Business Comments September 2013

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September 2013

CHAIRMANS CIRCLE

Business Comments

Platinum:KUIC 95.3The Reporter NewspaperGenentech (A Member of the Roche Group)Sutter Regional Medical Foundation

Gold:A.G. Spanos CompaniesFirst Northern BankFord Lincoln FairfieldGaw Van Male,Attorneys at LawMcDonalds Restaurants

Wells Fargo BanksWestern Health Advantage

Silver:Camping WorldHampton Inn & SuitesPotrero Hills LandfillRaleysRay Morgan Co.Solano Irrigation DistrictStandard Pacific New Homes

Vacaville MagazineVITUSWal-MartWal-Mart Neighborhood Market (Alamo)Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market(Nut Tree Road)

Bronze:

AAA Northern CaliforniaAarons AutomotiveAd Special TsBay Area Electronic Medical BillingCache Creek Casino ResortCancer Treatment Center of VacavilleColdwell Banker Kappel Gateway RealtyCostco WholesaleCourtside Cottages of VacavilleDickeys Barbecue PitInternational House of PancakesJanssenM&G Duravent,Inc.Mariani Packing Co., Inc.Marys Pizza ShackMercedes of FairfieldMomentum Auto GroupNationwide InsurancePacific Gas & Electric

Paramount House Senior LivingPhillippi EngineeringPretty PottiesRAS Solano Radiation Oncology CenterState Compensation Insurance FundSuihkonen CPAs & ConsultantsToyota VacavilleTranspacUS Bank

Vacaville Premium Outlets

Solano Chambers to Present Joint

Event in Vacaville

The Vacaville Chamber ofCommerce, in conjunction

with the Fairfield-SuisunChamber of Commerce, is

offering a seminar with powerfulinsights on maintaining focus andtaking advantage of opportunities:Turn Distraction into Action

in a Working World Gone ADDand The Intelligence of Risk Unleashing OrganizationalCourage.

We are very excited to havecorporate speakers Curt

Steinhorst and Jim McCormickpresenting at our joint event.

Curt Steinhorst is a communi-cations expert, founder/presidentof the Promentum Group and asyndicated columnist.The Digital

Age has given us all AttentionDistraction Disorder and it has

become a leading cause of under-performance.Kurts presentationwill give you tools to transitionfrom distraction to action.

Jim McCormick an organiza-tional risk expert, founder/presi-

dent of the Research Institute forRisk Intelligence, and author The Power of Risk and BusinessLessons for the Edge and TheFirst-Time Manager. Successfulbusinesses and professionals navi-gate the narrow path betweenexcessive risk and excessive cau-

tion. Jims presentation will helpyou to take advantage of opportu-nities better and faster than yourcompetition.

This business seminar runsfrom 8:00 a.m.to 9:30 a.m.

September 11th in the commu-nity room at Travis Credit Union,1 Travis Way,Vacaville.The eventis free to chamber members andmembers of the Solano EconomicDevelopment Corporation.Thereis a $10 fee for the general pub-lic. Space is limited to only 150

participants.To reserve a seat, call theVacaville Chamber of Commerceat 448-6424 or the Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce at425-4625.

Jim McCormick Curt Steinhorst


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www.thereporter.com

August 12th was not goingto be any different fromany other Monday, or so Ithought.As I was getting

ready for work,I was doing whatmost of us do first thing in themorning,and that was scrollthrough my Facebook account toread the various posts.What I hadnot expected to read was that myfriend Brian Miller from back in myrestaurant days had suddenlypassed away the previous night.He

was my co-worker,my boss, andmy friend. I was in a state of shock.

Struggling with feelings associ-ation with losing my close friend,I decided to keep my usualschedule and attend the monthlyTRAFC meeting.Our meeting

started out with the announce-ment that long-time SolanoCounty resident and TRAFC mem-ber Mike Gonzalez had passedaway the previous Thursday. Mike

was a member of the VacavilleChamber of Commerce since1952, served twice as the Chairof the Board,and was a pastrecipient of the TRAFC Volunteerof the Year Award.

