Director's Ongoing Message
Greetings Everyone
Greetings:
Its official the Chamber is moving! And here is the new address
821 W. Yosemite Ave.
This is such a busy time for the Chamber. We will be having
our Planning Conference May 17 and our Installation Dinner is June
14 at The Emory. We will be Installing our new President Kirk Dall.
The Chamber will also be honoring business. Here is a list of the
nominees. Large Business of the Year: Doctor’s
Hospital
of
Manteca
, Mt. Valley Express, Wal-Mart and
Merrill
Gardens
at
Manteca
. Small
Business of the Year:
ARAM
SOLAR, Raymus Homes, Monogram Magic and
Main Street
Café. Mabel Brocchini Community Service
Award: Steve DeBrum, Pastor Mike Dillman and Jerry Wiggen. Gladys
Brock Chamber Service Award: Les Thomas, David Coates, Bob
Gonzales and Chip DeVito. Distinguished Service Award: (Business) Mt. Valley Express, Manteca
Bulletin, City of Manteca and Save Mart Main St. Non Profit Business of the Year: Manteca CAPS, Second Harvest Food
Bank, Manna Ministry, Knights of Columbus, Warrant Officers
Association and American Legion .
Life Time Achievement Award: Marvin Brocchini and Presidents
Choice Award: Charlene Schmidt
I am so excited to say the Chamber's DVD project is in full
development. The Chamber Board room has been transformed into a
filming set with the windows blacked out cords everywhere, cameras,
sound equipment, reflectors, lights and of course the green
screen. The filming schedule is grueling. BOSS who
has the contract is doing a Great Job! Russell and Keith are
amazing. Thanks guys!!! I am very glad that my interview is over
even though the two of them made me feel so at ease and comfortable
I still hate being filmed. But this project is so worth while;
to be able to promote the city of Manteca and the surrounding area
is priceless. The focus of this project is to make industries, and
new families who are thinking about relocating to Manteca aware of
all the available space and the fact the Manteca is such a wonderful
place to live work and raise a family. This is the most important
project the chamber has embarked upon and I cannot wait to see the
finished product. In the end this will result in increased revenue
to the city. This DVD will be available soon.
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead 3/20/08
Greetings:
I am so pleased to announce that Comedy Night was a major
success. We were sold out. Our comedians were awesome,
Geoff Brown our head liner he was so outstanding! Carrie Dall was so
good. Thank you! To all the volunteers we could not be
successful without all of your help. The dancing was a blast, I
could tell everyone had a wonderful time. (I know I did). I
can't wait for August. I am already looking for more comedians.
Remember get your tickets early because I know we will be sold out
again! 2/15/08
The Manteca Chamber of Commerce sends their deepest condolences
to the family of Scott Doyle who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday
January 27th. Scott was not only a Chamber Ambassador and Chamber
Member but a very dear friend to all of us. He will be deeply
missed! Please keep Scott 's wife and family in your thoughts and
prayers through this most difficult time. 1/28/08
In recent years,
local governments have become increasingly active in “economic
development programs”. These
government run or subsidized programs provide assistance to
individual businesses in order to increase local jobs, lower
unemployment, and enhance the local tax base.
The MCOC’s goal is to collaborate with the city to deliver
services and resources that can capitalize on economic development.
This will increase
local employment opportunities and the tax base in
Manteca
through active recruitment, development and retention of targeted
primary industries.
Working in partnership, the MCOC and the City of
Manteca
will increase local employment opportunities which enable the work
force to maintain a decent standard of living, reduce the outflow of
highly skilled labor, commonly know as “Brain Drain”, and reduce
traffic along the 120 and 205 corridors.
And at the same time enhance the city’s
long term competitiveness
as a location for business and industry.
Working together on these strategies will eliminate
duplication of efforts
and project a united alliance for the City of
Manteca
. Together the
MCOC and the City of
Manteca
can coexist with and cooperate with other cities.
At the same time the MCOC and the City of
Manteca
will have a united force
to compete with the surrounding areas.
The
MCOC has formed
a Commission called BRET “Business Retention and Expansion Team”
to actively pursue these goals.
- Diversify
and strengthen the local economy by strengthening local
businesses.
- Increase
employment opportunities by improving the business climate.
- Pursue
redevelopment of downtown
Manteca
to attract business investment.
- Market
the city as a site for branch plants or corporate headquarters.
- Guide
existing business through regulatory problems which may impede
expansion, reposition, or relocation.
- Reduce
business failures and out migration by pin pointing problems.
- Devise
programs to mitigate common problems and critical issues facing
the business community.
- Improve
mutual awareness among local civic leaders and the business
community of the needs, opportunities and constraints of
business and government, and develop an atmosphere of open
communication and problem solving.
