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AUGUST 2017
CEO Message 2
City/Downtown Updates 3
Member News 4
New Members/Renewals 5
Meet Betsy Moreno 6
Professional Services 7
Calendar 8
Vol. 16 Issue 32
“Creating A Community Where Business Thrives”
Pink Turtle Shoppe Ribbon Cutting
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Pet Resources of Tracy
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Chair: Nolan O’Brien, Lawrence Livermore Lab
Lisa Aguilera, Aspire Hometown Realty
Dan Arriola, District Attorney’s Office
Dan Ball, McLane Food Service
Dana Cooper, PG&E
Bill Fields, Surtec Systems, Inc.
Will Fleet, Tracy Press
Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs
Dan Greene, Bank of the West
Cliff Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters
Sherry Jones
Brent Ives, BHI Management Consulting
Robin Lopez, Taylor Farms
Dan Mendoza, Movement Mortgage
Patricia Alvarez
Debbie Rinaldo, Sutter Tracy Hospital
Dr. Brian Stephens, Tracy Unified School District
Chad J. Wood, Willbanks & Wood, PLC
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
CHAIR: Germaine Clark
Karen Aranda, Altamont Mechanical Heating/Air
Carolyn Brown Blunt, Life Coach
Maggie Foresee-Griese
Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs
Ceci Haas, Cultural Homestay International
Virna Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters
Conrad Levoit, Levoit Advanced Protective Services
Dan Mendoza, Movement Mortgage
Debbie Morales, Dement Real Estate Group
Betsy Moreno, California Advantage Real Estate
Carol Newman, Surtec Systems, Inc.
Kipp Skelton, Spencer Flooring & Paint
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 from the
Chamber CEO... Non-Profit Development Workshops Aimed to Strengthen Leadership & Volunteers in their Organizations
The Tracy Chamber will be presenting (2) workshops this summer dedicated to the ongoing education and development of Non - Profit groups in our community. With the leadership of Scott McFarland, a local pastor and
expert in non-profit development, the Chamber has coordinated two workshops that I encourage all Non-Profit board members and volunteers to attend. The first workshop will take place Tuesday, August 22nd from 9AM-10:30AM at the Chamber office and the topic will be: Boards that Make an Impact. In this workshop, non-profits will learn how to recruit the right leadership that will provide guidance, oversight and stability to their organization. This workshop will also teach organizations to create annual processes that will ensure their goals and objectives are being accomplished. The second workshop will be Tuesday, September 19th from 9AM-10:30AM at the Chamber office and the topic will be: Making Volunteers Your Best Resource. In this workshop, non-profits will learn to identify the strengths of their volunteers and develop roles and committees to support the organization’s mission. This workshop will also encourage organizations to motivate, praise and recognize volunteers to create the culture their organization desires. Both Non-Profit workshops are free for Chamber members and $20 each for non-members. All interested in attending must register by calling the Chamber office at 209-835-2131. There is limited seating for each workshop, so I encourage you to make your reservation early! The Chamber is committed to the ongoing development of not only our businesses but our organizations in Tracy. We aim to bring classes and workshops throughout the year to help strengthen our businesses and organizations and help them achieve their full potential. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming workshops for the last quarter of the year and take a couple hours out of your day to work “on” your business instead of “in” your business!
-Sofia Valenzuela, CEO, Tracy Chamber of Commerce
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What’s Happening
in your City... Retail Projects Update:
Former Tracy Press Building at 10th & A Street is under construction for façade improvement and plaza remodel
I Live for Brunch is opening a new downtown eatery at 809 N. Central Avenue.
A new specialty Tea Shop boutique and service retailer will be locating on Central
Avenue in a retail space formerly occupied by the Portuguese Club.
Green Soap Bath Shoppe is looking to open a retail store in Downtown Tracy.
Residential Update:
24 new residential building permits were issued in the month of June increasing the total number to 94 this year.
All of the RGA’s for the calendar year in 2017 have been allocated which allows for 750 units this year.
CalAtlantic is currently marketing its 3 developments in Ellis for sale.
E. Grant Line Apartments will include 40 new apartments.
For more information about the City of Tracy visit www.ci.tracy.ca.us
Elite Ambassador: of the month:
Maggie Foresee- Griese
Thank you for your
continuous support to the
Chamber and its members!
What’s Happening
In your Downtown... TCCA’s annual State of the District will be held on Wednesday, August 16th at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This meeting is open to downtown stakeholders and the general public. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday August 2nd.
The Movies on the Plaza series (sponsored by City of Tracy) is back! Head over to the Civic Center Plaza at City Hall on Friday, August 4th to catch Moana. Movie starts at sunset; public is welcome to come from 6:30 p.m. onwards.
The second Downtown Tracy Artwalk will be held on Friday, August 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meet the artists of our creative community and experience & purchase art, visit with local merchants and savor dinner specials at one of our downtown restaurants.
The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts presents “Strum & Spirits with David Victor formerly of Boston” on August 17th at 7PM.
