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CHAIRMAN’S CLUB

The FAIRFIELD-SUISUN CIT Y CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

JANUARY 2011
PRESIDENT’S CLUB OUR MISSION: IMPROVE THE LOCAL ECONOMIC BASE THROUGH ACTIVE ADVOCACY AND PROGRAMS TO ASSIST OUR MEMBERS.
•Anheuser-Busch

DIRECTOR’S CLUB
•Copart
•Hilton Garden Inn
•Lewis Planned Communities
New year, Represent and advocate on behalf of small business

after all that’s what we aim for on a daily

basis. The Chamber is absolutely no dif-
ferent; we are constantly looking at how
•MV Transportation
•Solano Garbage Company we can improve.
•Sutter Health (SRMF/SSMC) The Business & Consumer Expo is a
great example of how we have listened to
DIAMOND CLUB our clients. The Fairfield Suisun Cham-
ber of Commerce has one of the best
•B & L Properties
business expos in the county. The event
•Bay-Tec Engineering, Inc.
is always sold out and the crowd remains
•Bryan-Braker Funeral Home
•Credit Bureau Associates steady.
•Daily Republic The concern on the behalf of the
•First Northern Bank Chamber, and

new opportunities
•Gaw Van Male serving our di-
•PRIDE Industries verse client base,
•RE/MAX Gold Elite is location, loca-
•Rexam Beverage Can Co. tion, location. As
most of you
PREMIER CLUB By Debi Tavey know, we have
•Costco of Fairfield had numerous rooms to roam in and out of to display
•Emeritus at Westwind Gardens ew Year’s resolutions are something we try not our many businesses and what we considered a good lo-
•Goodrich UPCO
•Quality Inn & Suites
•Kaiser Permanente
•M2 Mail
•Pacific Gas & Electric
•Potrero Hills Landfill
•Raley’s Super Stores
N to partake in, although I can guarantee they
have crossed all of our minds at least once in
the past couple of weeks. What business today
doesn’t want to have a better year or concen-
trate more on best practices? Doing business smarter,
understanding the client and delivering our goods more
cation for some may not have been the “best location”
for others. Frankly, we thought we had outgrown most
venues in our footprint.
After much discussion it was decided why not
partner with the school district during their spring break

•Solano Athletic Clubs efficiently without losing site of good customer service, See Opportunities, Page 11
•Solano First Federal Credit Union
•Wal-Mart
•Westamerica Bank

Promoting a strong local economy and Create Opportunties to build business relationships

Celebrate the New Year 2011 Mixer
Travis Credit Union is starting off the New Year by inviting you to
attend our first mixer for 2011! The mixer will be on Monday, Jan. 24
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at their Gateway branch, which is located at
1340 Gateway Boulevard in Fairfield.
Mark your calendars to attend this fantastic mixer and enjoy the
mouth-watering food that will be served. Travis Credit Union will
also be serving some premium wines along with beer, soda pop and
1.24 water.
Travis Don't miss out on terrific raffle prizes and our cash drawings for
Credit Business Card Bingo and Memberships!
Union Yes, we want you to come and enjoy yourself at this premier mix-
er and help get the New Year off to a very profitable start.
First Sunrise Mixer will be at Homewood
Homewood Suites Fairfield/Napa Valley will kick off the New
Year by hosting the first Fairfield-Suisun Chamber Sunrise Mixer of
2011 on Jan. 26. Homewood Suites is an extended stay Hilton Brand
Hotel and recently celebrated its third year in business.
We have 85 apartment-style suites to offer our guests, with more
than 1,550 square feet of meeting space. Guests can enjoy our year-
round indoor pool, fitness center and outside sports court. Our
1.26 beautiful courtyard with BBQ grills allows for leisure time spent
Homewood outdoors in the warmer months.
Suites by We're beautifully situated on 3 acres located next to Copart. We
Hilton
See Mixer, Page 11
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Voice
The
www.ffsc-chamber.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2010 - 2011
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Kevin Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair
Hilton Garden Inn
Thank you . . . thank you very much
Barry Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman Elect
Solano Athletic Clubs
From the desk of s Elvis would say, it has been a rockin’

Christopher Barto . . . . Vice Chair/Treasurer
Copart Inc.
T. Burt McNaughton . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chair
Daily Republic
Sue Vaccaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chair
Solano Garbage/Republic Services
Anand Patel . . . . . . . . . Immediate Past Chair
Quality Inn & Suites
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andy Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Travis Credit Union
Ken Brock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Brock Law Group, APC
Randy Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Premier Commercial
Kevin Finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Anheuser-Busch
Jim Immer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Lewis Planned Communities
John Jamison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Jelly Belly Candy Company
Steve Lessler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
The Lessler Group
Ron Marlette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Mission Solano
Don McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
RE/MAX Gold Elite
John Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Sutter Health (SRMF/SSMC)
Bridgit Strachan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
NorthBay Healthcare
Anthony Russo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
B&L Properties
David Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
David L. Welch, CPA
A
year and will continue to be a rockin’
year! By the time this newsletter arti-
cle reaches all of you‚ the holiday
season is about to end and we are
all looking forward to another great
new year.
2010 was an excellent year for us; our Board of
Directors is the best. They have been selected on
a basis of their demonstration of leadership, abil-
ity, interest and enthusiasm, all qualities that are
vital to the success of this chamber. Their service
means they will create a pace and vision for the
President/CEO organization responsible for supporting a com-
munity where commerce can survive. They are
Leslie Fay charged with being strategic thinkers who have
concerns about the economic well-being of this
region and preserving our communities’ busi-
ness growth and community development.
Each year, the Chamber furthers its ambitious
programs, taking on new tasks, and building a
solid foundation for the future. This means spe-
cial dedication is required of the leaders.
Your Chamber is not a part of the city,
county or state governments; a political party or
faction; a civic or social club; a social service
or welfare agency. It is the membership! You
✚ Web site numbers, referrals for November
Unique visitors: 1,251
Total visitors: 7,357
Total page hits: 51,991
Member referrals: 75
make it happen!
The Board, along with staff, hopes to lead the
community into a future filled with successful
business, job opportunities, and a quality of life
that everyone would desire for Fairfield-Suisun.
We are a chamber organization that thrives
where businesses see their membership as a
must and they choose to invest more in the or-
ganization because they are confident in the re-
turn on investment they receive.
We thank you for believing in the benefits of
the Chamber. We look forward to fulfilling a great
year.
Happy Holidays to all from the staff at the
Chamber: Leslie Fay, Melissa Manry, Debi Tavey,
Darlene Chikeles, and
Maury Misegades.

