August 2007 • Volume 23 • Number 8
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August 2007 • Volume 23 • Number 8
August 2007 • Volume 23 • Number 8 The Great Vallejo Ducky Derby T 11th Annual Ducky Derby Delivers Many Winners he 11th Annual Great Vallejo Ducky Derby once again drew hundreds to the waterfront on a bright and sunny July 4th afternoon. The frolicking faux fowl returned to the Straits of Mare Island to the delight of a boisterous crowd of children and adults. As the crush of yellow “quackers” jockeyed for position, anxious ticket holders cheered on the ducks, hoping that they held the winning number of the strongest and swiftest. The lucky prize winners were: Grand Prize Winner George Moses of Suisun City, who won a brand new 2007 Chevy Aveo from Team Superstores; Grand Prize Winner Jan Mitchell of Carmichael, who won a 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 motorcycle from HarleyDavidson/Buell of Vallejo; Don Bragg of Vallejo, who won third prize, a $2,500 savings account from US Bank; George Oninski of Vallejo, who won fourth prize, a Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Experience for Four; and Maria Alvord of El Sobrante, who won fifth prize, a $1,000 Shopping Spree at Best Buy Vallejo Everyone who purchased Ducky Derby tickets, sold Ducky Derby tickets, and/or helped organize the Great Vallejo Ducky Derby event were winners as well. That is because the Vallejo Rotary Club and the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce raised over $43,000 in their efforts to provide dictionaries for every third-grade student in Vallejo. And that means that over 1,800 children and their families are the most important winners of all! 2007 Pinnacle New Alarm Ordinance Will Impact Businesses & Residents T he security industry is warning Vallejo businesses and residents to take the new city alarm ordinance seriously. Police Chief Robert Nichelini, says he intends to give the new ordinance one year to reduce dispatches. If businesses and residents continue to abuse their security systems and dispatches remain high, police may stop responding to most alarms. “Less than one percent of our police dispatches are for legitimate crimes,” said Rick Wells, President and CEO of the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce. “Most of the time, police are responding to burglar alarms that have been set off accidentally.” Besides encouraging alarm owners to use their equipment responsibly, the new ordinance will establish several procedures aimed at reducing unnecessary dispatches. One new requirement is the use of security equipment that meets the American National Standard Institute and Security Industry Association Control Panel Standards (CP-01). Another is the use of Enhanced Call Verification (ECV), a procedure in which alarm monitoring companies call two phone numbers to verify an alarm before dispatching police. For more information, call Bill Powell, Vallejo PD Dispatch Supervisor, at 648-4321. Inside: CEO Report (page 2) By the Numbers (page 3) Member News (pages 3- 6) New Members (page 6) Upcoming Events (page 7) 2007 Vallejo Chamber of Commerce Officers Richard (Dick) Hassel Touro University - California Freda Dill US Bank Chairman Chairman Elect John Feldman Treasurer Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings Past Chairmen Verna Mustico Mustico Realty Director Michael Wilson ARC Inc. Architects Director Divisional Vice Chairmen Lou Caretti Political Advocacy Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell Erin Hannigan Economic Development State Farm Insurance Walter Newell Newell Properties Membership Services Barbara Chavez Community Promotions RE/MAX Gold - Barbara Chavez Directors Larry Asera Asera Group, LLC Director Joe Barkett Solano County Fair Director Terry Glubka Sutter Solano Medical Center Director David Jones Foster Lumber Yard Director Martin Lathrop Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Director Tony LoForte Zio Fraedo’s of Vallejo Director Chelle Palmaffy John Laing Mare Island Director Pamela Pitts Pamela Pitts & Associates Director Ron Rhea Times-Herald Director Kenny Ross Team Superstores Director Jerry Wilkerson Umpqua Bank Director Chamber Management & Staff T.F. “Rick” Wells Rich Geist President and