Debby Moorhead
12/19/07
I would like to share some fast facts with you about The Great
Central Valley. Did You Know? The Central Valley is one of only
seven places on earth that provides the soil, water and climate that
can produce 350 different crops and agricultural products. The
valley is currently home to more than 6.5 million people and is one
of the fasting growing regions in the state. The current population
of the Great Central Valley is larger than 38 U.S. states. There are
12,150,406 gross square ft. of LEED certified "Green
Building" in the Great Central Valley. The valley
attracts less than half of the state's per capita average for
philanthropic support. About one in five residents live in poverty,
compared to 13% for the rest of the state. 82% of valley residents
drive to work alone. At 450 miles long and fifty miles wide, the
Great Central Valley is about the size of Great Britain. If the
Valley were its own state, it would lead the nation in the value of
its agricultural production. The Central Valley project delivered
6.6 million acre feet of water for cities, agriculture and wildlife
this year. By 2050, 14.5 million people are projected to be
residents of the Great Central Valley. 60% of the Pacific Flyway's
migratory birds depend on Central Valley resources. Freight Trucks
account for 16% of all Valley roads. Sacramento International
Airport accounts for 86% of passenger air travel in the Great
Central Valley, and 67% of valley residents use the internet.
California's Great Central Valley, stretching 450 miles from Redding
to Bakersfield. The Great Central Valley is shaped by its three
distinct sub regions: the resource rich Sacramento Valley, the
bustling Sacramento Metropolitan Region, and the Diverse San
Joaquin Valley. If you would like more information please go to
www.greatvalley.org
12/13/07
Greetings: At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with
boiling water, comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive.
212 degrees is written by Sam Parker and Mac Anderson, it is an
awesome book and it made me want to focus even harder on the job at
hand. If you want to read a powerful and motivating book this is the
one. It clarifies and helps to define your goals. It's time to turn
up the heat!!!! Go to work. 12/11/07
Greetings:
Well Christmas is just around the corner and
then we will be moving into a new year. The Chamber is working on
Just for Laughs Comedy Night February 9th and our new
venue is “The Emory” located at 1028 W. Yosemite, here in
Manteca
. For more information please give the chamber a call. The Chamber
is also working on the “Best of Manteca” which will take place
on March 6, 2008 at Manteca Trailer & Motor home Inc. 2060 E.
Yosemite Ave.
There is a correction for DeVinci’s Delicatessen the owners are
Kurtis and Christy Kranich and Bob and Kathy Spears. Please stop by
this fine delicatessen the food is
awesome.
Please remember if there is anything I can do to be of service
please call me at 239-6131. 12/11/07
Respectfully,
Debby
Moorhead
Manteca Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade Winners
All Float Divisions
Clubs/Civic: Manteca Historical Society First Place,
Sunrise Kiwanis Second Place.
Religious: AWANA Calvary Church First Place, St.
Paul's Methodist Second Place, Tabernacle of Praise Third
Place.
Youth: 4-H First Place, Manteca Youth Focus Second
Place, Cub Scout Pack 432 Third Place.
Commercial: Art of Dance First Place, Art of Dance Second
Place, Protection Plus Insurance Third Place.
CSHA Equestrian:
Plain Western: Mercedes Henke First Place Cheyenne
Jacobs, Second Place Fancy Parade Horse: Katie Butler First
Place. Mounted Group: San Joaquin Valley Rangers,
First Place Novelty Mounted Group: Colleen’s Ranch and
Friends, First Place
All Divisions (Except Floats)
Auto Clubs: Valley PT Cruisers, First Place God's
Creation, Second Place.
Auto Custom: Universal Dance, First Place. Manteca
Morning Rotary, Second Place. Manteca Youth Focus, Third
Place.
Auto Decorated Vehicle: Brian and Mary Lawlor, First Place,
Katie May Broderick Second Place, Sinitzer Customs, Third
Place.
Color Guard-Open: Sierra High JROTC, First Place, East
Union High, Second Place, Sharp Depot/Air Force, Third
Place.
Drill Team: Manteca High JROTC First Place, East Union
JROTC Second Place.
ID Unit: Manteca High School JROTC First Place, East
Union JROTC Second Place
Novelty-Miscellaneous: Manteca Youth Focus, First Place,
Amazing Greys Second Place, Pick Up Trailer Dancers, Third
place.
Musical -Elementary: Brock Elliott School, First Place,
McParland School, Second Place, Shasta School, Third Place.
Musical High School: East Union High First Place,
Sierra High School, Second Place, Manteca High School, Third
Place.
Novelty 12 & Under: Dance and Cheer Stars First Place,
Girl Scouts Troop 295, Second Place
Novelty 13 and up: Happy Wheelers First Place.
Twirling (Jr. & Sr.) Stars and Stripes, First Place
Some of The Holiday Parade Volunteers
Greetings:
I would like to thank all the entries in the
Parade it was awesome, what a beautiful parade. Thank you to all the
volunteers this is such a wonderful community event. I would like to
thank our Parade sponsors AKF Development, Westlake Realty Group,
Raymus Homes, Doctors Hospital of Manteca, ARAM
SOLAR, Bank of Stockton, Sun Post, Ted Poulos,
Allen's Jewelry, Delta Bank, National
Association, Delicato Vineyards, Infinity Shutters & Blinds,
Redi-Mark, Manteca Federated Women's Club,
Double Stitch, French Camp RV Park & Golf
Course, Wal-Mart and Save Mart.
The Best of
Manteca the nominations started November 1st, and end
December 13, 2007; please go to our web site www.manteca.org
and click on Best of Manteca logo and it will take you to the
nomination page. Please if there is anything I
can do to be of service please call me direct 239-6131.