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Harry Price SPECIAL BIG THANKS TO ALL OF OUR AMBASSADORS FOR 2010:
City of Fairfield Mayor
Pete Sanchez •Bobbie Martinez, Comcast Spotlight •Joe Scholtes, KUIC, Inc. •Pat Holzwarth, Delta Graphics
City of Suisun City Major
Jowel Laguerre
•Charles and Dionne McCullar, •Joyce Davis, Costco Wholesale of Fairfield •Roger Studebaker, CR Funding
Solano CC, President Front2Back Designs •Ken Graham, The Gift Works •Sandy Stelter, Strategic Organizing
•Daniel Lum, Gateway Reality •Lauri Law, Alkar Human Resources Solution
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
•Dona Bovey, Not Just Baskets •Mike Cortez, TechPro Source •Susan Sheffer, Century 21 M&M
Chief Ambassador . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Cortez
Chair, Business Issues . . . . . Chuck Wood III •Ewald Meuller, Payroll Etcetera •Monte Hoover, Gillespie’s Abby Carpet •Tiffany Debol, Westfield Solano
Chair, Education . . . . . . . . . . . Darrin Berardi •James Marshall, RE/MAX Gold Elite & Floor
Chair, Membership . . . . . . . . . Steve Lessler •Jodi McGuire, JN Productions •Nicole Arabia, The Queen of Marketing
Chair, Technology . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Cortez
Chair, TRAFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Person

CHAMBER STAFF
CITATION CLUB
Leslie Fay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President & CEO
Melissa Manry . . . . Administrative Assistant •Amos & Andrews, Inc.
•enXco
•Fairfield Tourism Association
•Taco Bell
•Umpqua Bank INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Debi Tavey . . . Community Relations Director •AT&T •Favaro, Lavezzo, Gill, Caretti & •Video Pro Productions
•Ball Corporation Heppell •Watson Auto Body, Inc.