CEO Sponsorship and Public Relations Jenny Klimisch Constance Howard Cristin O’Keefe Graphic Design Community Promotion Admin. Assistant Bobbie Dill Finance Jason Dunn Accounting Finance Vallejo Chamber of Commerce 427 York Street Vallejo, CA 94590 (707)644-5551 www.vallejochamber.com Report from President and CEO Rick Wells Summer Reading Inspires, Encourages, and Saves Time A s a firm believer in life-long learning I feel we can all benefit from the experiences and wisdom of others who have gone before us. As summer’s end draws nearer I thought I would take this opportunity to share some end-ofsummer reading options that cover topics such as success in business, community politics, and sustainability. Some of my recent reads include: • King of Clubs - Robert Dedman ClubCorp founder and CEO provides testament to the benefits of good ol’ fashioned hard-work. He thrived by creating win-win opportunities and meaningful personal & professional relationships. Dedman offers great tips for making employees feel part of the bigger picture. He also gave over $100 million to charity. • Gently Down the Stream – Matt Weinstein & Luke Barber Lighthearted and simple take on success in all aspects of life. If you know the song Row, row, row your boat you can remember their keys to achievement. This is a short read that will entertain and inspire. Weinstein and Barber also provide some great ideas about having fun in the workplace. • Sidewalk Strategies - Larry Tramutola Bay Area political consultant shares his experiences in Grassroots organizing. Tramutola offers an inside look at the steps to succeed in organizing people for better communities. He leads Strategy #3 with one of my favorite quotes from Thomas Jefferson: “We in America do not have government by the majority; we have government by the majority who participate.” Books I am planning to finish before the summer ends: • Cradle to Cradle – William McDonough & Michael Braungart The authors bring the perspective of architecture and chemistry in order to offer a compelling analysis of the human manufacturing model vs. nature as the model for making things. They also evaluate the difference between efficiency vs. effectiveness. Thanks JAJ! • Getting Things Done – David Allen This book comes highly rec- ommended by educators and several of my colleagues. Upon first glance this book promises to give you the tools and techniques to get your in-box empty and to feel fine about what you’re not doing. Get Informed at the 2007 Candidates Forum As you all are aware, one of the most important elections in Vallejo’s history is coming up this November, when we elect a new mayor and three new city council members. Your Chamber, along with the other members of the Vallejo Business Alliance, the Solano Association of Realtors, and of all the labor organizations that comprise United Workers for Local Government, are presenting the 2007 Mayor/City Council Candidates Forum on August 22nd at Rizza Auditorium. This will be one of the few times that you will be able to see and hear all the candidates present their views on critical issues of importance to the business community. We hope that you all will be able to attend. Everything Turned Out Just Ducky Special thanks to all of our sponsors and volunteers for making the 2007 Great Vallejo Ducky Derby the most successful in history. Thanks to your efforts, every 3rd grader in Vallejo will get their very own hard bound dictionary later this fall. 2007 VALLEJO MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM Wednesday, August 22nd City Council Forum 5:30-7:00 p.m. Mayoral Forum 7:30-9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30 pm) RIZZA AUDITORIUM . CALIFORNIA MARITIME ACADEMY 200 MARITIME ACADEMY DRIVE, VALLEJO The purpose of this non-partisan event, which will be moderated by Jeff Schechtman, general manager of KVON Radio, is to better inform the public as to mayoral and city council candidates’ views on the important economic, social and quality-of-life issues facing Vallejo. The format of the event will enable each candidate to answer questions regarding a wide variety of issues. This forum is a free event and will be open to the general public. Rizza Auditorium holds 500 people and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The