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Kern EDC Team

Target Industries

Geography

Community Profile

Workforce

Workforce Mentoring

Education

Business Overview

Market Access

Quality of Life

Investor Directory(by category)

Investor Directory(alpha listing)

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Kern County truly is California’s Golden Empire for businesses looking to expand or searching for a new place to call home. Why? With so many benefits to living and working in Kern County it’s hard to know where to begin!

Business owners prefer Kern County’s productive and affordable work force, favorable tax climate, strategic central location, and stunningly-short permit process to any other place in the state. Residents continue to choose the area for a variety of reasons including its proximity to California's beaches, mountain, desert and forest-scapes, and easy access to metropolitan centers like Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco. All seem to appreciate Kern County's cost of living, which is lower than the national average, and the fact that it is one of the most affordable housing markets in the state, with a median home price of $179,500!

Oil and agriculture may have been the starting players that gained national attention for Kern County, but several emerging industries are also flourishing and creating quite a buzz. Companies who have recently located or expanded major facilities in Kern County include: American Tire Distributers, Baker Hughes, Caterpillar, EDF Renewables, Famous Footwear, Frito-Lay, Nestle/Dreyer’s, Pactiv, Railex, Ross Distribution Center, and Terra-Gen Power. Add in the millions of square feet in operations by ag companies Paramount Farms, Bolthouse and Grimmway, and it’s no wonder that Kern has been referred to as the next logistics and distribution mecca. In the energy arena, the renewables industry

(over $15 billion in private investment) has blown way and outshined all competition making us the nation’s “Energy Capital”!

Kern County is meeting the challenges of today, while also preparing to be a national leader in the economy of tomorrow. With top rankings making national news, it’s easy to see why Kern County is “the land of opportunity.” In 2013 through the start of the New Year, Kern continues to emerge as a West Coast economic powerhouse!

Kern EDC will continue to encourage economic growth in each of our target industries by strengthening Kern County's competitive position and facilitating investments that build capacity, generate prosperity and catalyze the economic vibrancy of the community as a whole. I invite you to learn more about everything the Kern Economic Development Corporation is doing to help make this exciting progress possible!

We’ll see you soon,

Richard R. ChapmanPresident & CEOKern Economic Development Corporation

The 2014 Market Overview & Investor Directory is designed to give you a glimpse of Kern County's business climate and quality of life, which is important to consider while making your own business development decisions. It will also provide you contact information needed in order to reach out and create strong relationships with our business partners, all of whom recognize that a strong economic development effort is integral to a county’s continued vitality.

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Area EnergyBakersfield CollegeBolthouse Development Company, LLCBorton Petrini, LLPBrumfield & Hagan, LLPCalifornia Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC)California State University, BakersfieldCarney's Business Technology CenterChevronCity of McFarlandCity of ShafterCity of TehachapiCity of WascoCounty of KernESI - Electrical Systems & Instrumentation, Inc.Granite ConstructionHendricks-Berkadia | Apartment Real Estate AdvisorsHydrogen Energy of California, by SCS EnergyKaiser PermanenteKern Community College DistrictKern Economic Development CorporationKern Economic Development FoundationKern Schools Federal Credit UnionKern County Tax Payers AssociationKlein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLPMcIntosh & AssociatesMid State Development CorpMTS Environmental SolutionsMTS Stimulation Services, IncPROformaQuad Knopf, Inc.Roll Real Estate Development, LLCSaba AgencySan Joaquin Community HospitalSouth Valley Electrical ContractorsState Farm InsuranceStinson’sTaft CollegeTejon Ranch CompanyThe Lodge at Painted RockValley Republic BankWallace & Smith ContractorsWells Fargo

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Many thanks to our Kern EDC advertisers listed below. Your support has helped us make this Market Overview and Investor Directory possible!

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Kern EDC Executive Committee Terrence Alexis | National Cement John Anderson | Wallace & Smith Contractors *Dean Brown, Chair | Tejon Ranch Company *Rob Duchow, Vice-Chair | Southern California Gas Company Christine Frazier | Kern County Superintendent of Schools Dean Gehring | Rio Tinto Minerals/US Borax Susie Geiger | Occidental of Elk Hills Jeff Giumarra | Giumarra Vineyards Corporation Teresa Hitchcock | Kern County Board of Trade Tim Hooper | S.C. Anderson, Inc. Bruce Jay | Valley Republic Bank Tom Jones | Pacific Gas & Electric Orchel Krier | City of Taft Rick Kreiser | Carney’s Business Technology Center Wayne Kress | Cushman & Wakefield / Pacific Commercial

Realty Advisors Legal Counsel to the Board | Borton, Petrini & Conron, LLP *Supervisor Mike Maggard | County of Kern Dr. Dena P. Maloney | Taft College Dennis Mullins | Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb

and Kimball, LLP **Carla Musser | Chevron Michael Myers | GEMCare Health Plan Michael Neal | California State University, Bakersfield Steve Perez | Rosamond Community Services District Patty Poire | Grimmway Farms Cathy Prout | City of Shafter *Steve Renock | Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Tom Saba | Saba Agency *Supervisor Zack Scrivner | County of Kern Sandra Serrano | Kern Community College District Jeff Stone | Wells Fargo *Laurel Shockley, Secretary | Southern California Edison

Economic Development Services Chris Ward | State Farm Insurance Ken Weir | City of Bakersfield John Wells | The Bakersfield Californian Fred West | City of Wasco Mary Whitlock | Kaplan College David Womack | Kaiser Permanente John Wooner | City of McFarland Mary Lou Zamudio | City of Tehachapi

* Denotes Executive Committee** Ex-Offico member representative for Kern Economic Development Foundation(Alphabetical by last name)

Kern EDC Board of Directors

Dean Brown, ChairTejon Ranch

Rob Duchow, Vice-ChairSouthern California Gas

Laurel Shockley, SecretarySouthern California Edison Economic Development Services

Steve Renock, TreasurerKern Schools Federal Credit Union

Supervisor Mike MaggardCounty of Kern – District 3

Supervisor Zack ScrivnerCounty of Kern – District 2

Carla Musser (Ex-Officio Member Representative for KEDF)Chevron

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Kern EDC Staff What We Do

Courtney Ansolabehere

Receptionist

(661) 862-5157

courtney@kedc.com

Program Manager

Fiona Lytle

Research Anaylst &

Marketing Specialist

(661) 862-5164

lytlef@kedc.com

Kern EDC is the county’s primary engine for economic development charged with leveraging our target industries to drive growth, create jobs and improve quality of life.

Established in 1988 as a public private partnership, Kern EDC is dedicated to Kern County and its communities. By providing expert business and economic services, we work to ensure that Kern County remains a national center of commerce and hub for innovation. In order to diversify and grow Kern’s economy, our extensive initiatives are designed to assist current and potential clients, strengthen their businesses and create jobs that ultimately help our quality of life thrive. We make Kern County stronger!

Kern EDC’s team is well-equipped with the knowledge and enthusiasm that it takes to support economic vitality and much more. How do we accomplish this? By offering the following, no-fee assistance:

Kern EDC Services:

SITE SELECTION

Through partnerships with the County of Kern, municipalities and real estate professionals, we can identify available property and buildings that will meet your requirements.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

We provide direct access to educational/vocational training organizations, as well as other local businesses, to help you recruit, hire and train employees.

FINANCING

We help you find and apply for financial incentives, and connect you with grant and loan professionals.

PRIVATE/PUBLIC SECTOR SYNERGY

We work closely with the public entities to advocate for businesses. Whether we are helping facilitate the already expedient permitting process, or speaking to the Board of Supervisors on behalf of local companies, our strong relationship with the County is invaluable.

RESEARCH

We compile demographic data, economic vitality updates and any other important information you need to objectively evaluate Kern County as a viable option for your growing business.

Fiona LytleResearch Anaylst & Marketing Specialist(661) 862-5164lytlef@kedc.com

Courtney AnsolabehereReceptionist(661) 862-5157courtney@kedc.com

Kern EDC Staff What We Do

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Kern County Target Industries

Our economic performance is driven by our “portfolio” of target industries. These industries are groups or clusters of related businesses which export products and services from the county, bringing in new net revenue. Kern County’s Economic Development Strategy outlines six industry clusters of focus. The Kern County Board of Trade develops and markets the large Tourism, Recreation, and Entertainment cluster, while Kern Economic Development Corporation recruits and works to retain businesses in the other five:

INDUSTRY TOTAL COMPANIES IN OUR CURRENT PORTFOLIO

Transportation, Logistics & Advanced Manufacturing 60%Energy & Natural Resources 20%Value Added Agriculture 10%Healthcare Services 5%Aerospace & Defense 5%

Aerospace & DefenseWhile over 1,400 people are engaged in aerospace, the total employment picture reaches nearly 20,000 when engineering contractors and public sector defense jobs are included. The strongest aspect of this industry is aircraft manufacturing, which has seen significant growth since 2000.

Energy & Natural ResourcesKern County is abundant with both traditional energy (petroleum) and renewables such as large and small solar projects, and an expanding wind power market. (Kern County is ranked first in the U.S. in terms of oil production.) Additionally Kern County is home to geothermal and biomass facilities. The industry employs over 19,000 people.

Healthcare ServicesThis cluster provides over 26,000 jobs primarily in services, hospitals, and nursing care facilities in Kern County. Physicians’ offices, mental health practitioners, medical and diagnostic labs, and homes for the elderly are where Kern County shines.

Transportation, Logistics & Advanced ManufacturingEmploying over 25,000 locally, this industry is strongly united with oil and agriculture, which continue to be Kern’s strongest assets. The available and skilled workers offer an intact labor force to employers, while the central location allows access 36 million people within four hours.

Value-Added AgricultureAn approximately 53,000 employees comprise this industry and play a major role in providing the nation’s food supply. Kern County is ranked second in the U.S. in terms of agriculture production ($6.2 billion in 2012). Numerous ag exports rank at the top of California and the U.S. charts and that distinction makes Kern a natural area for value-added agriculture businesses to locate.

