2007 Pinnacle - Vallejo Chamber of Commerce

September 2007 • Volume 23 • Number 9
2007 Pinnacle
More than 400 community members attended the Business/Labor Partnership of Vallejo
Candidates Forum at the California Maritime Academy on August 22nd.
City Council Candidates Forum
Jumpstarts Election Season
O
n Wednesday, August 22nd
at Rizza Auditorium on the
campus of the California
Maritime Academy, the Business/Labor Partnership of Vallejo
hosted a candidates’ forum for
the 2007 Vallejo Mayoral and
City Council Election. All four
(4) mayoral candidates and all
seven (7) city council candidates
participated in the lively discussion of issues.
The goal for the event was to
give the community an opportunity to hear all the candidates’
viewpoints on a wide variety of
economic, social and quality-oflife issues that affect the Vallejo
community. Over 400 community
members were in attendance and
thousands more were able to listen
to the forum live and uninterrupted on radio, thanks to KVON
1440 AM and radio broadcast
sponsors Travis Credit Union and
KB Home South Bay. The event
was also videotaped and will
be shown by VCAT Channel 27
between now and the November
6th election. You can visit www.
vcat27.tv for more information on
the re-broadcast schedule.
The Business/Labor Partnership of Vallejo would like to
recognize the following for their
outstanding efforts in developing
this forum:
Jeff Schechtman, KVON Radio (Moderator), Bernice Kaylin
(Timekeeper), Shawn Miller,
(Photographer), Steven Sprowls,
California Maritime Academy
(Facilities Coordinator), Randy
Thomas, California Maritime
Academy (Technical Coordinator),
KVON 1440 AM Radio (Radio
Broadcast), Mellange Studio
(Videotape Production), VCAT
Channel 27 (Bulletin Board & ReBroadcast), Sign-A-Rama (Banner
Signage), Minuteman Press (Event
Program Printing), Travis Credit
Union and KB Home South Bay
(Radio Broadcast Sponsors). 
ValPAC Endorses Business Growth
Advocates for City Council
T
he Vallejo Chamber of
Commerce Political Action
Committee (ValPAC) today
announced its endorsements for
the 2007 Vallejo Mayoral and City
Council Election that will take
place on November 6th. After interviews with the four candidates
who are running for mayor and
the seven candidates vying for the
three open council seats, ValPAC
has endorsed the following: Erin
Hannigan and Michael Wilson for
City Council.
“ValPAC is most interested in
ensuring that our future council
members are experienced community members who are committed
to responsible business growth and
development,” explained Richard
Hassel, ValPAC Board Chairman.
“ValPAC has endorsed Erin Hannigan and Michael Wilson because
they are committed to the retention
and expansion of businesses in
Vallejo, and facilitating major developments and job creation. They
will prioritize economic activity as
a solution to the city’s financial issues and have a clear understanding of the impacts of health care,
crime and state/federal issues on
the local business community. We
feel they are the two most qualified candidates to ensure increased
economic prosperity and a higher
quality of life for Vallejo, and that
is why we are marshalling all of
(cont. on page 6)
Inside:
Chairman’s Report
(page 2)
CEO Report (page 3)
Spotlight (page 4)
Member News (pages 5- 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
Report from 2007 Chairman of the Board Richard Hassel
A Great Freedom and Privilege
“E
lections
are a good
deal like
marriages. There’s
no accounting for
anyone’s taste.
Every time we see
a bridegroom we
wonder why she ever picked him,
and it’s the same with public
officials.” Will Rogers
Day in and day out, folks
complain about the government
that they have elected. Every
couple years, citizens get a
chance to change their minds.
One of the greatest freedoms and
privileges that we enjoy here in
America is the right to vote.
As November draws near,
the election here in Vallejo
looms large. At the deadline for
filing there were seven candidates for city council and four
candidates for mayor. Three of the
council seats are up for election
as well as the mayor. Considering
there are seven votes on any given
issue, this is a big deal.
The chamber has been working
diligently through ValPAC (The
Vallejo Chamber of Commerce
Political Action Committee) to
interview all the candidates and
endorse those candidates that they
feel will best support the economic development of our city.
ValPAC will endorse candidates that support the retention
and expansion of businesses in
Vallejo; support major develop-
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health care, crime and state/federal
issues on the local business community.