forum will be broadcast live on KVON 1440 AM beginning at 6:30 p.m. For More Information, call the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce at (707) 644-5551. Business/Labor Partnership of Vallejo • Vallejo Chamber of Commerce • Solano Association of Realtors Vallejo Business Alliance • United Workers for Local Government Page 2 Vallejo Business August 2007 • www.vallejochamber.com Advanced Treatment Center Planned at Touro Combined “Particle Therapy Center” May be First of its Kind in U.S. T ouro University said Bruce Lang, West President Bernard Coast land resources busiLander has anness practice manager for nounced that particle ARCADIS, the project’s beam therapy for cancer, development manager. “Siemens is pleased including proton beam and heavy carbon ions, to be collaborating with is expected be offered at Touro University in the the school’s future $1.2 fight against cancer in billion health science this country. The particle research campus on Mare therapy solution proposed Island Currently, comis subject to final FDA bined particle therapy is clearance upon compleavailable only in Japan tion. Siemens has made and Germany. a major investment in This is an image of the patient table and imaging system in Touro plans to develop the Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center at the University particle therapy research a Particle Therapy Center and development and Hospital Heidelberg, Germany. as part of this overall looks forward to working investment. Touro will be on this project in the Bay enthusiastically moving forward. using integrated software systems area,” said Dennis Falkenstein, The Center is being developed and advanced equipment from vice president of particle therapy under an agreement between Siemens Medical Solutions. solutions at Siemens Medical Touro University and the City “This Center will be an imporSolutions. of Vallejo, whereby the Univertant contribution to radiotherapy sity will anchor a larger master of cancer in the United States,” planned University Village and said Dr. Lander, adding “Touro’s Health Science Research Campus. goal is to save lives, consistent The Campus is positioned at the with our longstanding commitcenter of the San Francisco Bay ment to providing quality health Area bio-science corridor. At 190 care education and research while acres, the Campus is the last large serving humanity.” parcel of land fronting on San The planned facility, which Francisco Bay. is expected to be the first of its “The new Center is expected kind west of the Mississippi, will to be a world-class facility with utilize Siemens’ latest technology. the latest green building designs Siemens and Touro have signed a and sustainable technology, in the contract for project development, heart of a bio-tech industry that and are finalizing the design and advances the future of medicine,” The Chamber By The Numbers Top 6 Vallejo Member Business Classifications 56 60 50 Elite Hamann Real Estate Mustico Realty Petersen Janitorial Services Weston Solutions Inc. Tri-Eagle Beverage Callahan/Desilva Vallejo LLC Minuteman Press Comcast M Technologies Select ARC Inc. Architects Twin Chapels Mortuary Cooper Crane & Rigging Jeffco/ABC Painting Klimisch’s Inc. Wells Fargo Bank IBEW #180/NECA Mare Island Golf Club Umpqua Bank Sutter Health (SRMF/SSMC) Foster Lumber Yard, Inc. Dragonfly Solutions Solano County Fair Photos by Shawn Miller Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo/Napa Valley S ENT ENTERTAINM IED • MOVIE IF S S A L C • RT.S. . POL MENT • WSO•CSA NEL • ENTERTAIN R E H T A • E W S • SPORTS PEOPLE • W E N • S N IO OPIN EATHER OBITUARY • PEOPLE • W • S IE V O M • IONS • CLASSIFIED ARY • OPIN U IT B O • T MEN OVIES • • ENTERTAIN SSIFIElDi n•e .M A L C om c • S T R PO oTnERTAINMENT • ald r e h s NEWS w•w S e N E m w . t i EATHER • PORTS • PEOPLE • W • NEWS • S S N IO IN P O HER AT1 WE4 • 1 LE. 1 OBITUARY • OP4 E P • S IE V O 07.64 • M7 OPINIONS CLASSIFIED BITUARY • O • T N E S • M ENTERTAIN ED • MOVIE 28 30 14 14 19 20 • Efficient, reliable, professional service • Insurance company recommended • All makes & models • Car rental arrangements 10 0 Premier US Bank Vallejo Garbage Service Lennar Mare Island KVYN/KVON Radio Skyview Memorial Lawn MV Transportation