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8 WELCOME TO VISALIA Connection 2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN OF Thomas Rayner 10 THE BOARD Kaweah Delta Health Care District Nathan Halls Suncrest Bank Vincent Salinas Financial Advisor Associate CHAIR-ELECT Karen Gross George Vasquez 14 CALENDAR OF EVENTS State Farm Insurance Bank of the Sierra IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Andrea Camarena Stacy Morris Goal Line Media Ben-E-Lect JR Shannon Legacy Investments 16 EXECUTIVE PROFILE VICE CHAIR William Martin Caity Meader Martin & Martin Properties Family Services of Tulare County

VICE CHAIR Marisol De La Vega Family HealthCare Network BJ Perch BJ Perch Construction 18 HISTORY JoeAnna Todd Buckman-Mitchell Inc. VICE CHAIR Patrick Salazar Mary Beatie State Farm Insurance Provost & Pritchard

20 MADE IN VISALIA VICE CHAIR Bruce Nicotero Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Garth Gipson West Coast Distribution Gateway Financial Planning Group Crystal Jordan MEMBERS Armstrong Property Management Brett Abbott 22 OUT ON THE TOWN Gubler & Abbott LLP EX-OFFICIO MEMBER Randy Groom Stan Carrizosa City of Visalia College of the Sequoias

Mary-Alice Escarsega Fechner CHAMBER CSET PRESIDENT/CEO 26 DINING Gail Zurek

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©Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means of the entire 4 BUSINESS CONNECTION COVER ART: Derek West contents or any portion of this publication without written permission is prohibited. NATHAN HALLS Suncrest Bank Chairman, Visalia Chamber of Commerce WELCOME TO MY TOWN orty years ago, my had just completed a very busy week, grandmother, Lillian Lewis, so her instinct was that it was too much Fwas named “Woman of the to take on. My first thought was that Year” by the Visalia Chamber of she is pretty self-aware. I was glad she Commerce. It was a great honor was learning to speak her mind, set for her years of service to the priorities and manage her time, all community of Visalia. She and my things that will serve her well in the grandfather helped lay groundwork future. However, over the following 24 for a community that, many years hours, my wife and I discussed it and later, would show promise to a young we came to a conclusion. Busy or not, family from out of the area - mine. I stretched thin or not, this is what we am proud to serve as the Board Chair do - my family, my wife’s family, our for the 2017-2018 year, and I am household — we serve others. excited to be part of the work being Very little we do in this life will have as done today and the legacy of service much impact as what we do for others. that was laid out by those who have Visalia is a beautiful town with so gone before. many generous people, organizations, I wasn’t raised in Visalia. In fact, my non profits, etc. We are a tribe here wife and I moved here just over 10 in Visalia, supporting one another years ago so I could join the team of a and serving each other. We have community bank. I did know a little organizations that connect and bring about Visalia prior to moving here, together our many talents for the as my parents met while attending betterment of the community, and the College of the Sequoias and my Chamber is one such organization. grandparents were business owners The businesses we serve help and longtime residents of Visalia. So drive the economy of Visalia; they we were not strangers to the area, but employ our friends and neighbors, acquaintances. After a decade here, provide services to all and support Visalia is home; this is our community. infrastructure. I am looking forward to Recently, my daughter was asked to all of the ways the Chamber is going to participate in a service opportunity. It continue to help our community grow was a little early in the morning and we and connect in the upcoming year.

6 BUSINESS CONNECTION VISALIA VISITOR CENTER LOCATIONS: Visalia Chamber of Commerce 222 N. Garden St., Suite 300 Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 734-5876 www.visaliachamber.org Visalia Convention & Visitors Bureau 303 E. Acequia Ave Visalia CA 93291 (559) 334-0141 www.visitvisalia.org Downtown Visalians 120 S. Church St. Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 732-7737 www.downtownvisalia.com Visalia Convention Center 303 E. Acequia Ave Visalia, CA 93291 Photo by Sean Hutchings (559) 713-4800 http://www.visalia.city/depts/ Welcome to convention_center/ DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Coming from the North Take CA-99 South toward Bakersfield Take Exit 97 for CA-198 West VISALIA Merge onto CA-198 East Take Exit 107A to merge onto CA-63 estled just west of Sequoia National Park, Visalia offers many amenities. N/W. Noble Avenue toward Cutler Centrally located in the San Joaquin Valley, the city of Visalia makes a great Orosi/Kings Canyon Nhome base for visiting the mountains and the ocean. Turn left at South Court Street Visalia is a city situated in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley of California, about 230 miles southeast of San Francisco, 190 miles north of Los Angeles, 36 miles west Coming from the South of Sequoia National Park and 150 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Take CA-99 North toward Fresno The vibrant downtown area thrives with dining and shopping experiences within Take Exit 96 to merge onto CA-198 East walking distance of each other. In addition to great eats, you can enjoy several toward Visalia/Sequoia National Park micro-breweries, live entertainment and the arts. The retail corridor on Mooney Take Exit 107A to merge onto CA-63 Boulevard offers access to large box stores, including electronics, furniture, home N/W. Noble Avenue toward Cutler goods, sporting goods, shoes and more. For those looking for dining options, look no Orosi/Kings Canyon further; Mooney Boulevard has something for everyone. Turn left at South Court Street Visalia was recently rated in the top 30 happiest cities of America by Esquire magazine based on five facets of well-being, including purpose, social, financial, community and physical. Visalia is also rated in the top 100 communities in America by Relocate America for its great music, culture, arts and entertainment, as well as the many shopping and dining venues. Visalia’s Downtown received an honorable mention as one of California’s Best and Worst Downtowns, saying “It’s the one to watch.” Another proud distinction is that Downtown Visalia scored 98 out of a possible 100 for being a pedestrian-friendly downtown.