11/30/07
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead
CEO Manteca Chamber of Commerce
Greetings:
The
Holiday
parade is in full swing. We
have so many entries and this year is going to be awesome.
Please come out and enjoy the parade the theme is “Frosty
the Snowman” it is on Saturday December 1, 2007 at 5:00 pm.
Leadership
Manteca
I am so proud to be a part of that, our class is moving right along.
I would like to thank DeVega Brothers Restaurant for sponsoring our
lunch on September 12th it was very much appreciated by
the entire class.
Thank you so much to all the volunteers who set out the Flags on
November 13th. Les Thomas I would like to thank you for
giving of your time so
unselfishly.
Please remember if there is anything I can do to be of service to
you please call me at 823-6121. 11/16/07
Respectfully,
Debby
Moorhead
CEO Manteca Chamber of Commerce
Greetings:
I am so pleased to say the The Manteca Chamber
of Commerce in partnership with the City of
Manteca
has been selected as a recipient of a 2007 Pacific Gas and Electric
Company Local Economic Development Grant. The chamber was one of 75
chosen from the 251 applications received as part of this year’s
program. This grant will help defray the costs of the Manteca/San
Joaquin DVD showcase.
The Holiday Parade “Frosty the Snowman” is December 1st
you can pick up an
application at the chamber at
107 N. Lincoln Ave.
Please remember if there is anything I can do to be of service to
you please call me at 823-6121. 10/15/07
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead
Greetings:
Have you ever had to give a speech or do a presentation?
Well if you are anything like me it is hard to overcome your
nerves. I realize the best way is to master the methods and strategies
to meet the challenge that you are faced with. The key is being
prepared, practice, practice and practice. Some people are naturally
comfortable speaking in front of groups and in meetings, but if you
are not one of those, like me, remember success comes when you can
overcome your personal obstacles. Learn to have confidence in
yourself it will empower you and bring you peace and wisdom. Then
your next speech or presentation will be more effective and less
stressful. 10/2/07
Greetings:
This information is from a website that I feel is great!
Please check it out! www.CaliforniaBusinessMinute.com
It
must have hurt them to their core when the Business Council of
New York
completed
their annual review of the performance of states and found that they
were ranked at the lower
end. But to add salt to
an open wound it must have been painful for
them to see their nemesis,
California
ranked in the top ten. It must
have made them feel ill.
The annual review tracks job growth, average wages, total personal
income,
per-capita
income and population over a ten year period beginning in 1995.
California
received the highest scores
credited with either meeting or exceeding
national averages
associated with these economic indicators.
Only nine other states ranked as high: Arizona
,
Colorado
,
Delaware
,
Florida
,
New
Hampshire
,
Texas
,
Virginia
,
Washington
and
Wyoming
.
New York
received a D grade. Ouch! (written
by Tim Johnson)
Greetings:
I would like to thank John Viss, Manteca Firefighter Reserve for
coming to the rescue of the Chamber. John gladly posed with the
flag that honored Corporal Charles O. Palmer II who is the first Manteca casualty in the
Iraq war. This picture (one like it) will appear on the cover of the
2007/2008 Chamber Directory which will be available next month. 9/20/07
Thanks again John!
 To
see the directory go to the home page click on Chamber Directory PDF
Greetings:
I had an interesting phone call a few days ago,
a new member to the chamber asked why the chamber has “coffees”
every week. The chamber
has coffees every Wednesday and a different business hosts it.
The reason for these coffees is to Network. One
of the most effective advertising tools is through self promotion
and networking. The
chamber coffees give business owners and others a place to build
relationships because we as consumers want to do business with
someone we trust. The repeated comment I have herd is networking
builds relationships and along with relationships comes referrals.
Please remember if there is anything I can do to be of service to
you please call me at 823-6121.9/7/07
Greetings:
I was reading a very interesting story written
by Mark Sanborn, Innovations, by Pridestaff and it is amazing how a
simple story can make your day. It is based on four Principles which
are, 1. Everyone makes a difference 2. Everything is built on
relationships, 3.You must continually create value for others and it
doesn’t have to cost a penny and 4.You can reinvent one’s self
regularly. By following these basic principles it is possible to do
extraordinary work. The Manteca Chamber of Commerce offers things we can all use
friendships, professional and social development and most important
networking your business. So please if there is anything
I can do to be of service to you please give me
a call at 823-6121. 8/14/07
Greetings:
The Chamber of Commerce directory is moving along. The deadline for
your completed ad is due in about three weeks. So if you would like
to place an ad or join the chamber please give us a call.
The 2007 Economic Summit: “Innovation, Entrepreneurship and
Renewable Energy” will take place at the University of the Pacific
in
Stockton
on Wednesday August 22, 2007. So if you would like to attend please
call the chamber for more information. Flags Over Manteca will be
set out for Labor Day, so please if you would like to volunteer give
the chamber a
call.
Please remember if there is anything I can do to be of service to
you please call me at 823-6121.8/14/07
Respectfully,
Debby
Moorhead
CEO Manteca Chamber of Commerce
Greetings:
The weather here in Manteca is really hot especially in the late
afternoon and into the night. The Chamber is not having "Hot
August" Comedy Night this year so please look for our next
Comedy Night "Just for Laughs" in
February.