As you may now be aware,
ValPAC has voted to endorse Erin
Hannigan and Michael Wilson.
These candidate endorsements
were announced at the Chamber
mixer on Aug. 23rd.
Our goal at the Chamber is to
keep you informed as to where
each of these candidates stands on
issues that will affect the business
community and further economic
development of Vallejo. To this
end, the Chamber co-sponsored a
candidates forum on August 22nd
of Solano Community College to
Celebrate the Opening of the
new Vallejo Center
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
Saturday, September 15th · 10 am - 1 pm
Vallejo Chamber of Commerce
545 Columbus Parkway, Vallejo
427 York Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707)644-5551
www.vallejochamber.com
10 am - 1 pm · Open House
11 am · Ribbon Cutting & Dedication of the Bill Thurston Building
This event is free &
open to the public.
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Our goal at the
Chamber is to keep
you informed as to
where each of these
candidates stands
on issues that will
affect the business
community...
to give an opportunity for the
community to hear all the candidates address issues of importance
all at one time. With over 400
people attending, and more who
listened to the radio broadcast and
who will view the re-broadcast
on community television, we can
safely say that we accomplished
our goal.
Your participation in this
process is crucial. First, make
sure you are registered to vote.
Second, familiarize yourself
with the issues and the candidates. Third, plan on voting for
the candidates who will work
towards the economic vitality
of our community. This is a
privilege and an expectation.
Exercise your right to vote.
As Will Rogers said, “Be
thankful we’re not getting all the
government we’re paying for.”
Don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, November 6th. 
You are invited by the Governing Board
Chamber Management
& Staff
T.F. “Rick” Wells
ments and job creation; support
education improvement through
business sponsored initiatives; understand the relationship between
the educational and business
communities; prioritize economic
activity as a solution to the city’s
financial issues; and demonstrate
an understanding of the impacts of
Support SCC by buying a brick with your name on it for the Vallejo Center Flag Plaza.
For details, visit www.bricksrus.com/order/scc or call 707-864-7177.
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Report from President and CEO Rick Wells
O
Vote Yes for Business
n Tuesday,
is dependent on your vote.
The future opportunities
November
6th, we need
for your business to grow and
all Vallejo Chamber for the whole Vallejo economy
of Commerce mem- to strengthen are dependent on
bers to vote “Yes
choosing the right candidates for
for Business” and
our local offices.
So, please remember to cast
vote for pro-business advocates who are running
your vote for the health of your
for City Council and Mayor.
business and the future of Vallejo
Each of us has a number of
ways in which we can vote for
business.
If you are a Vallejo citizen,
you have four opportunities to
vote (three for City Council and
one for Mayor) to influence the
future health and well-being of
our businesses and the entire
Vallejo community.
If you are a Valljo business
owner but not a citizen, you can
still contribute to ValPAC or directly to a pro business candidate’s by voting “Yes for Business”
campaign.
and supporting those candidates
And no matter who you are,
who will best promote a strong
you can get informed and ineconomy in Vallejo.
volved.
What is at stake is the future
Coastal Cleanup Is Great
quality of life and economic
for Business
This is the 15th year that Vallegrowth of Vallejo.
The attraction of new busijo has participated in the Californesses, quality jobs, more effecnia Coastal Cleanup Day program.
tive and efficient transportation
Each year, representatives from
and an improved infrastructure are
the Vallejo Sanitation and Flood
all dependent on your vote this
Control District and VALCORE
November.
Recycling visit potential cleanup
3.7”
Whether or not we develop
sites. They match sites with
increased shopping opportunities
volunteer Site Captains who lead
What is at stake
is the future
quality of life
and economic
growth of Vallejo.
THE LESSLER GROUP
PROUDLY
REPRESENTING
THE FOLLOWING
BUSINESSES:
2007 Cornerstone
Sponsors
Serving Solano County Since 2001
• Advanced Heating and Air
Conditioning
• American Autobody Specialist, Inc.
• 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 Towing
• Security-Shred
• S. L. Pemberton, Inc.