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he Visalia City Council generally meets the first and third Monday The City strives to of each month at 4 p.m. for a work session and 7 p.m. for the regular T session. Meetings are normally held in the Council Chambers at City assure that citizens Hall, 707 W. Acequia Ave. The agenda for each meeting is posted online at https://www.visalia.city/government/city_council/ and is available for are provided with: review the Friday prior to the Monday council meeting at 4 p.m.

 A clean, safe, well-managed, financially Visalia voters elect a 5-member Council to serve as the City’s legislative and governing body. Beginning in 2016, citizens in District 1 and 2 voted sound, aesthetically pleasing and for their Councilmembers with the remaining three still At Large until environmentally pleasant city in which November 2018. The members serve four-year terms and they select one to live; member to serve as Mayor and one to serve as Vice-Mayor. A general municipal election is held every two years in November, alternating  A forum for meaningful participation between two and three positions each cycle. in political decisions affecting their well-being; Visalia City Council Members California Assembly District 1 – Phil Cox Representative  Occupational, recreational and cultural District 2 – Bob Link, Vice Mayor Assembly District 26 opportunities for self-fulfillment, and – Devon Mathis District 3 - Warren Gubler, Mayor %MPLOYMENT#ONNECTION 6ISALIA s 7EST.OBLE s 6ISALIA #! s 4 &X s WWW%MPLOYMENT#ONNECTORG  A positive climate for business District 4 - Greg Collins California State Senate development. District 5 - Steve Nelsen Representative Senate District 16 Tulare County Board of – Jean Fuller For more information about Supervisors Representing the City of Visalia, visit: Visalia US Congressman www.visalia.city District 1 – Kuyler Crocker 22nd District District 3 – Amy Shuklian – Devin Nunes

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ust about anything you might need in Visalia is a phone Better Business Bureau Central Valley...... (800) 675-8118 call away. From local government to entertainment and Visitors Bureau...... 334-0141 Jtourism resources, this list has got you covered. City of Visalia...... 713-4300 Visalia Chamber...... 734-5876 Duty Officer Non Emergency...... 734-8116/713-4257 Visalia Convention Center...... 713-4000 Police Dept. Visalia DMV...... (800) 777-0133 Tulare County Clerk’s Office...... 636-5050 Visalia Farmers Market...... 804-8372 Elections Office...... 624-7300 Visalia Fox Theatre...... 625-1369 Passports City Hall 707 W. Acequia...... 713-4385 Visalia Rawhide...... 732-4433 Immigration/Naturalization Applications...... (800) 375-5283 Visalia Senior Center...... 713-4381 Library Central Branch...... 713-2700

Visalia Unified School District...... 730-7300 Social Security Office 1901 E. Noble Ave...... (800) 772-1213

12 BUSINESS CONNECTION CALENDAR OF EVENTS

A Year in VISALIA

JANUARY APRIL JUNE OCTOBER  Winter Trout Derby  Blues, Brews & BBQ  Annual Awards  Vossler Farms Pumpkin – Visalia Parks & Recreation begins (Fridays through Celebration Patch and Corn Maze Open Department September) – Benefitting Visalia – Visalia Chamber of Commerce Emergency Aid Council  Taste the Arts  First Friday Art Walk  High School Graduations – Arts Consortium (First Friday of every month) – Visalia Unified School District – Arts Consortium  Tastemakers Music  Jugfest and Arts – Sound and Vision FEBRUARY – Momentum Broadcasting  Taste of Downtown  Father-Daughter Dance  Movies in the Park – Downtown Alliance – City of Visalia Parks & (June - August) – Visalia Parks Recreation Department & Recreation Department

 SpringFest Home JULY & Patio Show  Visalia Rawhide Baseball Season begins  4th of July Fireworks Show  World Ag Expo – CASA of Tulare County – International Agri-Center  Renaissance Festival – Guild of Saint Mortimer AUGUST  Hell of a Half Marathon  Eggstravaganza – Sole 2 Soul – City of Visalia Parks & Recreation Department  Dark Sky Festival – Sequoia Parks Conservatory  Downtown Visalia  El Dia de los Muertos event Farmers Market  School Begins – Alliance for California (April - September) Traditional Arts SEPTEMBER  Wine & Cheese Walk  Pink Tea Party - Downtown Visalians  Tulare County Fair – Kaweah Delta MARCH Health Care District  Mother-Son Campout  Visalia Home Expo  Leadership Visalia Golf - Visalia Parks & Recreation NOVEMBER Tournament Department  Waiters Race – Visalia Chamber of Commerce – Visalia Breakfast Lions  Candy Cane Lane Parade MAY – Downtown Visalians  St. Patrick’s Day Parade  Oktoberfest – Visalia Breakfast Lions Club  Downtown Expo – Visalia Chamber of Commerce DECEMBER – Downtown Visalians  Irishfest  Sequoia Symphony  Christmas Tree Auction – Visalia Breakfast Lions Club  Breakfast Lions Car Show Orchestra Season begins – Visalia Chamber of Commerce

