Port O Call - March 2010

PORT CALLGREATER STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.stocktonchamber.org MARCH 2010

You Can Go Home Again

A revitalized Miracle Mile is drawing business owners back to their roots

Photograph by: Arturo Vera, Arturo Vera Photography; historical photo provided by Bank of Stockton

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Vol. 55 No. 11

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Our cover depicts two different eras of the

same location--in the 1950’s and our city

today--blended together as one photo.

DID YOU SEE THAT?

Events 4

President’s Column 5

CEO Column 6

Leadership Stockton 7

Visitors Bureau 8

Programs 10

New Members 11

Cover Story 13

News Briefs 19

Calendar 21

CONTENTS

PORT CALL

You Can Go Home Again 13

10FREE e-Waste Recycling

4Asparagus Festival

Don’t Miss!March Chamber Mixer

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Photograph by: Arturo Vera, Arturo Vera Photography; historical photo provided by the Bank of Stockton

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PORT CALLOfficial publication of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Serving the Greater Stockton area business community since 1901.

CHAMBER OFFICERSPRESIDENT Rick Goucher, CB Richard Ellis Commercial Real Estate

SR. VICE PRESIDENT Dick McClure, Woodwork Institute

FINANCIAL VICE PRESIDENT Debbie Armstrong, Old Republic Title Company

VICE PRESIDENT Gary J. Long, Gary J. Long Jewelers

VICE PRESIDENT Stephen Barney, F&M Bank

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTDennis Goldstrand, Goldstrand Planning Group

CHAMBER DIRECTORSPhil Acosta, Delights Waterfront EateryBlaine Bibb, ServiceMasterMelvin Boles, ATM R USJudith Buethe, Judith Buethe CommunicationsSteven Crabtree, Herum CrabtreeDan Keyser, Grupe Commercial CompanyDan Durst, Durst Contract InteriorsBill Harr, Hormel Foods CorporationGeorge Kaplanis, Hilton StocktonKenneth Levy, Wells Fargo AdvisorsTerry Lightfoot, Kaiser PermanenteMike Long, Bekins/ Pacific Storage Co.Brian Martucci, Berberian European MotorsKnute Momberg, Momberg ConsultingFred Walkover, Comcast

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERDouglass W. Wilhoit, Jr. 209.547.2766

PROGRAM & PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR/ BEAFrank Ferral 209.547.2763

SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTORHeidi Altamirano 209.547.2764

OPERATIONS/FINANCE DIRECTORSandy Dwyer 209.547.2770

VISITORS BUREAU DIRECTORWes Rhea 209.547.2770

VISITORS BUREAU/ GROUP SALESMonica Slingerman 209.547.2770

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTMichelle Flores 209.547.2770

MEMBERSHIP SALES CONSULTANTTeri Manley 209.337.2723

SCAP COORDINATORCarmen Lamas 209.337.2718

SCAP COORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTMikki Gilbert 209.337.2730

SPECIAL EVENTS/ LEADERSHIP STOCKTON COORD.Timm Quinn 209.547.2960

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Asparagus Festival Volunteers Needed

Just how lucky can we get? People come from all over the West

Coast to attend the Asparagus Festival, and it takes place right in

our own backyard! We’ll have spectacular entertainment, fun for

the kids, and the best food you can imagine at this three-day festival

with something for everyone.

However, be assured that the most fun will definitely be

at the Chamber’s Pasta Booth in the Asparagus Alley kitchen!

There is still time to join us as a volunteer to help prepare this

mouthwatering dish. Not only will you have a chance to make

some great new friends, but you’ll also help raise funds for a

variety of Chamber programs. A few hours of your time on

April 23, 24 or 25 will get you free admission to the festival, a

complimentary lunch, and a free shuttle bus ride from Delta

College on Saturday and Sunday. To volunteer, please call

Tortellini Timm or Angel Hair Heidi at 547-2770.

