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JULY 2014

City /Downtown News 2

Member Spotlights 4 & 6

Small Biz Legal Services 5

New Members 5

Professional Services 7

Calendar 8

Vol. 14, Issue 7

“Creating A Communit  Where Business Thrives” 

Perfect Cuts Opening Tracy Rifle and Pistol Brite Smiles Dentistry Origins Books

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2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Chair: Mike Donaghy, West Valley Mall

Lisa Aguilera, Keller Williams Realty

Dan Ball, McLane

Larry Benson, Nationwide Insurance

Sheri Facciolla, Patriot Pest Management

Bill Fields, Surtec Systems, Inc.

Will Fleet, Tracy Press

Dr. Jim Franco, Tracy Unified School District

Bruce George, Thrivent Financial

Daniel Greene, Bank of the West

Dana Cooper, PG&E

Cliff Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters

Nolan O’Brien, Lawrence Livermore Lab

Robin Lopez, Taylor Farms Pacific

Scott McFarland, Journey Christian Church

Doshia Myrick, Fairfield Inn Tracy

Al Santa Catalina, Buffalo Wild Wings

Tammy Shaff, Sutter Tracy Hospital

Chad Wood, Willbanks & Wood PLC

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

Lisa Aguilera, Keller Williams Realty

Julie Andrade, Andrade Chiropractic

Karen Aranda, Altamont Mechanical Heating/Air

Gemaine Clark

Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs

Bruce George, Thrivent Financial

Virna Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters

Ray Lopez, Keller Williams Realty

Conrad Levoit, Levoit Advanced Protective Services

Carol Newman, Surtec Systems, Inc.

Brian Schilling, Zero BS Marketing

Lon Swanson, Journey Christian Church

CHAMBER STAFF Sofia Valenzuela, President svalenzuela@tracychamber.org

Maria Valenzuela, Membership/Event Services mvalenzuela@tracychamber.org

Robin Paloma, Events Assistant events@tracychamber.org

Alyssa Mupo, Hire Me First Program Coordinator hiremefirst@tracychamber.org

Carol Neely, Receptionist

What’s Happening

in your City... Economic Development: Red Robin is on schedule to open in November at the former Chevy’s location at the West Valley Mall. Grant Bar and Lounge received approval from the planning commission for a nightclub and restaurant at 2706 Pavilion Parkway.

Oak Valley Community Bank will occupy a portion of the Ward Real Estate building on the corner of 10th & Central

Harbor Freight Tools is now open and will celebrate a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 2nd at 10:30 a.m. at their location, 3077 N. Tracy Blvd.

Glassfab Tempering is finalizing improvements on a 67,000 sf expansion and is expected to add 25-30 more employees.

Mi Pueblo Food Center will be closing effective August 1st. The Grow Tracy Loan Fund is working with (3)

manufacturing companies who need financing for equipment and working capital. All 3 companies are experiencing significant growth and are in need of financing.

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

What’s Happening

in your Downtown... The Tracy City Center Association was one of nine local non-profits chosen to sell safe and sane fireworks in Tracy this year. Our fireworks booth will be open from June 28th to July 4th at the 99 Cent Store shopping center. Please visit us for your Fourth of July fireworks purchases, and help support our efforts in Downtown Tracy.

The 2014 Summer Block Party Series continues with “Rock & Roll” on July 11th and “Totally Tubular 80s” on July 18th. The free Block Parties are held at the Downtown Plaza (6th Street and Central Avenue) from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Downtown Tracy Farmers' Market continues each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November 27th. The new Wednesday evening market runs through August 27th and is open from 4 to 8 p.m.

Origins Books has opened at 33 W. 10th Street. The new independent bookstore will carry a wide variety of new books for the entire family, and will also accept special orders.

THE|COMMONS has opened at 49 W. 10th Street. This new gastropub focuses on food, beer, and spirits, sourcing the freshest ingredients from local, organic, and sustainable farms & purveyors within the valley and greater bay area.