The Voice
•Cache Creek Casino Resort
•Charles B. Wood II
•Food Maxx – North Texas
•Food Maxx – West Texas
•Wells Fargo Bank
•Westfield Solano
3 Starting the New Year 6 Chamber Events
•Creegan & D’Angelo •IHOP of Fairfield •Yin McDonald’s Off with a Bang 7 Leadership Today
is published monthly by the By Kevin Johnson
Engineers •Meyer Corporation •Yocha-De-He Golf Club at
Fairfield-Suisun City
Chamber of Commerce •Emeritus at Rancho Solano •Paradise Valley Estates Cache Creek Solano Food & Wine 8 New Members
1111 Webster Street Jubilee Returns to FAIRFIELD CITY MANAGER
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.425.4625
Nut Tree 9 Look Back at 2010
707.425.0826 / Fax 4 Business News By Sean Quinn
melissa@ffsc-chamber.com
www.ffsc-chamber.com
PAST CHAIRS CIRCLE 5 Calendar 11 Member Testimonial
•Ed Lippstreu •Ray Schoch •Ben Huber •Kathy Parsons
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Opportunties to build business relationships
We’re starting
the new year off
with a bang
ell, my year is half
W over as the Chairman
of the Board of the
Chamber of Com-
merce, and with that said it is
also a special time of year. I
want to wish each and every-
one a very happy and healthy
Christmas season and a happy
and prosperous New Year.
I hope you had an opportu-
nity to attend the Christmas
Mixer here at the Hilton Gar-
den Inn as we had well over
200 people attend and brought
in many barrels of food for the
various charities in the area. I
was very happy to see all those
that attended and hope you
enjoyed the food provided by
Chef Peter Garcia. What a great
job he did, and if and when you
see Chef Peter, please let him
know that you enjoyed his hard
work and efforts to bring you
such a great event.
Looking forward to January
2011, we are starting the year
off with a bang as we will head
right into our Chamber mem-
bership drive. Our team lead-
ers and captains are anxious to
reach out to prospective mem-
bers on the phone drive and try
and strengthen our Chamber
with as many new members as
we can get in 2011.
The benefits of membership
are numerous, and when you
are contacted by a captain or
their team members, please
give them the courtesy of
telling you of all the benefits a
Chamber membership will af-
ford you and your company.
From the membership blitz,
JOIN THE CHAMBER: WWW.FFSC-CHAMBER.COM
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The
2011 Solano Wine & Food Jubilee
returns to the Nut Tree
Break out your fancy party attire, grab your
favorite date and make sure you have secured a
selection of foods, wines, brews and desserts
for ticket-holders to sample.
ticket to Solano County’s biggest social event of Jubilee organizers have also invited one of
the year: the 24th Annual Solano Wine & Food the area’s most popular and in-demand dance
Jubilee. The gala, a perennially sold out affair, is bands to perform at the 2011 event. The Time
the primary fundraising event for NorthBay Bandits, an eight-piece rhythm and blues and
Hospice & Bereavement programs, and it re- rock band, are well known for their mastery of
turns to the Nut Tree Complex in Vacaville on
April 8.
The area’s premiere food and wine tasting
event offers ticket-holders an opportunity to
irresistible dance tunes from the ’70s to today.
For the first time, organizers are also offering
a “VIP Table for Eight” package that includes
many of the benefits afforded VIP ticket-hold-
spend hours tasting an array of sweet and sa- ers – early admittance and some special treats
vory foods from the region’s most notable on arrival, and access to the “VIP Lounge” – for
restaurants and food merchants, paired with $1,000. This special reserved package must be
pourings from hundreds of top-flight wineries purchased before March 15.
and breweries. In addition to all the taste sen- A Silent Auction is also on tap, where ticket-
sations, organizers for this year’s Jubilee have
Kevin Johnson holders can peruse among an array of items,
announced some new enhancements to keep
Chairman of the Board from signed movie posters to a start-up wine
the event fresh and fun.
cellar, from tickets to sporting events to exotic
It will be held under a large tent, through a jewelry and art glass.
we move into several events
joint arrangement with Total Home & Garden
that the chamber has planned The Jubilee $20,000 Cash Raffle will also be
Show, which is scheduled to be held at the Nut
for 2011 with our Mardi Gras held on the night of the event and is a highly
Tree after the Jubilee, from April 15 to 17.
party, business expo, golf out- This large venue means there will be a wide See Jubilee, Page 11
ing, and business mixers and
other chamber events that you
and your company can use to
market yourself as a part of the
normal benefit package. Not to
mention the updates and in-
formation about legislation
and pending bills that might
affect your business in not only
California but the U.S. as well.
It has been a pleasure and
privilege to serve the Chamber
Board and the members for the
first half of the year. I look for-
ward to the second half of the
year being as promising as the
first half has been fulfilling. It
truly is a pleasure to work with
such a great group of individu-
als, and I truly enjoy meeting
each and every member that I
can when we host and are part
of some great events.
I look forward to seeing you
at the next upcoming event
and thank you for supporting
the Fairfield-Suisun Chamber
of Commerce.
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The
Business News
Tell us about your accomplishments, promotions and items of
interest regarding your business. E-mail a press release to the
Chamber at: debi@ffsc-chamber.com or fax it to 707-425-0826.
Metro 1 Credit
Union to merge
with Travis Credit
Union
Executives at Travis Credit
Union announced that a merg-
er with Metro 1 Credit Union is
targeted for completion by late
Spring 2011. The proposal to
merge the two long-standing
credit unions, which was ac-
cepted by the National Credit
Union Administration on
Nov. 3, adds more than
19,000 members and $177 mil-
lion dollars in assets to Travis
Credit Union.
“This merger combines two
outstanding financial institu-
tions,” stated Patsy Van Ouw-
erkerk, president and CEO of
Travis Credit Union. “We look
forward to serving the financial
needs of our new members at
Metro 1, while expanding our
own branch network to include
more locations. The merger of
these two credit unions pro-
vides additional strength and
security for all members.”
Once the merger is com-
plete in late Spring, Travis
Credit Union will be able to
provide Metro 1 members ac-
cess to more branches, ex-
panded e-services, higher divi-
dend rates on savings ac-
counts, fewer and lower fees
and a variety of products and
services previously unavailable
to them. The combined
branches will have extended
hours and will continue to of-
fer the personal service mem-
bers have come to expect from
both Travis and Metro 1 Credit
Unions.
“In keeping with our strong
commitment to service,” said
Van Ouwerkerk, “Travis Credit
Union and Metro 1 Credit
Union will work diligently to
ensure a seamless integration
so that our new members can
immediately take advantage of
their new credit union's prod-
ucts and services, once the
merger is concluded.”
Although the actual conver-
sion of member records and
systems will not occur until
late Spring, the two credit
unions will combine their fi-
nancial statements as of
Dec. 31. At that time, all Metro
1 employees will become em-
ployees of Travis Credit Union,
with most of them remaining
in the branches to serve the
members with whom they are
so familiar until the merger is
complete.
“Travis Credit Union was
identified as the ideal merger
partner because it shares our
focus on quality member serv-
ice, offers multiple regional lo-
cations to serve our members,
and has a long and proven his-
tory of financial stability,” stat-
The official newsletter of the Fairfield-Suisun City Chamber of Commerce
ed Metro 1 President and CEO
Tina Fields. “Travis Credit
Union is also highly committed
to giving back to the communi-
ties it serves, as exemplified by
its investment and its strong
commitment to financial liter-
acy programs.”
Travis Credit
Union wins
Richard Myles
Johnson
Foundations’
Beacon Award
Travis Credit Union was
honored as the 2010 recipient
of the Beacon Award from the
Richard Myles Johnson Foun-
dation, the state educational
foundation for credit unions in
California and Nevada. The
award was presented at the
Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim
on Nov. 14.
The Beacon Award, the
Foundation’s highest honor,
recognizes promising or exem-
plary financial education pro-
grams or projects that provide
information to the broader
credit union community and
the general public.
“I am honored to accept this
award on behalf Travis Credit
Union,” stated Patsy Van Ouw-
erkerk, president and CEO of
Travis Credit Union. “National-
ly, 46 percent of foster youth
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drop out of high school, 25 per-
cent become homeless, and
51 percent are unemployed.
Ensuring that foster youth
transitioning out of the foster
care system become successful
adults required significant new
investments, partnerships, and
innovative approaches.”
Travis was recognized for its
collaboration with a coalition
of community leaders and the
Solano County Department of
Health and Social Services to
help Solano County foster
youth succeed as independent
adults. The credit union’s Mon-
ey Matters program helped
50 youth ages 15 to 18 become
more financially stable
through training and the abili-
ty to open a personal savings
account with oversight from
mentors.
Participants attended a five-
session financial education
class which concluded by
opening a Travis Credit Union
custodial savings account, with
a modest starting balance.
“We recognized that foster
youth had challenges becom-
ing financially literate or learn-
ing money management basics
and would graduate from high
school without the financial
skills needed to live independ-
ently or avoid costly financial
mistakes. We were happy to
lend our support in building fi-
nancial independence for
these teens and young adults,”
Van Ouwerkerk added.
NorthBay
Administration
Center earns
design award
The NorthBay Healthcare
Administration Center in
Green Valley received an award
for design excellence from the
City of Fairfield at a recent Fair-
field City Council meeting.
At the meeting, plaques
commemorating the building’s
design were presented to
NorthBay Healthcare, as well
as Gensler, architects on the
project; NexCore Group, the
building’s developers; and
Hearn Construction.
“This award represents the
culmination of several years of
hard work from a very dedicat-
ed and talented team,” says
Joelyn Gropp, director of facili-
ties development for NorthBay
Healthcare. “It’s hard to believe
that the building’s beautiful,
modern architectural design,
with its lofty conference rooms
and light-filled offices, was
possible within the constraints
of a very economical tilt-up
construction process.
“The building is environ-
mentally responsible,” Gropp
adds, in that it employs sus-
tainable design features, such
See News, Page 11
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CALENDAR January and February

