June, 2014 - Tracy Chamber of Commerce
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June, 2014 - Tracy Chamber of Commerce
Vol. 14, Issue 6 JUNE 2014 Chair Message 2 City /Downtown News 3 Retirement Planning 4 Member News 5 Member Spotlights 6 Professional Services 7 Calendar 8 “Creating A Communit Where Business Thrives” Perfect Cuts Opening 2014 Golf Tourney www.tracychamber.org May Mixer A Message from the 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Chair: Mike Donaghy, West Valley Mall Board Chair…. Lisa Aguilera, Keller Williams Realty Did you know that your Chamber hosts quarterly City of Tracy Liaison Meetings? You may be wondering what goes on in these meetings? Who goes? Who cares? Dan Ball, McLane Larry Benson, Nationwide Insurance Sheri Facciolla, Patriot Pest Management Bill Fields, Surtec Systems, Inc. Will Fleet, Tracy Press The Chamber City Liaison Meeting is a quarterly event where city staff update the Chamber and its membership on the following areas: retail and entertainment growth and development activities, industrial and business growth, as well as new businesses relocating into our community. This is an opportunity to meet one on one with the City and learn what development and business growth is taking place. This is your one stop place to get the latest in development and City news updates. Dr. Jim Franco, Tracy Unified School District Other topics of interest are also discussed like recent sales tax growth in the City, the recent retail survey, special City events and promotions such as the Shop Local Campaign. This is an opportunity to learn what is going on first hand and talk directly with City staff. Al Santa Catalina, Buffalo Wild Wings In addition to the Chamber board members, all Chamber members are invited to attend. This firsthand knowledge can help you grow your business and give you first-hand information to make better informed business decisions. If you are like me you want to know about new competition that is coming to town before they get here and or any other relevant information to help make better daily business decisions. We all care about our business environment and our City and in order to be informed, plan on attending the upcoming City Liaison meeting at the Chamber offices on June, 16th at 4:00 pm. The meeting generally lasts about an hour. Please RSVP to the Chamber office at 209-835-2131. In case you can’t attend this meeting, future meetings will be held September 15th and December 15th all at 4PM at the Chamber office. Please make plans to join us! -Mike Donaghy Board Chair Tracy Chamber of Commerce Bruce George, Thrivent Financial Daniel Greene, Bank of the West Dana Cooper, PG&E Cliff Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters Nolan O’Brien, Lawrence Livermore Lab Robin Lopez, Taylor Farms Pacific Scott McFarland, Journey Christian Church Doshia Myrick, Fairfield Inn Tracy Tammy Shaff, Sutter Tracy Hospital Chad Wood, Willbanks & Wood PLC CHAMBER AMBASSADORS Lisa Aguilera, Keller Williams Realty Julie Andrade, Andrade Chiropractic Karen Aranda, Altamont Mechanical Heating/Air Gemaine Clark Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs Bruce George, Thrivent Financial Virna Hudson, Fresh Coat Painters Ray Lopez, Keller Williams Realty Conrad Levoit, Levoit Advanced Protective Services Carol Newman, Surtec Systems, Inc. Brian Schilling, Zero BS Marketing Lon Swanson, Journey Christian Church CHAMBER STAFF Sofia Valenzuela, President [email protected] Maria Valenzuela, Membership/Event Services [email protected] Robin Paloma, Events Assistant [email protected] Alyssa Mupo, Hire Me First Program Coordinator [email protected] Carol Neely, Receptionist www.tracychamber.org What’s Happening in your City... What’s Happening in your Economic Development: Sports Authority in the West Valley Mall set to open in August Red Robin construction underway with opening slated for November Grant Bar & Lounge to open behind Extended Stay America. New eateries to open at the Tracy Pavilion center on Naglee Rd. including 2nd location for Dickeys BBQ, Extreme Pita and Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Oak Valley Community Bank to occupy part of the former Ward Real Estate building on corner of 11th & Central in Downtown Tracy. Origins Books to open in June in the former Ria Mia Beads location on 10th Street. The 2014 Summer Block Party Series continues with “Boots, Chaps & Cowboy Hats” on June 13th and “Rhythm & Blues” on June 20th. The free Block Parties are held at the Downtown Plaza (6th Street and Central Avenue) from 6 to 9 p.m. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Tracy Highlights: Unemployment rate for Tracy continues below California average at 7.2%. Far below surrounding cities (Manteca10.1%; Lodi 8.8%; Stockton 14.3%) Sales tax for Tracy continues in an upward trend showing a 12.7% increase. Increases for other cities included Lodi 6.6%, Manteca 4.8% and Stockton 2.8%. For more information about the City of Tracy visit www.ci.tracy.ca.us Downtown... The Downtown Tracy Farmers' Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The new Wednesday evening market begins on June 4thand runs through August 27th from 4 to 8 p.m. EMOS Korean Restaurant (31 W. 10th Street) and Thai Jasmine (29 W. 10th Street) are now open! SweeTarts Bakery has chosen to locate in Downtown Tracy (1020 B Street) and will begin construction soon. Visit Main Street Music in their new, larger location at 45 W. 10th Street. This month's Third Friday falls on June 20th! Several downtown businesses will remain open until 9pm. Don't miss the extended shopping hours and specials! Download the Downtown Tracy phone application, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter for the most up to date information! For more information about Downtown Tracy, visit www.tracycitycenter.com Elite Ambassador: of the month: Dave Garcia, Dave Garcia Designs Thank you for your continuous support to the Chamber and its members! www.tracychamber.org Don’t Rely Soley on Uncle Sam’s Help for Retirement Twenty years ago, retirement was a time to look forward to and savor. But, today, we live in uncertain times. So, for most working adults, retirement has become very complex—requiring years of planning, a well-thought-out strategy, and a phase to be put off as much as possible. We’re living more years in retirement. Why? Company-sponsored pensions have all but become extinct. Thanks to medical advances and healthier lifestyles, people are living longer. In the early 20th century, life expectancy was 47.3 years vs. today’s life span of nearly 79 years. According to data from the Social Security Administration, a man who lives to 65 will live on average to age 84, while women of the same age should live to age 86. Or course, this is good news; but we need to be prepared for it. The truth about Social Security. And if you believe that Social Security will be there to support you, think again. For retirees in 2013, if you retire at the full age of 66, your maximum monthly benefit is $2,533—not enough for many of you to live comfortably. While there are no easy solutions, life insurance can guarantee the protection of your loved ones and also supplement your retirement savings if the death benefit is no longer needed. Leaving a legacy. Life insurance’s primary purpose is to deliver death benefit protection, which can provide a generally tax-free legacy to your loved ones. But permanent life insurance also carries “living” benefits. Your policy earns cash value that accumulates tax deferred. This means you do not pay taxes on any of the accumulation within the policy. Additionally, you can access that money generally tax-free through policy loans. This cash value can be used to fund college expenses, a small business loan, or any other anticipated or unexpected event. In addition to the death benefit protection, the cash value of permanent life insurance can also be used to supplement your retirement income. As such, it can be a vital piece of the complex puzzle of retirement planning. Article Courtesy of Erik Andersen, Agent, CA Ins. Lic. #0G64204 New York Life Insurance To learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact Erik at 209-914-6010. www.tracychamber.org Member News Welcome to the Chamber New Members! Small Business Vendor Fair by Events by Che Come and visit area businesses such as One Perfect Dazzle, Hendi’s Loving Hands, Diva Fashion for You, Princess House, and more on Saturday, June 21st from Noon-4PM a the Lathrop Holiday Inn. For more info visit www.eventsbyche.com . Guests who visit the Events by Che table during the fair will have the chance to register for a raffle to win a mini-session photo package courtesy of Vinay Visions which includes a 60 minute photo session. Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant 30 W. 10th Street, Tracy, CA 209-836-5344 Javier Arias *Restaurants - Dining Tracy Cancer Support Group Speaker Series Sutter Tracy Hospital would like to invite any cancer survivors, fighters, friends or family members to attend one or all of the upcoming presentations: June 24th-Relaxation through Yoga July 22nd-Coping with Art August 26th-Healthier Meals for a Healthier You September 23rd-Road to Recovery Meetings are free and take place at the Sutter Community Room at 6:30 p.m.. Call to register, 209-833-2328; space is limited. Cakes by Jeff the Chef Launches Website Newest Chamber member, Jeff Taylor, owner of Cakes by Jeff the Chef has launched a website for his business. Please visit the website for your next cake or dessert needs, www.cakesbyjeffthechef.com Corral Hollow Family Dental 1837 W. 11th Street, Tracy, CA 209-834-2990 Breanna Crider *Dentists [email protected] Hammercraft Construction & Development Inc. Tracy, CA 209-814-9412 Tom Solveson *Construction [email protected] Thank You for Renewing! Under 5 Years: 5-10 Years: Bagel Street Café Brite Smiles Dentistry Buffalo Wild Wings CMV Service Linda Jimenez Mount Oso Building Association Ray Morelos Ringer Chiropractic Stroup Insurance & Financial Agency The Great Plate Bar & Grill Tori Verber-Salazar for District Attorney Tracy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Verizon Wireless/Clickaway Mobile Women’s Center-Youth & Family Services BBVA Compass Crop Production Services Fresh Coat Painters Hearts of Harvest Foundation Jacobson CDI Nationwide InsuranceLarry Benson Agency PDQ Promotions Printing, & Embroidery Raley’s Fresh Market San Joaquin County Office of Sign A Rama Education Workability I Strings Italian Café Tracy Women’s Forum Assoc. West Park Executive Suites 11-20 Years: Account Masters Bookkeeping Delta Blood Bank Fireworks & Stage FX America Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Take Care Termite & Pest Control Tracy Police Officers Association West Valley Mall Juan Barragan-Team Barragan 18 W. 11th Street, Tracy, CA 209-229-8882 Juan Barragan *Real Estate [email protected] M.H. Elite Group/Klemm Real Estate 585 Wicklund Crossing Wy. Mountain House, CA 209-597-6186 Alicia Hernandez *Real Estate [email protected] 20-30 Years: Pioneer Americas, Inc. www.tracychamber.org Pampered Pet Grooming & Spa 1872 W. 11th Street, Tracy, CA 209-833-7600 Michelle Cooper *Pet Grooming [email protected] Pool Table Pros 470 W. Larch Rd, Ste#4, Tracy, CA 209-879-9192 Chris Weigart *Billiard Service & Sales [email protected] Member Spotlight… Storage Solutions by Mobile Modular A storage container is just a storage container, right? It can be, but at Mobile Modular Portable Storage, their mission is to provide each customer with a portable space solution designed to meet their customer’s specific needs, combined with a level of individual service that exceeds expectations. Headquartered out of Livermore, CA, Mobile Modular Portable Storage takes pride in being innovators in both product design and in creating great customer experiences. Here’s how they work to differentiate themselves from other portable storage container rental companies in Northern California. Exceptional interactions: Fast quotes & deliveries of containers Exceptional products: Quality equipment & vast size selections Exceptional value: Competitive pricing Have an upcoming project that might require extra storage space? Contact Mobile Modular Portable Storage in Livermore, CA for a quote or more information. A dedicated sales specialist is available to speak with you Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm at 866-459-7600. You can also view their container offering and request a quote online at www.mmrents-portablestorage.com. Denham Honored with IFDA Award U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) has been named a recipient of the International Food Service Distributors Association’s, (IFDA) 2014 Thomas Jefferson Award. The IFDA presents the award to members of Congress who demonstrate their commitment to strengthening the free enterprise system. The award is based on voting records during the 113th Congress on issues critical to the growth of the foodservice distribution industry and the nation’s overall economy. “Representative