The Chamber 2007/2008 business directory is in the process of being
published by the Manteca Bulletin. The Chamber gives out 5,000
directories a year to firms considering locating in Manteca as well
as new residents. This is an opportunity for you to place an
ad showcasing your business. If you are interested in placing
an ad or joining the chamber please give me a call my direct line is
239-6131.
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead 8/6/07
Greetings,
I found this on the internet. 5 Little Sayings to Help You Get
Organized
By Maria Garcia, and want to share this with you it really works.
A HOME FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE. Every item
you have, no matter what it is, should have a designated home. For
instance, the home for your magazines might be your magazine holder,
which is located on your bookshelf. Or your home for your extra file
folders and labels might be the top shelf of your office supplies
cabinet.
If an item doesn't have a specific home, it's considered to be
'homeless.' Something that is homeless tends to get lost.
Designate a specific home for all of your stuff. Then, be sure that
everything taken gets returned to its home when done being used.
DON'T PUT IT DOWN. PUT IT AWAY. When you remove something
from its home, the best thing to do when you're done using it, is to
put it away. Yes, sometimes it seems easier to just place it on the
kitchen table until later, or to put it on your desk until tomorrow.
Unfortunately, this often results in many items being out of place,
which can leave your home or office in disarray. Never mind the fact
that it presents a bad example for other family members, or staff
members.
Don't give clutter a chance to form. Put it away now. You'll find it
when you need it, and your environment will remain clutter-free.
FILE, DON'T PILE. It is very easy to get overwhelmed with
paper. Our paper volume increases on a daily basis. Between lists,
mail, bills, school papers, documentation, warranties, etc., it's
often seen as a pain to take the time to handle those papers
immediately. However, if those papers begin to transform themselves
into piles--and they usually do--it's going to be even more of a
pain to get them under control. Piles tend to get taller and taller,
until even the idea of dismantling them seems colossal. This results
in lots of piles, and even more stress.
If you DON'T need a piece of paper, get rid of it immediately.
Either recycle it, or give it to the appropriate party.
If you DO need a piece of paper, file it right now. Don't put it
down, even for a minute. Either place it in your filing cabinet,
your Tickler file, your bill paying system, etc. If you take the
time to file it now, it won't stand a chance of growing into a huge
pile.
QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. Clutter and chaos go hand in hand. The
more things you have, the easier it is for clutter to form and grow.
Always remember to place your emphasis on quality over quantity. In
other words, it's not important to have a lot of things, many of
which you never use. It's more beneficial to have fewer things, all
of which you use and/or enjoy. Simplify your life and you will get
and stay organized!
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED WHEN YOU NEED IT, GET EVERYTHING DONE WHEN
IT'S DUE. Many people think that getting organized is about
being neat and tidy. On the contrary, a person who is not very neat
or tidy can be very organized. Being organized actually entails
'finding everything you need when you need it, and getting
everything done when it's due.' If you can master these two things,
you are well on your way to being organized
Please remember if there is anything I can do to be of service to
you please call me at 823-6121.
Debby Moorhead 7/18/07
Greetings:
Yesterday I received the most beautiful flower arrangement and the
card said "Thank You" unfortunately I do not know who sent the
flowers. So today I want to thank the person who did send the
flowers you made my day. 6/12/07 Today 6/13/07 I found out who sent
the beautiful flowers it was my dearest friend and recipient of the
Life Time Achievement Award last Saturday night at the Installation
Dinner, Ted Polous. Thanks Again Ted!
Greetings: I found this today and really liked it so I
will share it with you. Take time to work, It is the price of success.
Take time to play, it is the secret of perpetual youth.
Take time to give, It is too short a day to be
selfish. Take time to laugh, it is the music of the
soul. Take time to love and be loved, it is a
God given gift. Take time to be grateful, it is
the key to joy. Take time to meditate, it is the
path to peace. Take time to pray, it is the
greatest power on earth.
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead 5/16/07
Greetings: Today May 10, 2007 Corporal Charles O. Palmer
II returned home. I would like to thank the 100's of
volunteers who came out this morning at 5:00 am to help put out the
2400 flags that line the streets of Manteca. The flags will be set
out again on Wednesday May 16, 2007 the day of the funeral service.
This is a special thanks to Les Thomas for giving of his time so
unselfishly on behalf of the Chamber. Please if you would like
to volunteer to set out flags call the chamber at 823-6121.
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead 5/10/07
Greetings: Today is a very sad day
for the City and Community of Manteca. Marine Corporal Charles O.
Palmer II died Saturday, he is the first Manteca casualty in the
Iraq war. Palmer 36, leaves behind a 15 year old son in
Manteca, as well as his wife and two stepchildren at Camp Lejeune in
North Carolina. His parents are Charles and Teri Palmer of Manteca.
The Marine was a 1989 Manteca High graduate. To our community this
young man is a HERO! The Manteca Chamber of Commerce has
issued a call for volunteers to put out 2400 flags twice in the
coming week , once when Cpl. Palmer returns home to Manteca and
again on the day of his funeral. Please if you would like to
volunteer to put out flags call the chamber at 823-6121. 5/8/07
 Congressman McNerney Convenes Small-Business
Panel
Posted by Josh Richman on April 5th, 2007
Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today announced he has created
and held his first meeting with a small business advisory board.