 Visalia Senior Games  Great Western Fan  Corporate Games  Downtown Visalia – Visalia Parks & Recreation Festival – Visalia Parks & Open House Department – Fan Festivals Recreation Department – Downtown Visalians

14 BUSINESS CONNECTION EXECUTIVE SPOTLIGHT EXECUTIVE SPOTLIGHT

TODD OTO ED.D VUSD SUPERINTENDENT DON GROPPETTI OWNER, GROPPETTI AUTO GROUP Top three things on my bucket list: What are you passionate about? Completing the Seattle to Portland bike ride Reading, zinfandel, travel and cycling. Dinner at Osteria Francescana And not always in that order. Mountain biking Alpe d’Huez What are some words you live by? Who do you consider your primary “Every day, just a little better….” mentor, and what has she/he Education: Soap Box Moment - What do you What is your leadership style? —Thomas Keller taught you? want to tell the people in Visalia: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Agribusiness Very hands-on, often accused of being Education: “Leadership is solving problems. The day This community has been so accepting I don’t have a primary mentor. I’ve a micro-manager, but truthfully, a style soldiers stop bringing you their problems Originally From: and generous to us, which has allowed us B.A., History, San Francisco State picked things up from different folks that that holds people accountable for their is the day you have stopped leading them. to prosper and give back. University I’ve worked for over the years. I learned Santa Maria performance or lack of. They have either lost confidence that you Top three things on my bucket list: B.A., Industrial Education, California about teamwork from Henry Pasquini, can help or concluded you do not care. How do you motivate your team? In Visalia Area Since: State University, Fresno creating safety through leadership Either case is a failure of leadership.” - To see my grandchildren grow up and from Dan Leppek, the value of absolute 1994 By staying positive —Colin Powell start families M.A., Educational, California State support from Rick Rodriguez, reflective Family: What are you passionate about? University, Fresno thinking and coaching approaches from What are you reading & why? - Don’t know that I have two more bucket Doug Bartsch, and idea generating from Wife Shelly, four children - Derek, Jared, list items. I have been very fortunate to Being the best Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Leading with Vision, by Bonnie Craig Wheaton. Each of these people Amanda, Blake; 3 grandchildren - Gavyn, have experienced most of my material University of California, Davis and Hagemann, Simon Vetter and John What are some words you live by? helped me see something more deeply Gracyn, Gian wishes. California State University, Fresno Maketa. With more than 3,000 than I knew before, and I carry that employees, Visalia Unified is a large Who do you consider your primary Excellence is a journey not a destination. Originally From: Proudest Accomplishments: something into everything that I do. organization. We operate in a complex mentor, and what has she/he What are you reading & why? Fresno What is your leadership style? environment, with recent changes in My marriage to Shelly taught you? Automotive publications, to stay as academic standards, assessments, Biggest Professional Challenge: In Visalia Area Since: My basic style is participative or Joaquin Fanucchi - to list, to care and to informed as possible about changes accountability and school funding. democratic leadership. I seek to never give up. occurring in our industry. 1988 Large shifts in those areas have led to To constantly inspire our 300 plus understand the priorities and conditions employees to strive for excellence and not many changes in specifics regarding Family: that exist through the input of team programs. Because our environment is accept average. members and then to make decisions Wife Judy and two cats, Dobby and complex, it is incredibly important to be as collaboratively as possible. This Walter clear about what we seek to do and then leadership style requires a clear mission communicating constantly. I’m always Proudest Accomplishments: and vision of the future, and superior looking for insight on how to do both of communication—all things that I work on Receiving a doctoral degree and becoming those things better, and Leading with continually. superintendent of Visalia Unified Vision offers a model for engaging an I also believe in servant leadership, organization. I don’t see the book as the Biggest Professional Challenge: which is a subset of participative answer to all the questions, but it does Overcoming profound personal shyness leadership. Servant leadership brings have a comprehensive approach that is en route to being a school leader. And I’m a human quality to an organization by worth thinking about. still working on it. focusing on serving those who serve that And Keep Moving On: The Virginia organization and its customers. Soap Box Moment – What do you Campaign, May-June 1864, by Mark want to tell the people in Visalia: How do you motivate your team? Grimsley. My first love is history, and I’ve long been interested in the American We can ensure the future of our Visalia I believe that motivation comes from the Civil War period. And Keep Moving On is for generations to come if we come larger commitment to the purpose of an an overview of the Overland Campaign together around the development of our organization and its work. I don’t motivate that illustrates the impact of individual community’s children. Raising kids in folks—they motivate themselves when personalities and a fluid environment on an environment of high expectations, they understand the importance of their leadership. inclusion and security will ensure that we work to our overall mission: providing have a community that we want to live an education that affords our students and grow old in. limitless opportunity for the future.