2010 Golf Tournament

The good news is that our 29th Annual Golf Tournament is

not yet sold out. However, we suggest you sign up your foursome

before it is! Elkhorn Country Club will host our day on the greens

April 12th, beginning with registration at 10:00 a.m., lunch at

11:00 a.m. and a shotgun start at Noon. After the tournament,

we’ll have an awards reception honoring the top players of the day.

We still have some terrific sponsorship packages available

which offer high visibility at this signature event. You may join us

as a $150 tee or green sponsor, or as a $700 sponsor that includes

signage on a tee or green and registration for a foursome. Single

player registrations are available for $160.

If you’re looking for an easy way to highlight your business

products or services, consider donating a prize for our post-

tournament raffle. It’s an ideal way to market your business

to other high profile business people also supporting and

participating in our tournament.

So make at least one of your Monday’s in April a fun one

by joining us at Elkhorn Country Club.

Eventsby: Heidi Altamirano

continued on page 12

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Your 109 year-old Greater Stockton Chamber

of Commerce has enjoyed a wonderful, long-term

relationship with the University of the Pacific. With

the arrival of President Pamela A. Eibeck, it is going

to be even stronger and more beneficial for both

the University and regional community.

We were proud to have her grace the cover

of the January Port O Call, combined with an

informative story on her abilities and energy she

brings to our community. The Chamber Board of

Directors had a productive meeting with President

Eibeck on January 12th, which has resulted in

several meetings with her staff and the Chamber

staff on how we can better work together to

advance both our missions.

From Your President...by: Rick Goucher

In addition, the Chamber was honored to

be included Wednesday, February 10th on the

panel of President Eibeck’s second Community

Forum Series, “Beyond our Gates”, held at the San

Joaquin Council of Governments Board Room.

The discussion was set around “Partnering On The

Areas Economy: Supporting the Safety Net.”

We know we are going through difficult

times for all but as your Chamber CEO said at

the forum, “We can think or say as individuals it

is not our problem to solve, but that is ‘head-in-

the-quicksand’ denial. We must band together

to maximize our community resources, be great

citizens, demand accountability from all our

elected officials, and most of all support the

organizations in our community who help others.”

I invite you to join or rejoin your Chamber

and help us meet the challenges we are faced with

today so tomorrow can be a better day for all!

PORT CALL Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce5

From Your CEO...by: Doug Wilhoit

Well March is here and we are on the

downward slope to spring. As I sit here preparing

this article it is pouring outside and snowing in

the mountains, which is a good thing for OUR

(not SC) water supply. Hope we get much more

before the rainy season is over.

Thanks to all of you and the Stockton

Thunder for making “Chamber Night with the

Stockton Thunder Mixer” a huge success. Your

President, Rick Goucher, dropped the pre-game

puck and then looked the Victoria player in the

eye and said, “have a good game but you guys

are in trouble.” The Thunder won big. Wow, the

power of the Chamber President. We also had a

terrific February mixer at Valley Brew Company.

Thanks to Kellie Jacobs and all her staff.

I had an interesting phone call the other

day from a friend of mine who told me of an

experience she had in a small Bay Area city and

wanted my opinion if what she experienced

might work here in Stockton. She told me she

went to a movie theater and saw a San Francisco

Opera Company production on the screen. Good

thing she is a good friend because my laughter

was raucous and loud. Why you may ask? I do

not know how many times I have written about

www.visitstockton.org, where you can find out all

the good things happening here and also sign up

for the weekly updates. I had my friend go to the

site, walked her through it and to her amazement

she found that the Centre City Cineplex has been

doing this for over a year to very good crowds.

She was excited to see the upcoming schedule of

this type of performance. I shall rest my case but

one more time I ask you all to be frequent visitors

to www.visitstockton.com and also sign up for the

weekly email. Try it, I know you will like it.