ARCADIS - Family Owned for over 60 Years - 40 20 2007 Cornerstone Sponsors Open 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday CALL FOR AN ESTIMATE APPOINTMENT Insurance Mortgage Companies Banks & Auto Restaurants Financial Dealers/Auto Institutions Maintenance, Repair Real Estate Agents 285 Couch St. & 1833 Solano Ave. Vallejo, CA www.klimisch.com Vallejo Business August 2007 • www.vallejochamber.com Page 3 Board Member Spotlight Erin Hannigan State Farm Insurance Vallejo Operations Center Board Member Since: 2005 Description of Business: State Farm Insurance Companies is the largest financial services company in North America. State Farm prides itself on the delivery of outstanding customer service through an agency sales force and highly skilled service personnel. In Vallejo, the State Farm Auto and Fire Claim Operations Center employs over 200 people in their office on Mare Island Way. Chamber Board Member Erin Hannigan of State Farm presents a $12,000 check on behalf of State Farm to Executive Director Renee Walton and representatives of Vallejo Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. Description of Job/Duties: Erin manages a staff of twenty (20) claim service assistants and is the Vallejo and Solano County Community Liaison for State Farm. She is responsible for all aspects of the customer claim experience locally and within the state of California. Community Involvement: Vice Chairman of Economic Development, Vallejo Chamber of Commerce; Member of the Empress Theatre Capital Campaign Committee; Leadership Team Member for the St. Basil School Parents Club; Former Commissioner, City of Vallejo Community Development Commission. Personal Information: Native of Solano County, Fifth generation Vallejoan. Graduate, California State University, Chico with BS in Business Marketing. Married to Randall Lesley for 17 years. Two Children: Connor (14) and Hannah (8). A Place of Comfort and Healing The best cancer programs are designed to treat the whole individual—the mind as well as the body. Choosing such a program has as much to do with your physical comfort as it does your professional confidence. We’ve combined clinical excellence and the latest technologies with an environment of tranquility and healing. It’s a place designed to cultivate positive thinking as well as promote the knowledge and understanding so vital to recovery. With that in mind, Sutter Solano Cancer Center was created. For more information or to arrange a tour, visit www.suttersolano.org or call 707-554-5326. Page 4 Vallejo Business August 2007 • www.vallejochamber.com MEMBER NEWS S Sutter Solano Cancer Center Earns Accreditation utter Solano Cancer Center has earned a three-year accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons (ACOS). ACOS approval is given to centers that have voluntarily committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and undergo regular evaluations and reviews of their performance. Only one in four hospitals earn the prestigious endorsement from ACOS, and 80 percent of all newly diagnosed cancer patients are treated at accredited centers. To gain ACOS endorsement, Sutter Solano Cancer Center was subject to a rigorous evaluation process. “It is unusual for such a new cancer center to receive commendation from the American College of Surgeons,” says Janice Hoss, R.N., director of cancer services at Sutter Solano Cancer Center. “The accreditation not only validates all the hard work of our outstanding team to provide the ultimate in patient care, but also confirms for patients that the best cancer care is right here in Solano County.” Hoss says that having an ACOS approved program dem- onstrates Sutter Solano Cancer Center’s commitment to providing patients with high quality, comprehensive cancer care, including a multi-specialty team approach to best treatment options; access to cancer-related information, education and support, and a cancer registry and data collection system to improve cancer care at the national, state and local level. For more information on the Cancer Center, call 554-5326. GRAPHIC DESIGN Logos, Brochures, Flyers, Ads, Websites & more COLOR SCHEMES Computerized Color Schemes: Residential & Commercial Properties 20+ Years Experience (707)558-0353 730 Tennessee St Suite 