16 BUSINESS CONNECTION WWW.VISALIACHAMBER.ORG 17 HISTORY

Visalia Racing Racing Through the STREETS OF VISALIA TEXT BY TERRY OMMEN

n the early years of the 20th century, Visalia did some serious on the four turns. When the work was finished, it was reported that dabbling in automobile racing. Not the illegal street kind, the curve could handle a racer traveling at 70 mph. although that probably happened too, but official racing I The prize money was substantial. First prize was set at $1,000, with prize money, rules and the blessing of city leaders. These $500 for second and $250 for third. The generous purse attracted huge affairs were held mostly as part of other Independence Day racers from all over, including big names from Nevada, San activities, with locals coming out in droves and visitors descending Francisco, Los Angeles, Taft, Fresno and, of course, local favorites on the town by the thousands. The track was lined with cheering from Visalia. Nineteen entries were announced on July 3 and the race fans, all watching their favorite “speed bug” whiz by. So where was this racetrack? There was none. Unbelievably, the competition race was set. played out on the streets of Visalia. The first competitor drove into town. F. W. Wenz, from San The first organized auto race in Visalia was held on July 4, 1912. Francisco, drove down Court Street and the “the roaring of the People looked forward to the excitement, and the racers who came big car” got everyone’s attention. When interviewed, he said, “In from all over developed a cult-like following. But of all the races, the automobile circles of the Bay City, the excitement over this race is 1915 competition was one of the most interesting. Planning for the marvelous. Visalia is on the map up where we come from.” American Automobile Association (AAA)-sanctioned event began Like all major events, there were a few mishaps during the in January when city officials committed to a 150-mile race on July competition, but none serious, and after 48 laps and two hours 5. The Board of Trade (now the Chamber of Commerce) began to and 45 minutes, Roy Francis was the first to cross the finish line, publicize the event throughout the state. averaging slightly more than 55 mph and The course was a little more than three setting a new record for the course. miles long and went from Main Street An estimated 10,000 fans witnessed the to Garden Street, then to Tulare Avenue contest and no one was disappointed. to Giddings Street, then back to Main. The start/finish line was on Main near The success was summed up by the Encina Street, where a grandstand was Visalia Daily Times: “The race altogether constructed. As the big day approached, was undoubtedly the most successful in three road crews and their teams of the history of auto racing in Visalia and horses and equipment worked full-time Visalia Racing Grandstands has whetted an appetite for more.”

18 BUSINESS CONNECTION MADE IN VISALIA

College of the Sequoias is one of only 20 community colleges college in the last few years. Over the next five years, this that participate in the Pathway to Law School program. Students site will offer five different baccalaureate and master’s enrolled in this program gain an edge in the admissions process degree programs. Additionally, they will expand the offering at one of six participating law schools after completing required of upper division General Education courses and begin to course work at COS and successfully transferring to a four-year offer professional development opportunities for working university to get an undergraduate degree. Students visit law professionals. This year, the campus kicked off the first five- school campuses, courts and networking events to gain a better year degree program with an Accelerated Bachelor of Science understanding of what a career in law entails. The Pathway to in Business Administration; next on the list is the Integrated Law School program gives Valley students the chance to get ahead Teacher Education Program. of the game and get on a direct path to future employment. Fresno State President Joseph Castro said, “Working in Full-time students enrolled at COS are not the only people who partnership with COS to expand educational opportunities and benefit from educational resources at College of the Sequoias. create a bridge to Fresno State will help the next generation of The Training and Resource Center (TRC) is housed at the South Valley leaders to thrive.” COS campus in Tulare and is an amazing resource for local It is programs and initiatives like the COS Training and employers and employees. Programs offered by the TRC give Resource Center, CTE programs, Dual Enrollment, Pathway current employees additional tools and resources to help them to Law School and the Fresno State Campus in Visalia that become even better employees. Last year, nearly 100 employers have made College of the Sequoias an integral part of making benefited from 54 customized training sessions offered at great employees for Visalia businesses. Many influential and worksites to develop critical skills, improve communication, successful elected officials, business leaders and athletes boost productivity and enhance supervision. More than 1,000 started their education at COS, including Congressman Devin COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS AND employees participated in TRC programs last year alone. Jorge Nunes, 22nd District, Connie Conway, former assemblywoman Zegarra, director of the COS TRC, noted that after surveying California’s 26th Assembly District; Jason Salazar, Visalia chief local employers, the TRC is developing soft skills training of police; Kerry Hydash, CEO, Family HealthCare Network; Bob THE EMPLOYMENT PIPELINE courses for different levels within organizations that will help Link, retired businessman & city of Visalia vice mayor; Andy employees to be more engaged so employers will gain more Vidak, California state senator; Sheldon Richardson, defensive TEXT BY NICOLA WISSLER, VISALIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE productive team members. end, Seattle Seahawks; and Olympic sprinter Deajah Stevens, The Fresno State Visalia Campus, located next door to COS, just to name a few. These individuals are proud to have been hen you hear the phrase “Made in Visalia,” what is In addition to the graduates cited below, COS conferred 1,033 is one of the most exciting things to happen at the community “Made” in Visalia. the first thing that comes to mind? Most likely, you Career Technical Education (CTE) associate degrees and Wthought of products like oranges, doors, yearbooks certificates. CTE certificates are state regulated, and individuals or paper. All of these items are made in Visalia, but we want with these certificates are in high demand. COS graduates with to talk about a hidden gem made in Visalia, employees. Great CTE certificates often find jobs with local employers, including employees don’t just show up at the door of a business looking hospitals, medical clinics, manufacturers, contractors and more for a job. Great employees put in time and effort to learn skills throughout the Central Valley. that will help them to be successful. College of the Sequoias In addition to Career Technical Education, COS offers many (COS) has been helping to produce educated and skilled other amenities and programs outside of “traditional” employees since it was founded almost a century ago. community college classes that produce great employees. The mission of COS is to provide a comprehensive community Today, there are more than 1,200 students from 10 high schools college district focused on student learning, helping students that participate in Dual Enrollment. Dual enrollment allows achieve their transfer and/or occupational objectives and high school students to take COS classes taught by COS faculty fostering student success. For 91 years, COS has been at their high school. They receive college-level credits before making our community stronger by providing educational they even graduate. As an added benefit, high school students opportunities for residents of Visalia and the surrounding can take up to 11 credits a semester for free. Many of these communities. Today, COS has three campuses, including: students complete certificated programs that allow them to be Visalia, Tulare and Hanford, with a total enrollment of more ready for the work force much earlier than many of their high than 15,000 students annually. school counterparts.