Save the Date: Downtown Tracy Wine Stroll Saturday, September 23rd
For more information about TCCA visit www.tracycitycenter.com
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
AT EVENTBRITE
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Member News & Events:
“The Overflow Confer-ence” Presented by S c o o p M i n i s t r i e s Saturday, August 26th Event will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at St. Paul’s Church, 1635 Chester Dr. Registration
starts at 9:00 AM. Bring a friend to the nondenominational event. Enjoy local speakers, live music, and drawings! Guest speaker Rhonda Stoppe will speak about “Living Water”. Local speakers include Becki Brown, Stephanie Burrell-Hammer, and Lori Souza. A portion of proceeds benefits local women in short-term crisis. Registration is $20 prior to August 20 online at sharethescoop.org, $25 after August 20 online and at the door. Call for information, (209) 629-2506.
Grand Opening September 8th at 10AM for Sephora Tracy inside JcPenney
Please join Sephora as they celebrate the opening of their brand new store! Grand opening festivities start at 9:30a.m. with a Ribbon Cutting and JcPenney doors will open at 10AM.
Certified Collision Center Blood Drive Thursday, August 17th 10:00AM-4:00PM Give blood and save lives! Join Certified Collision Center and Morgan Automotive Repair as they team up with American Red Cross to host a blood drive at their location, 4171 Industrial Way. All donors will receive a free appetizer at Texas Roadhouse. Contact Heather Quillen to schedule your appointment, 209-597-1580
Fashion Show at West Valley Mall August 5th at 12PM at Food Court Join the Mall as they host a fashion show open to the public! Bring the family and enjoy a day of fashion and shopping! More details at www.westvalleymall.com
Submit YOUR member news! Email 100 words or less to [email protected] by the 25th of every month!
In-Shape Health Clubs Hosts July Coffee
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Welcome to the
Chamber New Members!
California State University Stanislaus 1 University Circle, Turlock, CA
209-667-3111 Feuna Shahbazian
*Education
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy 1005 E. Pescadero Ste. #149, Tracy, CA
209-832-9996 Charles Gracie
*Martial Arts Schools
Enrique Zarate, M.D. 130 W. 11th Street Ste. D, Tracy, CA
209-832-9178 Elvira Zarate
*Health Care - Adult
Janssen & Associates Saratoga, CA 408-476-7927 Genia Janssen
**Website Design
Sandwich Cousin’s 939 N. Central Avenue, Tracy, CA
209-836-7017 Jessica Geipel
*Restaurant
Smart Local Digital Tracy, CA
888-963-9203 Kelli Perrot
**Online Marketing
Tracy Portrait Studio 2251 W. Grant Line Rd. Ste#127, Tracy, CA
209-834-2052 Tais Richardson
*Photography - Studios
West Coast World Martial Arts 2231 W. Grant Line Rd. Ste. #131, Tracy, CA
209-229-1028 Edward & Cynthia Gabriel
*Martial Arts Schools
**Home-Based Business
Thank You for Renewing With Us Chamber Members:
Under 5 Years:
Aldo’s Italian Ice and Gelato BAC Community Bank
Carey Psychological Services Century 21 M&M and Assoc.
European Wax Center Give Every Child a Chance
Farmers Insurance - Lilia Vazquez Freedom Mortgage
Knapheide Truck Equipment Company Mood on 10th
PJR’s Catering Sow a Seed Community Foundation
Texas Roadhouse
5-10 Years: Bella Vista Christian Academy
Community Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Mr. Rooter Plumbing NNIS, Inc.
Pacific Pool and Spa
11-20 Years: AAA, NCNU
Crop Production Services Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Ofelia’s Taqueria Tracy Mazda
Over 50 Years: Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Thank you for your support in “Creating A Community Where
Business Thrives!”
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BUSINESS QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl
in the dark. You know what you are doing but nobody else does” - Steuart Henderson Britt
Ambassador Spotlight: Betsy Moreno
Betsy Moreno joined the Chamber Ambassador Group 2 years ago but she is not new to Tracy. Betsy has been in Tracy for over 30 years and has been actively involved in several organizations such as
Tracy Woman’s Club and Central Valley Association of Realtors. Betsy is the broker/owner of California Advantage Real Estate , a brokerage that has been around for 12 years. Betsy was on a mission to create a team of agents that had the same values and ethics as her and she quickly found benefits in having her agents licensed as Realtors versus Real Estate Agents. The difference between the two lies in that Realtors are members of a national association and abide by a code of ethics. In Betsy’s experience, there are great benefits to enlisting Realtors on her team and she has successfully brought on talented Realtors to service their clients in Tracy and surrounding areas. Here are some questions we asked Betsy to share with our members: What Makes Your Business Unique ? “My agents and I are very people-oriented. We love being a part of Downtown Tracy as our office is located on 6th Street in front of the Plaza. You will find our office on many occasions hosting parties during a Block Party or Wine Stroll and we welcome the public to stop in and get something to eat and drink!” How Do You Market Your Business? “I strongly believe in being part of the community and you will see myself and my agents are very involved by attending events and participating in several charities. The best way to market ourselves is to be around and be seen and build relationships that can result into future customers.” What do you attribute your success to? “The success of California Advantage Real Estate lies in the great team we have and the excellent ability to satisfy our customers”. The next time you see Betsy around town, thank her for all her support to the Chamber and its members as an Ambassador! If you would like to connect directly with Betsy Moreno call (209)836-3300.