This month's Third Friday falls on July 18th! Several downtown businesses will remain open until 9pm.

For more information about Downtown Tracy, visit www.tracycitycenter.com

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Elite Ambassador: of the month:

Dave Garcia,

Dave Garcia Designs

Thank you for your

continuous support to the

Chamber and its members!

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Kathy Lipp will be sharing words of inspiration and humor as the keynote speaker for the 7th Annual Share the Scoop event for Women hosted by Scoop Ministries. The organization is also forming a NEW “Scoop Community Choir” that attendees will be able to enjoy. Guests will hear powerful testimonials from women in the community. The entertaining Ms. Staci Beckman will be returning as their MC. They’re also adding some drama with local thespian Deborah Littleton. The Boutique is sure to be a hit with a wide array of products for everyone. Don’t forget their annual ice cream social hosted by Vita Dolce. Through Scoop Ministries, Inc. they have established the Flavors of Hope Grant Program, to support local women in financial crisis. To date, they have provided more than $15K in financial grants. In addition, Scoop Ministries has developed a Bible Study called His Scoop Study. All women are invited to: COME and be connected TASTE and grow to know the Lord more SEE and experience that God is active in your life today!

Their interdenominational Christian study & fellowship offers biblical foundations for building a stronger relationship with God, forming relationships with one another and lifting one another up with prayer and accountability support. This group meets on Thursday mornings. Scoop Ministries is grateful for their church partners, such as St. Paul’s, Tracy Community Church, Journey Christian Church, New Heart and Seventh Day Adventist. We would like to invite you to partner with Scoop as well. Contact PR Chair Gina Wright at 836-2247 for more information. Visit SharetheScoop.org for more detailed information and tickets for the 7th Annual Share the Scoop Women’s event. As another fundraiser for the non-profit, please support Scoop Ministries during their Safe and Sane Firework sales and visit their booth located at Save Mart at 2140 N. Tracy Blvd. from Noon to 9PM June 28th thru July 4th.

Share the Scoop Women’s Event

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Welcome to the Chamber New

Members! Harbor Freight Tools

3021 N. Tracy Blvd. Tracy, CA 209-839-8418 Terri Kendrix

*Retail - Hardware

Origins Books 33 W. 10th Street, Tracy, CA

209-470-9336 Katherine Fayad

*Book Store kfayad06@gmail.com

Pump It Up

1325 N. Mac Arthur Dr,, Tracy, CA 209-833-7867 Ray Chellani

*Entertainment/Indoor Play & Party Center pumpituptracy@gmail.com

Simply Painless FGXpress

Tracy, CA 209-321-7517

Carla Thatcher *Health & Wellness

carla_thatcher@hotmail.com

Sow a Seed Foundation 35 E. 10th St. Ste D1, Tracy, CA

209-229-4559 Rhodesia Ransom

*Non-Profit director@sowaseedcf.org

Tracy Rifle and Pistol, LLC

7601 W. 11th Street, Tracy, CA 209-833-9100 Mike Baryla

*Firearms Sales sales@tracyrifleandpistol.com

New Members: Aflac, Dickeys Barbecue, C.C. Canvas Printers

Small Business doesn’t have to

mean Small Coverage

These days the American small business person has enough struggles without having to worry about legal issues attacking their business. Whenever we talk about legal issues, the first thing that comes to mind is, ”My business has never been sued.” But as business people, we deal with legal issues on a regular basis that range from a lawsuit to debt collection, contract or document review, product liability issues, employee theft issues, customer disputes, internet

security breaches, etc.

In fact, nearly 60% of all American businesses have experienced significant legal events in the last two years. Out of the sixty percent, 22% of businesses reported debt collection was the most frequent issue they faced followed by 20% who noted they needed a resource for contract and document review to protect their businesses. Another 10% noted that they had to deal with a contractor or supplier dispute, tax audits, employee confidentiality issues, and more. Almost all businesses saw value in having a resource for legal consultation when needed.