Mikes funeral was theupcoming Thursday with Briansopen house on Saturday.

As I at tended Mikes funeraland listening to three separateindividuals speaking on theirmemories of Mike,I could nothelp but to have wished I hadknown him better. Listening tothese close family friends speakabout Mike went to the absolutecore of the type of person Mike

was. He was a devoted husband,a father of two, and a father-fig-ure to many.Mike was an amaz-ing man who touched many peo-ples lives. Mike and I had talkedabout going out to lunch onmany occasions, but we couldnever set the date.What I wouldgive to roll back the clock andhave that lunch with him.

So now two days later, it is

Saturday and needless to say Iwas nervous when walking upto Brians house.Considering Ihad not seen or spoken to himin over three years,I selfishlyhad a self-centered moment in

wondering if I would even bewelcomed here. It could nothave been further from thetruth. Brians open house was acelebration of his life andreunion of sorts as I was able tosee many friends from my daysin the restaurant business.We

were allthere toconsole hisfamily andto remem-ber aboutBrian, butthere wasalso a lotof laughterin tellingstories, giv-ingspeeches,and talkingabout the

good ole days with him.We disliked knowing that we

were all back together underthese circumstances, but someone

even stated that Brian would haveloved knowing how much we allcared to come together like this.

Although it had been three yearssince I have seen Brian I will misshim.To sum it up,Brian was anamazing husband,father, grandfa-ther, and loyal friend.Anyone thatcrossed his path could tell you a

wonderful story about him.Hewas truly genuine and would giveyou the shirt off his back even ifhe didn't have another one toreplace it with.

You know folks; there is noth-ing like back-to-back deaths thatsure make you think about howshort life really is.One friend Iknew really well,and one friendI wish I knew more.

Facebook is a wonderful wayfor all of us to keep an eye on

your fr iends and family withoutever having to speak to themdirectly.The downside is we canget so comfortable in thisprocess,we often forget to pickup the phone and check in onthem from time-to-time to heartheir voice and to hear how theyare really doing.

I was speaking to fellow col-league and friend Debi Taveyabout both friends and how I

wished I had the time to s tay incontact with my family andfriends. She simply said,Youhave to make time. She is rightand although we are in August, itis never too early for any of usto set new resolutions in life.

I am sorry if my article thismonth is not about businessrelated items.But then again wealso need those friendlyreminders that life is short and

we all need to f ind our balanceand focus on our priorities.

By Mark Creffield

President/CEO

No excuses, Make time!

Our Three-Part Strategic Plan

As Our President/CEOMark Creffield talk aboutlast month, each June, the

Vacaville Chamber ofCommerce Board of Directorstakes a retreat to outline priori-ties for the coming fiscal year.This year,our strategic planningprocess yielded three key initia-tives for 2013-14.Our three-partplan is to re-start a countywidelegislative advocacy group, createan ombudsman process at theChamber to help new businessesnavigate the regulatory processof getting starting in Vacaville,and to more frequently commu-nicate our successes to Chambermembers and the broader com-munity.Last month ourPresident/CEO Mark Creffieldbriefly touched on the strategicaction plans that came out of ourboard retreat.

A countywide legislative advo-cacy group would consist of allnine Solano County Chambers.Asa group, we plan to focus onstate, federal and county-specificissues, backing statewide officesand positions. Our collectiveforce will give us a more power-ful voice to influence candidatesand legislation to be businesssupportive. Our goal is to be fullyup and running by next summer,in time to have a real impact onthe 2014 elections. BAC-PAC, theChambers Business andCommunity Political ActionCommittee, will continue to focuslocally on Vacaville, while thecountywide group tacklesbroader scale legislation andpolitical races.

Our ombudsman program willfill a critical current gap for busi-nesses wanting to open in

Vacaville.TheChambersgoal is toconnectnew andfuture busi-nesses withresourcesand a pointof contactfor ques-tions aboutthe city,state andfederal

processes each business isrequired to undergo when settingup a place of business in town.

