we’re considered an art film house—is outstanding; our youth education and outreach programs have grown exponentially in the few years since we began focusing our attention on arts and arts literacy for youngsters; and our concert season is vibrant and well-attended. Beyond that, we pride ourselves on our accessibility to all members of our community. We regard ourselves as mission-driven and community-based.

What challenges has the State Theatre overcome in its long history? Remaining financially stable and economically viable has been and will always be a challenge. That’s true for any performing arts venue, but the present looks very good, as does The State’s future, thanks to our board of directors. It’s also a challenge to remain engaged in and relevant to the community and region we serve. That’s a commitment that requires constant attention and focus. We never lose sight of our mission, but that mission often changes in response to changes in the market we serve.

What are your goals for the business in the future? Expanding our programming, particularly in the area of youth education and outreach, and always innovation in all that we do. We have a finite space and, as a nonprofit, we have limited resources, but we’ve learned to make the most of what we do have. We’re very resourceful and quite creative!

Does the State Theatre take part in any community outreach efforts, clubs or community services? We support many area nonprofits. That support extends to our nonprofit rental rate. It gives nonprofits an opportunity to optimize their fund-raising efforts since many of them hold fund-raising events at the theater. We speak to community clubs and organizations, partner with other nonprofits on many events throughout the year and have a keen and ongoing interest in working with educators and youth.

What advice do you have for business people/nonprofits when it comes to achieving their goals? With the right board in place, you can accomplish anything! Our board members are all active, highly motivated and each plays a key and distinctive role in making the business successful. Beyond being decision makers, innovators and genuinely astute business people, they really enjoy being involved in the theater and serving on the board because, quite frankly, this is not only a labor of love, it’s great fun!

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Second Harvest Food Bank On February 23, Second Harvest Food Bank will host its first annual Empty Bowls Benefit at the Modesto Centre Plaza from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with a no-host cocktail hour until 7:00 p.m. For a donation of $35, attendees choose a beautiful handmade bowl and enjoy a simple meal of salad, soup and bread. Attendees take the bowls home as a reminder to help feed the hungry in our community. For event details, visit localfoodbank.org or call (209) 239-2091.

Benchmark Commercial Real Estate Services has become NAI Benchmark, an Affiliate of NAI Global. With a network of 5,000 professionals and 350 offices in 55 countries worldwide, NAI covers more markets than any other firm. In 2010, this network completed more than $45 billion worth of commercial real estate transactions. This affiliation gives NAI Benchmark greater reach in marketing properties, finding tenants and closing transactions. For more information please contact (209) 529-4425.

Enochs High School’s active high school marching band has been accepted to participate in the 2012 National Independence Day Parade. It’s thrilling that Enochs students from Modesto will be able to perform in this major national event in Washington D.C. The band will march down Constitution Avenue as representatives for the City of Modesto and the State of California, in front of spectators numbering in the hundreds of thousands. Any financial assistance would be greatly appreciated and would place EHS Marching Band closer to their goal of going to Washington D.C. for the national parade. For more information, contact Band Director David E. Boyatt at (209) 918-0136.

Pacifica Senior Living, Dale Commons Independent & Assisted Living and Garden City Healthcare invite you to join them February 23 for the “Healthy Aging Affair.” This event will be held at Dale Commons and focuses on the importance of living longer and living stronger with ways to keep your heart and body healthy. For more information call (209) 526-2053.

Health Plan of San Joaquin Is your high school senior planning a career in Health Services? Health Plan of San Joaquin’s Health Careers Scholarship Program will award up to ten $2,500 scholarships to Stanislaus County high school seniors pursuing a medical career. An interest in community health and a commitment to practice in the county are important. Apply online through February 26, 2012 at scholarshipexperts.com. For information or a link to the application, contact Shani Richards at [email protected] or (209) 461-2284.

The Sons of Italy Modesto Lodge and its charitable arm, The Central Valley Sons of Italy Foundation, will be hosting their 18th Annual Black Tie Benefit on Saturday April 21, 2012 at the Del Rio Country Club. This year, we are especially pleased to be sharing profits from this event with CASA of Stanislaus County (Court Appointed Special Advocates). CASA is a community organization that provides children received through the court system with personalized advocacy and support. On this special evening we will also be paying tribute to Baldwin Trucking/The Franceschi Family. For ticket and sponsorship information contact: Mark Rossi at (209) 404-0692 or [email protected]. P

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imagine that you have given birth to a newborn

child. filled with joy, you are anxious to provide

him or her with the best life possible. looking

to the future, perhaps you envision the first

day of preschool, a trip to summer camp, or

a game of baseball. hope springs eternal.

now imagine that your newborn

child is diagnosed with a disability.

it could be that your feelings of

jubilation and excitement are

now replaced with fear, anger and

sadness. you may doubt that your

child will ever be able to enjoy

any of the experiences typically

associated with childhood. this

reaction is quite common and

completely understandable

given the stigma associated with

disabilities, and the dearth of

recreational activities for those

living with them. But it doesn’t

have to be this way.

connections family center is a non-profit

organization dedicated to helping community

members affected by disabilities reach their

fullest human potential. the organization provides

wraparound youth and family services that enrich the

lives of people regardless of their physical or mental

capability. according to program coordinator Josh

Branco, connections family center is “excited

about the opportunity to provide high quality youth

programs to people in the community.”

the organization opened its doors on its facility on

december 19, 2011, which offers

a growing list of programs,

including: a licensed preschool,

day camps for school-age

children and youth sports. all of

the organization’s programs are

designed to be fully inclusive, so

that children of all abilities can

participate. “we believe that

fostering positive interactions

between children with and

without disabilities will provide

an enriching experience that will

have a lasting beneficial impact

on both groups,” said Branco.

for more information,

visit the center’s website at

connectionsfc.org, or call (209) 593 – 5837.

connections family center, an affiliate of united

cerebral palsy, is located at 2630 w. rumble road

in Modesto.

Connections Family Center Offers High

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ModeSto MeAnS BuSineSSthe chamber stands by this statement. We practice it on a daily basis. As an organization, we use Chamber Members exclusively. We hope we can ‘count on you’ to practice using Chamber Members to meet all of your business needs.

You can find new and current members online at www.modchamber.org, or through our 2012 directory at http://www.villageprofile.com/california/modesto.

Progress Magazine is the voice of the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, and the leading business publication in Stanislaus County. For more information or advertising info call (209) 526-9136.

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fuzio universal bistro Location: 1020 10th Street, Suite 100 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

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In-Shape Health Clubs, Inc. Location: 1234 McHenry Avenue Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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3 Stockton Thunder Chamber Member Appreciation Night Location: 248 W. Fremont Street, Stockton Time: 7:30 p.m.

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uNO Chicago Grill Location: 1533 Oakdale Road, Suite A Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

10 Annual Dinner Centennial Gala Location: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I Street Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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Sierra Vista Child & family Services Location: 100 Poplar Avenue Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

29 State of the City Luncheon Location: DoubleTree Hotel, 1150 9th Street Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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FUNNY, IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE A DOCTOR’S OFFICE.

Announcing A new wAy to connect witH your doctor. Many of your records such

as recent immunizations, future appointments, and many lab results can all be accessed

online. And, these days, that’s just about anywhere. You can even e-mail your child’s

doctor. Just another way that we at Kaiser Permanente help you to live well and thrive.

To learn more, go to kp.org/centralvalley.

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