Nearly 60% of business owners, when faced with a legal issue have reported not hiring an attorney due to the concern of cost. Business owners that do retain attorneys on a regular basis have reported spending on average of $7600 a year. The reluctance to use an attorney comes despite the fact that nearly all businesses reported that the concern of cost was the biggest factor as to not seek legal counsel.

Fortunately there is a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of a powerful legal resource that puts control back with the business owner. For a fraction of what a small business owner would pay an attorney to handle a single issue, they can have access to their own dedicated law firm to discuss an unlimited number of legal issues.

With the LegalShield Small Business Plan, small business owners have ready access to the quality legal advice and counsel they need so that they can focus on properly managing and growing their business. Currently LegalShield provides legal services to over 47,000 small businesses across North America with dedicated law firms in 49 states and 4 provinces in Canada. With 42 years in existence and attorneys who average 19 years experience, LegalShield has dedicated itself to creating better outcomes for small businesses. For a low fee on a month to month basis, LegalShield members get access to qualified attorneys who are experienced in the areas of law that most impact small businesses.

The attorneys at the firms assist small businesses with such things as incorporation, collecting debts, reviewing contracts and documents, employee issues and more.

For more information, please feel free to contact your local Chamber member and Legal Shield Specialist, Tim Renner at (925) 628-1358 or therenners@legalshieldassociate.com . Tim is committed to helping small businesses who need a legal resource but have been priced out of the legal system.

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Posada Named VP of Tracy Bank of Stockton

BUSINESS QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

   “The only place the word SUCCESS comes before WORK is in the dictionary”

- Vince Lombardi               

Douglass M. Eberhardt, President and CEO of Bank of Stockton, recently announced the appointment of Sam Posada as Assistant Vice President, Community Branch Manager of the Bank of Stockton’s Tracy office.

Sam has over 32 years of banking experience with a background in loan fulfillment, business analysis, branch management and customer service call center management. Sam will be responsible for managing all of the consumer operations for the Tracy office. This

will include acquiring new customer relationships, supervising product promotions in the branch, servicing existing relationships and extending the Bank’s brand and reputation in the Tracy market.

Sam has immersed himself in the Tracy community, becoming a volunteer mentor with the SOW a Seed Community Service Organization where he helps at risk kids ages 10-17. He also volunteers with the Boys & Girls Club and is a member of the Hispanic Business Group, where he assists in developing programs for Hispanic youth and business owners in the Tracy and Mountain House communities.

As the oldest bank in California still operating under its original charter, Bank of Stockton will celebrate its 147th anniversary this August. Bank of Stockton has a 16 branch network with locations in cities such as Stockton, Modesto, Turlock, Elk Grove, Oakdale, Rio Vista, Angels Camp, Pine Grove, Lodi, Manteca, Sonora and more.

Member Spotlight… Pump It Up:

Where Your Imagination Comes to Play!

Pump It Up’s play areas and giant inflatables help spark a child’s imagination. They offer a wide variety of activities for kids – from their private Birthday Parties, daily Open Jump sessions and Special Events to Fundraisers, Camps, Field Trips and much, much more. Pump it Up play areas are filled with massive inflatables and other games and attractions that offer endless opportunities for kids of all ages to explore and imagine. Encouraging imaginative play, Pump It Up’s birthday parties are unique. Whether you make it an Adventure Party where your child goes on a journey to become a real pirate or superhero, or if you Go Glow and add their special effect light show to your party, Pump It Up has multiple options to help you make your child’s birthday truly unique and memorable. Open Jump sessions every day are always open for play when school’s out. Come celebrate holidays at Pump It Up and create memories your child will never forget. Pump It Up also does fundraisers, field trips and many of their locations have camps. Pump it Up will open late July at 1325 N. MacArthur Drive.