Also, I received another great phone call that

the Friends of the Fox—after working very hard

to make this happen—have now received their

new digital projector, which will make the vintage

movies they present even better. They are excited

about how this will improve the fun nights at the

Historic Bob Hope Theater (Fox). Hint: you can

see upcoming events at the Bob Hope (Fox) on

www.visitstockton.com

Now to a more serious and perplexing

issue – the Prison Hospital/the Receiver/CDCR.

On Friday, February 5 I received a copy of the

CapitalWeek Blog with a story by Malcolm

Maclachian. He had interviewed me some time

ago and I was looking forward to seeing his work.

It was titled, “An Intellectual History of Clark

Kelso”. It was an interesting read and I learned

a great deal about Mr. Kelso. Some I knew and

some was new information. I have to say he is an

interesting and intelligent man and in the article,

believe it or not, found at least one area I could

agree with him and we could sit down to have a

friendly conversation over a cocktail or meal.

The article pointed out, “In [Kelso’s] many

years of writing for academic journals and also

opining on legislation, a portrait emerges of a


man with clear ideas about how we got into our current mess – and how we might get

out of it. He has also shown a willingness to offer opinions that put him at odds with

some of the most powerful institutions in the state, including judges, the Department

of Corrections and the powerful state prison guards’ union… For one thing, Kelso has

been an outspoken advocate for sentencing reform.”

Ah Ha, I exclaim with glee – that is where we agree! In my September 2008

Port O Call I wrote this: “While I sat planning my September article deciding how to

express to all of you the sinking and sickening feeling I have about the quarter century

of ‘dereliction of duty’ of the Executive and Legislative Branches of the Government of

California in regards to the ongoing issue of the State’s dysfunctional prison system.”

I continued, “I also dredged up my old frustrations with the State Government while

on the SJ County Board of Supervisors and during those 16 years having the privilege

of working with the California State Association of Counties culminating by being

CSAC President in 1994. I lost track of the times the CSAC



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The day began with a warm welcome to the Sheriff ’s John

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Stockton Class of 1990), immediately followed by Deputy Chief

Tammie Murrell (Leadership Stockton Class of 2001). Sheriff

Moore provided an overview of the Sheriff Departments operation

of the jail facility, and a glimpse of the myriad of other duties that

fall under his department. The class was brought up to speed on

the need of a new jail facility as well as the current status of the

potential State Hospital Facility. Deputy Chief Murrell spoke

about crime and the Stockton Police Department’s efforts to

combat this hot issue. She provided great statistics that show good

progress was made in 2009, and the future looks encouraging.

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From April 1st - 11th, Stockton will celebrate locally grown

asparagus during the Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out. This

event will kick off the month that ends with the 25th Anniversary

Stockton Asparagus Festival, April 23-25.

The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out invites Stockton

area foodies and families to enjoy delicious dishes prepared

with fresh, locally grown asparagus at participating restaurants

throughout Stockton.

The Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau created the

Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out following the successful

Stockton Restaurant Week. It was created to showcase locally

grown asparagus and its use in local cuisine. Farm to Fork and Eat

Locally Grown campaigns highlight the importance of eating fresh

locally grown produce. Our partner, Zuckerman Farms will work

with local restaurants to provide asparagus to their kitchens. Our

most famous locally grown spear may be featured in appetizers,

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and provides an unfiltered look at Stockton gangs.

After lunch came the jail tour, what many consider the highlight

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visiting the intake, women’s area, men’s area, administrative segregation,

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Moore for the generous use of his facilities and his very helpful staff,

especially Officer Kim de la Cruz (LS Class of ’08) for coordinating

the jail tour.

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Community session held on February 12th.

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food setting—became part of the revitalized

Pacific Avenue scene. “I am really proud to

be here,” says Whirlow, “and proud of my

neighboring merchants. We are all trying to clean

up this area and get business growing again.”