200 Vallejo CA 94590 [email protected] www.nolldesign.com Sutter Opens New After Hours Clinic in Fairfield Sutter Regional Medical Foundation has opened a new modern and convenient after-hours clinic, located at 2702 Low Court in Fairfield. The new facility offers extended afternoon and evening hours for patients with minor illnesses or injuries, or patients who are unable to access their primary care physicians. The new after-hours clinic serves southern Solano County and has physicians and licensed registered nurses available during all hours of operation. Patient care at the clinics is provided on a walk-in basis. For more info on the new After Hours Clinic, call 427-4900. “One good idea… every time we talk!” Tax Minimization Wealth Building Business Effectiveness GREG COMPAGNO VALLEJO NISSAN, INC. 3287 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, Califonia (707)643-8291 NAPA NISSAN, INC. 510 Soscol Avenue Napa, California (707)253-1551 Success Measurement 1350 Tennessee Street Vallejo (707) 642-4427 724 Texas Street Fairfield (707) 429-1550 Vallejo Business August 2007 • www.vallejochamber.com Page 5 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Storage Financial Planning Services Mass Mutual Financial Group Cassaundra James Central Self Storage Lora Messeret 2033 Broadway Street Vallejo, CA 94589 Phone: (707)642-6666 Website: www.centralselfstorage.com E-mail: [email protected] Advertising Services Vallejoan Joins 1st Pacific as CFO V allejo resident Todd Fuller years, 1st Pacific is excited to have joined 1st Pacific Credit a greater presence in Vacaville Union as CFO in June 2007. with the new branch. Continuing He brings over 10 years experithe long-standing traditions of the ence in finance, marketing, and Vaca Valley Federal Credit Union, operations. Previously, Mr. Fuller 1st Pacific Credit Union will be worked for Robert Half Managea strong supporter, advocate, and ment Resources as a staffing business partner of the Dixon Unispecialist and consultant. Prior to fied, Vacaville Unified and Winters that he worked for venture capital School Districts management and investment bank- With the merger, members and ing firms working his way up to employees of Vaca Valley FCU VP of Finance and Principal while will have a new service experiON gaining exposure to a number of G A R S ence, expanded product offerings, industries and company situations.D E S I Ggreater deposit and loan rates, and N Mr. Fuller has served in a variety SERVICES enhanced career opportunities and of roles at large organizations benefits for employees. including Cypress SemiconducDesign Services tor, Del Monte Foods,Garson Jefferies & About 1st Pacific Company, and Kaiser 239 Permanente. 1st Pacific Credit Union was charConcord Ave. He has completed the Venture tered in 1936 in Vallejo to serve Fairfield, CA 94533 Capital Institute program with the employees of the Mare Island 707of428-1743/ph the National Association Small Naval Ship Yard. Over the past Business Investment Compa71 years, 1st Pacific has grown 707 428-3652/fax nies. Mr. Fuller earned a BA in to be one of the strongest and [email protected] Economics at California State most stable financial institutions University, Fresno andwww.garsondesign.com a MBA at in the Napa – Solano Community University of California, Davis. with over $160,000,000 in assets, 25,000 members and seven branch RED info is for graphic artist 1st Pacific Credit Union offices. Anyone whoto lives, works, Adds Vaca Valley Branch school or worships in change each attends month! 1st Pacific Credit Union added Napa, Solano or Sonoma County VallejoisChamber Newsletter another Solano CountyPubl: branch eligible for membership in 1st when its merger with Vaca Valley Pacific Credit Union. Date/Revision: 07/03/07-4:00 pm1st Pacific Federal Credit Union Deadline: of Vacav- 15thhas in American of offices previous month Canyon, ille was completed on May 31st. Fairfield, Napa, Vacaville and Aug 2007 Issue:the Although it has been serving Vallejo. Vacaville community Job: for over ten 4675.04.01LslrGrp-Promo GDS File: 4675LGad02r4VJC070307.pdf Page (3.7” Horiz.) HowSize: do 1/4 you feelx 4”about Living & Working in Vallejo? Visit Page 6 Website: www.solanolandtrust.com Labor Organization Comcast Spotlight