Denham has taken positive votes on legislation to support job growth, the private sector and free market principles,” said IFDA President and CEO Mark S. Allen. Featured in photo (Left-Right) Patrick Peters, COO of Saladino’s Foodservice Distribution, Dan Ball, General Manager of McLane Food Service, Inc., and Craig Saladino, President of Saladino’s Foodservice Distribution Photo & Article courtesy of TurlockCityNews.com SAVE THE DATE: Business Building Boot Camp BUSINESS QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face” - Eleanor Roosevelt Tuesday, June 17th 9AM-12PM Transit Station Attendees Will Learn How To: *Create or improve your brand *Increase awareness for your business brand or personal brand *Simple, effective sales, social media & PR strategies Cost: $35 Register by calling 209-835-2131 Or by clicking page 9 of the e-newsletter www.tracychamber.org Tracy Chamber Professional Services Listing JUNE 2014 AUTOMOBILE - REPAIRS & SERVICE D & M Automotive………..………...…..209-879-9345 BANKS Bank of Stockton………………...……..209-820-2000 BAR & LOUNGE MJ’s Bar & Lounge LLC……………..…209-831-9948 BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL Account Masters Bookkeeping……....209-836-4961 ENTERTAINMENT Creative Clowning Sparkles & Ravioli …………………………………………......209-835-8383 ELECTRICIAN 3 Phaze Electric…………….………..…209-239-2700 FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION Stockton Certified Farmers Market ……………………………………..……...209-943-1830 GRAPHIC DESIGN Dave Garcia Designs…………….….…209-200-3283 GROCERY STORES Grocery Outlet of Tracy………………209-836-2182 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Altamont Mechanical Heating & Air ………………………………………….....209-346-2422 INSPECTIONS/SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION All Aspect Inspections……………………,,,,,,……… www.allaspectinspections.com INSURANCE SERVICES Life, Home, Auto, Business, Workers Comp, MORTGAGE LENDING Pamela Dew-Diversified Capital Funding …………………………………………..209-833-3338 MOBILE FOOD TRUCK El Toro Food………………...……..…530-953-6614 MOVING & STORAGE COMPANY Greater Bay Relocation Services, North American Van Lines ………………209-830-4435 NON-PROFIT Manteca CPR Classes………………209-817-8464 PET GROOMING Pampered Pet Grooming & Spa….209-833-7600 REAL ESTATE California Advantage Real Estate..209-836-3300 Lisa Aguilera—Keller Williams…...209-814-8256 Ray Lopez - Keller Williams….…...209-914-8010 SHOPPING - RETAIL West Valley Mall Community Room Rental ……………………………..……209-836-4091 x108 SOLAR SALES Verengo Solar……………....…..……209-814-6156 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE AFLAC…………………….……...……209-323-4183 TERMITE & PEST CONTROL SERVICES Take Care Termite & Pest Control ……………………...............................209-832-7300 WATER WELL PUMP CONTRACTOR Commercial, Domestic, Irrigation, 24 Hr. I. J. Larsen Pumps, Inc……………209-529-2020 Motorcycle, Boat Larry Benson Nationwide Insurance ………………………..……...……...…...209-229-1096 WEBSITE HOSTING & DESIGN Nnvent…………………………….....888-408-2515 Your company can be listed here for just $100 per year. Call 209-835-2131 www.tracychamber.org June Meetings 06/03 & 06/17 12:30PM Hispanic Group El Tapatio 06/03 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 06/12 12PM Starting Your Own Business at Chamber 06/12 & 06/26 12:30PM Asian Pacific Group at Asian Cajun Crawfish 06/16 4PM City Liaison Mtg at Chamber 06/20 9AM New Member Orientation at Chamber 06/25 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber June Events 06/10 8AM Coffee by American Red Cross at Fire Station 06/17 9AM Business Boot Camp at Transit Station 06/23 1PM Ribbon Cutting at Brite Smiles Dentistry 06/26 5PM Business Expo Mixer at West Valley Mall July Meetings 07/01 & 07/15 12:30PM Hispanic Group El Tapatio 07/01 8:30AM Ambassadors at Chamber 07/10 12PM Starting Your Own Business at Chamber 07/10 & 07/24 12:30PM Asian Pacific Group at Asian Cajun Crawfish 07/23 4PM Board Meeting at Chamber July Events 07/04 07/04 07/04 07/08 07/24 10AM 4th July Parade Downtown Tracy 11AM-8PM 4th of July Day at Lincoln Park 9:30PM Fireworks Show at Tracy High 8AM Coffee by Begin Again Skin 5PM Mixer at Buffalo Wild Wings REGISTERTODAY! Tablefee$40 1perBizCategory Limitedto irst25 Chambermembers only! Call209‐835‐2131toregister! www.tracychamber.org www.tracychamber.org
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