McNerney said he plans to meet with the board a few times per year,
and will call upon members more frequently and informally as issues
arise in Congress.
“Small businesses are the engine of our American economy, generating
between 60 and 80 percent of all new jobs created in the country,”
he said in a news release. “I want to work in Congress to encourage
the growth of small businesses. That begins with understanding the
unique challenges small businesses face. And there is no better way
to do that than by talking to small business owners and advisers who
face and overcome obstacles every day.”
McNerney said the first meeting, held this afternoon at the Lodi
Public Library, “was very productive. I heard a wide variety of
perspectives, from business owners to business organizations. The
information I heard today will help me when I’m back in Washington
analyzing and crafting legislation.”
The board’s members are:
• Oscar Anzaldo, Owner, Anzaldo OP, LLC, Tracy
• Mark Chandler, CEO, Lodi Woodbridge Winegrape Commission
• Dan Ehrler, President and CEO, Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce
• Ann Johnston, Owner, The Balloonery, Stockton
• Eldon Kuntz, Owner, West Lane Towing, Stockton
• David Lucas and Heather Pyle, Owners, Lucas Winery, Lodi
• Mark Martinez, CEO, San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, Stockton
• Linda Maurer, Economic Development Manager, City of Brentwood
• Debby Moorhead, CEO, Manteca Chamber of Commerce
• Gillian Murphy, Director, San Joaquin Delta College Small Business
Development Center, Stockton
• Melony Newman, President and CEO, Danville Area Chamber of
Commerce
• Otis Nostrand, Owner, Hopyard Ale House, Pleasanton
• Visionary Home Builders, Stockton
• Dan Perez, Owner, Rollin’ in Dough Eats, Sweets and Treats, Lodi
4/11/07
Greetings:
I would like to talk about all the advantages of being a Chamber
member. By joining the Manteca Chamber of Commerce you will carry
clout that your business would not have alone; you will have a voice
in the Government community; you can make valuable business contacts
with other professionals; you have a chance to “get involved” and
promote the quality of life and well being of your community; you
will join forces with other business leaders and become part of a
united effort to make business grow and prosper; you can exchange
ideas and expertise with other business professionals; you can use
talents and services that you may not be able to afford yourself;
you can use resources available through the Chamber; you will grow
as Manteca grows; you are eligible for member to member discounts;
and you will enjoy being a Member of a Dynamic, Effective and
Highly Respected Organization.
Please remember if there is anything I can do to be of service to
you please call me at 823-6121.
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead 4/10/07
Today is February 16, 2007 and I am sad to
say I had to cancel the Flags Over Manteca, due to a threat of rain
on Presidents Day.
Thank you to all the volunteers who worked "Just for Laughs" Comedy
Night. it was great fun and a great turnout.
Today is January 30th already; Ground Hog
Day is just around the corner which means six more weeks until
Spring. I can't wait for warm weather. The Chamber has
so many events coming up in the next few months. First Comedy Night
February 10, Best of Manteca March 8th, Installation Dinner June
9th, and Fourth of July Celebration. Please check our web site
Events Calendar for all information or call the Chamber at 823-6121.
1/30/07
The Manteca Chamber of Commerce is proud to
say that in all the history of Manteca that there is not a better
time to be in business than the present moment. Growth in population
and businesses will fuel the success of entrepreneurs and
corporations alike.
The chamber is proud to be a partner with the
city to promote development and re-development.
The Manteca Chamber of Commerce is committed to
help businesses be successful. The Chamber offers a wide range of
programs and services to assist businesses.
October 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006
Strategic Objectives:
- Promoted a strong local economy
- Provided opportunities for relationship
building
- Delivered programs to help business grow
- Represent and advocate on behalf of business
- Enhance commerce through community
stewardship
Organization:
The effectiveness of the chamber is dependent on member support and
involvement. A professional staff runs the day to day operations.
Chamber Coffees
Each Wednesday morning at 8 am, the Chamber coordinates a "Chamber
Coffee." This event helps local businesses network with each other
and learn more about local companies that might be of service to one
another. There were 13 coffees this quarter.
Chamber Mixers
Once a month the chamber coordinates a “Chamber Mixer.” This event
takes place in the evening so businesses who cannot attend in the
morning have a chance to network with other businesses.
There were 3 Mixers this quarter.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
The Chamber helps with this valued tradition by helping to
coordinate official Ribbon Cutting ceremonies.
There were 9 Ribbon cuttings this
quarter.
Educational Seminars
Throughout the year, the Chamber offers a variety of important
educational seminars regarding finance, marketing, taxes, and other
key aspects of running a successful business.
There were 3 seminars this quarter.