• Solano Lender
• Solano Signs
• TechPro Source
• TLCD Architecture
• Umpqua Bank
For more information call 707.688.5713 • Visit us online at www.lesslergroup.com
crews at each site on the day of
the event. They also partner with
local organizations and companies
such as Vallejo Garbage Service,
City of Vallejo Code Enforcement
Division,, and the Greater Vallejo
Recreation District to sponsor the
local coastal cleanup day.
Events like this help to
improve the image of Vallejo to
existing residents and businesses, potential residents and
businesses, and to visitors and
tourists.
By keeping your property
clean and litter free all year
round, you make your business
more attractive and inviting to
current and potential customers. I encourage all Chamber members to get involved in keeping
Vallejo clean and green all year
round. To get more involved in
community clean up and recycling
activities, or to learn about ways
to keep your business cleaner and
greener, contact the following:
Jane Bogner
VALCORE Recycling
(707)645-8258
Lisa Lefebvre
Vallejo Garbage Service
(707)552-3110
Jennifer Kaiser
Vallejo Sanitation & Flood
Control District
(707) 644.8949 ext. 292 
Premier
US Bank
Vallejo Garbage Service
Lennar Mare Island
KVYN/KVON Radio
Skyview Memorial Lawn
MV Transportation
ARCADIS
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
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Board Member Spotlight
Pamela Pitts
Pamela Pitts & Associates
Board Member Since: 2006
Description of Business: Pamela Pitts
is a business consultant and owner of Pamela Pitts and Associates, based in Vallejo.
She also serves as the CEO of Commerce
Group International, Inc., a company with
offices in Pleasanton and Beijing, which
promotes and helps develop commerce
between U.S. and China businesses.
Community Involvement: For the past
25 years, Pamela has been involved in several organizations and has
received many awards including the prestigious Athena Award in
honor of the outstanding female business leader in the community.
She was also honored with an Award of Merit presented by the California State Department of Rehabilitation for her work in helping to
train and employ the disabled, and the Woman of Distinction Award
presented by the California State Assembly in honor of her community service. In 1996 she served as Chair of the Vallejo Chamber
Board of Directors. From December 1997 through December 2005,
she served on the Vallejo City Council, serving as Vice Mayor in
2001 and 2003. She currently serves on the Board of the East Bay
Leadership Foundation, and the Computer Training Project, Inc.
Chamber Member Darrell Edwards and Board Member Erin Hannigan
connect with Al Cusseaux at the Vallejo Business Alliance Mixer at
Vallejo Garbage Service.
Personal Information: A Vallejo native, Pamela is the mother
of two children, Mark and Lynette, who also live in Vallejo. She
received a BA degree in Management from St. Mary’s College. 
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Grand Opening Set for Solano
College’s New Vallejo Center
F
or Vallejo residents, the long
anticipated opening of the
Vallejo Center of Solano
Community College (SCC) is
here. The Governing Board of the
Solano Community College District invites the public to celebrate
the grand opening of SCC’s stateof-the-art Vallejo Center at 545
Columbus Parkway on Saturday,
September 15th from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony
and dedication of the Bill Thurston
Building, named for the long-time
SCC educator and board member,
is set for 11 a.m.
“With the opening of the
Vallejo Center, Solano Community College is coming home to
its Vallejo roots. The new Center
provides improved opportunities
for community access to the College. It’s a place for people living
in Vallejo and Benicia to attend
classes in their neighborhood, and
provides improved opportunity
for community identity and access
to education,” stated Pam Keith,
President, SCC District Governing
Board.
Funded by Measure G Bond
dollars, the $22.3 million Vallejo
Center includes a 40,000 square
foot two-story facility on 10 acres
which can accommodate 3,000
students. The Center includes fifteen classrooms with two science
laboratories, two computer labs,
learning labs, an art classroom, a
multi-use room for PE, dance
and theater programs as well as a
lecture hall. Classroom spaces are
designed with integrated technology systems. Student services,
counseling, financial aid, administrative services and faculty offices
are also located at the Center.
October 15th is the official start
date for late start classes.
About Bill Thurston
Bill Thurston served Solano Community College for 32 years. Bill
began his SCC teaching career in
1972 and taught for 20 years. He
was instrumental in establishing
the Ethnic Studies Department
and funded a scholarship which
is annually awarded to students
majoring in ethnic studies. After
retiring from teaching, Bill was
elected to the SCC Governing
Board in 1992. During his tenure,
he worked tirelessly to pass
measure G, which established the
permanent center in Vallejo, one
of his dreams. The SCC Governing Board passed a resolution
in October of 2004 to name the
administration building at the new
Vallejo Center after Bill to
recognize and honor his efforts
on behalf of the College and the
Vallejo Center. 
