JANUARY 2018 - Tracy Chamber of Commerce

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JANUARY 2018

CEO Message 2

City/Downtown Updates 3

Member News 4

New Members/Renewals 5

Goal Setting Class 6

Professional Services 7

Calendar 8

Vol. 17 Issue 37

“Creating A Community Where Business Thrives”

Pink Turtle Shoppe Ribbon Cutting

Helms Briscoe

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

80 Percent What You Eat, Inc.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Chair: Chad Wood, Willbanks & Wood, PLC

Patricia Alvarez, Dement Real Estate Group

Dan Arriola, District Attorney’s Office

Dan Ball, McLane Food Service

Jane Drymon, AAA Insurance

Will Fleet, Tracy Press

Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs

Dan Greene, Bank of the West

Joe Homen, Premier Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram of Tracy

Cliff Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters

Sherry Jones

Robin Lopez, Taylor Farms

Dan Mendoza, Movement Mortgage

Betsy Moreno, California Advantage Real Estate

John Palmer, Tracy Hills

Debbie Rinaldo, Sutter Tracy Hospital

Dr. Brian Stephens, Tracy Unified School District

Charles Williams, Crystal’s Residential Care Home , Inc.

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

CHAIR: Virna Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters

Karen Aranda, Park Lane Jewelry

Germaine Clark

Maggie Foresee-Griese, Young Living

Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs

Conrad Levoit, Levoit Advanced Protective Services

Dan Mendoza, Movement Mortgage

Debbie Hall, Dement Real Estate Group

Betsy Moreno, California Advantage Real Estate

Carol Newman, Surtec Systems, Inc.

Kipp Skelton, Spencer Flooring & Paint

Nichole Thomas, UNCLE Credit Union

Darcella Wright, Helms Briscoe

CHAMBER STAFF Sofia Valenzuela, CEO [email protected]

Maria Valenzuela, Membership/Event Services [email protected]

Alyssa Mupo, Hire Me First Program Coordinator [email protected] Carol Neely, Receptionist

A Message

Chamber CEO... Winners of the 2017 Community Recognition Awards Announced: The 2017 Community Recognition Award Winners were announced at a press conference last month held at the Chamber office. The Tracy Chamber has hosted the annual Community Recognition Awards Winter Gala for over 50 years, and this year’s winners represent a group of community

members and businesses that serve Tracy with excellence and pride. The following award recipients will be recognized at the 2018 Winter Gala held Friday, January 26th at The River Mill in French Camp: (see photo on pg.6) Ambassador of the Year: Betsy Moreno Agriculturalist of the Year: Clark Mizuno Business of the Year: Town & Country Café Administrator of the Year: Troy Brown - TUSD Emerging Youth Leader: Malorie Bournazian Entrepreneur of the Year: Hector John Organization of the Year: Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy Professional of the Year: Lisa Aguilera Male Citizen of the Year: Brian Pekari Female Citizen of the Year: Becki Brown Join us as we recognize the service and contributions of the

2017 award winners at the Winter Gala. Tickets are $100

and can be purchased by calling the Chamber office,

209-835-2131. This event will sell out. To read the bios of the

award winners, email [email protected] to receive a

copy of the press kit.

-Sofia Valenzuela, CEO, Tracy Chamber of Commerce


What’s Happening

City... Community Notices: During a regular meeting of the Tracy City Council on December 5, 2017, the Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance to allow up to two medical cannabis non-storefront (i.e. delivery only) dispensaries to operate in the City’s industrial locations, subject to a high level of regulation and oversight by the City. Council

also voted in favor of placing a sales tax on the November 2018 ballot for voters to approve a tax on commercial cannabis activity in Tracy. Staff is working diligently to prepare the ordinance and expects to return to Council in early 2018 for further action. Until such ordinance is adopted by Council, all commercial medical and adult-use cannabis activity is prohibited in Tracy, including manufacturing, cultivation, distribution, testing and any other cannabis activity licensed by the State, in accordance with Tracy Ordinance 1240, effective October 19, 2017. Learn more updates and view previous City Council Meetings by watching videos online at www.ci.tracy.ca.us

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

Elite Ambassador:

Karen Aranda, Park Lane Jewelry

Thank you for your

continuous support to the

Chamber and its members!