Quarterly Luncheons/Candidates Forum
Candidates Forum October 9th, at City Council Chambers
The Chamber Referrals are as follows for October through
December
Apartments 5
Certificate of Origin 6
Chamber Directories 217
City 51
Clubs & Organizations 28
Comedy Night 4
CVB 26
Directions 17
Emails 4,366
Events 89
Fax 209
Flags over Manteca 13
General Information 211
Mailed Out 446
Manteca First 7 (Full page in Manteca Bulletin News Paper
Bi-Weekly)
Media News Paper 15
Media TV News 0
Maps 191
Monday Email Reminders 4050
New Members 14
Parade (Holiday) 110
Best of Manteca 55
Hotels 9
Restaurants 11
Small Business Orientation Workshops 3, total of 10
people attended
Surrounding Chambers 12
Telephone Books 92
Transportation 28
Walk Ins 125
Web site Hits 466,000
Welcome Bags 450
Community
Involvement/Community Wide Efforts
Flags over Manteca,
(November Veterans Day canceled due to rain). Holiday Parade
approximately 10,000 people attended and over 100 entries. Provided
the City of Manteca with Christmas Lights, gave 355 sets of 100
light strings, and 16 sets of 200 light strings on November 7, 2006.
(These lights are for the Downtown trees 64 trees were decorated
with 64 100 light strands).
Working on the Best of Manteca Event, Business Summit, Friends of
the Central Valley Regional Events Center, San Joaquin Council of
Governments One Voice Workshop and attended Workforce Investment
Board Meeting (Work Net) and Doctors Hospital Board Meetings.
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead 12/29/06
Greetings:
The Holiday Parade was awesome. Thank you to all our volunteers
who helped make this parade such a success. Thank you to our Grand
Marshall Les Thomas, and our Parade Committee Chairman David Coates.
Dennis Wyatt the Editor of the Manteca Bulletin News Paper wrote a
wonderful story about the Parade his last sentence read "the most
magical place on earth Saturday evening wasn't in Anaheim it was
along Yosemite Avenue in downtown Manteca". I have to agree with him
the entrees in this years Parade were spectacular. Thank you
to all the community for coming out and being a part of this
wonderful tradition.
The small army that worked the 2006 Holiday Parade!
Here is the List of Winners.
All Float Divisions Clubs/Civic:
French Camp 4-H First Place, Calla 4-H Second Place. Religious:
First Baptist Church First Place, St. Paul's Methodist Second Place,
Awana Ministry Third Place. Youth: Cub Scout Pack 432
First Place, Desiree Silva Second Place, MUSDA FFA Third Place.
Commercial: Curves for Women First Place, Cornerstone Church
Second Place, Art of Dance Third Place. CSHA Equestrian:
Katie Butler First Place. Auto Clubs: God's Creation
First Place. Auto Custom: Aram Solar First Place. Mark
Hathaway Second Place. Auto Decorated Vehicle:
American Cancer Society First Place, Manteca Morning Rotary Second
Place, Officer Sherry Tostada, Third Place. Color Guard-Open:
VFW Post 6311 & Aux. First Place, Sierra High JROTC Second Place,
East Union High Third Place. Drill Team: East Union
JROTC First Place, Manteca High JROTC Second Place. ID
Unit: Sierra High First Place, East Union JROTC Second Place,
MHS JROTC Third Place. Miscellaneous: Universal Dance
First Place, Amazing Greys Second Place, Humpty Dumpty Third place.
Motorcycles: CVSC Hog First Place. Musical
-Elementary: McParland School First Place, George Komure
School Second Place, New Haven School Third Place. Musical High
School: East Union High First Place, Manteca High Second Place,
Weston Ranch High Third Place. Novelty 12 & Under: Dance and
Cheer Stars First Place, Girl Scouts, Second Place, Boys and Girls
Club Third Place. Novelty 13 and up: Happy
Wheelers First Place. Twirling (Jr. & Sr. ): Stars and
Stripes First Place. Twirling (Senior): East Union Carrie and
Kristine First Place. 12/5/06
Greetings:
The Holiday Parade (Away in a Manager) is
coming up December 2, 2006 at 5:00 pm (we have so many entries)
please we would love to have more volunteers to help with the
parade. It is such a fun time of the year to give of ourselves. I
feel so blessed to have such a wonderful community to live in. If
you are interested please call the chamber at 823-6121 here is a
list of business who have donated to the Parade. AKF Development,
Westlake Realty Group Inc; Pulte Homes, Raymus
Homes, Bank of Stockton, MAYACO, Doctors
Hospital of Manteca, Anderson Homes, Wal Mart,
Mufflers & More, Bro-Hahn Construction, Coldwell
Bankers Crossroads, Manteca Medical Group, Manteca
District Volunteer Ambulance, Financial Credit Union,
Delicato Vineyards, Masonic Lodge, Aram Solar,
Allen Jewelry, Cardoza Enterprises, American Legion
Post 249, 133 Club; Cars provided by Sexton Chevrolet and
Manteca Ford.
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead 11/22/06
Presidents Circle Luncheon
Last Wednesday September 6th, the
Chamber held its first Presidents Circle Luncheon at the Barnwood
Restaurant. The food was excellent, and the conversation was so
enlightening. I want to thank all the members for attending.
Without your special support to the Chamber and our community we
would be at a loss.
Westlake; Gary Wong, Bob Klagg,
Gemma Lem, and Steve McDonald you have always been supportive of
every community that you do business in. I had the privilege
of working for Westlake as an Administrator for five years and my
loyalty to your corporation will never cease. Westlake has always
been an upstanding business with true professionals. Thank you for
your continued support within the Manteca community.
Raymus Homes, Toni Raymus your family has the most note able
involvement in our community. Your father’s legacy has been
handed down and lives on in you and is in full stride. Thank
you so much for your support and all the wonderful things that you
do for the children of our community.
