10th Annual State of the City

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10th Annual State of the City

February 28, 2008

at the Port of Stockton

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Luncheon at Noon - Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Tickets are $25 per person

The Continuing Renaissance...

Because you care about our community, we know you'll want to share in the excitement surrounding our 10th Annual State of the City! Co-sponsored by The City of Stockton and the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, this high profile event showcases our city's economic, educational and cultural development, as well as plans for upcoming projects. Join us in celebrating yet another year of progress in our city.

Get Inspired...

You'll find this the perfect opportunity to learn of the many local and state programs available to assist our small businesses, as well as to appreciate how strategically located we are to serve not only local markets, but also national and international ones.

Catch the Spirit...

Walk through our prominent exhibit area, listen to community leaders outline future developments in Stockton and share lunch with other Stocktonians interested in the issues affecting the future quality of life in Stockton. Exhibits are open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a luncheon break at noon.

Guest Speakers

Stockton Mayor
Edward J. Chavez

Mayor Edward J. Chavez

Mayor Edward J. Chavez was born and raised in Stockton and attended local schools. He obtained an AA from San Joaquin Delta College in 1970, earned a BA in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento in 1972, and a MS in Management from Cal Poly, Pomona in 1992.

Elected in the march 2004 primary election with a majority of the vote, Mayor Chavez was sworn into office in January 2005. Prior to becoming Mayor, he served the Stockton Police Department for over 30 years, the last 10 years as the Chief of Police, providing the unique perspective of an in-depth understanding of the needs of the community and our citizens.

As Mayor, his focus is on involving the community and citizens in local government. The Strong Neighborhoods Initiative, adopted in June 2006, is a primary example of bringing the strength of what government has to offer directly to neighborhoods where people live, and providing resources important to citizens, such as community centers, street lighting, and security.

This past year, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Crime Prevention Committee has engaged leadership throughout San Joaquin County. Representatives from the entire spectrum of health and human services, law enforcement, and the judicial system, have come together to examine issues, make recommendations, and take action, with the goal of reducing and preventing crime.

Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce President
Richard Aschieris

Chamber President Richard Aschieris

Richard Aschieris has been the chief executive officer of the Port of Stockton since his appointment by the Stockton Port Commission in February of 2000. Since his arrival in Stockton, Mr. Aschieris has directed the dramatic expansion of the Port and initiated several new efforts to revitalize and expand the Port’s operations.

Previously, Mr. Aschieris served as Executive Director of the Port of Anacortes, Washington, where he diversified the customer base of that port by attracting new and unique businesses and reacquiring traditional businesses that had left the port. For nearly 12 years, Mr. Aschieris was also a member of the senior management team of the Port of Long Beach, California, one of the busiest container ports in the United States, where he was active in a number of government relations and international marketing efforts.

Mr. Aschieris is has served as President of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce since his installation in June. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the University of the Pacific School of Business and, the Board of Directors of the San Joaquin Partnership, a public-private sector business relocation association. An Eagle Scout, Mr. Aschieris is a past President of the Board of Directors of the Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and currently serves on its Board.

Mr. Aschieris received a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University Department of Journalism with minors in English and International Relations, and a master’s degree from the Von KlienSmid School of International Relations at the University of Southern California, with an emphasis in trade and strategic studies

Many Thanks to our Great Sponsors!!

GOLD SPONSORS

A.G. Spanos Companies

Allied Waste Services

Anheuser-Busch, Inc.

Bank of Agriculture & Commerce

Bank of Stockton

Bank of the West

California Water Service Co.

Central Valley Business Journal

City of Stockton

Comcast