What’s Happening

Downtown.. The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, in collaboration with Main Street Music, will transform its lobbies into a jazz club with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a variety of jazz styles by the region’s celebrated players. The next show date is January 5th from 7PM-9PM. Tickets are $8. Rock Band, Y & T will be performing on

Friday, January 6th at 8PM at the Grand Theatre. This event is sold-out. The Grand Theatre brings you world renowned impresario, Danny Chang and choreographer, Angela Chang, to combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques known as Golden Dragon Acrobat. Showtime is Saturday, January 20th at 8PM. Tickets range $25-$49 and are available online at www.atthegrand.org . The Movies Series continues at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts! You can catch “Beauty and the Beast” on Friday, January 26th at 8PM.

For more information about TCCA visit www.tracycitycenter.com

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

AT EVENTBRITE

http://www.ci.tracy.ca.us/


Member News & Events:

Sutter Tracy Hospital Receives Designation as Primary Stroke Center Sutter Hospital in Tracy recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. To receive the recognition, Sutter Hospital underwent an intense review in November during which the organization evaluated services offered over the past four months. The commission used that data as a sample, evaluating how fast staff finishes procedures. They also interviewed staff to determine their level of education on stroke awareness and preparedness. Congratulations Sutter Tracy Community Hospital!

Book of Savings Special Offer for Tracy Chamber Members Ron Eusanio, owner of the Tracy and Modesto Book of Savings, is offering a FREE On-site Marketing Consultation to discuss your current marketing strategy, show you how his local direct mail program works and present you an effective and affordable solution, to grow your business in 2018. Plus, new Clients will receive 50% OFF their first mailing. Their total circulation in Tracy and Mountain House is 32,000. Please 209-833-0132, or email: [email protected]

Tracy Repertory Theatre Presents Simply Broadway January 13th at 3PM & 7:30PM at Grand Theatre Center of the Arts Celebrate the best of Broadway with Tracy Repertory Theatre! Enjoy performances by local artists in a musical revue, featuring show tunes from today's Broadway hits as well as beloved classics. Tickets are $16 and available for purchase at www.atthegrand.org

Submit YOUR member news! Email 100 words or less to [email protected] by the 25th of every month!

Thank you Chamber Ambassadors for hosting the Holiday Mixer


Welcome Chamber New

Members!

Chicago’s Pizza With a Twist 2511 N. Tracy Blvd., Tracy, CA

209-666-1212 Manpreet Singh

*Restaurants - Pizza

DLA Distribution San Joaquin 25600 S. Chrisman Rd., Tracy, CA

209-839-4226 Annette Silva

*Government Agencies

Empowerment Enterprises Tracy, CA

209-832-8259 Victoria Buckmann

**Business Coaching

Heartland Payment Solutions Tracy, CA

209-321-5081 Lea Leonardo

**Merchant Services

LulaRoe - Trina Eder Tracy, CA

510-432-4476 Trina Eder

**Retail

Orangetheory Fitness 1855 W. 11th Street, Tracy, CA

209-407-4084 Jill Sullivan

*Fitness

Platinum Credit Solutions 672 W. 11th Street Ste#200, Tracy, CA

209-229-7750 Michele J. Sherman

*Financial Services/Credit Repair

Restoration Hardware 2900 N. Mac Arthur Drive #100, Tracy, CA

877-777-7059 Steve Olmon

*Retail

**Home-Based Business

Thank You for Renewing With Us Chamber Members:

Under 5 Years:

Aspire Hometown Realty California Advantage Real Estate

Marketing Magic Mojo Pregnancy Resource Center of Tracy

Styled to Sell Town & Country Café, Inc.

