progress magazine october 2010

October 2010

Vol. 31 Issue 10

Modchamber.org

Modesto Chamber of Commerce

Ribbon CuttingsWork In ProgressNew Members

The Future of Education

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

BoArD of DirectorsChairmanKathy Halsey, AT&T

Chairman Elect

Ralph Curtis, Curtis Legal Group

Immediate Past ChairmanGary McKinsey, Corporate College

Vice Chairman FinanceDennis Wann, Tim Colbert & Associates, Inc.

Vice Chairman of External OperationsDavid Gianelli, Gianelli & Associates

Vice Chairman of Internal OperationsEric Benson, JS West & Company

DirectorsPatricia Gillum, Patricia A. Gillum, CPADoug Johnson, Reach Business SolutionsNeal Khatri, Best Western Khatri PropertiesSharon Likely, Kaiser PermanenteBill Moreno, Fire2WireRon Owen, Bank of the WestKarna Harrigfeld Petrulakis, Herum\CrabtreeJeremiah Williams, Oak Crafts by Jeremiah

Ex-Offi cioBill Bassitt, The AllianceGeorge Boodrookas, Modesto Junior CollegeKeith Boggs, Stanislaus County Chief Executive Offi ce

Chamber StaffJoy Madison, President/[email protected] Dodge, Administrative [email protected] Novotny, [email protected] Gruendeman, Membership Sales [email protected] Amerine, Retention [email protected] Facanha, Special Events [email protected] Meagan Lopez, Administrative [email protected]

About Progress...Postmaster: Send address changes to: PROGRESS, P.O. Box844, Modesto, CA 95353. Editorial opinions are not necessarily those of the Board of Directors or members of the Modesto Chamber of Com-merce. Chamber members may submit news by contacting: Progress Editor, email [email protected], P.O. Box 844, Modesto, CA 95353, (209) 577-5757, fax (209) 577-2673. Inquiries about ad rates, please contact Kristin Bowker at (209) 526-9136. Deadline is the 10th of each month for news and advertisements for the following month’s publication (news published at the discretion of the Editor on a fi rst come, fi rst served, space available basis).

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Modesto Chamber of Commerce 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 partici-pate and partner in activities to improve quality of life.

Alta Pro Engineering Design, Inc (a product design and solar services company) is proud of how the Chamber works for us, during these unsteady times with business and resource fluctuations. The Chamber shared a great solution for us and other businesses to work together. The solution is an arrangement with Kelly Services and a County program that provides jobs for people and businesses like ours in need. The Chamber also works for you by organizing member Business After Hours, allowing for business people to network with

like-minded professionals. I would be happy to discuss how the Chamber or Alta Pro can work for you. Contact John Espinoza at 209-409-8326 or [email protected] P

chAmBer works for you

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The Future of Education 6

President’s Club Breakfast 8Announcements 9Awards and Achievements 13

New Member Profi les 13 People On the Move 14Work In Progress 17 Land of Opportunity 21

Ribbon Cuttings 18Business Before and After Hours 19New Chamber Members 20Chamber Calendar 22

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In the August Progress we shared information about many things MID and PG&E are doing related to the future of energy. I have since learned about the work the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) is doing related to energy, and wanted to take the time to share that with you as well.

In 2004 the TID board adopted an ambitious goal of generating 20% of its power through qualifi ed renewable energy by 2017. I was impressed to learn they’ve already exceeded that goal, 8 years ahead of schedule. They surpassed this goal because of several innovative projects.

Building on its history and the fi nancial stability of owning generation assets, TID purchased the Tuolumne Wind Project, located in Washington along the Columbia River. This site has been recognized as one of the most productive wind resource areas in the Western United States, and produces enough green energy to power approximately 44,000 households, or the entire city of Ceres for a year.

Partnering with the City of Turlock, TID constructed at the City’s Regional Water Quality Control Facility a 1.2 megawatt fuel cell, which generates enough clean, renewable energy to power about 385 households each year from the methane gas produced by the facility. The exhaust produced from the fuel cell is 40 times less polluting than the methods the facility was previously using. This technology is so unique and innovative that other energy providers in the state and nation are inquiring as to how to move forward with their own similar projects.

And then there is the solar demonstration project TID built adjacent to the District’s administrative headquarters in Turlock. Built atop their newly renovated parking structure, the solar carport consists of a 70.7 kilowatt array of photovoltaic panels and is expected to generate 132,460 kilowatt-hours per year. This project allows TID the opportunity to educate consumers about the benefi ts of renewable energy, including the low maintenance and long-term cost savings.

Harnessing the raw power of falling water, the La Grange Dam and 8 “mini-hydro” power plants provides 15 megawatts of electricity, which translates into enough green energy to power the city of Hughson for a year. As an added bonus, the water used to produce this electricity is also used to irrigate many of the locally grown agriculture products that might end up on your kitchen table for tonight’s dinner.

Whether it be hydroelectric, solar, geothermal, or something else, I applaud the work of TID, MID and PG&E as they focus on the prospects of renewable energy, something that is vital as we work through the future challenges in our valley.

Kathy Halsey


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Representing business before government is something members desire from their Chamber. It’s important the Chamber act as the voice of business and advocate for you.

The Chamber meets regularly with the City of Modesto. Okay, that means volunteers and staff meet with elected offi cials and staff. What do we talk about? We talk about

how we can best accommodate the needs of both without bankrupting either. It’s a cordial and frank conversation. It hasn’t always been a great relationship. But, over time, we have developed a trust that continues to evolve on all levels. I won’t pretend we agree on everything. The business community is a subset of the overall constituency represented by the Council. Let me say, from my perspective of the last fi ve years, our relationship and ability to communicate is good and getting better.

Two items for you to know about. The fi rst is that the City of Modesto has adopted a new local buyer preference policy. Chamber members continually tell me that they lose to outside vendors. The previous preference was a fl at percentage on contracts not tied to federal money. Now, if there is a local vendor within fi ve percent of the lowest responsible bid from an outside business, the City will contact the local vendor. If the local vendor can meet the lowest bid made by a non local vendor (the local vendor has two business days to accomplish this), then the job/purchase/service will stay with the local vendor. (The same exception remains for contracts that include federal money.) The new 5% vendor preference passed the City Council at both readings 7-0. But not without incident. I would like you to know the idea was challenged by a local businessman/former elected offi cial. He advocated to the Council that this was a mistake. He stated doing this would cost the taxpayers a bundle. He said the preference would have a chilling effect (my words, not his) on outside vendors from ever bidding, knowing a local vendor would slip underneath and snatch the contract. Therefore, he opined, only local vendors would bid and would purposely bid high. I hope you reacted to that like I did. I can’t think of local businesses in this community, who’ve invested, created jobs, own property, and provide the foundation of the taxes generated and collected on behalf of the City of Modesto, colluding to drive the cost of government upwards. It was an outrageous statement and the Council did not stand for it. The City will continue to solicit the lowest responsible bids with the local buyer preference where allowed.

Another help to business is that the City of Modesto has approved reducing Capital Facility Fees by 50% in the Redevelopment Area for the next eighteen months or until the long term fees are established. CFF fees are assessed and collected for city infrastructure with the majority of it for roads and the rest for fi re stations and police. The City is doing a local stimulus program to promote expansion in the Redevelopment Area. Developers are still liable for water/sewer and other fees. But this is a great start. Why? First, it is a defi ned area that already has infrastructure covered by CFF. It has a defi ned period of time so if the economy makes a sharp turn that requires more infrastructure, the City isn’t left hanging. In addition, the City has an opportunity to recoup its fees in new jobs created, increased value of property, and additional sales tax. Third, it compliments the work being done by the Comprehensive Fee Task Force. The Task Force is analyzing all fees assessed. It already recommended fees tied to land values be adjusted. The Council agreed. The City is looking at how it came up with the fees and is modifying some of its assumptions like we were going to grow dramatically over the next two decades and would have to have a bunch of new roads, etc. I expect fees assessed by the City to be reduced further. Realistically, the results of some lowered fees won’t spur outside speculators to come in and buy tons of land in the Redevelopment Area. But it might cause a business already located in Modesto to go ahead with planned improvements and expansion for future growth. The cost of construction is lower and with this “sale” on fees, it might help businesses who’ve already invested here to make those improvements now. The Chamber is on record supporting the fee reduction.