GREG
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Vallejo, Califonia
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Vallejo
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2008 Full Metal Attraction
at Harley-Davidson of Vallejo
O
nce again, Harley-Davidson/
Buell of Vallejo is creating
a mega-party scene at their
dealership on Saturday, September
8th. This is the biggest party that
H-D of Vallejo has hosted in five
years.
The September 8th affair is
the traditional Harley-Davidson®
New Model motorcycle Launch
Party for the 2008 season. The
dealership offers a variety of
entertainment while the new 2008
models are available for viewing
and demo test riding. This year,
as in past seasons, the HarleyDavidson of Vallejo customers
will enjoy the dramatic, colorful,
drool-inducing
Ride-In Bike
Show as well.
But this year,
the New Model
“Full Metal Attraction” Open house is on steroids!
On September 8th, the “ThreeCorner Circus” will pay special
tribute to the 105th Anniversary
of Harley-Davidson® American
motorcycle manufacturing. Every
five-year milestone offers the
opportunity for Harley-Davidson
to honor their customers with
historically numbered Anniversary
models and special accessories. It
also serves as an excellent opportunity for the Vallejo dealership to
throw a free party for all motorcycle enthusiasts and the entire
community.
The celebration day will
feature the D. J. music entertainment of Platinum Vibration at
the popular Ride-In Bike Show
in the dealership courtyard, with
Judged as well as Peoples’ Choice
Awards. And, new this year, there
will be additional entertainment
on our Second Corner — the
privately reserved Municipal Parking Lot across the street from the
dealership. The Raymond Victor
Band will perform. A coalition of
Vallejo Tattoo Parlors will partner
with H-D Vallejo to host a Tattoo
Contest and Tattoo Parade. There
will be comfortable seating available for all the stage shows. Also,
various non-Harley-Davidson
Bike vendors will have product
and information booths on this lot.
The spirit and
openhearted
generosity of
Harley riders
has often been
supported and
facilitated through the Harley-Davidson of Vallejo dealership. This
year is no exception. H-D Vallejo
will partner with its long time
friend, the Christian Help Center
of Vallejo, to raise money to support their efforts to provide shelter
and services for the homeless and
disenfranchised.
And, not to be missed, is the
popular Roast Pig platter lunch.
This year, guests will be served at
the USA Classics Museum, which
offers an interesting assortment
of relics and prized heirlooms on
display. The $5.00 lunch donation
goes entirely to the Christian Help
Center. For more information, call
643-1413. 
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Non-Profit Org. Consultant
Direct Mail
PO Box 41
Vallejo, CA 94590
Phone: (707)649-1049
E-mail: [email protected]
1601 Enterprise Drive, #3
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707)207-4222
Allio Consulting
Lorene Allio
Building Materials & Supplies
Clark’s Rock
Howard Peterson
650 Green Island Road
American Canyon, CA 94530
Phone: (707)642-6162
Website: www.clarksrock.com
Email: [email protected]
M2 Mail
Kevin Miller
Website: www.media2online.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Business Networking
Professional Business
Networks
Tod Bechtol
2774 Idaho Street
Napa, CA 94558
Phone: (707)251-8893
Website: www.probusinessnetworks.com
Hotels & Motels
Comfort Inn
G.H. (Gnyanesh) Patel
1185 Admiral Callaghan Lane
Vallejo, CA 94591
Phone: (707)648-1100
E-mail: [email protected]
Property Management
Elite Property
Management
Linda Blanchard
425 Virginia Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
Phone: (707)642-4332
E-mail: [email protected]
Engineers
ENGEO Incorporated
Group
Ted Bayham
690 Walnut Avenue, Suite220
Vallejo, CA 94592
Phone: (707)562-0030
E-mail: [email protected]
Hotels & Motels
Ramada Inn
Mike Marimi
1000 Admiral Callaghan Lane
Vallejo, CA 94591
Phone: (707)643-2700
E-mail: [email protected]
Community Organizations
Sisters Network
Solano County
Gloria Wade-Lessier
4087 Summer Gate Avenue
Vallejo, CA 94591
Phone: (707)642-6066
Website: www.sistersnetworksolanocounty.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Community Organizations
Vallejo Main Street
Robert Briseno
ValPAC Endorsements (cont. from page 1)
Website: www.engeo.com
E-mail: [email protected]
401 Georgia Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
Phone: (707)557-6246
our resources behind these two
candidates.”