Anderson Homes has supported the chamber in every event we have
put on. I look forward to a long relationship with your company and
working with you in the future.
Bank of Stockton; John Coburn thank you for supporting the
chamber your presents is so welcomed and your wisdom is much needed.
Doctors Hospital; Thank you for getting involved in the chamber.
The support Doctors Hospital gives to our community is always there.
You have brought such professionalism to our community and I hope it
will continue.
MAYACO; Steve Morales I was sorry you could not attend this
luncheon, you were missed. Thank you Steve you have not only given
to the Presidents Circle but you have given of your time and
talents. The work you did on the Fourth of July Celebration
was so awesome and of course the chamber web site. MAYACO designed
the chamber web site and it is so good. Wow I love it. I am
working on it everyday, (sorry I mess it up sometimes) but you
always rescue me and fix the site. Thanks!
Pulte/Dell Webb; Ryan Gerding you have been such a wonderful
addition to our community. Pulte has been supporting our events non
stop. You stepped up to the Second Vice President position and on
the Legislative Committee; you bring such knowledge and foresight to
the Chamber organization as a whole. I can’t thank you enough.
AKF; Last but not least. Mike Atherton, Bing Kirk and Bill
Felios thank you so much for believing in the chamber. Your
financial support a few years ago allowed the chamber to move
forward. Your continued support of the entire community has been so
awesome. AKF has always been there for the chamber and your
knowledge and help is so appreciated. All three of you will always
hold a special place in my heart. Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead 9/8/06
Greetings:
What a great turn out the chamber had for the Candidate's Forum.
Congressman Richard Pombo was very interesting and answered all the
legislative committee's questions. I want to thank Angela
Cuellar Ambassador for working this event. 8/25/06
I would like to thank all the volunteers who worked Saturday for
Comedy Night. Tom Hood, Steve Morales, Brad Moorhead, Eddie
Garcia, Alex Duvall, Dorothy Indelicato, Angela Cuellar, Samuel and
Akemi Anderson and Jim McDonough. I have had several phone
calls from people saying what a great time they had. I could
tell by the laughter, Reggie and Tom you both were awesome.
Tony the music was great as usual and the dancing was energizing.
The next Comedy Night will take place in February. 8/14/06
Today was a very interesting day. First of all my assistant
Debbie Garcia has been on vacation for the last week. So I
have been going in about 10 different directions. But I had
two very interesting phone calls today. The first was from Chuck
Crutchfield buying tickets for Comedy Night and saying what a nice
time his group of friends has always had in the past and he is
looking forward to August 12. Then I talked to another person Lynn
Hawkins who told me she looks forward to Comedy Night and always has
such a good time. I am really happy that the people who have
attended in the past keep coming back. I think it shows what a great
job the events committee does and continues to do. Please if you
have not gotten tickets come by the Chamber or call
823-6121.
8/4/06
I am very happy to announce that the Chamber
put on a very informative Luncheon on Thursday July 27th.
Andrew Chesley, Executive Director from San Joaquin Council of
Governments was our guest speaker. Measure K renewal is on the
ballot again and I urge all of you to research Measure K and make an
educated decision when voting.
August 24th the Chamber will be
hosting Congressman Richard Pombo and September 13th
Assemblyman Gregg Aghazarian
for a candidates luncheon so please call the Chamber
(823-6121) to reserve your seat the cost is $15.00 per person and
seating is limited. Please remember if there is anything I can do to
be of service to you please give me a call or email me. 7/30/06
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead
Greetings:
Today as I write I would like to thank all
the hard working volunteers who worked on the Fourth of July
Celebration. With out each and everyone this would not have been
such a great success. I hope to see more people next year. This
year there was approximately 9000 people who came to enjoy the day.
I am very pleased. To the Mike Torres Band thank you so much you
were so good and all our entertainers what a blessing to have such
talent in our community. 7/15/06
Greetings: Today 6/28/06 I received the best e-card and
I would like to share it with you, so click on the link and Enjoy!!!
http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1545489532!
Today I write about new beginnings. We have
a tendency to find happiness in other people. But do not look for
happiness anywhere but in your own self. I have found that we stay
in our comfort zones and we never really change. Instead we
continue the same mistakes over and over again. Well today I say
new beginnings are the way of the business world. Nothing ever stays
the same. Everything around us changes and we need to adapt as
quickly as possible. I am learning to let go of the past and move
directly where I want to go. I will work so diligently on making
the Chamber grow and help all businesses to prosper.
This is an opportunity for me to center my attention internally and
do a complete review of our Chamber programs and services.
Throughout last year, we conducted an ongoing internal analysis of
all parts of the organization. The result was improved benefits,
more businesses have become active and the upshot to that is
everyone wins. We want to ensure that the Chamber runs smoothly and
efficiently at all times, the end result an organization that serves
our members and the business community successfully.
The Chamber will embark on another avenue
and that is setting up a foundation that focuses on our children.
It is the Chambers goal to create leadership programs which provides
a training ground for the future leaders of our community.
I look forward to a new President Tom Hood,
increasing our membership, and to continue moving in a very peaceful
and prosperous direction.
Please remember if there is anything I can
do to be of service to you please call me at 239-6131.