Tracy Hills Project Owner, LLC. Tracy Toyota

5-10 Years: Chest of Hope

Crown Key Realty Nationwide Insurance - Charles Manne

Ray Lopez - Keller Williams Realty

11-20 Years:

Waterstone Apartment Homes

20-30 Years: American Medical Response

Kemper CPA Group

30+Years: Brookdale Senior Living

Thank you for your support in “Creating A Community Where Business Thrives!”

Sofia Valenzuela, CEO of the Tracy Chamber, was recognized by Candelario Crespo of New York Life with an award for her dedication to the Latino community at the Holiday Mixer. Left to right: Mayor Robert Rickman, Candelario Crespo, Sofia Valenzuela, Pete Butler of Congressman Jeff Denham’s Office


BUSINESS QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

“Your customers are the lifeblood of your business. Their needs and wants impact every aspect of your

business” – John Rampton

Winning the Race Before It Starts 2018!

Bring in the New Year with a new mindset and goals that will get you where you need to be! The Tracy Chamber is partnering with Empowerment Enterprises to host a Goal Setting Workshop that will teach you how to:

Set goals like a Champion

Feel the superpower that takes your goals to new heights

Learn how the impossible becomes possible by using visualization

GOAL SETTING CLASS Tuesday, January 16th

12PM at Tracy Chamber Office RSVP by calling 209-835-2131 FREE Class for Chamber Members!

Limited Space Availability Class Facilitated by Gary Buckmann of Empowerment Enterprises, former USA National Women’s Gymnastics Team Coach.

Gary Buckmann went from an elite gymnast to lying in a hospital bed paralyzed from a broken neck. After the doctors told him he would never move again, he set a goal and achieved a complete r e c o v e r y f r o m paralysis. By breaking

through barriers, removing limiting beliefs and unwavering perseverance he achieved his goal of making a miraculous comeback.

His unique ability to inspire athletes, coaches and now business owners and entrepreneurs has led them to overcome obstacles, reach high performance goals, encourage new ways of thinking and achieve Championship Level Success. Gary’s inspiring story and simple methods will do the same for you and your employees and leadership teams!

For more information on Empowerment Enterprises, contact 209-832-8259 or follow Gary Buckmann on Facebook to watch live videos that will empower you to make a change!

RSVP for the Goal Setting Class today!

Congratulations to the 2017 Community Recognition Award Winners: Left to Right: Troy Brown-TUSD, Lisa Aguilera, Hector John, Brian Pekari,

Claudia Nicolau & Mike Trotter of Town & Country Café, Malorie Bournazian, Betsy Moreno, Linda Clift of Pregnancy Resource Center of

Tracy, Becki Brown and Clark Mizuno


Tracy Chamber Professional Services Listing

JANUARY 2017

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE ………..…

BANKS

BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL

BUSINESS COACHING

COMPUTER SERVICES

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

FINANCE/CREDIT REPAIR

FITNESS

GOVERNMENT

HEALTH - NUTRITION & WELLNESS

INSURANCE SERVICES

Life, Home, Auto, Business, Workers Comp, Motorcycle

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

MERCHANT SERVICES

MORTGAGE LENDING

MOVING & STORAGE COMPANY

NETWORKING GROUP

NON-PROFIT

PAINTING CONTRACTOR

PET SITTING

PEST CONTROL

PHYSICIANS - FAMILY PRACTITIONERS

POOLS & SPA

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE INDUSTRIAL

RESTAURANT

RETAIL

SECURITY SERVICES

SHOPPING - RETAIL

TERMITE & PEST CONTROL SERVICES

VETERINARIAN SERVICES

WATER WELL PUMP CONTRACTOR Commercial, Domestic, Irrigation, 24 Hr.

WEBSITE HOSTING & DESIGN888-408-2515

Get NOTICED for 12 months of the year on the Chamber’s Professional Services Page featured in each edition of the newsletter! Your company can be listed here for just $100

per year. Call 209-835-2131


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JANUARY 2018 - Tracy Chamber of Commerce