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS PRIDES ITSELF ON BEING A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE

EMPLOYEE PIPELINE. FOR EXAMPLE, IN THE LAST YEAR (2016-2017), COS GRADUATED: Photo Credit: Susan Leary 27 firefighters from the Fire Academy (98 percent of the original class) 72 registered nurses (98 percent of the original class) 94 law enforcement officers from the Police Academy (92 percent of the original class) 25 physical therapy assistants (100 percent of the original class)

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GOOD EATS isalia is a foodie destination. Inspired by our agricultural roots, our chefs create culinary masterpieces at all price Vpoints and cuisines. Here’s a few recommendations for when you get hungry. BREWBAKERS THE PLANING MILL ARTISAN EL ROSAL BAR AND GRILLE VINTAGE PRESS RESTAURANTE 219 E Main St PIZZERIA 3117 W Noble Ave. 216 N. Willis St. For nearly twenty years, 778 E Center Ave Do you have what it takes to The Vintage Press is one of Brewbakers has been THE Pizza is art. Consider the conquer the EL GRANDE Central California's most place for hand crafted beers Planing Mill your neighborhood burrito challenge? Only TWO elegant dining experiences. (Their Sequoia Red is a pizza parlor with a gourmet have been able to complete Since 1966, the Vartanian family fan favorite) and for hand twist. The menu is full of hearty, it within the 1 hour time has welcomed local residents, crafted sodas. That’s right, flavorful pizzas made with the limit (14 min is the record). visitors and dignitaries alike on they make their own sodas! freshest ingredients, locally Finish EL GRANDE in less many special occasions. Known for the Burgers and sourced whenever possible. than an hour and the meal Wine Spectator writes The Brews, any Visalian will tell From the adventurous “Thai is free and your name on the Vintage Press has "one of the you their garlic fries are the Pie” to the customer favorite wall of fame! And even if best wine lists in the world" thing most people crave from “Kitchen Sink”, there’s truly food challenges aren’t your while Fodor's raves they are "the this local brewery. something for all types of pizza speed, El Rosal’s family run best restaurant in the Central lovers. Then there’s the beer. restaurant will fill you with Valley" and the L.A. Times Twenty-one taps of fresh craft wonderful Mexican food. applauds them as "a bastion of beer and cider plus a massive culinary merit." Locals will tell variety of cans and bottles. you any meal here is a treat.

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PARTICIPATING IN THE CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION N S S CA Participating in the Chamber Committees • Government Affairs - This committee addresses issues and concerns of businesses while hearing updates from our elected C officialsabout their work locally, statewide and on a national level. P C P E • Ambassador - This committee is the public relations arm of the Chamber, a group of business leaders who generously give A Bronze level or higher E their time to act as official Visalia Chamber of Commerce boosters. A C • Special Events - The Chamber hosts four major events each year. Every event has a special events committee that helps to P A C S organize and promote the event. • Leadership Visalia Steering Committee - The role of the Leadership Visalia Steering Committee is to oversee all aspects of the B C P E program and to ensure each class participant and employer receives the benefitse xpected from this program. B A if different C S • Young Professionals Network (VPN) Steering Committee - The role of the VPN Steering Committee is to provide opportunities A P P to unite the young, motivated, driven, passionate, community-minded business leaders of Visalia for one united purpose, building relationships. N E T P T