JAN LEADERSHIP TODAY

6
THU

SAT
[8 a.m. to 5 p.m.]
Education Day

JAN RIBBON-CUTTING

8
[11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.]
McDonald's in Walmart,
2701 N. Texas St.,
Fairfield

JAN TRAVIS REGIONAL

10
ARMED FORCES
COMMITTEE MEETING
JAN AMBASSADORS

22SAT
Fairfield
APPRECIATION EVENT
[7 p.m. to 9 p.m.]
Driven Raceway,
1560 Gateway Blvd.,

JAN CHAMBER’S BUSINESS

24
AFTER HOURS MIXER
[5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.]
MON Travis Credit Union,
Fairfield
1340 Gateway Blvd.,

JAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FEB BUSINESS AND

3
THU
EDUCATION
COMMITTEE
[Noon to 1 p.m.]
Fairfield-Suisun
Chamber of Commerce,
1111 Webster St.

FEB TRAFC EXECUTIVE

7
MEETING
[9 a.m. to 10 a.m.]
MON Fairfield-Suisun
Chamber of Commerce,
1111 Webster Street
CHAMBER'S BUSINESS
AFTER HOURS MIXER
[5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.]
Solano Athletic Club-East,
3001 Dover Ave., Fairfield

FEB MEMBERSHIP

17
COMMITTEE MEETING
[9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.]
THU Fairfield-Suisun
Chamber of Commerce,
1111 Webster Street

FEB BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING
MON
[Noon to 1:15 p.m.]
Delta Breeze Club,
25
MEETING
[9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.]
FEB BUSINESS ISSUES
COMMITTEE MEETING 22 [9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.]
Travis AFB

JAN BUSINESS ISSUES

TUE Fairfield-Suisun
Chamber of Commerce,
9 [Noon to 1 p.m.]
WED Fairfield-Suisun
TUE Fairfield-Suisun
Chamber of Commerce,
1111 Webster Street
COMMITTEE MEETING 1111 Webster Street, Fairfield
12
Chamber of Commerce,
[Noon to 1 p.m.] 1111 Webster Street FEB CHAMBER’S SUNRISE
JAN CHAMBER’S SUNRISE MIXER
WED Fairfield-Suisun
Chamber of Commerce,
26
MIXER
[8 a.m. to 9 a.m.]
FEB LEADERSHIP TODAY
[8 a.m. to 5 p.m.] 23 [8 a.m. to 9 a.m.]
1111 Webster Street
RIBBON-CUTTING WED Homewood Suited by
Hilton, 4755 Business
10
THU
Criminal Justice Day
WED Holden & Associates
Realty & Mortgage,
6600 Kentucky St., Ste. B, Fairfield
[5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.] Center Dr., Fairfield
Quality Inn & Suites, 316 Pittman FEB TRAVIS REGIONAL
FEB AMBASSADOR ARMED FORCES
14
Rd., Fairfield
COMMITTEE MEETING
JAN BUSINESS AND
EDUCATION
2 [8 a.m. to 9 a.m.]
MON
COMMITTEE MEETING
[Noon to 1:15 p.m.]
LOOK FOR ESHEETS
ON OUR WEBSITE

13
THU
COMMITTEE
[Noon to 1 p.m.]
WED Hampton Inn & Suites
Suisun City Waterfront,
2 Harbor Center, Suisun City
Delta Breeze Club,
Travis AFB

Fairfield-Suisun
Chamber of Commerce,
1111 Webster St.