The Chamber has taken positions on issues and candidates for the upcoming election. Recommendations and endorsements have been vetted by the Government Relations Council and Board of Directors. They will be publicized in the Chamber email with a list in the body of the email. In depth information requires another click to a link. If you are a member of the Chamber and need the email, contact us and we’ll get you the weekly email. If you are not a member and are interested, we can send you the information. As a Chamber member, please know your fellow business colleagues work hard to provide you sound business information for you to make election choices.

Joy Madison


n the midst of troubling economic times, it’s easy to become numb to the bad news prevalent in the media. However, when we open our newspapers or turn on our televisions to hear a story about cuts to education, the news never ceases to sting. No matter the economic

season, our stomachs turn when we see our schools suffer.

California State University, Stanislaus President Hamid Shirvani believes that we react this way because we know the value of a well-educated society: “There is no doubt that education is the foundation of democracy and economic prosperity for any culture, and this is certainly the case for California.”

Furthermore, according to Bill Bassitt, CEO of the Alliance, we know that there is a direct correlation between an educated workforce and economic growth and prosperity. Preparing young men and women to be educated and skilled employees and entrepreneurs is perhaps the most important function of a school. “The most critical aspect of business success is the effectiveness of the workforce,” he says, “And therefore the product of our schools is of the utmost importance.”

The ChallengesOur schools are in the challenging position of being asked to do more with less. As the state struggles with declining revenues and subsequent budget cuts, the amount of money fi ltering down into our schools has decreased, leaving them with less resources to educate an increasing population and meet a growing demand for knowledgeable workers.

Within Modesto City Schools, cuts have forced a reduction in the number of teachers. Fewer educators is bad enough, but Director of School to Career Scott Kuykendall notes that what is especially troubling is that many of the teachers laid off are recent graduates that bring with them excitement and enthusiasm. With fewer teachers, class sizes have swollen, and many high school classes now house close to 40 students.

Similarly, budgets have been sliced at the college level, resulting in a decreased number of seats for potential students. While CSU Stanislaus has tried to absorb the losses through cutting and consolidating nonessential support-staff positions and programs in order to preserve the quality of

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Success in the Face of Adversity: The Future of Education

Written by Matthew Andrews


education, they have still been forced to reduce the number of students admitted. Modesto Junior College President Gaither Loewenstein notes that the reduction of students admitted to the CSU and UC systems, as well as the growing number of unemployed workers looking to develop new skills, has put a strain on the community college system, which has also been adversely affected by the budget cuts. “More people are looking to community colleges,” he says, “But at the same time we’ve had to reduce our course offerings. As a result, many people do not have access to higher education.” Loewenstein estimates that 2,000 to 4,000 students are turned away each year, and he says that this number is likely representative of community colleges statewide.

The SuccessesOne would expect that this lack of funding would result in a downward trend in the measurable quality of education, but all signs point to the opposite – many of our area schools are succeeding in spite of the obstacles. Modesto Junior College and many schools within the Modesto City Schools system are reporting an increase in test scores and other quantitative factors.

Perhaps the institution most widely recognized for its successes is CSU Stanislaus, which is continuously cited as one of the best colleges on the West Coast. It has earned high acclaim from the U.S. News & World Report for the last 15 years, and for the last fi ve years it has been among the Princeton Review’s 373 Best Colleges in the country. Both of these reports cite the university’s small class sizes, knowledgeable professors, and fi nancial value as reasons for its selection. “We’re not the old Turkey Tech. We’re a major university with a distinct record,” says Shirvani, “After fi ve years, our graduates make the same amount of money as graduates from the best institutions.”

While many educational institutions are overcoming obstacles and turning the economy’s lemons into lemonade, there is part of the education sector that has remained fi nancially viable and has even become prosperous – private colleges. Many of these for-profi t educational institutions are bucking the trend by reporting increased enrollments and expanding their number of campuses. Though the educational offerings of these universities range from two-year vocationally-oriented programs to bachelor’s- and graduate-level coursework, many of them are succeeding because of similar elements: smaller class sizes, fl exible courses and programs, a more specifi c focus, and seamless integration with technology. “The demands are greater for today’s students,” explains Niki Santo, Campus Director of Brandman University in Salida, “People need more options. We need to fi nd more solutions, and new ways and models.”