Barbi Whitbeck The new Vacaville branch of 1st Pacific Credit Union 2121 N. California Blvd., Ste 395 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: (925)979-2302 737 Southpoint Blvd., Suite H Petaluma, CA 94954 Phone: (707)775-2619 Website: www.comcastspotlight.com Email: [email protected] Home Improvement Home Depot Candace Calaycay UFCW Local #5 Pete Derenale 240 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 Phone: (877)655-3483 Website: www.ufcw5.org E-mail: [email protected] *New Members from 6/16/06 - 7/16/07 1175 Admiral Callaghan Lane Vallejo, CA 94591 Phone: (707)552-9600 Website: www.homedepot.com E-mail: [email protected] Did You Know? Home Builders The Chamber has provided over 1139 Azuar Avenue Vallejo, CA 94592 Phone: (707)552-4922 referrals to our members through July 17, 2007 John Laing Homes - Mare Island Chelle Palmaffy 1,093 Website: www.johnlainghomes.com E-mail: [email protected] For a complete directory 3.7” of Chamber members visit: www.vallejochamber.com THE LESSLER GROUP Serving Solano County Since 2001 PROUDLY REPRESENTING THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES: • Advanced Heating and Air Conditioning • American Autobody Specialist, Inc. • Caboodle Cartridge • Carl Recknagel General Contractors • Chipman Relocations • The Christopher Group • Cirkadia Software Development • Cole Professional Cleaning Supplies • • • • • • • • • • Cornelius Ford Credit Bureau Associates C+D Consulting Engineers Discovery Land Care, Inc. Express Personnel Services Law Offices of Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & Heppell Garson Design Services Gateway Realty Golden West Electric Holiday Inn Express - Cordelia • King Security Services, Inc. • Newcal Industries • NorthBay Healthcare • Paragon Commercial Building Maintenance • PRJ Insurance Marketing • Roadrunner Tow • Security-Shred • Solano Lender • Solano Signs • TLCD Architecture Send Ad to: email Jenny Klimisch: www.vallejochamber.com [email protected] and tell us. For more information call 707.688.5713 • Visit us online at www.lesslergroup.com CC Rich Geist: Vallejo Business July 2007 • www.vallejochamber.com [email protected] as pdf Upcoming Events For a complete listing of events go to www.vallejochamber.com MEETINGS Political Advocacy Aug. 1st - 8:30 a.m. Executive Board Aug. 7th - noon Ambassadors Aug. 7th - 5:30 p.m. Education Roundtable Aug. 8th - 10:00 a.m. Economic Development Aug. 8th - noon Vallejo Business Alliance Aug. 14th - 9 a.m. Board of Directors ValNet Aug. 21st - noon Every Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. Vallejo Business Networking Every Friday - noon Everybody’s Business Vallejo Vallejo’s only weekly business and community talk radio show. AROUND THE CORNER 44th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament Mare Island Golf Club Presented by Lennar Mare Island Friday, August 17th Tee Time - Noon Limited Space Available Mayor/City Council Candidates Forum Rizza Auditorium @ Cal Maritime Academy Wednesday, August 22nd 5:30-9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30) August Business Mixer Sardine Can 0 Harbor Way Thursday, August 23rd 5:30-7:30 p.m. September Business Mixer Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce. Lennar Mare Island 500 Walnut Avenue Thursday, September 27th 5:30-7:30 p.m. Estates and Trusts Arneson Appraisal (707)554-3540 “Your Comfort System Specialist” License #719381 Insured and Bonded “Let Our Family Keep Your Family Comfortable” 2007 (707) 645-0734 1768 Broadway Street • Vallejo, CA 94590 www.a-1guaranteed.com Vallejo Business August 2007 • www.vallejochamber.com Best of Solano 2004-2007 Page 7 Did You Know... Did You Know... 2007 Vallejo Business Rick Wells............ Rich Geist............ Jenny Klimisch..... Shawn Miller........ Editor Writer Graphics/Layout Photographer VALLEJO BUSINESS (USPS 001-616) is published monthly by the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce, 427 York Street, Vallejo, CA 94590. Periodical postage paid at Vallejo, CA. Subscription rate $12 annually. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Vallejo Business, 427 York Street, Vallejo, CA 94590. Page 8 Vallejo Business August 2007 • www.vallejochamber.com
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