JAN MARTIN LUTHER KING

DAY
17
MON
CHAMBER OFFICE
CLOSED

JAN MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

[8 a.m. to 4 p.m.]
18
TUE
Hilton Garden Inn,
2200 Gateway Blvd.,
Fairfield

JAN MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

[8 a.m. to 4 p.m.]
19 Hilton Garden Inn,
WED 2200 Gateway Blvd.,
Fairfield
JAN TRAFC EXECUTIVE
MEETING JAN MEMBERSHIP
3 [9 a.m. to 10 a.m.]
MON Fairfield-Suisun 20
COMMITTEE MEETING
[9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.]
Chamber of Commerce, THU Fairfield-Suisun
1111 Webster Street Chamber of Commerce,
1111 Webster Street
JAN AMBASSADOR
COMMITTEE MEETING SUISUN CITY BUSINESS GROUP
5 [8:00am- 9:00am]
WED Hampton Inn & Suites
MEETING
[5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.]
Suisun City Waterfront, Suisun City Council Chambers,
2 Harbor Center, Suisun City 701 Civic Center Blvd.
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The
Loans available for young
entrepreneurs program
By Charles Eason
Director of the Solano College Small
Business Development Center
Securing funding to start a
business can be more difficult
than securing funding for an ex-
isting business because the
startup has no track record to
point to. Starting a business as a
young entrepreneur can be even
more challenging because one
may not have any prior track
record at all to point to, any ac-
cumulated assets to offer as col-
lateral, or had time to build per-
sonal credit. To help solve this
dilemma for young entrepre-
neurs, the Solano College Small
Business Development Center
recently entered into a Memo-
randum of Understanding with a
new organization called Youth
Business America that is seeking
to provide lending to young en-
trepreneurs.
The Mission of Youth Busi-
ness America is to create a na-
tional network that provides
young people, who otherwise
would lack access to capital,
with loans and business mentors
to help them launch and grow
successful businesses which
generate employment and pro-
mote the economic health of low
and moderate income commu-
nities. Youth Business America
will provide one-on-one volun-
teer business mentoring and
loan capital for young men and
women wishing to start their
own business but without access
to these resources elsewhere.
These entrepreneurs are typical-
ly between the ages of 18 and
35 and meet specific eligibility
requirements established by
YBA.
YBA is a member of a global
network dedicated to supporting
young entrepreneurs, led by
Youth Business International.
This global network consists of
independent initiatives in
Hilton Garden Inn
2200 Gateway Blvd., Fairfield
38 countries which have helped
launch more than 100,000 busi-
nesses, creating employment for
hundreds of thousands of peo-
ple. YBI was founded in the Unit-
ed Kingdom in 2000 and is one
of The Prince’s Charities, a group
of not-for-profit organizations of
which HRH The Prince of Wales
is President. Upon completion of
its Pilot Program in the San Fran-
cisco Bay Area, YBA will seek
membership with the YBI organ-
ization and expand to other ar-
eas of the United States.
Comfort
Starts at
YBA will be partnering with
the SBDC to identify candidate
young entrepreneurs for their
Fairfield
new loan program. Loan
amounts can range from
$5,000 to $25,000 to fund a new
business or fund development of
an existing business that has
been in full operations for less
than 12 months. No collateral or
third party guarantees will be re-
quired. YBA’s lending decision
will be based on the character of
the individual borrower, the
quality of the business plan, and
the borrower’s demonstration of
ability to repay the loan.
The YBA program will compli-
ment two other programs that
the SBDC operates targeting
young entrepreneurs. One is a
Community Collaborative grant
and the other is an Entrepre-
neurship Career Pathways grant
for a Young Entrepreneur Pro-
gram. The purpose of the two
grants is to expose youth to en-
trepreneurship as a career
choice. As part of the grants, the
SBDC will be conducting a
young entrepreneur business
plan competition in the spring.
The YBA loan opportunity will be
another incentive for young en-
trepreneurs to participate in the
business plan competition. To
learn more about the YBA or YEP
programs, contact the Solano
College SBDC at 864-3382 or vis-
it www.solanosbdc.org.
The official newsletter of the Fairfield-Suisun City Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Mixer
Shawn
and
Maria
Smith,
Home,
AAA NCNU employees meet Solano Commute Challenge
Twenty-eight employees from
AAA NCNU (Fairfield Operations
Center) in Fairfield were recog-
nized by Fairfield Mayor Harry
Price and Fairfield-Suisun Cham-
ber of Commerce President/CEO
Leslie Fay as part of the 2010
Solano Commute Challenge.
The fourth annual Solano
Commute Challenge was spon-
sored by the Solano Transporta-
tion Authority and coordinated by
Solano Napa Commuter Informa-
tion in partnership with large em-
ployers and chambers of com-
merce throughout Solano County.
AAA in Fairfield was one of five
employers throughout the county
to earn the title of “Commute
www.ffsc-chamber.com
Champion Workplace.” Mayor
Price, a member of the STA Board,
thanked Noel Bouey, AAA’s Shared
Services Leader, and Cora Siu,
AAA’s on-site Commute Challenge
Coordinator, for their efforts.
Derek Cartwright was recognized
as AAA’s Most Outstanding Com-
muter for using a commute alter-
native on 78 workdays.
46 major employers totaling
620 employees participated coun-
tywide. 350 employees across the
county earned the title of Com-
mute Champion. The Commute
Challenge is a targeted outreach
campaign for major Solano Coun-
ty employers to encourage em-
ployees to use transit, carpool,
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www.ffsc-chamber.com Voice
The
Chamber Mixer
Courtyard by Marriott
1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield
Bottom
left to
right: Don
Crossley,
Charles
McCullar,
Stephanie
Papalote Salsa Cain and
Leadership Today participants toured some manufacturing
Trading Co., Lauri
plants in Fairfield and Suisun City.
above. Law.
At left,
By Request
Leadership Today
Entertainment
team develops high
level of camaraderie
By Sherry McKillop country, really gave partici-
Leadership Today
pants an eye-opening sense
Program Director
of the strategic location that
vanpool, bike, or walk to work at
Ribbon Cuttings Four months into the
Leadership Today program
Fairfield and Suisun provide
for so for many powerful
and the team has experi- companies.
least 30 workdays from August
enced a lot. They have taken December’s community
through October.
to heart the principles of Au- topic was Government and
The STA regularly encourages thentic Teamwork® and are team members were intro-
the use of alternative modes of experiencing an unusually duced to some of our local
transportation for commuting high level of camaraderie government’s “top dogs” in-
through its Solano Napa Com- which is paving the way to cluding Supervisor Jim Sper-
muter Information program. In- powerful results! ing, Suisun City Manager
Members of the team Suzanne Bragdon, and Bir-
formation on SNCI’s programs
have been actively using the gitta Corsello, Solano Coun-
and services can be obtained by
tools they have received in ty’s Assistant Administrator.
calling 1-800-53-KMUTE or visit- their leadership competency Anyone who wants to be
ing http://www.commuter trainings. Tools such as the effective in leading needs to
info.net. For more information on Five Waypoints to Success™, develop competencies
the Solano Commute Challenge,
Pet Centered My Personal Mission State- around public speaking and
Lauren Bellew and Jeremy Koepke, 2401 Waterman Blvd., Suite C-1, Fairfield
please contact Program Manager ment, and the “Agreement effective communication.
Judy Leaks at 427-5104, or refer to Scale” have led to a selection That was the focus of our
for the team project. The leadership training in De-
the website.
team will be raising funds to cember. The team discov-
ered the insidiousness dis-
assist The Leaven™ in open-
traction of space fillers, what
ing a fourth site at the
Grande Apartments for their is necessary to prepare for a
after school tutoring and powerful public or profes-
mentoring program. sional presentation and
In November we looked at components of facilitating
Economic Development in community dialog.
our area. Tours of some of We look forward to Janu-
our less publicly accessible ary where we will be intro-
manufacturers, who produce duced to social services and
millions of items a month for the importance of collabora-
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County
distribution all around the tion.
2339 Courage Dr., Suite F, Fairfield
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NEW •Tire Pirate, The