Destination Row

The neighborhood has responded very

enthusiastically. “We get lots of traffic from

folks in the neighborhood who stop by for

dinner. You sense that they really want to

support us, ” Whirlow says. Kellie Jacobs,

owner of the Valley Brew Company—a

restaurant and microbrewery on the Mile—

agrees. Jacobs, whose Barley Wine label

recently won a gold medal at the Great

American Beer Festival, has seen very positive

changes happen in the 14 years she has owned

her company. “The Miracle Mile has evolved

to be a really nice community center. In

fact, our cluster of restaurants has become a

Stockton destination in itself.”

A Sense of Place

Jacobs’ pride is echoed in the words of

Arnold Chin, who assumed ownership of Fritz

Chin Photography back in 1997 when his

father Fritz Chin retired from the shop he had

started on the Mile in 1973. “I grew up on the

Mile and there are still people around today


by: Patricia Kutza

COVER STORY

A revitalized Miracle Mile is drawing business owners back to their roots

Lisa Whirlow is a successful business

owner with stores that could probably thrive

in just about any location. But when she

decided to add another Whirlow’s Tossed

& Grilled restaurant to her enterprise that

includes a Lincoln Center location, Whirlow

listened to not only her business instincts but

to her heart. “I chose to open my restaurant

on the Miracle Mile because it is the old

Stockton neighborhood where I grew up. I

shopped here as a kid.”

Stockton Savvy

A third-generation Stockton native,

Whirlow fondly remembers visiting those

local stores that, in the ‘50s and ‘60s, became

synonymous with the Mile—places like the

Brown House (department store), John Fall’s

Clothing, and the Stockton Theater. “There

was a drive-in too plus a very popular ice-

cream store,” she recalls. As the century ended

however, the Miracle Mile had lost much of its

luster with many businesses closing or moving

to other locations.

It was Whirlow the savvy investor who

recognized that the Mile, after a period of

decline, was reinventing itself. Once again it

was becoming a very lively area and in 2009

Whirlow on the Mile—a new restaurant that

features fresh food made to order in a fast-

Then1918: Miracle Mile area

featured 2 grocery stores, 1

roadhouse, and 1 stable

1924: Pacific Avenue is

named in honor of University

of the Pacific’s relocation to

Stockton

1924: Founder Joseph

Plecarpo built a gas station

at Cleveland Street and

Pacific Avenue, launching

the area

1940’s: Pacific Avenue

Merchants Association

formed by merchants from

Harding Way to Castle Street

NowLocation: Extends to Alpine

and includes Harding Way

from Lincoln to El Dorado

Focus: Beautification, safety,

recruiting businesses, old-

fashioned community fun

Events: Stagg High School

Homecoming Parade,

Annual Oktoberfest,

Avenue Autumn Showcase,

Halloween Costume Parade,

UOP student-led Prowlin’

the Mile festival (May 1)

www.StocktonMiracleMile.com



by: Patricia Kutza

The Miracle Mile has evolved to be a really nice community center. In fact, our cluster of restaurants has become a Stockton destination in itself.

who remember when I would sell candy bars

in the neighborhood,” the junior Chin recalls.

Rapid adoption of technology has changed the

photography business as a whole, says Chin, and

their business has evolved to meet these changes.

“We have a website now and we focus primarily

on our specialty, portrait photography.” The

Mile has evolved too, he says, and its string

of local small businesses has helped the area

maintain its unique sense of place.

Room for the New

Having gone to school in Chico

as well as the University of the Pacific,

fourth-generation Stockton resident Kevin

Hernandez recognized that part of the Mile’s

unique sense of place is influenced by the

cosmopolitan atmosphere that a university

presence provides. He decided to introduce

a new concept to the Mile – a lounge where

folks can hang out, enjoying alcoholic

spirits, appetizers, desserts, and great music.

Opening in March, Ave on the Mile will join

a number of businesses his family operates

in the Stockton area. “I feel it is a nice niche

and will offer a comforting atmosphere to our

neighborhood” Hernandez says.

