The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to appoint Timm Quinn as Interim CEO effective July 22, 2021. Timm will replace Doug Wilhoit who retired on July 21, 2021.
City of Stockton Arnold Rue and Van Buskirk Community Centers – July 8 – July 11
Extremely high temperatures are expected Wednesday through Saturday of this week. City of Stockton Arnold Rue and Van Buskirk Community Centers will be open as cooling zones for those who need to escape the heat.
First 5 California--in partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library--is providing funding to expand Read to Me, Stockton! by 4500 children!
Read to Me, Stockton is proud to announce that First 5 California--in partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library--is providing funding to expand Read to Me, Stockton! by 4500 children! They have always had the financial support of First 5 San Joaquin, but this new funding allows them to truly grow their project.
The San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District’s (District) mosquito surveillance system has detected West Nile virus (WNV) in three separate samples of mosquitoes found in the City of Stockton.
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce CEO Douglass W. Wilhoit Jr. announced he will be retiring effective July 21, 2021 after 22 years of service at the helm of the Stockton Chamber. Timm Quinn will serve as Interim CEO of the Stockton Chamber upon Wilhoit’s retirement.
The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Membership has voted in 4 new members to serve a 3 year board term from June 2021 – June 2024. The new Chamber Board Members will be sworn in virtually on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 3:30pm.
Reopening Information & Use Requirements
Weber Point fountain - the City's popular interactive water feature at the Weber Point Events Center - will reopen for the 2021 season beginning Saturday, May 29, 2021. Completely rebuilt and completed in 2020, the fountain features new spray patterns. The fountain will operate following state guidance for water parks under the State of California Blueprint for a Safer Economy; San Joaquin County is currently in the Red Tier 2. Fountain hours are 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. daily and will require small groups using the fountain for shorter intervals of play. Parking in the adjacent parking lot, where Miner Ave. meets Center St., is limited to two hours per vehicle.
ALL RISE will inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens
Aaron Judge, New York Yankee and former Fresno State Bulldog, and founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation (AJARF) is proud to announce the Spring 2021 Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $2,500. These three organizations connect with the AJARF’s mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and reach unlimited possibilities.
Drive-in movie series begins March 19
Get ready for our first Drive-in Movie Series, a family-friendly and socially-distanced event from the City of Stockton Community Services Department brought to you from the parking lot behind Weberstown Mall. Just like the original drive-in movie locations, we ask that you drive-in and enjoy hit movies with family and friends from inside your car. Closed captioning is provided for the hearing impaired, upon request. The Drive-in Movie Series will take place rain or shine.
On Sunday, February 21, 2021 the Greater Stockton Chamber marked 120 years of being the voice for business in the region. The mission of the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is to aggressively develop and promote an economically vibrant business community.