More than 150 government, community and business leaders attended the San Joaquin Partnership and Business Council 22nd Annual Meeting this morning in Stockton.

They were lured by the invite: "San Joaquin County takes leadership in Job Growth" with the sub head of "What does it take to 'land' an Amazon deal?"

And they were not disappointed.

Fritz Grupe, Chairman of the Business Council, celebrating its 25th anniversary, began the presentation with "Businesses go where they are wanted," and went on to explain the dire San Joaquin County business climate 25 years ago: no infrastructure, high crime, no shovel ready sites and an undereducated workforce.

Advanced Polymer Technologies Relocates to Larger Facility -

Remains in Stockton

Stockton, CA – Advanced Polymer Technologies (APT) has announced the relocation of its manufacturing facility to a larger facility approximately twelve miles from its prior location at the Port of Stockton.

For APT, a manufacturer of plastic stock shapes, the new space means improved manufacturing capabilities, new amenities for employees and room for growth.  APT will occupy a 59,850 SF facility in Stockton’s industrial area, located off of I-5 at Arch Road.  Darren McFadden, of Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate assisted APT in its new location decision.