• Board of Directors - The Visalia Chamber Board of Directors provides guidance to the Chamber President/CEO and staffto O P L P  P A  B A  B  N ensure the organization continues to accomplish its mission and goals. B C B Premier Sponsors M C C H INVESTOR LEVEL $2500 B M T S T S A T Listing placements Program Sponsorship Marketing Benefits P • Annual Awards Celebration Choice of: • One (1) e-blast C • Annual Report • Leadership Visalia • Christmas Tree Auction • Emerge S • Leadership Visalia GolfTournament • Young Professionals Network B T • Oktoberfest Event Tickets C • Business Connection magazine • 2 VIP Tickets - Christmas Tree Auction • Business Update monthly newsletter NP O S • 4 tickets - Annual Awards Celebration, • Chamber website P S B C Oktoberfest, Christmas Tree Auction (general admission) C C DIRECTOR LEVEL $5000 ADDITIONAL LEVELS* All benefitsincluded in Investor Level Sponsorship Plus: Additional Sponsorship Levels Include: PAMENT OPTIONS P I B I • Logo placement at all events • Executive Level ($10,000) • 2 additional VIP tickets to Christmas Tree Auction • President Level ($15,000) • 4 additional tickets to all other major events • Chairman Level ($25,000) OPTION CHEC C N • Exhibition booth at Oktoberfest • 1 insert in the Business Update newsletter *All additional sponsorship levels include the Director OPTION CREIT CAR PAMENT level benefitsplus customized packages based on your company's needs. Inquire formore details. C C  MC  ISA  AME E S C B C N C C A A VISALIA CHAMBER 222 N. Garden St. Ste 300 • Visalia CA, 93291 559.734.5876 visaliachamber.org COM MER CE I I S