Vincent Garrett Sr.
311 State St. Ste. D
•James D. Prigmore, D.D.S.
•Jiffy Lube
•Les Schwab Tire Center
MEMBERSHIP The Chamber recognizes
long-time members (five
years or more) and we

MEMBERS
November 2010
Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: 707-399-7589
Automobile
•Mahalat Engineering Corp.
•Mare Island Golf Club
•Nelson Staffing
ANNIVERSARIES
January 2011
thank them for their
years of support.

•Parrot AT&T
•Webtekies MEMBER # OF YEARS
•Honeychurch, Judi •Patelco Credit Union
Alkar Human Resources Since 1995 15
Judi Honeychurch Leeh Majzoub •Plumber By Trade
Fairfield, CA 94534 P.O. Box 303 •Pointe Apartment, The Ball Corporation Since 1976 34
Phone: 707-322-2809 Fairfield, CA 94534 •Prepaid Legal Services Berardi Chiropractic Clinic Since 2000 10
Associate Phone: 707-225-0498 •Regional Roofing
Network Marketing
Blood Centers of the Pacific Since 1989 21
•Rockville Frill
•Papalote Salsa Trading Co. •Solano Athletic Club-East BNI-Money Makers Chapter Since 2004 6
Victor Escobedo
4713 Mangels Blvd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
MEMBER •Solano Diversified Services,
Inc.
•Steve Hanley Construction,
Brandman University
City of Fairfield
Since 1994
Since 1997
16
13
Phone: 707-863-7444
Manufacture-Food REINVEST Inc.
•Sunni G. Yoon, DDS
City of Suisun City
Cole Professional Cleaning Supply
Since 1993 17

•She’s a Basket Case

Paulette Gibson
MENTS
November 2010
•Trope Group
•Wiseman Company, LLC, The
Company, Inc.
Emeritus at Westwind Gardens
Express Employment Professionals
Since 2004
Since 1995
Since 1986
6
15
24
PO Box 656
Suisun City, CA 94585
Phone: 707-580-1477
Gifts & Collectables
•Acme Glass Co., Inc
•Alejandro’s Taqueria
•BB&B Business Group
110% CLUB
November 2010
Fairfield Safe & Lock Co.
Fell, Bill
Since 1979
Since 2004
31
6
Front2Back Designs Since 2003 7
•Century 21-M&M Associates
•Suisuncity.patch.com •Comfort Inn
•Alejandro’s Taqueria Grand Rental Station Since 2003 7
Sandy O’Dea •Edible Arrangements
•Curtis Designs KUIC, Inc. Since 1981 29
Suisun City, CA 94585 •Garavanta Properties
•Dr. Darwin F. Lum, D.D.S. Outback Steakhouse Since 2001 9
Phone: 707-225-1113 •James D. Prigmore, D.D.S.
•Edible Arrangements Paradise Valley Golf Course Since 1995 15
Media Relations •Patelco Credit Union
•Edge Engraving
•Pointe Apartment, The Park Crossing Apartments Since 2005 5
•T.L. Shield & Associates, Inc. •Fairfield and Suisun Public
•Prepaid Legal Services
Robert Boardman Education Foundation Roman Printing Since 2003 7
•Sunni G. Yoon, DDS
PO Box 3343 (FASPEF) Solano County Fair Association Since 1984 26
Fairfield, CA 94533 •Food Bank of Contra Costa Solano Ink & Toner Since 2005 5
Phone: 800-954-3887 and Solano
•Garavanta Properties State Farm Insurance-Gary Falati Since 1996 14
Construction
Travis Unified School District Since 1992 18
Wells Fargo Bank Since 1997 13

