Encinitas, California, August 25, 2008— The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is holding its 44th Annual Industrial & Technology Event on September 17, 2008 at the Sheraton Stockton at Regent Pointe. Community Fuels will be recognized as an honoree due to the company’s accomplishments and contributions to the community. Over 400 guests are expected and the program will highlight Community Fuels’ investments and contributions in the area.

“Community Fuels appreciates this recognition and is proud to be an industrial business contributing to clean air and economic development in San Joaquin County,” says Lisa Mortenson, CEO of Community Fuels. “We have had a high level of satisfaction working with the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce and its many programs designed to help businesses succeed.”

Community Fuels has completed construction of its state-of-the-art biodiesel production and research facility at the Port of Stockton. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced from agricultural sources – such as vegetable oil and animal fats. It can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel and used in most diesel engines with few or no modifications. Community Fuels’ biodiesel production offers strong environmental, health, energy security and economic benefits for San Joaquin County.

For over a hundred years, the Great Stockton Chamber of Commerce has been an authoritative voice in business matters throughout the Central Valley. More information about the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce is available at www.stocktonchamber.org.

Note:  SJ County is the 5th largest agricultural produce in the nation and has an ethanol plant owned by Pacific Ethanol also located at the seaport in Stockton.  Community Fuels is now hiring, see their website for further details.