“There is no doubt that education is the

foundation of democracy and economic

prosperity for any culture”

— Hamid Shirvani

Success in the Face of Adversity: The Future of Education

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The FutureFor many, the way to build on the successes of today and embrace the growth of the future is to adopt many of the strategies used by the growing private sector. Many local institutions already use these strategies to some degree, but the future will require that they are more readily adopted and that schools display a willingness to change and adapt as needed. “We have a lot of sacred cows in education,” says Bassitt, “We have to be willing to step back and innovate.”

Public schools have always known that smaller classes increase the likelihood of success for students, but while they can’t control how the budget affects their class sizes, they can take steps to compartmentalize a student’s education to make it seem smaller. Modesto City Schools has long utilized career and vocational programs to create “schools within schools” with positive results, and with Enochs and Gregori High Schools, they’re implementing Small Learning Communities, which organize cohorts of students and teachers with a specifi c academic or vocational focus. This smaller, more-specifi c focus is the kind of environment that has made Enochs one of the top academic schools in the district, explains Kuykendall.

In addition to providing a more a strategic structure, many institutions are integrating technology with their coursework to provide students with more fl exibility in planning their education and to accommodate different learning styles. At CSU Stanislaus, there are now close to 100 online courses - a number that seemed inconceivable just a few years ago - as well as televised courses and satellite classes at facilities in Tracy and Stockton. At Modesto Junior College, which has long been committed to providing online coursework, steps are being made to consolidate on-campus resource centers to increase the overall availability of tools to help students succeed.

Like their collegiate counterparts, public schools in Modesto are also incorporating technology into their programs. Many high schools are now equipped with internet connectivity in classrooms, allowing teachers to utilize this resource in engaging students and making the material relevant to current events. Modesto City Schools also recently launched the Modesto Virtual Academy, a separate school that combines mostly-online coursework with face-to-face meetings to provide students with a fl exible and self-paced educational option.

While the news may seem to paint a grim portrait of the educational system in the Central Valley, the reality is that our schools are led and powered by dedicated and talented personnel with fi rm commitments towards educating our youth. The continuously improving performance of our students and the ongoing push for innovation in the classroom are signs that area institutions of all levels are succeeding, and that they will only be more successful in the future. P



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The Modesto Chamber of Commerce President’s Club – Circle of Infl uence held a breakfast on July 22, 2010, at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. The Honorable Jeff Denham, State Senator, District 12, was the Guest Speaker, was well received by those in attendance. This may be one of the few times the President’s Club members have a one-on-one with Senator Denham as he is expected to be our Congressman representing District 19. The Chamber Board of Directors graciously thank Senator Denham and his staff, and special thanks to BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse for the generous donation of its facilities and breakfast. The Chamber appreciates BJ’s staff for allowing the event to run seamlessly. If you are interested in joining the President’s Club - Circle of Infl uence, call Nita Gruendeman at (209) 577-5757 to fi nd out about the many benefi ts. P

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Tickets are now available for the 2nd Annual State of the Region Luncheon, “Moving Forward with Transportation”. This year’s event will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the DoubleTree Hotel in Modesto, from 11:30 AM – 1: 30 PM, Thursday October 21, 2010.

Attendees will have the opportunity to lunch with a panel of local elected offi cials and business leaders discussing the immediate issues facing business in Stanislaus County.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Individual tickets are $40.00. For more information, call Events Manager, Elizabeth Facanha, Modesto Chamber of Commerce at 577-5757. P


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The Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California presents the 1st Annual Harvest Moon Auction and Dinner to take place Saturday, October 9, 2010, at the Greek Orthodox Church on Tokay Avenue. All proceeds from this event benefi t families and caregivers who are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease in the Modesto area. For more information, call our offi ce at (209) 238-0538. We thank you in advance for your support.

The Modesto Community Concert Association announces the Kenya Safari Acrobats will perform Sunday, November 7, 2:30 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts. The Kenya Safari Acrobats will astound you and your family with “Lost in Africa”, their dramatic depiction of a safari. It is a story of passion and fortitude brought to life by jugglers, acrobats fl ipping

through the air, contortionists and drummers. You will see traditional African garb and learn about some tribal rituals. Witness the secret art of lying on a bed of nails. Be sure to join us for this one.