Erin Hannigan is a Claims
Supervisor at the State Farm
Operations Center in Vallejo and
current Chamber Board Member.
She is currently the Vice Chairman
of Economic Development for
the Chamber and is also a former
Commissioner for the City of
Vallejo Community Development
Commission. Michael Wilson is
the Chief Financial Officer for
ARC Inc. Architects and current
Chamber Board Member. He is a
former Chairman of the Chamber
and the former Chairman of the
City of Vallejo Economic Development Commission.
“Erin and Michael are wellversed in the dynamics of the
major development and redevelop-
Home Builders
E-mail: [email protected]
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ment projects – the Waterfront,
Downtown, and Mare Island – that
ValPAC feels are critical to the
future health and prosperity of
Vallejo,” said Freda Dill of US
Bank, ValPAC Trustee. “Additionally, each is committed to working
to develop and attract high-quality
jobs and new businesses for our
workers and our citizens.”
“ValPAC has chosen to
endorse only two candidates in
order to focus our resources and
maximize our impact,” added
Hassel. “Hannigan and Wilson are
the candidates that best meet our
criteria in this critical election.
We are, however, supportive of
the pro-business views of other
candidates.”
If elected, Hannigan and Wilson will serve 4-year terms. 
KB Home South Bay
Inc.
Ray Panek
6700 Koll Center Parkway
Pleasanton, CA 64566
Phone: (925)750-1700
Website: www.kbhome.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.vallejomainstreet.com
*New Members from 7/15/06 - 8/16/07
For a complete directory of Chamber members visit:
www.vallejochamber.com
Did You Know?
The Chamber has provided over 1,285
referrals to our members through Aug. 23, 2007
Vallejo Business September 2007 • www.vallejochamber.com
Upcoming Events
For a complete listing of events go to www.vallejochamber.com
Executive Board
MEETINGS
Ambassadors
Sept. 4th - 5:30 p.m.
Political Advocacy
Sept. 5th - 8:30 a.m.
Education Roundtable
Sept. 12th - 10:00 a.m.
Economic Development
Sept. 12th - noon
Vallejo Business Alliance
Sept. 11th - 9 a.m.
Board of Directors
ValNet
Sept. 4th - noon
Sept. 18th - noon
Every Wednesday - 1:30 p.m.
Vallejo Business Networking
Every Friday - noon
Everybody’s Business Vallejo
Vallejo’s only business and community
talk radio show.
AROUND THE CORNER
September Business Mixer
Lennar Mare Island
Location TBD
Thursday, September 27th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
October Business Mixer
1st Pacific Credit Union
held at the Masonic Temple
101 Temple Way
Thursday, October 25th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
November Business Mixer
Hiddenbrooke Golf Club
1095 Hiddenbrooke Parkway
Thursday, November 15th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
December Business Mixer
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Did You Know...
• Sept. 1, 1985 - The Titanic is discovered 73 years after it sank.
• Sept. 4, 1928 - American George Wood set first official water
speed record (93 mph).
• Sept. 7, 1533 - Queen Elizabeth I was born.
• Sept. 12, 1877 - Chase National Bank is organized in NY.
• Sept. 13, 1922 - World’s highest shade temperature is
recorded in Libya at 136.4˚ Fahrenheit.
• Sept. 15, 1776 - During the American Revolutionary War,
British forces occupy New York.
• September 17, 1787 - Constitution of the US is signed by 38
of 41 delegates in Philadelphia.
• Sept. 17, 1978 - Muhammad Ali becomes first boxer to win
the heavyweight title 3 times.
• Sept. 22, 1969 - Willie Mays hits his 601st home run, the first
since Babe Ruth to top 600.
• Sept. 25, 1956 - The first phone call is placed from New York
City to London over a transatlantic cable.
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