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Let’s take a quick look back at 2010
think we all agree that
I the economic environ-
ment in 2010 was chal-
lenging. But City staff
worked diligently to capitalize
on the opportunities that were
presented.
Some of Fairfield’s successes
this year include:
•Obtaining input from busi-
nesses, citizens, service organi-
zations, homeowners’ associa-
tions and employees to provide
input to the City to address its
Fiscal Year 2011-12 General
Fund deficit.
•Completing 28 projects
that created local jobs, new
thoroughfares for residents,
and improved local recreation
opportunities.
•The City’s aerial ladder
truck was more than 20 years
old and in need of replace-
ment. The Fire Department
identified a virtually new truck
that was for sale and it was
purchased at nearly half the
cost of a new apparatus.
•Super Walmart opened in
November, and a new Lowe’s
project has been approved.
•Assisting low-income fami-
lies with scholarships for chil-
dren to participate in City pro-
grams, financial assistance to
purchase newly-renovated,
foreclosed homes, and free ad-
vice to complete income tax re-
turns.
•Securing a permanent gang
injunction against the
Norteños Street Gang, the PAL
program continues to thrive,
and establishing the Volun-
teers in Police Service to in-
crease community involve-
ment.
•Obtaining support from all
employee groups, while they
had valid contracts, to volun-
tarily agree to concession bar-
gaining; agreements were
reached with six bargaining
units resulting in $6.5 million
in General Fund compensation
Sean Quinn
Fairfield City Manager
savings for fiscal year 2010-11.
Again, this hasn’t been an
easy year, but I am very proud
of the work that dedicated staff
has accomplished for our com-
munity.
Volunteers in Police Service
make a difference
In January 2010, a new and
invaluable program, Volun-
teers in Police Service was de-
veloped for the community to
support our Police Depart-
ment. Graduates of the VIPS
program serve in a variety of
capacities throughout the de-
partment to enable our police
officers to devote more time to
serve the public.
The Crime Prevention Unit
worked as a team to study and
plan for implementation of the
VIPS program. Each played a
vital role in training and devel-
oping this professional and ex-
ceptional group of 50 volun-
teers.
All VIPS must attend a Train-
ing Academy prior to volun-
teering. The Academy is a sev-
en-week, 50-hour course that
consists of topics such as Traf-
fic Control, Cone/Flare Pat-
terns, Core Values and Ethics,
Tactical Communications, Pre-
vention for Seniors, and Dri-
ver’s Training.
Upon graduation from the
Academy, VIPS may volunteer
in the Crime Prevention Unit,
Traffic Division, Code Enforce-
ment, Records, Crime Analysis,
Operation 10, VIPS Assistant,
Crime Free Multi-Housing,
PAL, Property, and Administra-
tive Services.
In seven months, volunteers
in this program have donated
6,751 hours; equating to
$144,163 total value of time do-
nated year to date.
VIPS have assisted in the
search for Phong Le, patrol at
the Farmer’s Market, hosting
the International Crime-Free
Association Conference, crowd
control at the Tomato Festival,
traffic control at parades, fin-
gerprinting children in Opera-
tion 10, and providing rides
home for PAL participants, just
to name a few. These extraordi-
nary volunteers also share their
special talents such as law ex-
pertise, transit knowledge, and
computer skills.
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The
In announcing the VIPS pro- fmihelich@fairfield.ca.gov.
gram last January, former Chief
of Police Larry Todd stated,
“This program will not only en-
able the Police Department to
Don’t miss Fairfield Today
If you don’t have time to
read the various reports and
better meet the needs of our studies conducted by the City
community, but it will also that may affect your business,
help to strengthen the tune in to Fairfield Today. May-
police/community partner- or Harry Price hosts the half-
ship, which is at the core of our hour, magazine-style television
organizational responsibili- show produced by Channel 26.
The mayor’s interviews with
ties.”
Fairfield’s Chief of Police department heads and lead
Walt Tibbet has an equally City staff on Fairfield Today
serve to inform citizens and
strong commitment to contin-
businesses of activities, issues,
ue to nurture and expand VIPS
and events in and around Fair-
to support the department’s ef-
field.
forts. Our community is greatly
Upcoming shows include an
benefited by having such a
economic development
well-trained and active group
progress report, the City’s
of committed volunteers.
budget deficit, and steps being
For more information, con-
taken to balance the fiscal
tact Lt. Frank Mihelich, Admin-
situation, new public works
istrative Service Bureau, at
428.7343 or by e-mail at See Quinn, Page 11
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CHAMBER MEMBER Fairfield McDonald’s inside Walmart Grand Opening Program Schedule
TESTIMONIAL Saturday, January 8, 2011

JC Nelson Supply Company,1965 to present 11:30 a.m. Volunteers arrive to greet guests Noon Opening remarks, introduction of
In the fall of 1965, James C. Nelson started his busi- Chamber Ambassadors: Set up McDonald’s Corp., Fairfield Mayor
ness, a janitorial cleaning company, called Nelson ribbon cutting, greet guests Harry Price, Solano County
Building Maintenance. In 1970, the company was in- Food Sampling Supervisors, dignitaries, DO,
corporated. Not too long after that, a janitorial supply Supervisor, Manager, etc.
11:45 a.m. Chamber Volunteers invite people
company was opened at 1413 W. Texas Street, Fairfield, Dignitaries say a few words
to gather for the Ribbon Cutting
in a building that was approximately 800 square feet, 12:30 p.m. Ronald McDonald meet and greet
dba: JC Nelson Supply Company. Noon Betty Regina welcomes everyone
(time approximate)
Within two years the company had outgrown the Ribbon Cutting
Magic tricks, grand raffle
space. Business was good! Land was then purchased
from Dr. Shelby, and, in 1973, construction was started
on a new building at 600 Great Jones Street in Fairfield.
As the business grew, an addition was necessary in Jubilee, cont. from page 3
1975, the same year JC Nelson Supply joined the Fair- anticipated part of the evening. rants, Gold’s Gym and the Nut fortably as possible.
field-Suisun Chamber. This year, organizers are offer- Tree. The event benefits North- The Solano Wine & Food Ju-
In 1976, Mr. Nelson sold the janitorial cleaning part ing a “buy two, get one free” in- Bay Hospice & Bereavement, bilee, a black tie-optional af-
of the business and continued solely as a janitorial centive to help boost ticket which provides its services to fair, gets under way at the Nut
supply distributor. As the years went by, and business sales. Top prize is $10,000 in all regardless of their ability to Tree Complex beginning at
was growing in other areas, Mr. Nelson decided to pur- cash, and there will be many pay, and includes access to an 6:30 p.m. Tickets, for those ages
chase C & G Supply at 252 East Avenue, Chico. other cash prizes for those integrated program of physi- 21 and over, must be pur-
A few years later, in 1993, Bayer Supply out of Sacra- lucky ticket-holders. cal, emotional and spiritual chased in advance and are $75
mento was purchased. The Solano Wine & Food Ju- care for the terminally ill, al- each, or $100 at the door, if still
In 2004, James Nelson had a 25,000-square-foot bilee’s Presenting Sponsors for lowing these patients – and available. To purchase tickets,
warehouse built for his business. In January 2005, after 2011 are Patt & Al Shaw, Dr. Lee their families – to live their final call 646-3133, or go online at
32 years in the downtown district of Fairfield, JC Nel- Freeman, Burger King Restau- days as peacefully and as com- www.wineandfoodjubilee.org.
son Supply relocated to 2477 Courage Drive, Fairfield,
which remains their present location.
Mr. Nelson would like to thank the Fairfield-Suisun
Chamber of Commerce, all of his loyal employees, cus-
tomers and friends for all of their support over the
years.