A Memorable (and Walkable) Experience

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Hernandez to the Mile is one of the goals for the Miracle Mile

Improvement District, says its president Kevin Dougherty,

owner of First Commercial Realty located on the Mile. The

District Committee, comprised of local business owners and

property owners, is tasked with making the common areas of

the Mile—its landscaping, lighting and parking areas—inviting

to customers and potential business owners. “We’ve replaced

old trees with sycamore trees to create a canopy that enhances

the ambiance of our area, made parking lots more user-

friendly, and increased lighting for safety purposes,” Dougherty

explains.

Long-standing ties to the nearby University of the Pacific

(UOP) campus makes the Mile businesses inextricably ‘tied Miracle Mile Business Spotlight


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to the hip.’ he says. A good time to see that relationship in

action is April 11, 2010 when the Brubeck Festival comes to

UOP. “We’re celebrating our 4th annual Jazz on the Mile in

partnership with the Brubeck Institute. We have an outdoor

Jazz concert at Tuxedo Court and Pacific Avenue that

complements and closes the Brubeck Festival,” says Dougherty.

“Combine what’s happening on campus and on the Mile and

you’ve got the makings for a really memorable event,” he says.

It is turning out to be the perfect formula for enticing visitors

to return to the Mile and attracting successive generations of

business owners to return to their Miracle Mile roots.

The Stockton Art League (SAL) is an artists' co-op, exhibiting and selling artwork, such as oil and watercolor paintings,

photography, sculptures, woodwork and jewelry. The gallery hosts monthly artist receptions and art demonstrations open to the public. The League engages in cultural exchange with other organizations involved in promot-ing creative arts within the community. Established in 1936, SAL was gifted a permanent home in 2001 at its current location, thanks to the benevolence of Elsie May Goodwin.SAL will sponsor its 56th Annual Juried Exhibition at the Haggin Museum in September. In 2011, The League will celebrate its 75th anniversary.

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A top-ranked private universityHundreds of concerts and lectures NCAA Division 1 sportsProud to be in Stockton since 1924 www.Pacific.edu

S T O C K T O N • S A N F R A N C I S C O • S A C R A M E N T O

One of America’s most beautiful campuses

Events Cont’d from pg. 12

State of the City 2010 has moved to May!

If you’re ever in doubt that we live in a great community, just

attend our annual State of the City 2010! This year the State of the

City will be held May 13th at the Port of Stockton. Sponsored by

the City of Stockton and the Greater Stockton Chamber of Com-

merce, this event features exhibits showcasing the critical and

inspiring services available to you.

Mayor Ann Johnston will hold her second State of the City

address and will share the many exciting ideas and visions she has

to better our great city. The day begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Port of

Stockton, allowing you to get an early start visiting the exhibits and

exhibitors ready to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

At noon, lunch will be catered by Outback Steakhouse followed by

speaker presentations. After the presentations, exhibits will stay open

until 2:30 p.m. Invite your clients, friends and neighbors to join you

so you’ll all be in on the reasons we’re so proud of our great city.

Sponsorships are still available, contact Timm Quinn at

209.547.2770 or [email protected].

Platinum:A.G. Spanos CompaniesBank of Agriculture & CommerceBekins/Pacific Storage Co.Big Valley Ford Lincoln MercuryBuilders Exchange of StocktonCalifornia Water Service Co.City of StocktonDelta Sierra Beverage - Bud Light LimeFinancial Center Credit UnionFood 4 Less/ Rancho San MiguelGreen Team San JoaquinGrupe Commercial CompanyHerum CrabtreeHumphreys CollegeJ.R. Simplot CompanyLexington Plaza Waterfront HotelNational University

Neumiller & BeardsleeOak Valley Community BankPark West Place/Pacifica Retail Management Port of StocktonSan Joaquin Delta CollegeSan Joaquin MagazineSan Joaquin Partnership, Inc.St. Joseph’s Medical CenterStockton Conference & Visitors BureauStockton Ports Baseball ClubStockton East Water DistrictThe Record/San Joaquin Media GroupUnited Way of San Joaquin CountyUniversity of PhoenixUniversity of the Pacific University AdvancementWells Fargo Advisors