The Modesto Community Concert Association welcomes The New Christy Minstrels under the direction of Randy Sparks Tuesday, October 19, 7:30 pm at the Gallo Center for the Arts. This Grammy winning troupe has energized audiences with their rich, robust vocal blend for over 40 years. Their innovative, rich harmonies were a major infl uence on popular and folk music in the Sixties. Remember the classic “Ramblin” and “This Land is Your Land”? The refreshing Christy sound has had an enduring legacy on the music world.

Gallo Center for the Arts will be hosting the fi rst public viewing of the new fi lm “Inside My Being” November 4, 2010. Don’t miss this unique point-of-view as a Alzheimer’s sufferer speaks from her heart the truth of what really matters in this emotional mother-daughter journey. Guest speaker is Bill Fisher, CEO, Alzheimer’s Association. Q&A session with speaker, producer, & other professionals will follow. Tickets are $15. Net proceeds benefi t the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit galloarts.org or contact Rebekah Martin (209)491-0800 Or (209)534-6088

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The Society for Handicapped Children & Adults Annual Gala will be held Saturday, October 23rd at Galletto Ristorante in Modesto. To purchase call (209) 524-3536 or online at www.societyforhandicapped.org . This year’s theme will be “A Night in Casablanca” where guests will enjoy a fantastic evening of food, wine, silent & live auctions, gaming and dancing. Sponsored by Delta Sierra Beverage, Winton Ireland Strom & Green Insurance Agency, and Modesto Orthopedic Group. P

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48th AnnuAlG D eGG BreAkfAstPlease join us as the world’s oldest egg promotion breakfast celebrates its 48th year on Thursday, October 28, 2010, in the DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ballroom, 1150 Ninth Street at 7:00 am, Eggsactly. Enjoy made-to-order omelets prepared by our world-renowned omelet chefs and laugh with featured speaker, comedian Damian Mason - Humor for the Heart of Agriculture. Highlighting the morning will be the presentation of the Good Egg award to an “eggstraordinary” individual whose professional achievements personify outstanding service and dedication

Table sponsorships are available at $350.00. For your sponsorship you will receive:• Special Recognition and a reserved table of ten (10) with table signage• Your company name in the Program on the day of the event

Individual tickets are $22.00 per person in advance, $25.00 per person at the door. Donations to the student scholarship fund are also welcome. Sponsorship information and tickets are available through any of the following event sponsors: California Poultry Federation, Modesto Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Egg and Poultry Association and the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. P

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The Modesto Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 97th Annual Dinner and Member Choice Awards, will be held on Friday, January 28th, 2011 at SOS Club from 6pm to 10pm. In its 97th year, this black tie optional event continues to be the event that all of our Members look forward to.

The Annual Dinner provides the exciting opportunity of being nominated for one of a number of prestigious awards, as well as multiple advertising and marketing opportunities. Tickets for this event are $100. Table Sponsorships (a table with 10 seats and recognition in the program and in Progress Magazine) are $1,000. To make a nomination, see the insert in this month’s Progress Magazine. To purchase tickets or for sponsorship information call Elizabeth Facanha at 577-5757 P


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The 49th annual Harvest Lunch sponsored by Del Monte Foods, was held September 10th at Graceada Park. A crowd of 800 people gathered to sample the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables raised in the Central Valley and delicious tri-tip from Mape’s Ranch. Keynote speaker Paul Wenger, President of the California Farm Bureau, addressed the need for well-trained people for farming and agriculture related businesses the valley, the water crisis and global climate change.

Since its inception, the event, spotlighting Stanislaus County’s agriculture industry, has raised over $244,000 for the Modesto Junior College Voss-Berryhill Ag Scholarship fund. Thirty students will share the $20,000, raised from this year’s event. Many of these students return to the area to put their education to work and to lend their support for the next generation.