J.C. Nelson Supply Co.

James Nelson
2477 Courage Dr., Fairfield CA 94534
Phone: 707.425.1933
Fax: 707.422.1795
sales@jcnelson.com
www.jcnelson.com

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Quinn, cont. from page 9
projects, and new develop-
ments on the Train Station
project.
Fairfield Today can be seen
daily at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. on
Channel 26. Old episodes may
be viewed at
www.fairfield.ca.gov/depart-
ment/finance. Tune in to stay
informed.
For more information, con-
tact Bill Way, Channels 26 & 27
Supervisor, at 428.7752 or by
e-mail at wway@
fairfield.ca.gov.
What’s ahead in 2011?
Last year was an active one
for new development projects
in Fairfield. Three projects
alone resulted in 635,000
square feet of new construc-
tion: the Meyer automated
warehouse, Frank-Lin Dis-
tillery Products and Walmart.
For 2011, Lowe’s will begin
construction on a 137,000-
square-foot store, located at
the southeast corner of North
Texas Street and Manuel Cam-
pos Parkway. Mercedes Benz
will open a new 40,800-square-
foot dealership in the Fairfield
Auto Mall. With Fairfield Ford
reopened, a new Mazda deal-
ership open, and the old east-
erly section of the roadway re-
constructed, 2011 is expected
to be a good year for the Auto
Mall.
Westfield Solano Mall con-
tinues to invest in the mall. Ad-
jacent to JCPenney on the top
level, Westfield will complete
Mixer, cont. from page 1
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construction of a 10-restau-
rant, 590-seat food court in
2011. This addition will add
significant pedestrian traffic to
the east end of the mall. Other
new development around the
mall includes Buffalo Wild
Wings, which recently opened
on the northwest side of the
mall, and Forever 21 that com-
pleted renovation of the
44,000-square-foot top floor of
the former Mervyn’s building.
A ground floor tenant for the
former Mervyn’s space should
be announced as well during
2011.
In the northeast area of
town, two major planning proj-
ects are underway. The Train
Station Specific Plan is antici-
pated to be completed and up
for discussion with City Coun-
cil in 2011. This project is cen-
tered on a new train station at
the corner of Peabody and Ce-
ment Hill roads, with
6,800 housing units, 30 acres of
commercial, and 300 acres of
industrial land as components
of the plan. Also, the 875-unit
Hawthorne Mills, which is lo-
cated just to the west of the
Train Station, will be reviewed
in 2011.
For more information, con-
tact Curt Johnston, Economic
Development Division Manag-
er, at 428.7445 or
cejohnston@fairfield.ca.gov.
You can also contact Erin
Beavers, Community Develop-
ment Director, at 428.7649 or
ebeavers@fairfield.ca.gov.
Happy New Year!
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and use the auditorium? Bril-
liant, not only can we add
spaces to accommodate more
of our members, we can give
them all a great a location in
the same room.
The Business & Consumer
Expo is an event you will want
to be a part of; it is the only
event where you can showcase
your products to not only other
business but consumers as
well. Yes, we are growing and
giving you, our client, a larger
crowd-friendly venue which
will attract a larger audience
and potential new clients.
There will be businesses large
and small in just about every
category you could imagine.
For the food lovers, the infa-
mous food court will be back
News, cont. from page 4
as energy-efficient mechanical
systems. Within the building is
a high-tech Clinical Simulation
Lab with a “family” of comput-
erized patient simulators for
staff training, and a system-
wide Data Center.
The building opened in
2008.
Mixer attendees
donated enough
food to make
756 meals
The lights brightly sparkled,
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as well. Put it on the calendar:
April 4 from 4:45 to 7:45 p.m. at
Fairfield High School.
Speaking of the calendar,
Jan. 18-19 will be our member-
ship drive. If you’re a member,
refer a non-member, and if
you’re a non-member don’t be
surprised if you don’t get a
friendly call. After all, you can’t
afford to start another year
without knowing how we can
help your business grow.
March is Mardi Gras, which
is about various cultures com-
ing together to celebrate the
things that make them unique
and uniting under the com-
mon theme of being people
who like to have fun, enjoy
each other and have a great
time. Hence the phrase “Let
the music was grand, and the
Fairfield Hilton Gardens Inn
outdid itself getting everyone
in the holiday mood. The gen-
erosity of the Fairfield-Suisun
Chamber members was evi-
dent at the Annual Holiday
Mixer as member after mem-
ber dropped their bags of food
donations in the collection
barrels for the Food Bank of
Contra Costa and Solano. The
result was 945 pounds of food,
the equivalent of 756 meals!
This will go a long way toward
JANUARY 2011 I 11
The Good Times Roll.”
Fairfield-Suisun has official-
ly been added to the many
cities that celebrate Mardi
Gras, but in our case it means
Fat Saturday. A night of gam-
ing, beads, food and fun will be
had by all, an event you won’t
want to miss. March 5 is the
“Fat Saturday” date; make sure
it’s scheduled in.
I think we’ve just about
scheduled your first quarter,
and hit four of our targets . . .
smarter, understanding your
needs, keeping costs down and
managing calendars. To com-
plete the task, go to our web-
site, www.ffsc-chamber.com,
where you will find a complete
calendar of events.
helping those in our commu-
nity who do not have enough
to eat each day.
The Food Bank is currently
serving 43,000 Solano County
residents every month and
with the help of caring individ-
uals, businesses and commu-
nity groups will continue to do
so. Thank you to the Chamber
and its members for your sup-
port and warmest wishes for
the holiday season!
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