We envision a road map andboth a print and online tool thatcan be followed.This not onlyhelps Vacaville attract and retainnew businesses,and get them

started in a timely manner, it alsoshows the intrinsic value of theChamber and our business com-munitys desire to be a place ofgrowth.

Finally, we plan to focus onincreasing awareness of what theChamber does,and to more con-sistently deliver the good news of

what we have accomplished.YourChamber staff and Board ofDirectors are constantly at workon your behalf,but so much goeson behind the scenes that youarent always aware of exactly

what we have done.We plan tobe more proactive in the coming

year in letting you know what weare doing and how it benefits you.

I will bring you updates onour initiatives as we executethem. For now, look forward to anexciting,strategically focused

year ahead.

By Katheryn Tuberty

Chair of the Board

Katheryn TubertyChairperson Farmers Insurance

Tracy MitchellChair Elect

TradeMark AdvertisingDilenna Harris

Immediate Past Chair Kaiser Permanente

Debbie EgidioTreasurer DTS Egidio

Albert SullivanVice Chair Client/Members

ADValue CPA ServicesLouie DeBartolo

Vice Chair Education DeBartolo & Co Fine Jewelers

Joanie EricksonVice Chair Business Issues Associate Member

Dan SharpSharp Public Affairs LLC

Mike FortneyPlacer Title

Pat Hannon

Janssen CorporationDallas Jackson

Jackson Medical SupplyBarry Nelson

Travis Credit UnionScott Pardini

Recology Vacaville SolanoScott Reynolds

Gaw Van MaleSally SchulzThe Reporter

Mark CreffieldPresident/CEO

[email protected] Sabbagh

Community Relations [email protected]

Timothy RidoshMembership

Development [email protected] McKillop

Leadership Today DirectorDarlene Chikeles

Bookkeeper

STAFF & CONTRACTORS

2013-14 OFFICERS

DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Sales Director - Sally Schulz | Project

Coordinator -Shauna Manina

Published by The Reporter


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Business After-Hours Mixer hosted by TradeMark Advertising and Kathy Krohn & Debi Johnson with State Farm Insurance, 438 Main Street, Vacaville

Ribbon Cutting for WalMart Neighborhood Market, 2050 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville Wake-Up Vacaville hosted by Solano Coin, Gold & Silver, 767 E. Monte Vista Avenue,Vacaville

CHAMBER WAKE-UP VACAVILLE, MIXER, EVENTS AND RIBBON CUTTING


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One of my favorite things about

Solano County is that the resi-

dents here really make exerciseand fitness a priority.

And there are so many ways to sneak a

bit of fitness into your daily routine.

Whether a quick bike ride or a weekend

hike with the family, I try and find time to

weave exercise into my daily habits.

There is an easy way that you can easilyenhance your overall health while at work.It wont cost you a cent.All you need are

some sturdy shoes and a couple of extra

minutes to spare.

What is it? A walking meeting.

Everyone is busy these days so why not

take that weekly staff meeting outside and

pound the pavement? You get the benefit ofworking while exercising and enjoying the

outdoors.We are all so busy at home and at

work, so re-claiming some fresh air and

exercise during the workday is smart timemanagement.

The health benefits of walking are well

documentedjust 30 minutes a day,five days

a week is enough to improve your health.

Research has shown that regular brisk

walking lowers blood pressure and the

effects of depression.Walking reduces therisk of stroke and heart disease by 40 per-cent and can be good for stress reduction.

It can be hard these days to get away from

distractions like email, smart phones,and

instant messaging;a walking meeting

changes up the scenery a bit, letting you

concentrate and focus. Clearly, the more we

walk and the farther our two feet take us,the more rewards we reap.

As an organization, Kaiser Permanente

has been walking the walk talk in myriad

ways.The most visible evidence is ourEverybody Walk! program (www.every-

bodywalk.org).On the website,youll find

plenty of free resources,including a mobile-

phone app to keep you moving.