We would like to thank our sponsors and donors for their contributions to the event, and extend a special thank you to Ashley Dahlin for her performance of our national anthem. P

Valley First Credit UnionWells Fargo BankWells Fargo Bank – Business BankingWinton Ireland Strom & GreenYosemite Meat Company

Table SponsorsA.L. Gilbert/Farmers WarehouseAlmond Board of California American AgCreditBall Metal Food ContainerBank of Ag & CommerceBank of AmericaBeard Land ImprovementBoyett PetroleumCalifornia Canning PeachesCalifornia Milk Advisory BoardCalifornia Poultry FederationCalifornia State University Stanislaus Ag Dept.Dave Wilson NurseryDiamond Foods

Table Sponsors Duarte NurseryE & J Gallo WineryFarmland Management ServiceFisher Nut CompanyFlory IndustriesFores MackoJM Equipment CompanyJack RabbitMape’s Ranch/Lyons InvestmentsMJC FoundationModesto City SchoolsPerez FarmsPMZ-Real EstateSelect Wealth AdvisorsStanislaus County Farm BureauSuperior Fruit RanchTSM Insurance & Financial ServicesUnion Bank Veterinary Service, Inc.Western United DairymenYosemite Community College DistrictYosemite Farm Credit

Equipment SponsorsGarton TractorSan Joaquin EquipmentAmerican AgCredit

Diamond LevelBank of the WestCapax-Giddings Corby and HynesSave Mart Supermarkets

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Silver LevelAtherton & AssociatesDoubleTree HotelF&M BankGianelli & AssociatesGrimbleby Coleman CPA’sHarris Moran Seed CompanyJS WestMocse Credit UnionModesto Commerce BankOak Valley Community BankRabobankThe Modesto BeeTurlock Irrigation DistrictU.S. Bank

Direct Donors4H Color GuardAlmond BoardApricot Producers AssociationBurchell NurseryDavis HS Safety AcademyDelMar PackingDiamond FoodsDittosFoster Farms Dairy Fresh PointGCA FinancialHilmar Cheese Jack Frost IceMape’s Ranch/Lyons InvestmentsModesto Junior CollegeModesto Future Farmers of AmericaNuCal FoodsPerez BrothersSan Joaquin TomatoSeven-Up Bottling CompanyStanislaus County Farm BureauStanislaus Farm SupplyTurlock Fruit Company Village Baking Company

Keynote speaker Paul Wenger, President of the California Farm Bureau


Vito’s Ristorante Welcome to Vito’s Ristorante Modesto! We specialize in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, including house specialties and customer favorites. Our cuisine entrées are served in a relaxed and welcoming setting that you, friends and family are sure to enjoy. We have special nights, such as all you can eat pasta Wednesdays, and kids eat free Mondays. The friendly staff at Vito’s Ristorante promise to make your next dining experience a pleasant and memorable one. Come see us at 918 13th Street or call (209) 576-1851.

Sparkles Auto & Pet Wash – Experience the Difference Today! It is the best touchless and green car wash in town. We feature Turtle Wax products giving you a spot-free rinse. Our wash will not harm your clear coat or fi nish. We have a Pet Wash with many services, and Wash-It-Yourself bays for RVs, autos and bikes. Our services include RV dumping, vacuums and vending machines full of supplies. Two locations: 3941 Coffee Road, Modesto and 2400 McHenry Avenue, Escalon. For more information, call (209) 509-2578. P

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Marsha Lovelace has become the 11th Memorial Medical Center nurse to be named as a fi nalist in the California NurseWeek Magazine Nursing Excellence Awards. She will be honored at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on August 20. Marsha has been a nurse for 34 years and joined Memorial in 1984. “I can’t imagine working anyplace else,” she says. “At Memorial we have

high expectations for the care of our patients and our staff.” For more information, contact Catherine Larsen at (209) 525-3106.

Community Business College Instructor John Romero was recently certifi ed by Microsoft as a Microsoft Offi ce Specialist Master. In order to obtain the designation of master, Mr. Romero was required to pass a battery of rigorous exams. The testing was part of the Elevate America national testing program sponsored by Microsoft and administered by the Stanislaus County

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PMZ Real Estate has named Paul Harmon its Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. Paul will lead a number of initiatives that are critical to the continued growth of PMZ Real Estate, including streamlining operations between PMZ’s real estate and its home loans affi liate. “Paul’s leadership is imperative to our fi rm’s continued growth in a number of critical areas in the coming years,”

states Michael Zagaris, President. For more information, contact Mike Daniel at (209) 574-5658 or visit www.pmz.com.

Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green Insurance Agency is proud to announce that Dan Mello has joined their Modesto offi ce as a Producer. Dan has over 12 years of experience in the insurance industry, which includes an extensive knowledge of the construction industry, and he holds the CRIS (Construction Risk Insurance Specialist) designation. Dan graduated from

CSU Sacramento with a degree in communications. He volunteers at Saint Mary’s High School of Stockton coaching varsity football. You can contact Dan at (209) 529-3480 or [email protected].


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Pastenieks, Bucheli & Falasco, LLP, is proud Audrey Helton has joined its CPA fi rm as Bookkeeper and Payroll Manager. For the last 31 years, Audrey has worked in public accounting in the Modesto area. Her unparalleled commitment to client service is driven by personal relationships she maintains with each client. Audrey heads up a monthly bookkeeper discussion

group to address payroll and bookkeeping issues—bookkeepers can call if interested. Pastenieks, Bucheli & Falasco, LLP, is located at 1301 L Street. For information: (209) 529-5515 or www.pbfcpa.com. P

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GoLD LeveLCoca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc.Costco WholesaleEvergreen Rehabilitation Care CenterFoster Farms DairyJ C Penney CompanyMemorial Medical CenterThe Modesto BeeModesto Irrigation DistrictModesto Nuts Professional BaseballPost Foods, LLCRACOR, Division of Parker Hannifin Corp.Sysco Food ServicesTaco Bell

SiLver LeveL5.11 Tactical Inc.AAAAAA Locating, Inc.AT&TAcme Construction Company, Inc.Ambeck Mortgage AssociatesAmerican ChevroletAmerican Medical ResponseApplegate Johnston, Inc.Aramark Uniform ServicesAtherton & AssociatesBBVA CompassBJ’s Restaurant & BrewhouseBasic Resources, Inc.Brandman University Part of Chapman UniversityBrown, Fink, Boyce & Astle, LLPBunge OilsCalifornia State University, StanislausCandlewood SuitesCentral Valley Chrysler Jeep DodgeCentral Valley Medical GroupCentral Valley NissanCentral Valley Volkswagen HyundaiChildren’s Hospital Central CaliforniaChildren’s Hospital & Research Center-OaklandChukchansi Gold Resort & CasinoCitibankClark Pest ControlComcastConAgra FoodsConstruction Management Corp.Courtyard by MarriottCovenant Village of TurlockCurtis Legal Group

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It’s common for an attorney or a practice to have

a specifi c area of expertise, but it’s rare to fi nd a

law fi rm with a wide variety of specialties so as to

meet the many needs of business and individual

clients. Nevertheless, this

unique distinction can be

found in one of Modesto’s

oldest and most respected

law fi rm – Curtis Legal Group.

Since 1953, Curtis has found

that by embracing diversity,

they can build better and

longer-lasting relationships

with their clients.

At Curtis Legal Group, the

strategy is to bring together

a diverse group of attorneys

with a vast range of specialties in order to

accommodate the variety of situations that

clients may face. With additional offi ces in

Sacramento, Stockton, and Patterson, Curtis

has 18 attorneys with emphases that range from

business, employment, and real estate law, to

civil issues and estate planning. “We take the

team approach,” says CEO Ralph Curtis, “When

you hire us, you hire the whole fi rm. Often when

clients come in, they have more than one legal

issue, and we direct them to the right person

for each issue.”

Curtis also notes that each

attorney has numerous years

of experience in his or her

particular fi elds, and as a

result, they have a more

complete understanding of

the laws and issues at hand.

“There’s not much we haven’t

seen,” he says, “We don’t

have to reinvent the wheel.”

Director Mike Ijams says

that the variety of services

provided is not just about up-

selling to a client, but about

being able to meet the client’s many needs,

which allows them to forge strong and lasting

relationships. “As each client stays with us,

we begin to have a relationship with them,” he

explains, “They know that we care about them

as a business, not just as our clients.”