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MITCHELL ELBOW CREEK HOUSTON MINERAL KING RIVER BEND SYCAMORE VALLEY DIVISADERO RIDGEVIEW EL DIAMANTE 1 2121 East Laura Street 8 32747 Road 138 14 1200 North Giddings Street 19 3333 East Kaweah Avenue 23 1800 North Lovers Lane 27 ACADEMY 31 1200 South Divisadero Street 34 3315 North Akers Street 36 5100 West Whitendale Avenue Visalia, CA 93292 Visalia, CA 93292 Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 93292 Visalia, CA 93292 6832 Avenue 280 Visalia, CA 93277 Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 93277 622-3195 730-7766 730-7772 730-7779 730-7529 Visalia, CA 93277 730-7664 622-3308 735-3501 622-3236 BLUE OAK ACADEMY 9 FOUR CREEKS 15 HURLEY 20 MOUNTAIN VIEW 24 RIVERWAY 32 GREEN ACRES 35 VALLEY OAK 37 GOLDEN WEST 2 28050 Road 148 1844 North Burke Street 6600 West Hurley Avenue 2021 South Encina Street 1341 West Glendale Avenue 28 VEVA BLUNT 1147 North Mooney Boulevard 2000 North Lovers Lane 1717 North McAuliff Street Visalia, CA 93292 Visalia, CA 93292 Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 93277 Visalia, CA 93291 1119 South Chinowth Road Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 93292 Visalia, CA 93277 Partners in 730-7491 622-3115 730-7905 730-7783 622-3350 Visalia, CA 93277 730-7673 730-7681 730-7801 730-7793 CONYER 10 GLOBAL LEARNING IVANHOE 21 OAK GROVE 25 ROYAL OAKS 33 LA JOYA 38 MT. WHITNEY 3 814 South Sowell Street CHARTER 16 16030 Avenue 332 4445 West Ferguson Avenue 1323 South Clover Drive 29 WASHINGTON 4711 West La Vida Avenue 900 South Conyer Street Visalia, CA 93277 1051 Robin Drive Ivanhoe, CA 93235 Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 93277 500 South Garden Street Visalia, CA 93277 Visalia, CA 93277 730-7751 Visalia, CA 93291 730-7849 622-3015 730-7787 Visalia, CA 93277 730-7921 730-7610 730-7768 730-7795 EDUCATION SHANNON RANCH COTTONWOOD CREEK LINWOOD PINKHAM 26 39 REDWOOD 4 4222 South Dans Street GOLDEN OAK 17 3129 South Linwood Street 22 2200 East Tulare Avenue 3637 North Ranch Street WILLOW GLEN 1001 West Main Street 30 310 North Akers Street Visalia, CA 93277 11 1700 North Lovers Lane Visalia, CA 93277 Visalia, CA 93292 Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 93291 735-3539 Visalia, CA 93292 730-7776 730-7853 622-3258 16 730-7701 730-7851 730-7798 5 CRESTWOOD 18 MANUEL F. HERNANDEZ 40 FUTURE SITE 3001 West Whitendale Avenue 12 GOSHEN 2133 North Leila Street 9-12 School N.W. TEXT BY JIM SULLIVAN, Visalia, CA 93277 6505 Avenue 308 Visalia, CA 93291 Visalia, CA 730-7754 Goshen, CA 93227 622-3199 VISALIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 730-7847 8 41 HIGH SCHOOL FARM 6 CROWLEY 24 523 South McAuliff 214 East Ferguson Avenue HIGHLAND Visalia, CA 93277 Visalia, CA 93291 13 701 North Stevenson St. 730-7758 Visalia, CA 93291 26 730-7769 7 EAST UNION CONTINUING EDUCATION 28600 Road 156 40 34 Visalia, CA 93292 CHARTER ALTERNATIVE ACADEMY Visalia Unified School District and local industries 42 31411 Road 160 • Visalia, CA 93291 have partnered to create an advisory committee 730-7491 42 43 SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL called Visalia Partners in Education (VPIE). Visalia 901 North Mooney Boulevard • Visalia, CA 93291 Partners in Education supports the partnership that 10 730-7649 12 VISALIA ADULT SCHOOL includes Visalia Unified School District (VUSD), the 6 35 51 44 3110 East Houston Avenue • Visalia, CA 93292 730-7655 Visalia Chamber of Commerce, the City of Visalia, and 21 18 9 23 37 45 VISALIA CHARTER INDEPENDENT STUDY Visalia businesses and organizations. VPIE advocates 11 44 1821 West Meadow Lane • Visalia, CA 93277 for education and promotes initiatives that support 735-8055 VTEC VISALIA TECHNICAL EARLY COLLEGE/FARM Career Technical Education (CTE) and VUSD’s Linked 32 14 46 2245 South Linwood Street • Visalia, CA 93277 Learning academies. 50 43 622-3212 15 47 CHARTER HOME SCHOOL ACADEMY/YMCA The committee helps to develop and maintain strong, 13 48 211 West Tulare Avenue • Visalia, CA 93292 622-3273 relevant Career Technical Education programs that 30 prepare students for the 21st century workforce. The key ADMINISTRATION 39 to CTE and Linked Learning academy programs is the DOWNTOWN ANNEX 48 505 N. Court Street • Visalia, CA 93291 combination of technical and academic knowledge. With Pro-Youth-HEART 374-2030 53 52 the support of VPIE, Visalia Unified continually works to 19 49 DISTRICT OFFICE 49 29 5000 West Cypress Avenue • Visalia, CA 93277 expand CTE programs and Linked Learning academies. 38 730-7300 28 45 3 22 41 50 OPERATIONS I Linked Learning academies at VUSD give high school 25 31 47 801 North Mooney Boulevard • Visalia, CA 93291 students the opportunity to choose from 10 career-themed Maintenance: 730-7589 Nutritional Services: 730-7871 academies. Linked Learning academies are implemented Tech. Services: 730-7631 46 Transportation: 730-7593 district wide through the five Visalia high schools, and 1 36 20 OPERATIONS II the academies have more than 1,237 students enrolled. 7 51 2100 N. Lovers Lane • Visalia, CA 93292 Custodial: 730-7590 Students experience career-themed courses, work-based 5 33 52 THE OAKS PROFESSIONAL BUILDING learning, and various student support structures to create a 4930 West Kaweah Avenue • Visalia, CA 93277 17 Print Shop 730-7542 true college- and career-ready experience. 27 2 Music Dept 622-3293 VISALIA LEARNING CENTER With the support of VPIE and local industries, all 10th- 53 630 South Atwood • Visalia, CA 93277 grade students in the Linked Learning academies 730-7688 participate in a leadership conference in the fall and job 4 shadows throughout the spring. Juniors in the Linked CTE pathways available through VUSD include Automotive Repair, Learning academies are presented with internship Ag Mechanics, Welding, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Animal opportunities. Both experiences provide students with Science, Ornamental Horticultural, Forestry, Media Arts, Woodworking, professional development and skills to enter the work force. Food Service, Business Management, Child Development, Ag In addition to supporting the Linked Learning Construction and Agri-science. academies, local industry partners support our The Visalia Unified School District continues to expand work-based Career Technical Educational pathways in the high experiences and is always looking for industry professionals to be schools. CTE pathways are programs of study that involved with our programs. Visalia Partners in Education provides involve a multiyear sequence of courses that integrate students the opportunity for job shadowing, internships and professional academics with technical and occupational knowledge. mentoring. If you would like to provide mentorships or participate in our This educational opportunity provides students with Visalia Partners in Education, please contact The Visalia Unified School a pathway to postsecondary education and careers. District at (559) 730-7510.

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he City of Visalia's Transit Division operates numerous For no extra charge, your monthly bus pass will allow you to mass transit services. Travel conveniently from save BIG all around town. Simply present your bus pass when it Tneighborhoods to major shopping centers, local schools, comes time to pay. The monthly reward will be deducted from medical offices and work sites on Visalia Transit fixed-route. your total bill. There is no limit to the number of merchants you For those who need curb-side pick-up and drop-off, Dial-A-Ride visit or the number of times you visit them each month. So keep para-transit services can get you there. Youths can also get from riding and keep saving. school to nearby recreation centers via the Loop Bus. And if you Merchants are added to the Rider Rewards program every are looking to enjoy majestic Sequoia National Park, the city month, so be sure to check back often to see all the places you operates Sequoia Shuttle, celebrating 11 years, from Memorial can save. For information, call the Greenline (1-877-40-GO- Day weekend through September. GREEN) or visit www.VisaliaRewards.com. If you need more information about other public transportation options in Tulare County, call the Greenline transit information OTHER SERVICES: call center at 1-877-404-6473. V-Line is a new service that provides affordable, convenient and The Visalia Transit Division is located at the Visalia Transit easy-to-use shuttle service between Visalia and Fresno. Center, 425 E. Oak Ave., Suite 301, Visalia, CA 93291. 13 fixed-route buses service Visalia, Farmersville, Exeter, Goshen and Tulare. If you have purchased any of Visalia Transit's monthly bus passes, get ready to be rewarded.