Walking meetings can also strengthen

work relationships with your team.Getting

out of the traditional office lets you con-nect with people in a different light.Thechange of atmosphere and movement can

stimulate creativity as well,letting you

return to the office with new focus and

clarity.

Yes, there are some logistics involved to

taking your staff meetings outside.Consider

keeping T-shirts, workout pants, hats, appro-

priate shoes and sunscreen in your office. If

you are looking to walk around the lunch

hour, choose a, park,a quiet street, or just a

destination route that ends in picking uplunch or coffee.

But remember: Only certain meetings

are fit for walking.The ones that work

best are more conversational, such as

check-ins, brainstorms,getting to know

you, or shared problem-solving sessions.

This is not the time for extensive notetaking!

As with any productive meeting, its

always a good idea to conclude your walk-

and-talk with a summary of how each par-

ticipant is going to follow up.

No matter what your role or position,

daily exercise is important.Walking meet-

ings are a great choice to help stay healthy

and strong.

Walking Your Way to HealthBy Kim Trumbull, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer

With Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Vacaville


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September

September 5 After-Hours Business Mixer hosted by Diggers Deli, Vacaville

876 Alamo Dr. 5:30-7:00 pm

September 11 Top Business Speakers Special Event held at Travis Credit Union,1 Travis Way, Vacaville, RSVP REQUIRED (707) 448-6424.

No fee for chamber members, $10 general public.

September 12 Ambassador Committee meeting at the Hampton Inn & Suites,

800 Mason Street,Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

September 17 Wake-Up Vacaville hosted by the Cancer Treatment Center of Vacaville,

1360 Burton Drive,Suite 170 Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

October

October 3 Business After-Hours Mixer hosted by Kaiser Permanente and95.3 KUIC, 1 Quality Drive,Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

October 10 Ambassador meeting at the Hampton Inn & Suites,

800 Mason Street,Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

October 11 Business Issues Educational Forum

1 Travis Way,Vacaville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

October 15 Wake-Up Vacaville hosted by Solano Signs

1331 Oliver Road, Fairfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

MEETINGS & EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2013

Mike Gonzalez was a memberof the Vacaville Chamber ofCommerce and the TravisArmed Forces Committee.

Mike was a past recipient of theTRAFC Volunteer of the Year Award.Mike was a two-time Chair of theBoard at the Chamber as well as serv-ing as a TRAFC board member as oneof the founding groups of the currentTRAFC organization. His contributionstoward the strong relationships of thiscommunity and Travis Air Force Baseare unparalleled.He will be sorelymissed.

In MemoriamMichael A. Gonzalez

September 28, 1924 August 9, 2013


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Iam a single mom of two amazing

kids,Brandi who will be attendingBYU- Idaho in September and Dakota-Sky who is a sophomore at Will C

Wood High School.I was born and raisedin San Bruno and moved to Vacaville in1999.

I have been with First Northern Banksince March 2003.I am currently theFinancial Services Manager at the branchon Mason Street. Prior to that,I workedat Travis Credit Union for 3 years andFirst National Bank of NorthernCalifornia in the bay area for 19 years.

I love to watch Raider football, baking

bread and gardening. I am very active inmy church The Church of Jesus Christof Latter Day Saints.

Working at First Northern Bank givesme many opportunities to give back tothe community. Some of my favoriteactivities are helping with Festival ofTrees,Treasurer for Vacaville RecreationFoundation, and Vacaville CelebrateSeniors. I feel truly blessed to be a part of

Vacaville.

NEW MEMBERS FOR JULY 2013

Second Chance Restoration & Surface

Cleaning

227 Richard Place

Vacaville, CA 95687

(707) 208-5666

Pink Lemonade, Inc.

607 Elmira Rd. # 208

Vacaville, Ca. 95687

(707) 469 3001

Nike Factory Store

262 Nut Tree Road

Vacaville, CA 95687

(707) 455-7014

Follow Your Compass

P.O. Box 431

Grizzy Flats, CA 95636

(707) 227-7070

Pacific Standard Print

2629 5th Street

Sacramento, CA 95818

(916) 233-3932

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTHKaren Seymour, First Northern Bank


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