At curtis leGAl Group,Diversity is strenGth

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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 fi nd new and

current members online at www.modchamber.org, or

through our 2010 directory at

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Rapunzel Amador Lewis, P.E., SECBPrincipalStructural Engineeringand Consulting Firm

Please give me a brief overview about your company’s history.In 2003, my husband Alvin Lewis, started a part-time home-based drafting business in our hometown of Turlock, serving the then booming

residential construction. I soon realized it would be benefi cial for me to learn about running a business, so I decided to pursue a Masters in Business Administration with the ultimate goal of turning this part-time

drafting gig into a full-service structural engineering and consulting fi rm. After consulting with my family, liquidating our assets, borrowing funds from my parents, thousands of hours of business planning, and digging for the right

mix of courage and passion, we fi led for Articles of Incorporation at the end of 2005, and AMADOR LEWIS, INC., CONSULTING ENGINEERS was established in Modesto with our offi ce located downtown. In 2007, we decided to move our offi ce back to our hometown in Turlock. With the slowing down of residential construction, and economic downturn, we focused our efforts in serving the elite metal building industry.

We’ve designed buildings and foundation systems for residential, commercial, heavy industrial, institutional, agricultural, and recreational

facilities: from a 12,000 sq. ft. single-family custom home in Modesto, to a manufacturing plant in Corona, to a Chinese restaurant in Phoenix, to

an Army barracks in Fort Lewis, to food processing facilities in Anchorage. We have since expanded our geographic service area from 5 States to 13 States. In addition, we’ve provided consulting services for metal building projects in Puerto Rico and western provinces of Canada, such as Alberta, and British Columbia.

Tell me about your career and professional life. What have you done in the past that has led you to where you are now? I earned a B.S. degree in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, San

Luis Obispo in ’94. After graduation, I began working for Varco Pruden Buildings, a metal building manufacturer in Turlock. After 2 years, I obtained

my registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and was responsible for designing buildings going out to AK, Southern CA, WA, ID, the province of British Columbia and Yukon Territories, in Canada. After 5-1/2 years with VP, I wanted to explore buildings other than steel, so for the next 6 years I joined

3 other local engineering fi rms in Modesto. I assumed increasing level of responsibilities in structural design, as well as project management,

while serving as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, and as Head of

a Structural Engineering Dept. prior to starting Amador Lewis, Inc. (ALI). Finally, I earned my MBA degree from CSUS on the fi rst anniversary of ALI, and soon earned national certifi cation through the Structural Engineering Certifi cation Board (SECB)

Are you originally from this area and if so where were you born? If not, where are you from? Born in the, Philippines, I immigrated to the States with my family at the age of 13 and continued my schooling in the S.F. Bay Area, prior to attending college at Cal Poly.

What challenges have you had to overcome in your professional life and how did you achieve that? Being in a male dominated fi eld, can present some challenges to a young woman engineer. When I was a younger engineer, it was a challenge to propose a “fi eld fi x” to a Superintendent without hearing him say three things: “I’ve been doing this for over 30 years…”; “where did you get your engineering degree?”; and “how long have you been an engineer?” I quickly learned to explain why the structural requirements are necessary, followed by “so what would you say is the best way to achieve this?” It was the quickest way I gained mutual respect in the fi eld.

What is the single biggest reason that you have achieved the level of success you have?My family… I gather all my strengths and energy from my husband’s continued support, my 2 daughters excitement for every goal I accomplish, and my parents’ continuous encouragement to keep following my dreams.

What do you like about your job?Structural engineering allows me to keep my passion alive: it is being creative and thinking outside the box. But the real treat is knowing that every time the wind blows, or earth moves, I keep thousands of lives safe in the buildings I engineered.

Do you participate in any community outreach efforts or clubs?Being elected the 1st woman President of Modesto Engineers Club in 75 years, it’s an honor to serve on their Board for the past 6 years. It’s also an honor to serve on the Board of Modesto Rotary Club and to participate on their many hands-on humanitarian projects that benefi t both the local communities and developing countries. As Regional Coordinator for Future City Competition, I organize a semester-long educational program and engineering competition for middle school students all over Northern CA. I serve as a Leader for a Science-Technology-Engineering-Math Pod within Commonwealth Modesto and most recently, I served as one of the instructors for project FAME, a free fi nancial literacy summer camp for high school girls held at CSUS.

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