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Registration is now open for the 2018 VISALIA CITY PARKS Visalia Senior Games. For more Alejandro R. Ruiz Sr. Park Pappas Park information on the events offered or to Blain Park Perry Family Park register online, visit Burke Park Plaza Park www.visaliaseniorgames.com. Cherry Meadow Park Pinkham Park While the Visalia Senior Games welcome John Combs Park Provident Skate Park participants from around the nation, the Visalia Corporate Games keep the fun going Constitution Park Recreation Park for those right here at home, and fall 2018 will Crestwood Park Riverbend Park bring back the competition and camaraderie Fairview Park Riverway Sports Park for local businesses and agencies. Foxwood Park Rotary Park The Visalia Corporate Games are Garden Street Plaza Ruiz Park another program of the City of Visalia Parks & Recreation Department. Local Harrell Grove Park Seven Oaks Park businesses and organizations are invited Houk Park Soroptimist Park to participate in the agency-to-agency Jefferson Park Stonebrook Park team competition, where companies Kiwanis Park Summers Park compete for points and medals. When the points are added up, it ultimately leads Lincoln Oval Park Sunset Park to one agency standing victorious with Lion’s Park Whitendale Park the Visalia Corporate Games Cup and, of Mayor’s Park Willow Glen Park course, bragging rights until the next year. Memorial Park Wittman Village Park The Visalia Corporate Games were built Mill Creek Garden Park Woodland Park to foster workplace pride and strengthen teams, and were developed to include both athletic and non-athletic events. With 15 days full of games and activities, there is something for everyone. For those who are big sports fans, they’ll Senior Games and Corporate Games enjoy the 3-Point Contest and volleyball. For those who are kids at heart, soccer, kickball and human foosball will be sure to thrill. However, the “Mystery Event” and Mega Scrabble were by far the favorite events in 2017. The “Mystery VISALIA GAMES Event” was the video game favorite. Just TEXT BY ALLISON MACKEY AND MAGGIE KALAR, CITY OF VISALIA Dance and the teams had a blast dancing their way to victory and encouraging each other to bust a move. The “Mystery isalia is home to a vibrant downtown, Rawhide Ballpark, but a number. There were three participants in the 90+ category Event” for 2018 promises to bring just as friendly neighborhoods, shopping, dining and much who joined the fun and competed alongside their fellow athletes much fun! Vmore. Mixed in with all that Visalia has to offer is the in the 2017 games. Representative of the competitive spirit and FACILITIES opportunity for active living. From parks and trails to recreation the can-do attitude of the participants in the games, the trio Taking part in Visalia Corporate Games is a great way for agencies to increase employee Anthony Community Center programs for all ages, if it’s fun and active lifestyle that you seek, were in good company along with the 10 oldest competitors of wellness and pride and excellence in the you don’t have to look far for a way to get the ball rolling. the competition - ages 82-95. Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center workplace. The event provides a valuable Visalia Senior Games kicked off its inaugural year in 2015 and Visalia Senior Center The Visalia Senior Games are open to participants at least 50 years of opportunity for both large and small has become one of the area’s most anticipated yearly special age, but it’s not only the participants who are having fun. As the games companies and their employees to work Whitendale Community Center events. The first and only Senior Games in California's Central have grown, so too have the crowds as many participants have family together to build team unity and morale, Valley, the event was created by the City of Visalia’s Parks & TRAILS and friends on hand to cheer them on as they compete. The public has network with new and interesting people, Recreation Department, under the umbrella of the California Mill Creek Trail also become involved as more general spectators are finding out about and energize the work force. Senior Games Association (CSGA). The Visalia Senior Games Modoc Ditch Trail promote a healthy, active lifestyle for adults ages 50 and better. the games and coming out to cheer on their favorite athletes. To participate, agencies must be employee- based businesses or organizations within Packwood Creek Trail The third annual Visalia Senior Games are scheduled for The Visalia Senior Games allow mature athletes to compete alongside the city of Visalia. The next Visalia Santa Fe Trail Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11, and Saturday and Sunday, their peers in such events as archery, bowling, golf, pickleball, soccer, Corporate Games is slated for fall 2018. For March 17-18. The 2018 Visalia Senior Games provide excellent softball, swimming, and track and field, to name just a few. St. Johns Trail more information, visit opportunities for seniors who seek a competitive environment Held over consecutive weekends, the Visalia Senior Games allow both www.liveandplayvisalia.com. COUNTY PARKS along with the camaraderie of other athletes. working and retired participants a chance to join in the fun and jump Mooney Grove Park For participants in Visalia’s Senior Games, age is truly nothing into the competition.

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