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CEO’s Column Cont’d from pg. 6

The Stockton Chorale will perform the choral works of

Mendelssohn’s “Lobgesang” on March 19, 7:30 p.m. and March

21, 3 p.m. The concerts will also include works performed by the

Master Chorale and the Youth Chorale. The double performance

will be held at the Quail Lakes Baptist Church. Call 209-951-6454

for tickets.

Oak Valley Community Bank announced the promotion of

Ron Davenport to Vice President Mid-Valley Area Manager.

Ron has 33 years of banking experience and has worked in

the Central Valley since 1988. He specializes in business

develop.m.ent and relationship management. For more

information visit www.ovcb.com.

The Stockton Women’s Network will host Elizabeth Kearney

presenting the 10 rules of cross-generational communication

and other helpful information to close the communication gap on

March 3. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. at Elkhorn Country Club.

For more information visit www.StocktonWomensNetwork.org,

Sexual Harassment and Workplace Violence Prevention training,

presented by Gary Waters Management Consulting at the

CSU-Stanislaus Stockton Center. Additional information and

registration at www.GaryWaters.net or call 209-815-9760.

Greater Stockton Employer Advisory Council (GSEAC)

announces its monthly meeting featuring Eric Rood, Labor

Commissioner’s Office with the topic of “Just Say NO to

Investigators Who Demand $$$”. Friday, March 19 at 7:15am

at the Stockton Golf & Country Club. RSVP by calling Colleen

Martin at 209-825-2723.

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Board, staff and I warned and pleaded with the Governor’s office

and leaders of both Houses of the legislature to properly plan for the

coming of a prison crisis.” Both Mr. Kelso and I can say together,

“we told you so”.

In another part of Mr. Maclachian’s blog he said of Mr. Kelso:

“Transparency has been another issue Kelso has pursued in his

writing, arguing that the courts system should be more open to

outside scrutiny.” This is where we have the biggest issue with the

court receiver and CDCR. This is where I take personal aim at his

hypocrisy (what is good for the goose is not good for the gander!)

If he truly, truly believes that then why has he treated Stockton and

San Joaquin County they way he has for over two years? Completely

running over the cares, concerns, and welfare of our community by

backroom deals, not being forthcoming on documents, and having

last minute “feel good” meetings that were meant to placate us and

not meet head-on the issues he is bringing upon all of us. Had the

State Government and CDCR not been so dysfunctional, maybe

we would have never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Kelso under

these circumstances, but only had the chance to know him as a

McGeorge (Pacific) Law School professor. I would have enjoyed that

so much more and so would have the entire community.

I want to thank all the people who have let us know that they

understand we know we cannot stop the prison hospital, nor have

we ever promoted that, but only been fighting hard to do what is

best for Stockton and San Joaquin County!

One more time: please go to www.visitstockton.org. I know

you will be happy you did!


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CalendarMarch 2010

Highlights3/4 - Chamber Mixer - 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

@ Residence Inn by Marriott

3/11 - REXPO VI - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton

Chamber Networking Mixer - 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. @ Residence Inn by Marriott4

Government Relations Council - 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference RoomLeadership Stockton Health Care Session - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. @ Kaiser Permanente

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BEA - 3:30 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room31

REXPO VI - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Hilton Stockton11

Chamber Executive Committee - 7 a.m. @ Stockton Golf and Country Club17

Government Relations Council - 7:30 a.m. @ Chamber Conference Room26

Chamber Board Meeting - 4 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room25

Ambassador Quarterly Luncheon - 11:30 a.m. @ Ciao Bella Italian Cuisine15

Liaison Meeting - 12 p.m. @ Chamber Conference Room8

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