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead 6/26/06
I have found
this information about attitude to be a blessing to live by. I hope
it has meaning to you as well.
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on
life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more
important than the past, than education, than money, than
circumstances, than failure, than success, than what other people
think or say or do. It is more important than appearance,
giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a
home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding
the attitude we will embrace for the day. We cannot change the
past. We can not change the inevitable. The only thing we can do
is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am
convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to
it. And so it is with you. We are each in charge of our own
attitude.
(Author unknown).
I hope to see you all at the Installation dinner June 10, 2006.
Our new President will be Tom Hood. Tickets are on sale at the
Chamber office, hurry we are almost sold out. 6/2/06
As I write this today I want to reflect on days passed. The Chamber
of Commerce is moving forward but I have learned so much from the
past. I realize that if you don’t ever look back and only look
forward you miss out on lessons learned. I have learned so much in
the two years I have been working for the Chamber. I hope to learn
so much more. Everyday is a new experience. For myself personally
I celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far the
accomplishments, the many blessings, and yes, even the hardships
because they have served to make me stronger.
To the readers of this message I ask, do something special
for people around you. Today my goal will be to share my excitement
for life with other people. To make someone smile, and to go out of
my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don’t
even know. Today I will give a sincere compliment to someone who
seems down. I’ll tell a child how special he or she is, and I’ll
tell my family and friends how deeply I care about them. If we all
take time to work at being better people, (and it is WORK) we will
have a better feeling about ourselves and others. The things we do
in our personal lives affect our professional lives as well. Today
is the day to stop worrying about what we don’t have and be grateful
for what we do have.
3/30/06 As I re-read this today 4/16/06 it has even more meaning.
I had the honor of being one of the six judges for the Community
Event Interview for contestants ages 16-21 for the Manteca Youth
Focus. I congratulate all of the contestants you did a great job.
3/18/06
Contestants and Judges.
Best of Manteca Winners click
here
March 9, 2006 was the start of an event that is going to grow by
leaps and bounds in the future. This was the first year
Manteca had the pleasure to show off and to award the businesses that
are truly the Best of Manteca! I am so honored to have been a
partner along with the CVB, Manteca Bulletin, and emanteca. I thank
those volunteers who worked so hard again to make this event the
"Best of Manteca". 3/10/06
REGIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
I had the privilege to attend The Seventh Annual Regional
Excellence Awards on February 24, 2006. My dear friend Ort
Lofthus received the Robert J. Cabral Leadership Award for all
his hard work on leading the I-205 NOW committee to provide fund
raising, connections to advertisers, and legs for securing
signatures. He enlisted the help of the staff of each of the Chamber of
Commerce and the Council of Governments to draft material, create a
website, and design a logo. He also enlisted service club
presidents, newspaper editors, and trucking company owners. There is
no stopping this 80 year old!! Lets see what he will be up to
next. Thank you Ort. 2/25/06
COMEDY NIGHT
Comedy Night update I have had several phone calls from Manteca,
San Jose, and Sacramento expressing what a great time they had at
Comedy Night. Question most often asked when is the next one?
Here is the answer, August 12th 2006. 2/23/06
"Comedy Night" featuring Manny Maldonado and George Corrigan on
Feb. 18, 2006 was a GREAT SUCCESS! Thank you to our sponsors FCB
Homes and Pulte Homes.
A very special thank you to all the volunteers who gave so
unselfishly of their time, with out you this could not have happened. 2/21/06
This year has been amazing. We have accomplished so much in such a
short time. We have a new President Jim McDonough, and with new
leadership come new opportunities. I will be working very closely
with him. We have new Board Members and I welcome all of you. Our
committees have new chairpersons and we are all looking to move in
new directions.
My objective is to attend all committee meetings and to help
facilitate them. I want to assist the committee chairpersons in
creating high energy; meeting all Chamber goals, and helping to
motivate all committees to ultimately construct a more efficient and
proactive organization.
We hope to bring more opportunities to Manteca in the region of
arts, cultural programs, and business opportunities that will
enhance our community. I have been increasing our efforts to bring
new jobs to Manteca, and retain and promote new business and help
expand small business.
Education is a major priority of the chamber. We need to help
bring a higher education program closer to Manteca. Possibly a
satellite campus for a four year college. The chamber will continue
to expand its working relationships with other community agencies.
Legislative issues literality affects your bottom line. The
chamber is taking the opportunity to have direct input into our
legislative process. Elections determine the public leadership that
is charged with setting the direction our community and state moves
in. That is why it is monumental that you know what is on the ballot
and take the time to vote. The chamber will help enlighten our
community on all the issues.
So to all our visitors who take the time to look at our web site
I would welcome you to visit Manteca. We are here to introduce you
to all that makes Manteca a wonderful place to visit and live. The
small town atmosphere, the delta waters, and friendly people.
8/1/05
Please remember if there is anything I can do to be of service to
you please call me or email me. You can click on the Executive
Director, or call 823-6121
Respectfully,
Debby Moorhead
Executive Director
The Chamber is always a very positive voice for local businesses.
In an effort to be sure that local issues are heard, we met with
our elected officials in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. You
can view these photos and those at other events:
Recent photos Photos from other
Chamber events.
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