Renewing Members:

Under 5 Years: American Red Cross

Anytime Fitness Tracy Delta RV

Eagal Lakes Resort Hospice of San Joaquin Keller Williams Realty My Best Friend’s Closet

People of Faith Clothing Co. Penske Trucking Leasing

Tracy Seventh-day Adventist Church

5-10 Years: New Horizon Business Park

Regency Real Estate

11-20 Years: ABS Alarm Co.

Tracy Honda Tracy Hall of Justice Exec Center

Tracy Interfaith Ministries The Scoop Shop

The Surland Companies

30+ Years: Tracy Golf & Country Club

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Tracy Chamber Professional Services Listing JULY 2014

AUTOMOBILE - REPAIRS & SERVICE D & M Automotive………..………...…..209-879-9345

BANKS Bank of Stockton………………...……..209-820-2000

BAR & LOUNGE MJ’s Bar & Lounge LLC……………..…209-831-9948

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

ENTERTAINMENT Creative Clowning Sparkles & Ravioli …………………………………………......209-835-8383

FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION Stockton Certified Farmers Market ……………………………………..……...209-943-1830

GRAPHIC DESIGN Dave Garcia Designs…………….….…209-200-3283

GROCERY STORES Grocery Outlet of Tracy………………209-836-2182

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

INSPECTIONS/SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION All Aspect Inspections…………………………………. www.allaspectinspections.com

INSURANCE SERVICES Life, Home, Auto, Business, Workers Comp, Motorcycle, Boat

Larry Benson Nationwide Insurance ………………………..……...……...…...209-229-1096

MORTGAGE LENDING Pamela Dew-Diversified Capital Funding …………………………………………..209-833-3338

MOBILE FOOD TRUCK El Toro Food………………...……..…530-953-6614

MOVING & STORAGE COMPANY Greater Bay Relocation Services, North American Van Lines ………………209-830-4435

NON-PROFIT Manteca CPR Classes………………209-817-8464 PET GROOMING Pampered Pet Grooming & Spa….209-833-7600 REAL ESTATE California Advantage Real Estate..209-836-3300 Lisa Aguilera—Keller Williams…...209-814-8256 Ray Lopez - Keller Williams….…...209-914-8010

SHOPPING - RETAIL West Valley Mall Community Room Rental ……………………………..……209-836-4091 x108

SOLAR SALES Verengo Solar……………....…..……209-814-6156

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE AFLAC…………………….……...……209-323-4183

TERMITE & PEST CONTROL SERVICES Take Care Termite & Pest Control ……………………...............................209-832-7300

WATER WELL PUMP CONTRACTOR Commercial, Domestic, Irrigation, 24 Hr. I. J. Larsen Pumps, Inc……………209-529-2020

WEBSITE HOSTING & DESIGN Nnvent…………………………….....888-408-2515  

 

Your company can be listed here for just $100 per year. Call 209-835-2131

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July Meetings 07/01 & 07/15 12:30PM Hispanic Group El Tapatio 07/01 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 07/10 12PM Starting Your Own Business at Chamber 07/10 & 07/24 12:30PM Asian Pacific Group at Asian Cajun Crawfish 07/23 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber July Events 07/02 10:30AM Ribbon Cutting Harbor Freight Tools 07/04 10AM 4th July Parade Downtown Tracy 07/04 11AM-8PM 4th of July Day at Lincoln Park 07/04 9:30PM Fireworks Show at Tracy High 07/08 8AM Coffee by Begin Again Skin 07/13 1PM-5PM Taste of Asia at West Valley Mall 07/14 1PM Ribbon Cutting Pampered Pet & Grooming 07/16 12PM Dickey’s BBQ at 2469 Naglee Rd. 4D 07/24 5PM Mixer at Buffalo Wild Wings

August Meetings 08/05 & 07/15 12:30PM Hispanic Group El Tapatio 08/05 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 08/14 12PM Starting Your Own Business at Chamber 08/14 & 08/28 12:30PM Asian Pacific Group Locations TBA 08/27 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber August Events 08/12 8AM Coffee by Community Partnership for Familes of SJC 08/28 5PM Mixer at Keller Williams Realty

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