Lunch Meet-Up at Ofelia’s Taqueria Left to Right: Debbie Morales, Veronica Vargas, Enos Edmerson,
Dani Tafoya, Dave Garcia, Joanne Inouye, Sherry Kosnk, Shad Roundy
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Tracy Chamber Professional Services Listing
AUGUST 2017
ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE Behnam Accounting Solutions……………...209-835-9655
BANKS Bank of Stockton………………...……………..209-820-2000 Oak Valley Community Bank………………..209-834-3340
BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL Account Masters Bookkeeping……………...209-836-4961
COFFEE HOUSE World Coffee…..……………………………......209-229-8327
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Altamont Mechanical Heating & Air …………………………………………………......209-346-2422
INSURANCE SERVICES Farmers Insurance - Azizi - Abawi Insurance ……………………………………………………..209-688-2834 Farmers Insurance - Hashimi Insurance Agency …………………………………...……………..….925-353-5942 State Farm - Pearl Losoya………………….....510-828-4146
Larry Benson Nationwide Insurance Life, Home, Auto, Business, Workers Comp, Motorcycle
………………………..………………....………...209-229-1096
FINANCIAL ADVISOR Edward Jones - John Dyer………………...….209-839-0179 Edward Jones – Shad Roundy……………….209-833-1325 New York Life - Anthony Napoli…………....209-814-8743
FLOORING/TILE Spencer Flooring & Paint…………………......209-835-5537 The Tile Doctor………….. …………………....209-915-4668
MARKETING/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/Events Graphic Design, Websites, Social Media Marketing
Premier Production Group, LLC…………….209-597-8288
MORTGAGE LENDING Libby Martinez -Wells Fargo Home Mortgage …………………………………………………....209 -629-3646 Pamela Dew– Movement Mortgage ………..209-814-3135
MOVING & STORAGE COMPANY Greater Bay Relocation Services, North American Van Lines….………………………………...…...209-830-4435
NON-PROFIT UNEED2, INC………………………………...….....209-831-3550
PAINTING CONTRACTOR Fresh Coat Painters……………...…………..…..209–390-4326
PHYSICIANS - FAMILY PRACTITIONERS Adapa and Agastya Medical Associates……209–833 –7555
POOLS & SPA Pacific Pool & Spa………………………...…..…..925-337-4207
PSYCHOLOGIST Carey Psychological Services……….…...….…209–923-1749
REAL ESTATE Aspire Hometown Realty..……………………...209-814-8256 California Advantage Real Estate……………..209-836-3300 Dement Real Estate Group…..…………….…...209-914-0635 Norine Higa—Century 21 M&M and Associates ………………………………………………...……..209-207-4439 Ray Lopez - Keller Williams….………………...209-914-8010
RESTAURANT Jersey Mike’s Subs……………………………......209-835-2885 Squeeze Inn………………………………………..209-833-7992 Vita Dolce, Inc……………………………….……209-834-1234
SHOPPING - RETAIL The Owl Box…………………………………….....209-830-0796
TERMITE & PEST CONTROL SERVICES Take Care Termite & Pest Control …………………………………………....................209-832-7300
VETERINARIAN SERVICES VCA Old River Animal Hospital…………….....209-835-5166
VEHICLE REGISTRATION Sky Transport Solutions………….……………..209-855-6938
WATER WELL PUMP CONTRACTOR Commercial, Domestic, Irrigation, 24 Hr.
I. J. Larsen Pumps, Inc…………………..……….209-529-2020
WEBSITE HOSTING & DESIGN Nnvent……………………………………………...888-408-2515
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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August Meetings 08/01 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 08/08 12:30PM Hispanic Group at Chamber 08/10 12PM Starting Your Own Biz at Chamber 08/11 5PM Young Professionals at TBD 08/16 5PM Governmental Affairs at Chamber 08/22 9AM Non-Profit Board Development Workshop at Chamber 08/23 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber
August Events 08/03 5PM Ribbon Cutting for Dement Real Estate Group at El Patio Mexican Restaurant 08/08 8AM Chamber Coffee by TAAA at Chamber 08/12 11AM Ribbon Cutting for Kid’s Place to Explore & Learn, LLC 08/19 1PM Ribbon Cutting Tracy Portrait Studio 08/24 5PM Mixer by Uncle Credit Union 08/29 5PM Ribbon Cutting UNEED 2, Inc.
September Meetings 09/05 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 09/12 12:30PM Hispanic Group at Chamber 09/08 5PM Young Professionals at TBD 09/11 4PM City/Chamber Liaison Mtg at Chamber 09/14 12PM Starting Your Own Biz at Chamber 09/19 9AM Non-Profit Volunteer Training Workshop at Chamber 09/20 5PM Governmental Affairs at Chamber 09/27 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber
September Events 09/08 9:30AM Ribbon Cutting Sephora 09/12 8AM Chamber Coffee by Aspire Hometown Realty 09/28 5PM Mixer by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties