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Aerospace and Defense Industries in Kern County Draw Worldwide Attention Eastern Kern County is home to some of the most innovative and specialized technologies in the world. The region’s aerospace programs stand at the forefront of an industry gaining international recognition for space tourism and the first-ever privately-funded spaceflight, while the area’s defense and advanced weapons development is fostered by two military installations. The region’s aerospace and defense employment is four times the national average! The aerospace and defense industries provide almost 20,000 high-wage full-time jobs for Kern County’s residents. These jobs have staying power thanks to vast open land, lack of development encroachment, proximity to Los Angeles, and higher education levels per capita in East Kern than in most other regions in the country.

An Industry and Region of “Firsts” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) honored the Mojave Air and Space Port as the first facility certified in the U.S. for horizontal launches of reusable spacecraft. Kern County also made history as SpaceShipOne became the first privately funded, built and manned spacecraft to rocket into space and win the $10 million Ansari X-Prize. The spacecraft, designed by famed aerospace engineer Burt Rutan, garnered attention from celebrity billionaire, Sir Richard Branson, who then invested millions in space tourism in eastern Kern County. Mojave Air and Space Port is the “hub” of all aerospace activity in Kern County and maintains worldwide importance. It provides an innovation-driven environment for aerospace research, design, and manufacturing companies making their mark on the industry.

Business of Nationwide Importance in Kern’s BackyardTwo military installations are based in eastern Kern County: the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake and Edwards Air Force Base. China Lake is the Navy's largest single landholding in the world. It represents 85% of the Navy's land for research, development, tests, and evaluations use, and 40% of the Navy's land holdings worldwide. As weapons development continues, China Lake consistently adds jobs, both military and civilian. Edwards Air Force Base covers roughly 470 square miles and houses roughly 12,800 jobs at the Air Force Flight Test Center. Among its many military purposes, Edwards historically provided a landing-place for NASA spaceships coming back from space exploration when weather did not permit landings in Florida.

• National Test Pilot School• Orbital Sciences Corp.• Rocket Propulsion Engineering Corp.• Scaled Composites• Stratolaunch• The Spaceship Company • Trans Lunar Research• Virgin Galactic• XCOR Aerospace

Companies in Kern County’s Aerospace Industry

• ASB Avionics• BAE Systems• Fiberset• Firestar Technologies• Flight Research, Inc.• Flight Test Associates• Icon Aircraft• Masten Space• Mojave Air and Space Port

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

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ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES

Kern County is the leading energy provider for the State of California and is connected to the strongest players in the global energy industry. With public commitments to renewables coming from the local, state, and federal levels, the industry has become one of the fastest growing nationwide, and much of that growth is taking place in Kern. The region is also gaining attention from the biofuel industry, in part because of our geographic location and accessibility to major markets. Potential uses for the fuel by-product (e.g. dairies which may purchase the by-product for feed) adds to Kern’s appeal.

Kern offers the innovation, education and infrastructure to support pioneering as well as established efforts. From major manufacturing to retail to start ups, Kern has already proven it is a leader for renewable business. Kern County officially committed to the environment, sustainability, and quality of life in the recent Economic Strategy approved by the County Board of Supervisors and implemented by Kern EDC. Our private and public sectors, local utilities, major energy users, nonprofits, and educational institutions are all collaborating to make Kern County the largest producer of renewables in the state.

Major Energy Companies in Kern County

Aera Energy LLCAlon USA Energy, Inc. Baker HughesBerry Petroleum CompanyCanary, LLCChevron CorporationE&B Natural Resources ManagementEDF Renewable EnergyFirst SolarFreeport-McMoRanGE EnergyHalliburtonHess CorporationKern Oil and Refining CoKey Energy ServicesMacpherson Energy Corporation

MidAmerican SolarMt. Poso Cogeneration Company, LLCNabors IndustriesOccidental of Elk Hills, Inc.Pioneer Green EnergyRecurrent EnergySan Joaquin Refining Co., Inc.Schlumberger CoSempra U.S. Gas & PowerSunPower CorporationSun EdisonTerra-Gen Power, LLCTricor Refining LLCVenoco Inc.Vintage Production California

Partial list. Compiled by Kern EDC, February 2014

Kern County is Often Called the Energy Capital of the Nation

Did You Know?

If Kern County were a state, it would be the 4th largest oil-producing state in the country.

Kern County produces 72% of California’s crude oil, and is home to the state’s five largest producing oil fields.

Kern produces 7.4 GW of power generation, enough to power about 7 million homes.

The solar and wind sector produced $15 billion private investment money and created 4,500 construction jobs and 1,100 permanent jobs over the last six years.

There are four biomass plants in Kern County; all built over 20 years ago, and originally burning coal.

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Healthcare Matters in Kern County

As Kern County continues to grow, so does the need for a wide-ranging network of healthcare professionals and facilities to serve the region’s population. With more than 850,000 living in Kern County, and over 358,000 in Bakersfield alone, local demands for highly skilled and innovative healthcare options continue to increase.

Renowned Healthcare Institutions in Kern County Advances in medical technology are already being made right here in Kern County. Below is just a sampling of local stand-outs:

San Joaquin Community Hospital’s AIS Cancer Center’s 60,000 square-foot facility in Bakersfield is affiliated with the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and offers a comprehensive option for cancer diagnosis and treatment all under one roof.

Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center (CBCC) in Bakersfield is the largest private cancer center on the West Coast and is a top accrual site for UCLA & Bristol Myers Squibb.

Memorial Hospital’s Sarvanand Heart and Stroke Center offers a range of cardiovascular services and technology such as the Bi-plane International Suite to perform heart procedures on kids, treat stroke-causing clots and blockages and many other lifesaving procedures.

HealthSouth Hospital is a 60-bed acute medical rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Of the 93 hospitals in the United States system, HealthSouth Bakersfield is consistently ranked in the top 10.

The Valley Institute of Prosthetics & Orthotics (VIPO) offers some of the newest and most advanced prosthetic technology in the country. One of VIPO’s many special offerings is the POWER KNEE, the world’s first powered bionic prosthesis for above-the-knee amputees.

Townsend Design is a leading manufacturer of knee braces and orthotic products for patients with injuries or osteoarthritis. Through published studies and personal use, physicians, certified orthotists and physical therapists consistently designate Townsend Design as the top performing knee brace manufacturer.

Kern’s Top Healthcare Providers (#Employees)

Dignity Health3,000

Kern Medical Center1,350

San Joaquin Community Hospital1,100

Kaiser Permanente900

Delano Regional Medical Center500

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital450

Bakersfield Heart Hospital350

Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center220

HealthSouth Bakersfield Rehabilitation Center200

Tehachapi Valley HealthCare District190

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

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TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Over 40 distribution centers are located within 50 miles of Kern County

LOGISTICS DISTRIBUTION CENTERS (DC)

Bay Area/Sacramento10 million consumers

American TiresAndrews Ag Inc.Anthony VineyardsBolthouse FarmsCamping World DCCARQUEST DCCaterpillarDelano FarmsDollar General DCFamous Footwear DCFour Star FruitFrito-LayGarcia FarmingGrimmway Farms

Hillman Group DCHure BrothersIKEA DCJohnston FarmsKern Ridge GrowersKirschenmann FarmsLucich FarmsM CaratanMen's WarehouseNestle/Dreyer'sPandol BrothersParamount CitrusParamount FarmsPerformance Food Group

Prime West WarehousingRailex DCRedbank-MalagaRoss Dress for Less DCSears DCSierra FarmsSunridge NurseriesSun PacificSun Pacific TulareSun WorldTarget DCThomson InternationalU.S. Cold Storage of CAWal-Mart DC

Source: Kern Council of Governments

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Kern County: California’s Logistics and Distribution Mecca

Shanghai to U.S. Ports

TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS &ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Los Angeles, Sacramento and the Bay Area, as well as Las Vegas,

Nevada. For facilities designed to distribute products, Kern County

has the lowest transportation costs and carbon footprint. In fact,

the cost of doing business in Kern is just 93% of the national

average!

Kern County also has strengths in facilities support, specialized

freight, trucking and logistics services for road and rail, rental,

leasing and equipment repair. The industry is also strong

in wholesale trade, which depends on the availability of

transportation providers and services across various modes. This

industry is also tied to energy and agriculture, two export-oriented

industries that are heavily dependent on large-scale transport of

materials and final products.

Kern County's transportation, logistics and advanced

manufacturing industry has grown significantly in the past decade,

thanks to companies like Frito-Lay, Bolthouse Farms, Target, Sears,

IKEA and Famous Footwear. The industry employs over 25,000

people in key segments of distribution, including road, air, rail,

logistics and warehousing

and distributing product.

Kern County’s location

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Did You Know?

From Shanghai to North American Ports:It only takes about 2 weeks to bring cargo to the West Coast, while it takes over a month to bring it in to the East Coast.

It’s faster to bring cargo to the West Coast and then rail it across the country, than it is to bring it directly to the East Coast.

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VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE

Kern County Provides the Nation’s Food Supply

Agriculture has long been at the heart of Kern County’s economy and recently, new emphasis has been placed on the economic benefits of “value-added” agriculture. Defined as the transformation of agricultural products to a higher value for the end consumer, examples can be seen when carrots are processed into smaller, “baby” carrots, or used in the

production of vegetable juice. Locally-produced products like POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice, Wonderful Pistachios, Bunny-

Luv Baby Carrots, and Halos Mandarins are well-known national brands.

In terms of overall employment, Kern County's value-added agriculture industry is the largest and most significant sector. Over 53,000 people – 20% of Kern’s total workforce – are employed in this large industry sector. Value-added agriculture is an expanding industry that is highly specialized and concentrated with overall employment growth that outpaces most competitor counties.

In 2012, the value of all agricultural commodities produced in Kern County was $6.2 billion. This represents an 11% increase from the 2011 crop value of $5.5 billion. Grapes, almonds, milk, citrus and pistachios, alone account for 65% of agriculture’s value, generating more than $4 billion. And according to the California County Agricultural Commissioner’s Report, Kern County commodities rank #2 in the nation.

Top Agriculture Companies in Kern CountyASV Wines, Inc. Bidart Brothers Bolthouse Farms, Inc.Califia FarmsCal-Organic, LLC Central Valley Almond Association CERTIS USA Crystal Geyser Delano Growers Grape Dreyer’s Grand Ice CreamFamoso Nut Rio Bravo Farmers Cooperative Almond Huller, Inc. Frito-Lay, Inc.

Giumarra Vineyards CorporationGolden Empire Nut Golden State Vintners, Inc. Grimmway Farms Johnston Farms Kern-Tulare Almond ProcessingKern Ridge Growers, LLC Langer’s Juice Marko Zaninovich, Inc.Pacific Almonds Processing Palm LLC Pandol & SonsPanoche Creek Packing Paramount Citrus Paramount Farms

Pepsi-Cola Production Pillsbury Co.Primex Farms Pistachios Tomato Company LLC Sara Lee Bakery Group, Inc. Shafter - Wasco Ginning and Almond Hulling Co. South Family Farms Sun Gro Commodities, Inc. Sun Pacific Sunny Gem Almond Processing The Garlic Company Thomson International, Inc Vetch Farms Almond Processing

Support-service companies are an integral link in the value-added agricultural chain. For example, the companies that manufacture bags or

cartons for the food processor would be considered “support service” companies in the value-added agricultural chain.

Top 10 Commodities in Kern CountyRank Commodity Value1 Grapes, all $1,498.987,0002 Almonds, including by-products $821,857,0003 Milk, market & manufacturing $690,062,0004 Citrus, fresh & processing $620,350,0005 Pistachios $486,213,0006 Cattle & Calves $382,913,0007 Carrots, fresh & processing $350,439,0008 Hay, Alfalfa $213,466,0009 Cotton, including processed cottonseed $147,637,00010 Potatoes, fresh & processing $85,102,000

Source: 2012 Kern County Agricultural Crop Report, January 2014

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LOCATIONLocated at the southern end of California’s San Joaquin Valley, Kern is the nation’s leading petroleum-producing county and consistently ranks among the top three most-productive agricultural counties in the United States. Because of its unique geographical positioning, Kern has also become the distribution center for some of the world’s largest companies. There is also strong aviation, space, and military presence, such as Edwards Air Force Base and China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station. To accommodate this thriving business community, there are major freeway systems, providing access across California and beyond!

Source:weather.com and usa.com, January 2014

Geography

CLIMATE Although the region hosts abundant green and leafy vegetation due to the hydrology of the Tulare Basin, Kern County has a des-ert climate with long, warm, dry summers, and brief, cool, wet winters. In fact, Kern is one of the cities with the most number of sunny days in the U.S., averaging 191 days a year! Kern enjoys long-lasting, mild autumns and early springs, giving the region a unique climate suitable for growing a wide variety of crops, ranging from citrus to carrots to almonds and pistachios.

Climate Averages Average Annual Temperature (F) 61.5°Average Annual High Temperature (F) 77 °Average Annual Low Temperature (F) 54 ° January Temperature Average January High Temperature (F) 58° Average January Low Temperature (F) 35°July Temperature Average July High Temperature (F) 96.2° Average July Low Temperature (F) 63.1°Average Annual Rainfall 11.76"Conditions — Sunny Days 191

size of the state of New Jersey, Kern extends:East - beyond the southern slope of the Sierra Nevada range into the Mojave Desert, and includes parts of the Indian Wells Valley and Antelope Valley.

West - from the Sierra across the floor of the San Joaquin Valley to the eastern edge of the Temblor Range, part of the Coast Ranges.South - over the ridge of the Tehachapi Mountains.

Did You Know?Kern County is comprised of 11 cities and 52 CDPs (Census Designated Areas), and covers 8,161.42 square miles (8,140.96 sq mi is land and 20.46 sq mi is water). An area nearly the

“With sunny weather and predictable conditions year-round, Kern County is a premiere location for residents and visitors to get out and explore.”

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Community Profile

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Demographics

Kern County Population: 855,522Source: State of California, Department of Finance, January 2014

Bakersfield Population: 358,597Source: U.S. Census Bureau, January 2014

Median AgeKern County 30.7California 35.2US 36.8Source: U.S Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), January 2014

Growth Rates 2011 2012 2013

Population 780,953 836,631 850,006

Rate of Growth 0.92% 0.86% 1.25%Source: U.S Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), January 2014

Gender Percentage of Population

Female 48.7%

Male 51.3%Source: U.S Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), January 2014

Age Distribution RateSource: U.S Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), January 2014

Kern County PopulationSource: U.S Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), January 2014

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Projected Population

Did You Know?

Kern’s population will almost double by 2040Source: Kern Council of Governments, January 2014

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Living in same house 1 year+ 80.2% 84.20%

Foreign born persons 20.4% 27.10%

Language other than English spoken at home 41.6% 43.50%

Veterans 5.3% 4.8%

High school graduate or higher, percent age 25+ 71.6% 81.00%

Bachelor's degree or higher, percent age 25+ 14.9% 30.5%

Average travel to work (minutes), workers age 16+ 23.6 27.1

Home ownership rate 59.1% 56%

Average Household Income $47,727 $61,400 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, January 2014

BAKERSFIELD Projected Population KERN COUNTY Projected Population

Source: Compiled by Kern EDC with data from Kern COG, January 2014

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Communities in Kern County For detailed descriptions of each community, visit our website: www.kedc.com/community-profile/communities-in-kern

Community Profile

CITIES AND TOWNS

Cities over 300,000 Bakersfield- Strategically located in one of the world’s largest economies, and within four hours of 90% of California’s population, Bakersfield is a place where cutting-edge technological development is blended with a rich history of agriculture and oil production. www.ci.bakersfield.ca.us

Cities over 50,000Delano- Located along State Highway 99 and well-connected to surrounding communities, Delano is emerging as a center of trade. Current retail demand is calculated over $520 million and it is projected to increase to $795 million. www.cityofdelano.org

Cities over 10,000

Arvin- Best known for its strong agricultural industries, especially the Grimmway carrot packaging plant. Positioned with Highway 223 running through the city, easy access to Interstate 5 and Highway 99, affordable land, and availability of labor, Arvin is an ideal community for business. www.arvin.org

California City- With its endless sunshine and humidity-free climate, California City is positioned for a commuting workforce to reach East Kern’s seven major employers in under 30 minutes. Some of those businesses include Edwards AFB and Mojave Air & Space Port. www.californiacity.com

McFarland- A planned 750 acre proposed industrial park is on the horizon. Businesses housed in this state-of-the-art facility will be focused on both the distribution industry and the highly-sensitive technology industry. www.mcfarlandcity.org

Ridgecrest- Focusing on business expansion, Ridgecrest has streamlined licensing/permit procedures and has constructed a brand new 63-acre business park. These elements, combined with a highly-trained workforce and technologically-advanced naval base make Ridgecrest a great place to locate a business. www.ci.ridgecrest.ca.us

Shafter- One of the most active areas of California for both business and residential development, Shafter has two of the larger industrial areas in California: the Paramount Logistics Park and the Minter Field Industrial Center. http://shafter.com/

Tehachapi- Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills on the crossroads of commercial connectivity, Tehachapi boasts a family friendly, business-growth oriented, comfortably convenient and healthy environment. With excellent market access, Tehachapi is primed for new development. www.tehachapicityhall.com

Wasco- Referred to as “The Rose Capital of the Nation,” Wasco is located in the heart of Kern County, and is one of the fastest growing areas in the western United States and offers an ideal home for business growth. www.ci.wasco.ca.us

Cities under 10,000

Maricopa- Located 6.5 miles south-southeast of Taft, the city of Maricopa is comprised of 1,172 in population and is home to a Nestle Purina Petcare production facility.

Taft- Taft’s central location and connection to larger metropolitan areas via major interstate and state highways will benefit any relocating business. Planned for the area is the “Green Landmark” development (locally referred to as the Union Pacific Rail Road Project – UPRR) with a mix of uses that will create a vibrant 24/7 community lifestyle center.www.cityoftaft.org

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Other Communities in Kern

Frazier Park/Lebec (Population: 7,000+) - Situated in southernmost Kern County, the unincorporated Mountain Communities region of Frazier Park, Lebec, Lake of the Woods, Pinion Pines and Pine Mountain Club serves as a vacation spot for Southern California and San Joaquin Valley residents.

Kern River Valley (Population: 15,000)- At the heart of California’s southern Sierra Nevada, this outdoor recreation paradise is home to Isabella Lake and features affordable, service-oriented communities around its shores including Alta Sierra, Bodfish, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Mountain Mesa, Onyx, South Lake, Squirrel Valley, Weldon, and Wofford Heights.

Lamont (Population: 15,000) - Since 2000, Lamont has experienced population growth of over 10% and due to its growth, Lamont enjoys a significant available workforce. Because of its close proximity to Bakersfield (11 miles) and Los Angeles (89 miles), it is a great commercial resource for Kern County businesses both big and small.

Mojave (Population: 4,000) - From its origin as a railroad construction camp in 1876, Mojave has emerged as the hub of Kern County aerospace activity. Nearby Edwards Air Force Base is a key employer while the facilities at Mojave Air and Space Port include the civilian National Test Pilot School, Burt Rutan’s Scaled Composites, The Spaceship Company, and several space-related businesses.

Rosamond (Population: 18,000) - Officially established in 1877, Rosamond was named after the daughter of an official of the Southern Pacific Railroad and is often referred to as the Gateway to Edwards Air Force Base. As a growing community, Rosamond provides opportunity for new home development, business opportunity and growth.

Information Compiled by Kern Economic Development Corporation and provided by individual cities, January 2014.

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Unemployment Trend in Kern County

Source: State of California Employment Development Department, January 2014

Labor ForceSource: State of California Employment Development Department, January 2014

Unemployment Rate ComparisonSource: State of California Employment Development Department, January 2014

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Industry Projections Industry Employment Projected Growth 2010 Employment Percentage 2020Professional Services 34,700 44,400 28.0%Energy & Natural Resources 10,200 13,000 27.5%Healthcare Services 24,200 30,600 26.4%Transportation, Logistics & Advanced Manufacturing 49,700 59,400 19.5%Value-Added Agriculture & Farm 50,100 56,500 12.8%Source: State of California Employment Development Department, January 2014. Updated data available 12/ 2014.

Kern County Wages Occupational Classification Average HourlyManagement $43.49 Architecture and Engineering $41.27 Life, Physical, and Social Science $38.70 Computer and Mathematical $37.93 Legal $37.04 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical $35.52 Protective Service $32.69 Business and Financial Operations $31.44 Education, Training, and Library $25.93 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $21.88 Community and Social Service $21.73 Construction and Extraction $21.25 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media $20.06 Office and Administrative Support $16.04 Production Occupations $15.92 Transportation and Material Moving $15.08 Healthcare Support $11.68 Sales and Related Occupations $11.19 Building and Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance $10.27 Personal Care and Service $10.05 Food Preparation and Serving-Related $9.11 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $8.91

Source: Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division, January 2014

Kern County ranks #9 in Engineeringjobs per capita

Top 25 Fastest Growing Occupations Projected Rate of Employment Change 2010-2020

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Alliance of Women in Energy (AWE)

• 71 Volunteer Professionals• 163 High School Students

AWE is KEDF's pilot program to create educational and career mentoring for high school and college-aged girls in the energy and utilities field. It also provides professional development and networking for local women working in the industry.

Alliance of Medical Professionals (AMP)

• 36 Volunteer Healthcare Professionals• 107 High School Students

The AMP Mentoring Initiative promotes innovation-centered education to increase opportunities for socially and economically disadvantaged high school students interested in health careers. The program aims to build a strong and qualified health care work force for the future by “growing our own” Kern County professionals.

Mentoring - Training Tomorrow’s Workforce For Local Careers

In response to an increasing need to train a consistent pool of labor for the growth and expansion of businesses in the area, the Kern Economic Development Foundation was established. Since 2008, this research and education-based 501(c)(3) organization has supported Kern County businesses and communities in reaching their full economic potential by providing research, resources and educational opportunities.

The Foundation’s mentoring programs are designed to promote social-and-emotional education while increasing student achievement in high school science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses. Students work one-on-one with mentors who are industry professionals and discuss real-life examples of career opportunities. Students also visit Kern County’s most innovative businesses to learn about advances in the field. AWE molds a labor force for local energy companies as it inspires and prepares students for jobs in the energy industry, while AMP prepares students for careers in healthcare. Professionals interested in volunteering as a mentor can call (661) 862-5156.

www.KEDF.org

Kern Economic Development Foundation — Kern EDC's sister organization

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Four Year Universities

California State University, BakersfieldUndergraduate and Graduate DegreesEnrollment 9,000www.csub.edu

Centrally located on a 375-acre site in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is a continuously growing comprehensive regional university that is committed to transforming the lives of its students and community through its established excellence in academia, diversity, service, and community engagement since its founding in 1965. The faculty across the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) fully accredited University is world-class, with nearly 75% holding terminal degrees in their respective fields. A NCAA Division I school, CSUB has competed successfully in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) since 2012 and is but one important aspect of a growing and vibrant student-life experience. The University serves more than 9,000 students at either the main campus in Bakersfield or CSUB ñ Antelope Valley and counts over 40,000 alumni from its four schools: Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Administration, Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering, and Social Sciences and Education. The University offers undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and credential programs, and CSUBís Extended University serves the community by offering additional professional development, certificate, and degree programs. With over 70 percent of its alumni remaining and working within the central valley, CSU Bakersfield supports ongoing social, cultural and economic development in the region.

Education

K-12 Education

School Districts 49Elementary Schools 155Junior High/Middle Schools 45High Schools 34Total Enrollment (K-12) 178,671Average Class Size 23Source: California’s Education Data Partnership, FY 2012-2013, Kern County Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Edwards AFBWorld’s largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospaceworldwide.erau.edu

Fresno Pacific University – Bakersfield CenterTeaching certification, undergraduate and graduate degreeswww.fresno.edu/bakersfield

University of LaVerne – Bakersfield CampusUndergraduate and graduate degreeswww.laverne.edu/locations/bakersfield

University of Phoenix – Bakersfield CenterTeaching certification, undergraduate and graduate degreesphoenix.edu/campus-locations/ca/central-valley-campus

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Education

Community Colleges And Trade Schools

Bakersfield CollegeCertificate and associates degreeswww.bakersfieldcollege.edu

Cerro Coso Community CollegeCertificate and associates degrees, honor programswww.cerrocoso.edu

DeVry University Bakersfield CenterCertificate, associates and undergraduate degreeswww.devry.edu

Kaplan CollegeCertificate and associates degreeswww.bakersfield.kaplancollege.com

National University – Bakersfield CenterCertificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees www.nu.edu

San Joaquin Valley CollegeCertificate and associates degreeswww.sjvc.edu

Santa Barbara Business CollegeCertificate and associates degreeswww.sbbcollege.edu

Taft CollegeCertificate and associates degreeswww.taftcollege.edu

WESTECSafety certificationswww.westec.org

Employment and Training Centers

America’s Job Centerwww.careerservicescenter.com

Kern County Regional Occupational Programkcsos.kern.org/kcrop

Bakersfield Adult Schoolbas.kernhigh.org

Carney’s Business Technology Centerwww.carneys.com/services/education-services

Delano Adult Schoolwww.djuhsd.org/Delano%20Adult

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Business OverviewIndustry Snap Shot

Relocations and Expansions

2013American Tire Distribution Center350,000 square foot expansion at Paramount Logistics Park, currently under construction

Bakersfield Pipe and Supply80,000 square foot expansion at Paramount Logistics Park, currently under construction

EDF Renewable EnergyCatalina solar project, 8th largest utility scale project in the world. This project was built on 1,100 acres and produces 143.2MWp

Hillman Fasteners Distribution Center60,000 square foot facility expansion at Paramount Logistics Park

PactivExpansion of manufacturing portion of their facility. Will create an estimated 30 jobs. The project is expected to produce $12 million in capital investment.

Railex LLCExpansion of services adding an estimated 150 jobs now in progress

Ross Dress For Less Distribution Facility1.7 million square foot facility located at the Paramount Logistics Park. Estimated to bring 1500 jobs. Currently under construction.

Sun Select Produce LP233 acres to farm vegetables in greenhouses. The company expects to employ a few dozen workers and will begin production in the fall of 2014.

2012Baker Hughes350,000 square foot facility providing petroleum products and service to the industry with an estimated 400 employees

Califia Farms60,000 square foot juicing plant that produces citrus juice, almond milk and coconut milk

EDF Renewable EnergyThe 140 MW Pacific Wind project, located in Kern’s Antelope Valley encompasses approximately 8,500 acres of leased land, and is expected to generate over $324 million in total revenue.

Primex Farms200,000 square foot almond processing expansion. Will create an estimated 60 jobs. The initial project is expected to produce $28 million in capital investment.

Weatherford100,000 square foot facility providing petroleum products and service to the industry

2011Caterpillar Logistics Inc.400,000 square foot parts distribution warehouse on 46 acres of land within the Tejon Ranch Commerce Center. Will create an estimated 150 jobs.

Dollar General606,000 square foot distribution warehouse within the Tejon Ranch Commerce Center. Will create an estimated 120 jobs.

Paramount Citrus600,000 square foot expansion of agricultural distribution center in Delano. Will process an additional 500 million pounds of citrus a year and create 500 jobs.

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Comparison San Joaquin Valley

State and County Performance 2002-2013

Property in Kern County was valued at

$92.3 billion in 2013-2014

Source: Kern County Assessor’s Office, January 2014

Source: Moody's Analytics data collected by the National Association of Counties, January 2014

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GDP Growth Rate 2.8% Unemployment Rate Change -1.9% Jobs Growth Rage 1.5% Median Home Prices Growth Rate 22.2%

Top Ten Taxpayers in Kern County

Rank Company Assessed Total Tax Value1. Chevron USA Inc. $8.4 billion $90.68 million

2. Occidental of Elk Hills Inc. $7.7 billion $83.79 million

3. Aera Energy LLC $6.7 billion $70.12 million

4. Berry Petroleum Company $1.6 billion $18.11 million

5. Freeport - McMoRan $1.4 billion $14.82 million

6. Vintage Production CAL LLC $1.08 billion $12.02 million

7. Pacific Gas & Electric Co $746 million $10.28 million

8. Seneca Resources Corp $789 million $8.28 million

9. Southern California Edison Co $512 million $7.06 million

10. Macpherson Oil Co $471 million $5.2 million

Source: County of Kern, Tax Rates & Assessed Valuations, January 2014

Oil & Gas properties account for 35%, equating to $32.305 billion in assessed value

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Percentage of Employment

Industry Kern County Los Angeles California County Statewide

Natural resources and mining 27.94% 0.29% 3.37%

Construction 6.95% 3.16% 4.62%

Manufacturing 5.60 10.61% 9.82%

Trade, transportation, and utilities 18.63% 21.98% 21.33%

Information 1.13% 5.57% 3.38%

Financial activities 3.67% 6.11% 6.09%

Professional and business services 11.37% 16.49% 17.59%

Education and health services 11.61% 15.38% 14.52%

Leisure and hospitality 9.02% 12.01% 12.52%

Other services 3.85% 7.97% 6.34%

Unclassified 0.24% 0.43% 0.41%

Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 2014

Major Employers in Kern CountyINDUSTRY/COMPANY NAME

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE China Lake Naval Weapons CenterEdwards Air Force Base Stratolaunch SystemsThe Spaceship CompanyVirgin Galactic

EDUCATION SERVICES California State University, Bakersfield

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES Aera Energy LLCBaker HughesBear Creek Production CompanyBerry PetroleumChevron CorpEDF RenewablesGE EnergyGolden Queen MiningHalliburton Key Energy ServicesNabors Well Service Co.Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.Terra-Gen PowerUS Borax, Inc.

FINANCIAL SERVICES Kern Schools Federal Credit UnionState Farm Insurance

GOVERNMENT SERVICES City of BakersfieldCounty of Kern

HEALTHCARE SERVICES Bakersfield Heart HospitalClinica Sierra VistaComprehensive Blood & Cancer CenterDelano Regional Medical Center

Dignity HealthHealthSouthKaiser PermanenteKern Medical CenterRidgecrest Regional HospitalSan Joaquin Community HospitalTehachapi Valley Healthcare District

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Tejon Ranch Company

TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CaterpillarFamous FootwearLehigh Southwest CementNational CementNestle Purina PetcareRoss Dress For Less DistributionFrito-LayIKEA Distribution ServicesNestle/Dryer’s Ice CreamSears LogisticsTarget Distribution Center

VALUE ADDED AGRICULTURE & FARMING Bolthouse Farms, Inc.Giumarra VineyardsGrimmway EnterprisesMarko Zaninovich, Inc.Pandol & SonsParamount Citrus/FarmsSun Pacific Growers Sun WorldSource: Compiled by Kern EDC, February 2014

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Brokerage Houses That Specialize In Business

Cushman & Wakefield | Pacific Commercial Realty Advisorswww.paccra.com

Colliers Internationalwww.colliers.com/en-us/bakersfield

NAI Central Calwww.naicentralcal.com

Newmark Grubbwww.ngkf.com

Olivieri Commercial Groupwww.oliviericommercial.com

Industrial Market

Bulk Wholesale (psf) $3.00-$4.80/year NNNManufacturing (psf) $6.00-$9.69/year GrossVacancy Rate 2.8%Finished Lot Price per Acre $174,240 - $261,360

Office Market Q4 2012 Q4 2013 Y-O-Y 12 Month Change Forecast

Overall Vacancy (Office) 8.08% 8.05% 0.03 pp▼*Average Asking Rents - psf/month (Office) $1.57 $1.60 1.9%▼Overall Vacancy (Medical) 7.27% 8.15% -0.88 pp▼*Average Asking Rents - psf/month (Medical) $1.57 $1.79 2.3%▲*All average asking rents have been broken down into a Modified Gross basis whereas Tenant pays for their own utilities & janitorial services.

Cross Roads Business Park- for mixed-use and features two 10-acre lots, located in the heart of Southwest Bakersfield on Young Street between Harris Road & Panama Lane, west of Gosford Road. www.RollRealEstate.com

North Meadows Business Park- 124 acre business park, located along Highway 65, just north of Merle Haggard Drive. www.RollRealEstate.com

Paramount Logistics Park- features 5 to 200 acre lots, located on 7th Standard between I-5 and Hwy 99, accommodates a wide variety of users. www.RollRealEstate.com

Tejon Ranch Commerce Center- Fully entitled, 1,450-acre master planned development offering industrial, commercial and retail leasing and building opportunities, located at the juncture of Interstate 5 and Highway 99. www.TejonCommerce.com

Certified Sites

Real Estate

Source: Cushman & Wakefield, Paccom Realty Advisors, Inc. Source: Cushman & Wakefield, Paccom Realty Advisors, Inc.

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Incentives

Businesses looking to relocate or expand in Kern County can find a wide variety of incentives available. The Kern Economic Development Corporation can direct businesses to select federal, state and local economic incentives available to attract new jobs, investment and development.

New California Incentives

Hiring credits based on wages $12 to $28 per hour, per employee, for each qualified employee and for businesses located in qualified census tracts. Sales tax exemption on manufacturing equipment or research and development equipment purchases by companies engaged in

manufacturing or biotechnology research and development. A business will be allowed to exclude the first $200 million equipment purchases from the state share of sales tax (4.19%)

Businesses will have the opportunity to compete for available tax credits. Criteria for competition includes the number of jobs to be created or retained, the extent of property in business development area, a minimum compensation limitation and a set job retention period.

Taxpayers will be allowed to continue using Enterprise Zone carryover credits for 10 years and will be able to continue to earn hiring credits for employees hired prior to January 1, 2014.

Are you located in a Designated Geographic Area (DGA) to receive the new California Employment Credit? Visit http://maps.gis.ca.gov/gobiz/dga/ to find out!

Foreign Trade Zone(California City, County of Kern Department of Airports, Mojave Airport, Rockefeller Group at Tejon Ranch, Shafter)

Manufacturers/importers don’t pay customer duties or government excise taxes and avoid tax liabilities on final product exports Duty Deferral- pay U.S. Customs duties only when merchandise is shipped into Customs territory. Inventory is exempt from payment until

shipped Duty Reduction (inverted tariff)- pay duty rate applicable to either the imported components or the finished product, whichever is lower Duty Elimination- no requirement to pay U.S. Customs duties on exported merchandise, or on merchandise that is damaged, scrapped or

unused Increased Flexibility- for merchandise subject to just-in-time delivery constraints, quotas or marking requirements. Customs clearance may

be expedited U.S. Quota- store most merchandise even if the goods are subject to quota restrictions. Merchandise may be shipped when a quota is opened.

Recycling Market Development ZoneThe County of Kern, along with its eleven cities, is a state-designated Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ)RMDZ program benefits include:

Low Interest Loans and Other Assistance with Financing – The RMDZ can finance up to 75% of a project, up to $2 million per loan. Loan terms are up to 15 years, and the low interest rates are from fixed-rate State funds. Rates are kept at or below the prime rate.

Permit Assistance - public agencies will assist businesses through local and state permitting and regulatory processes. Location Assistance - businesses will be guided to over 12,000 acres of industrially zoned property, and other sites, throughout Kern County. Other Benefits - include business plan assistance, business incubator and industry cluster networks, promotion and capital network access. For information about the Kern County RMDZ program send an email to the RMDZ Administrator at waste@kerncountywaste.com or

call: 661-862-8900.

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The cost of doing business in Kern is just 85% of the national average

Workforce Employment Training Panel (ETP)- funds offsetting the cost of developing

and implementing customized training programs

Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC)- federal funds up to $9,600 per individual based on qualified first-year earned wages

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)- reimbursement of trainees’ wages during their training

On-the-Job-Training Program (OJT)- enables business to hire new employees who qualify and get reimbursed up to 50% of that employee's wages during the training contract

America’s Job Center- free assistance with customized recruitment plans, advertising positions, qualifying applicants and hiring

Financial Industrial Development Bonds - provide manufacturing and processing

companies low-cost, low-interest financing for capital expenditures. Eligible capital expenditures include the acquisition of land, building construction, building renovation and the purchase of machinery and equipment.

Kern County Incentive Program - Offers cash payments to qualified, non-retail businesses whose investment will yield no less than $500,000 over a five year period and create at least 10 full-time equivalent permanent jobs with benefits. Individual cities may offer additional financial assistance.

Kern Microenterprise Opportunity Program - Financial and business assistance for businesses with fewer than five employees, which will benefit low to moderate income people in Kern County excluding Bakersfield, Delano, Maricopa, Taft, and Wasco.

Research & Development Credit - Fifteen to twenty-four percent state income tax credit.

SBA 504 Loans - Long-term financing to purchase commercial real estate, to expand existing operations, or to purchase machinery/equipment.

Sales Tax Exemption - State sales tax exemption on purchase of tangible property for manufacturing, processing, refining, fabricating or recycling businesses.

Small Business Assistance - Small business assistance, financing, business plans.

USDA Rural Development - Infrastructure grants, loan guarantees, rural economic development grants and loans.

All incentives are available based on their own specific requirements.Use of some incentives may trigger prevailing wage requirements.

Utilities

Gas and ElectricPacific Gas and Electric - www.pge.comSouthern California Edison - www.sce.com Southern California Gas - www.socalgas.comCalifornia Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO)www.caiso.com

Phone and CableBrighthouse Networks - www.brighthouse.com

Waste Kern County Waste Management - www.kerncountywaste.comBakersfield ARC - www.barc-inc.org

WaterWater Association of Kern County - www.wakc.comCalifornia Water Service Co.- www.calwater.com

Kern County and its municipalities are pro-business and get projects permitted quickly.

Permits & Licenses

Fictitious Business Name Statement Kern County Clerk's Office - (661) 868-3588

Weights and Measures Device Registration Department of Weights and Measures - (661) 868-6300

Environmental Health and Hazardous Materials /Underground PermitsEnvironmental Health Services Department - (661) 321-3000

Industrial Waste Treatment Into a SewerKern Sanitation Authority - (661) 862-8984

Encroachment, Driveway and Transportation Permits Roads Department - (661) 862-8850

Cal/OSHA California Occupational Safety and Health Act - (510) 286-7000

Local and state training programs are available to offset the cost of employee training, and can even help in the recruitment of personnel

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Permit Overview

A Business-Friendly EnvironmentThe permit and plan check process is dramatically shorter in Kern County than elsewhere in California, typically measured in days or weeks rather than months and sometimes years. This is just one example of how Kern County works with business, not against.

PERMIT PROCESSING TIME

Building Permit / Commercial Plan Check 3-4 weeks

Conditional Use Permit 2 weeks preliminary review. 4 months public process (Planning Commission) if not environmental document. If Negative Declaration is needed, then 4 – 6 months. If approved, then 14 day appeal period.

Grading Permit 10 working days preliminary review

Precise Development Plan 2 weeks preliminary review. 2 months to public process to Directors Hearing if no environmental document is needed. If Negative Declaration is needed, then 4 -6 months.

Impact Fees Traffic Impact fees/sewer fees may or may not be required depending on location.

Fire Inspection Permit Part of plan review

Zone Change 2 weeks preliminary review. 4 months public process and hearings (Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors). If no environmental document is needed, then four months. If Negative Declaration is needed, then 6 months. If EIR is needed, then 12 to 18 months. If approved, then 30 days before change is effective.

General Plan Amendment Notice of Intent is filed. 2 weeks preliminary review. If Negative Declaration is needed, then 6-7 months. If EIR is needed, then 12 to 18 months. Requires Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors General Plan Window (4 times per year).

Sign Permit Part of plan review

Business License Majority of businesses in unincorporated areas do not need a business license. 2 weeks within city limits.

Kern County's Development Services Agency offers over the counter, on-line, fast track and

fax permitting options, depending on the permit type

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Market Access

Major companies consistently choose Kern County thanks to its centralized location. No other county offers the easy access to all the population of California, let alone the entire Western United States. Combine the county’s location with the usual lack of traffic congestion, and the road ahead is a painless one.

A short two-hour drive will take you to the Pacific Coast, Fresno, Sequoia National Park or Los Angeles

Major Highways

Situated on two major north/south routes, Interstate 5 (the major route from California to Canada) and State Highway 99, Kern County cannot be beat when it comes to reaching West Coast destinations.

Businesses needing to reach the California coast enjoy easy access, thanks to State Highway 46.

Delivering products to eastern destinations is also a breeze, as State Highway 58 (which also connects with I-40, I-15, and US395) runs through Kern County.

Deep Water Ports

Extensions through Paramount Logistics Park (Shafter) and Tejon Ranch Commerce Center

• Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (96 miles) • Ports of Oakland (230 miles)

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Market Access

More than 36 million consumers are within a 4-hour truck drive of Kern County.

Distance to Major Markets

Los Angeles 73 miles

Port of Long Beach 96 miles

Fresno 110 Miles

Riverside 164 miles

San Diego 193 miles

Port of Oakland 230 miles

Stockton 233 miles

San Francisco 258 miles

Sacramento 260 miles

Las Vegas, NV 196 miles

Phoenix, AZ 404 miles

Salt Lake City, UT 657 miles

Albuquerque, NM 755 miles

Denver, CO 985 miles

Source: Rand McNally & Mapquest

Rail Services

Amtrak - Passenger/Cargo Nationwide

Burlington Northern/Santa Fe (BNSF) - Main lineNearest Intermodal – Shafter, Los Angeles, Fresno and Barstow

San Joaquin Valley Railroad - Short line and regional railroadsUnited States and Canada

Union Pacific - Main LineNearest Intermodal – Los Angeles, Fresno and Modesto

Airports

Meadows Field (BFL) Airport

Meadows Field offers nonstop flights to Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco and one-stop flights to hundreds of domestic and international destinations on US Airways, United Airways, and Frontier Airlines.www.meadowsfield.comPhone: (661) 391-1800

Airports open to the Public:

Bakersfield Municipal Airport Delano Municipal Airport, Delano High Desert and California City Municipal Airport Inyokern Airport Kern Valley Airport, Kernville Lost Hills-Kern County Airport Mojave Air and Space Port Mountain Valley Airport, Tehachapi Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) Airport Taft-Kern County Airport Tehachapi Municipal Airport Wasco-Kern County Airport

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From families to college students to business professionals, Kern County has much to offer anyone looking for an affordable and attractive place to enjoy life. Cultural and outdoor activities abound, various professional sports teams offer entertainment, and housing prices are more reasonable than anywhere else in California. Kern County’s combination of large community opportunity and small town feel is just right.

Quality of Life

Cost of LivingCost of Living Index Comparison

Monthly Rent Paid in Kern County

Cost of Living Index ComparisonKern's cost of living is only 1.9% higher than the U.S. average according to the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association. The Cost of Living Index measures relative price levels for consumer goods and services in participating areas. Living Index measures relative price levels for consumer goods and services in participating areas. The average for all participating areas equals 100, with each participant’s index read as a percentage of the average for all places.Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, 2013 Annual Review

Kern County Median Home Sales Price: $179,500

Source: CSU Bakersfield School of Business and Public Administration Kern Economic Journal, 3Q 2013

Average Rental Cost in Kern County: $869Los Angeles County: $1,187California: $1,209

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, American Fact Finder- Monthly Housing Costs, January 2014

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Transportation

Kern County is easily accessible by air, rail and ground! Kern County is home to two airports that host commercial flights. On the ground, Kern offers a wide variety of local and commuting public transit services.

Quality of Life

AIR TRANSPORTATIONBakersfield’s William Thomas Air Terminal offers direct air service to and from major hubs at Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Denver and Houston.

Inyokern Airport in Eastern Kern County also offers convenient connecting flights to and from Los Angeles area.

RAIL TRANSPORTATIONAmtrak serves the Central Valley, Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area with daily train service.

GROUND TRANSPORTATIONGolden Empire Transit District provides daily bus services throughout the Bakersfield area, including dial-a-ride service to Meadows Field and express service to IKEA.

Rudnick’s Airport Valet Express makes four-trips a day each to LAX and offers free passage to active-duty U.S. military. One-way trips cost $49, while round trips cost $89. www.airportvaletexpress.com

Kern Regional Transit (KRT) provides public transit service for the outlying areas of Kern County with local dial-a-ride service, community fixed routes, and intercity service.

CommuteKern offers free carpool-matching services and information about commute alternatives.

Greyhound Bus Lines offers daily departures to a multitude of locations for travel destinations outside Kern County.

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Access to Healthcare

Hospitals in Bakersfield

Bakersfield Heart Hospital - www.bakersfieldhearthospital.comBakersfield Memorial Hospital/Dignity Health - www.bakersfieldmemorial.orgGood Samaritan Hospital (two locations) - (661) 215-7500Kern Medical Center - www.kernmedicalcenter.com Mercy Hospital (two locations)/Dignity Health - www.mercybakersfield.orgSan Joaquin Community Hospital/Adventist Health - www.sjch.us

Specialty Care

The AIS Cancer Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital - www.sjch.us/services-and-programs/cancer-careComprehensive Blood and Cancer Center - www.cbccusa.com Good Samaritan Hospital Southwest (Substance Abuse Treatment) - (661) 398-1800 HealthSouth Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital - www.healthsouthbakersfield.com

Hospitals in other Kern County Communities

Delano Regional Medical Center - www.drmc.com Kern Valley Healthcare District - www.kvhd.org Ridgecrest Regional Hospital - www.rrh.org Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District - www.tvhd.org

Annual Commute Comparisons

Areas Bakersfield Fresno Riverside San Diego Los Angeles

Number of Commuters (per day) 285,000 359,000 1.03 million 1.52 million 6.59 million

Time Lost Due to Traffic 12 hours 15 hours 38 hours 37 hours 61 hours

Excess Fuel Consumed per Commuter 6 gal 7 gal 16 gal 15 gal 27 gal

Congestion Cost per Commuter $298 $337 $854 $774 $1,300

Source: Texas Transportation Institute Urban Mobility Study, January 2014

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Recreation & Entertainment

With valley, mountain and desert areas, Kern County has something for everyone. Whatever you enjoy- bird-watching, golfing, hunting and fishing, auto racing, sky diving, rock climbing, biking, off-roading, skiing, kayaking, or windsurfing - Kern County is the place to be!

Discover Kern County www.visitkern.com Greater Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau

www.visitbakersfield.com

State Parks and Wildlife Areas

California Living Museum Fort Tejon State Historic Park Kern River Preserve Red Rock Canyon State Park Sequoia National Forest

Outdoor Activities

Biking (Mountain, Trails and Bike Path) Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing Golfing Whitewater Rafting Ski Diving

Entertainment & SportsKern County has plenty of activities to keep folks of all ages entertained. Enjoy shows and activities designed to appeal to youth, and those who are young at heart.

Don’t miss the show! www.kernevents.com Kern’s event calendar www.visitkern.com/calendar

Museums and Art Galleries

Air Force Flight Test Museum, Edwards Air Force Base Bakersfield Museum of Art Boron Twenty Mule Team Museum Buena Vista Museum of Natural History Cowboy Memorial and Library Kern County Museum Kern Valley Museum

Minter Field Air Museum Ridge Route Communities Museum Shafter Depot Museum Tehachapi Museum U.S. Naval Museum of Armament & Technology Wasco Museum West Kern Oil Museum

Live Theaters Bakersfield Community Theater Kern Shakespeare Festival Stars Theatre

Event and Concert Venues Fox Theater Rabobank Arena and Convention Center Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace Bright House Networks Amphitheater

Music and Dance Bakersfield Music Theatre Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Bakersfield Youth Symphony Kern Classical Ballet Company

Professional Sports Bakersfield Blaze - Advanced Class A Professional Baseball Bakersfield Brigade – Premier Development Soccer League Bakersfield Condors - East Coast Hockey League Famoso Raceway - NHRA Events

Other Events

Bakersfield First Friday - Downtown Bakersfield Jazz Festival Kern County Fair Ridgecrest Air Show and Balloon Festival

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Attraction Highlights

Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention CenterThe Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center is a performing arts theater, arena and convention facility located in Bakersfield.www.rabobankarena.com

Buck Owens Crystal PalaceBuck Owens Crystal Palace is a music hall located in Bakersfield. It was constructed by Buck Owens, and was opened in 1996. Primarily it is a performance venue for country western music, although other music genres have been heard there.www.buckowens.com/index2.html

Fox TheaterThe Fox Theater is located at 2001 H Street in Downtown Bakersfield. The theater, which opened on Christmas Day, 1930 is the performing arts hub of downtown Bakersfield, and hosts a variety of performing talent, ranging from ballets to contemporary pop and rock acts.www.foxtheateronline.com

Kern County MuseumThe Kern County Museum is a history museum located in Bakersfield. Its main focus is the history of Kern County. One of the museum's prominent features is Pioneer Village.www.kcmuseum.org

California Living MuseumThe California Living Museum is a zoo and living museum in Bakersfield. The primary focuses are plants and animals that are native to California, specifically Kern County.http://calmzoo.org/

Bakersfield Museum of ArtThe Bakersfield Museum of Art is located in Central Park, on the corner of 19th St. and R St. in Bakersfield. It has four galleries, which contains a permanent collection mainly from regional artists, as well as room for traveling art exhibits. In 1991, it was accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.http://bmoa.org/

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Accounting Firms

Barbich Hooper King Dill HoffmanGeoffrey B. KingP.O. Box 11171Bakersfield, CA 93389-1171661/631-1171www.bhkcpas.comBarbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman is a full service firm serving businesses and individuals, with expertise in Agriculture and Wineries, Medical and Dental, Not-for-Profits, Real Estate and Construction, Employee Benefit and Pension Plan Administration, Employee Benefit Plan Audits, and Special Districts.

Brown Armstrong Accounting CorporationSteve Starbuck4200 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 300Bakersfield, CA 93309661/324-4971www.bacpas.comsstarbuck@bacpas.comspecializing in accounting services for the agriculture, construction & real estate, healthcare, oil & energy, and public sector industries

Daniells Phillips Vaughan & BockManaging PartnerJames H. Bock300 New Stine RoadBakersfield, CA 93309661/834-7411www.dpvb.comspecializing in serving the owner managed business

O’Dell Cross CPA’s Nicolette Cross, CPA CEO 5001 California Avenue, Suite 212Bakersfield, CA 93309661/716-1160www.odellcrosscpa.comspecializing in full service accounting, auditing and tax

Advertising Agencies

Design Mark & AssociatesMark Ramsey5401 Business Park South, Suite 217Bakersfield, CA 93309661/323-7787www.designmarkassociates.comspecializing in all forms of print communications, brand development/support, broadcast media and web design

eMediaErin Henderson1800 Oak Street, Suite BBakersfield, CA 93301661/323-0800www.eMediams.comspecializing in creative advertising and media placement

Heise Media GroupMarlene B. Heise1400 Easton Drive, Suite 148Bakersfield, CA 93309661/323-8594www.heisemedia.comspecializing in full-service marketing, advertising and communications

The Marcom Group IncorporatedDavid PlivelichP.O. Box 80125Bakersfield, CA 93380661/615-1150www.TheMarcomGroup.comspecializing in advertising, branding, design and website development

Saba AgencyCathy BerthiaumeP.O. Box 115705329 Office Center Court, Suite 220Bakersfield, CA 93389661/326-0393www.sabaagency.comspecializing in advertising, print, website development, branding, design, and social media

Willis Design StudioMike Willis1703 ForrestBakersfield, CA 93304661/324-2337www.willisdesign.comblog.willisdesign.comspecializing in print and web design

Advertising Agencies & Promotional Products

Proforma SolutionsBeckie Diltz5330 Office Center Court, Suite 34Bakersfield, CA 93309661/633-1117www.proformabakersfield.comspecializing in print, promotional, marketing and social media

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Agriculture / Food Processing

Frito-LayJared Lorriane28801 Hwy 58Bakersfield, CA 93314661/328-6000www.fritolay.comspecializing in snack foods

Giumarra Vineyards CorporationJeff Giumarra11220 Edison HighwayEdison, CA 93307661/395-7000specializing in grapes, potatoes and citrus

Grimmway FarmsPatty PoireP.O. Box 81498Bakersfield, CA 93380661/845-5275www.grimmway.comppoire@grimway.comspecializing as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper of carrots and other organic vegetables

Airports

East Kern Airport DistrictStuart Witt1434 FlightlineMojave, CA 93501661/824-2433www.mojaveairport.comspecializing in aerospace and industrial development

Architecture Firms

KSA Group ArchitectsDerek Holdsworth4660 American Avenue, Suite 200Bakersfield, CA 93309661/834-1331www.ksagrouparchitects.comspecializing in medical, retail and industrial buildings

Klassen CorporationMark Delmarter2021 Westwind DriveBakersfield, CA 93311661/324-3000www.klassencorp.comspecializing in energy, commercial, education, industrial, civic, agribusiness, and healthcare industries

Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.Danny Ordiz5500 Ming Avenue, Suite 280Bakersfield, CA 93309661/832-5258www.ordizmelby.comspecializing in institutional and commercial buildings

Attorneys

Borton Petrini, LLP5060 California Avenue, 7th FloorBakersfield, CA 93309661/322-3051www.bortonpetrini.comspecializing in business litigation, estate planning, oil and gas law, zoning, environmental and real estate law

Brumfield & Hagan, LLPKristin Hagan2031 F StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/215-4980kristin@brumfield-haganlaw.comwww.brumfield-haganlaw.comspecializing real estate, land use and civil litigation

Dowling Aaron IncorporatedDaniel Klingenberger5080 California Avenue, Suite 200Bakersfield, CA 93309661/716-3000www.daklaw.comspecializing in commercial transactions, employment law, business and estate planning, and business litigation

Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLPDennis Mullins4550 California Avenue, 2nd FloorBakersfield, CA 93309661/395-1000www.kleinlaw.comKDG provides the most advanced legal services in the San Joaquin Valley, ranging from business litigation and transactions to specialized representation for bankruptcy, employment, estate planning, construction, intellectual property and real estate matters

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Automobile Dealers

Bill Wright ToyotaSteve Downs5100 Gasoline Alley DriveBakersfield, CA 93313661/398-8697www.billwright.comspecializing in automobile sales and service

Jim Burke FordDan Hay2001 Oak StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/328-3600www.jimburkeford.comspecializing in automobile sales and services

Motor City Lexus-Buick/GMCRichard Stricklen3101 Pacheco RoadBakersfield, CA 93313661/836-9000www.motorcitywest.comspecializing in GMC, Buick, and Lexus

Banks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions

Bank of the SierraMichael OlagueSVP, Area Manager8500 Ming AvenueBakersfield, CA 93311661/654-6397661/376-1953 Cellwww.bankofthesierra.commolague@bankofthesierra,comspecializing in independent full service banking including small business loans

Farm Credit WestMike Moore19628 Industry Parkway DriveBakersfield, CA 93389661/399-7360www.farmcreditwest.comspecializing in agriculture finance

Kern Schools Federal Credit UnionSteve RenockP.O. Box 9506Bakersfield, CA 93389661/833-7955www.ksfcu.orgspecializing in financial services

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Andy Stanley5080 California Avenue, Suite 102Bakersfield, CA 93309661/326-7708www.fa.ml.com/andystanleyandrew.stanley@ml.comspecializing in personalized wealth management plans, 401(k) implementation, cash management, investment income, asset growth, and tax reduction strategies

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Greg Lockard – First Vice PresidentMarilyn Anchell – Associate Vice President 9100 Ming Street, Suite 205Bakersfield, CA 93311661/663-8100 and 661/663-4648specializing personalized wealth management plans, retirement income plans, 401(k) implementation and 401(k) plans

Mid State Development Corp.Keith Brice1631 17th StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/322-4241www.msdcdc.orgspecializing in commercial real estate funding and 504 SBA loans

RabobankDeanna BlaiseSVP Retail Division ManagerSouth Valley3800 Riverlakes DriveBakersfield, CA 93312661/334-6901www.rabobankamercia.comspecializing in full service community banking

Tri Counties BankGreg Gill5201 California Ave, Suite 102Bakersfield, CA 93309661/325-9321www.tcbk.comspecializing in commercial lending

Valley Republic BankBruce Jay5000 California Avenue, Suite 110Bakersfield, CA 93309661/371-2000www.valleyrepublicbank.comspecializing in local, responsive and reliable community banking services

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Wells Fargo BankJeff StoneVice President5401 California Avenue, Suite 200Bakersfield, CA 93309661/637-2600www.wellsfargo.comspecializing in a diversified financial services company providing commercial, agriculture and consumer banking as well as insurance, investment and mortgage services

Business Consulting

Bear Mountain AssociatesBrent RushP.O. Box 95Keene, CA 93531661/01-8772specializing in governmental affairs, community relations, issue management and media consulting

Business Initiatives Sue Watson9021 Willamette CourtBakersfield, CA 93312661/301-7162specializing in improving organizational effectiveness and conflict resolution

Gene Tackett ConsultingGene Tackett2927 19th StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/747-0654specializing in connecting projects with local government and winning project approval

Providence Strategic Consulting, Inc.Tracy Leach1800 30th Street, 4th FloorBakersfield, CA 93301661/327-1698www.provconsult.comspecializing in strategic communications and government and public affairs

Chambers of Commerce

Greater Bakersfield Chamber of CommerceCynthia Pollard1725 Eye StreetP. O. Box 1947Bakersfield, CA 93303661/327-4421www.bakersfieldchamber.orgspecializing in providing leadership for a healthy business community

Computer / Internet Services

Carney’s Business Technology CenterRick Kreiser2001 Westwind DriveBakersfield, CA 93301661/327-0030www.carneys.comspecializing in design, installation, and support of business-class networks

Construction

Baymarr Constructors, Inc.Patrick Howes6950 McDivitt DriveBakersfield, CA 93313661/395-1676patrickhowes@baymarr.comwww.baymarr.comspecializing in concrete/tilt-up construction

Granite Construction CompanyJohn Van Lenten3005 James RoadBakersfield, CA 93388661/399-3361www.graniteconstruction.comspecializing in general engineering/aggregate and asphalt materials sales

Guinn Construction CompanyJeff Affonso6533 Rosedale HighwayBakersfield, CA 93308661/325-6109www.earthmover.comspecializing in general engineering construction

Pac-Van, Inc.Tom Svare2801 E. Brundage LaneBakersfield, CA 93307661/324-0060www.PacVan.comspecializing in modular buildings, mobile offices and storage equipment

Turman ConstructionJeff Turman4301 Park CircleBakersfield, CA 93309661/831-0905www.turmanconstruction.comspecializing in general engineering, contracting and infrastructure

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Contractors - Electrical

A-C Electric CompanyDaren Alexander2921 Hangar WayBakersfield, CA 93308661/410-0000www.a-celectric.comspecializing in electrical engineering, construction automation and service

Electrical Systems & Instrumentation, Inc.Martin Esqueda6906 Downing AvenueBakersfield, CA 93308661/587-9322www.elect-systems.comspecializing in Electrical and Instrumentation construction and maintenance

South Valley Electrical Contractors, Inc.Darren Scott309 Windsor Park DriveBakersfield, CA 93311661/665-9809dscott@southvalleyelectrical.comspecializing in electrical maintenance, construction and remodels of commercial, industrial and home projects

Contractors - General

Griffith CompanyLuke Walker1128 Carrier Parkway AvenueBakersfield, CA 93308661/392-6640www.griffithcompany.netspecializing in paving, concrete and underground utility

S.C. Anderson, Inc.Tim HooperP. O. Box 81747Bakersfield, CA 93380661/392-7000www.scanderson.comspecializing in commercial, educational and healthcare development properties

Wallace & Smith ContractorsBob SmithJohn Anderson3325 Landco DriveBakersfield, CA 93308661/327-1436www.wallacesmith.comspecializing in multi-unit housing and commercial, industrial, institutional, agriculture, and aviation buildings

Contractors - Steel Fabricators

PCL Industrial Services, Inc.Mark Pittser1500 South Union AvenueBakersfield, CA 93307661/832-3995www.pcl.comspecializing in full service heavy industrial contracting

Corporate Meeting Space

The Lodge at Painted RockTom TeofiloP.O. Box 3203Lake Isabella, CA 93240-3203760/379-5500tom@teofilo.comwww.lodgeatpaintedrock.comspecializing business meetings, weddings and corporate get-aways

Education

California State University, BakersfieldJohn Emery9001 Stockdale HighwayBakersfield, CA 93311661/654-2111www.csub.eduspecializing as Kern County’s only regionally comprehensive state university

Kaplan CollegeMary Whitlock1914 Wible RoadBakersfield, CA 93306661/836-6308www.bakersfield.kaplancollege.comspecializing in vocational and employer-oriented education

Kern Community College DistrictBakersfield CollegeCerro Coso Community CollegePorterville CollegeSandra V Serrano, Chancellor2100 Chester AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301661/336-5104www.kccd.eduspecializing in university transfer, basic skills, and workforce training education for students at the lower division undergraduate college level

Kern County Superintendent of SchoolsChristine Lizardi Frazier1300 17th StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/636-4000www.kern.orgspecializing in services to school districts

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Taft CollegeDr. Dena Maloney29 Cougar CourtTaft, CA 93268661/763-7700www.taftcollege.eduDiscover the Difference!

University of La Verne, Kern County CampusNora Dominguez1201 24th Street, Suite D200Bakersfield, CA 93301661/328-1430www.laverne.eduspecializing in bachelor and masters degrees in business and education, credentials, Doctorate in Organizational Management, small business development resources, corporate employee tuition discounts, and on-site degree programs. WASC Accredited

Employment / Training / Recruitment Services

Continental Labor & Staffing ResourcesFrancis Cueto900 Mohawk Street, Suite 120Bakersfield, CA 93309661/635-0335www.clsri.comspecializing in all your human resource and safety needs

ManpowerCarla Hutcherson2720 Calloway Drive D-1Bakersfield, CA 93312661/387-6455Carla.Hutcherson@manpower.comwww.manpower.comspecializing in permanent and temporary employment

Volt Workforce SolutionsSofia Espinoza4560 California AvenueBakersfield, CA 93309661/395-0135sespinoza@volt.comwww.volt.comspecializing in accounting and finance, administrative, engineering IT and light industrial services

Worklogic HR Legal SolutionsDavid Blaine4029 Coffee RoadBakersfield, CA 93308661/695-5163www.worklogiclegal.comspecializing in human resource consulting and employment law counseling

Energy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

8minutenergy RenewablesTom Buttgenbach5455 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036323/525-0900www.8minutengery.comspecializing in solar development

Aera Energy LLCSusan Hersberger10000 Ming AvenueP.O. Box 11164Bakersfield, CA 93389-1164661/665-5000www.aeraenergy.comspecializing in oil and gas production

Alon USA Energy, Inc./Paramount Petroleum CorporationBill Winters6451 Rosedale HighwayBakersfield, CA 93308661/326-4200specializing in petroleum refining and marketing CARB gasoline and diesel

Chevron Carla Musser9525 Camino MediaRoom A-2050Bakersfield, CA 93311661/654-7155www.chevron.comspecializing in energy development and production

E&B Natural Resources ManagementSteve Layton1600 Norris RoadBakersfield, CA 93309661/679-1700www.ebresources.comspecializing in oil exploration and production

EDF Renewable EnergyMark Tholke4000 Executive Parkway Suite 100San Ramon, CA 94583925/242-0168www.enxco.comspecializing in renewable energy sources

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EDP Renewables North America LLCTim Marvich53 SW Yamhill StreetPortland, OR 97204503/222-9400www.edpr.comspecializing in renewable energy

First SolarJack Pigott525 Market Street, 15th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94105415/935-2512www.firstsolar.comspecializing in alternative energy

Gestamp SolarJulia Jauregui2440 Tulare Street, Suite 410Fresno, CA 93721559/440-6430specializing in developing and operating utility-scale photovoltaic plants

Hydrogen Energy California by SCS EnergyTiffany Rau189 E. Front StreetButtonwillow, CA 93206661/764-6442info@heca.comwww.heca.comspecializing in alternative energy by converting fossil fuels into hydrogen to generate clean electricity and manufacture low-carbon fertilizer products while capturing CO2for use in enhanced oil recovery by resulting in permanent storage of greenhouse gas emissions

MTS Stimulation ServicesMTS Environmental Solutions Monda Byrd7131 Charity AvenueBakersfield, CA 93308661/589-5809www.mts-stim.comwww.mts-es.comspecializing in oil well stimulation and maintenance and green and clean chemicals

Maricopa Sun, LLCJeffrey Roberts1396 West Herndon, Suite #101Fresno, CA 93711559/436-0900specializing in land for utility scale solar development

Macpherson Energy CompanyTim Lovley24118 Round Mountain RoadBakersfield, CA 93308661/368-3909www.macphersonenergy.comspecializing in oil and gas exploration

MidAmerican SolarPaulette Rush15637 Avenue ALancaster, CA 93560805/423-8763specializing solar development

Muth Pump, LLCGarold Muth4308 Resnik Court #206Bakersfield, CA 93313661/588-8700www.muthpump.comspecializing in down hole rod pumps for the oil industry

Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.Susie Geiger10800 Stockdale HighwayBakersfield, CA 93311661/412-5044www.oxy.comspecializing in oil and gas exploration and production

Pioneer Green Energy, LLCCyrus Tashakkori1802 Lavaca Street, Suite 200Austin, TX 78701512/921-8643www.pioneergreen.comspecializing in renewable energy project development

Recurrent EnergyMichael Bowes300 California Street, 7th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94104415/675-1500www.recurrentenergy.comspecializing in solar development

Sempra U.S. Gas & PowerLisa Briggs101 Ash Street, HQ15ASan Diego, CA 92101619/696-4016LBriggs@SempraUSGP.comspecializing in alternative energy

Sun EdisonTim Lasocki44 Montgomery, Suite 2200San Francisco, CA 94104415/986-8038www.sunedison.comspecializing in solar energy

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SunPower CorporationNikki Franko15637 Avenue A Rosamond, CA 93560408/240-5500 Ext: 5437www.sunpower.comspecializing in solar energy and construction

Terra-Gen Power, LLCRandy Hoyle11512 El Camino Real, Suite 370San Diego, CA 92130858/764-3720www.terra-genpower.comspecializing in wind, solar, geothermal project development and operation

Western States Petroleum AssociationNick Ortiz901 Tower Way, Suite 300Bakersfield, CA 93309661/321-0884www.wspa.orgspecializing in striving to ensure adequate, reliable, and affordable energy for consumers in the western United States

Engineering Firms

Automated Control & Technical ServicesDavid Morton315 30th StreetP.O. Box 82191Bakersfield, CA 93303661/399-2200www.a-cautomated.comspecializing in complete industrial automation services, including: control system engineering, systems integration, instrumentation, and electrical construction

BSK AssociatesEngineers & Laboratories On Man Lau, P.E., G.E.Bakersfield Branch Manager700 22nd StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/327-0671, ext. 206www.bskassociates.comspecializing in providing analytical chemistry, construction observation, ecological services, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and water resources management.

Cannon Skip Carleton, PLS4540 California Avenue, Suite 550Bakersfield, CA 93309661/328-6280SkipC@CannonCorp.uswww.cannoncorp.usspecializing in providing responsive solutions to clients in oil and gas, development, and public infrastructure

DeWalt CorporationJeffrey Gutierrez1930 22nd StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/323-4600www.dewaltcorp.comspecializing in providing creative and pragmatic civil engineering and land surveying solutions for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial development

Krazan & AssociatesByron “Kip” Williamson2205 Coy AvenueBakersfield, CA 93307661/837-9200www.Krazan.comspecializing in geotechnical and environmental engineering

McIntosh & AssociatesRoger McIntosh2001 Wheelan CourtBakersfield, CA 93309-4975661/834-4814www.mcintoshassoc.comrmcintosh@mcintoshassoc.comspecializing in civil engineering, land surveying, land development, photogrammetry, and landscape design

Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, Inc.Terry Schroepfer, P.E.1800 30th Street, Suite 280Bakersfield, CA 93301661/616-5900www.ppeng.comspecializing in engineering, planning, surveying, water resources and infrastructure for private sector clients and government

Quad Knopf, Inc.Jeff Cowart5080 California Avenue, Suite 200Bakersfield, CA 93309661/616-2600www.quadknopf.comspecializing in the dedication of providing innovative and efficient solution in the areas of civil and traffic engineering, surveying, construction management, landscape architecture, utility coordination, planning and urban design, environmental permitting, and NEPA/CEQA compliance

SEI - Soils Engineering, Inc.Tom Bayne4400 Yeager WayBakersfield, CA 93313661/831-5100www.soilsengineering.comspecializing in soils, geology, environmental, and construction materials testing and consulting

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WZI, Inc.Jesse D. Frederick1717 28th StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/326-1112www.wziinc.comspecializing in engineering consulting

Entertainment

Bakersfield BlazeElizabeth Martin4009 Chester AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301661/716-HITSwww.bakersfieldblaze.comspecializing in sports entertainment

Bakersfield Condors Professional HockeyMatthew RileyP.O. Box 1806Bakersfield, CA 93303661/324-7825www.bakersfieldcondors.comspecializing in sports entertainment

NYFotographyKiss Me Photo BoothNatalie Green M.S. / P.P.S.2100 19th StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/864-7700661/549-9108www.nyfotograpghy.comwww.kissmephotobooth.comNYFotography -Blog about itspecializing in professional photography and day of event photography services

Financial Services

Central Valley FundBrad Triebsch1590 Drew Avenue, Suite 110Davis, CA 95618530/757-7004www.centralvalleyfund.comspecializing in management buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisitions, intergenerational transfers, and growth capital

Flight Training School

International Flight Training AcademyJanet Moore1450 Boughton DriveBakersfield, CA 93308661/391-1100www.ifta.aerospecializing in flight training

Government Agencies - City / County

City of Bakersfield Doug McIsaac1751 Chester AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301661/326-3681www.bakersfieldcity.us

City of California CityTom Weil21000 Hacienda Blvd.California City, CA 93505760/373-7170www.californiacity.comcitymgr@californiacity.com

City of McFarlandJohn Wooner401 West Kern AvenueMcFarland, CA 93250661/792-3091www.mcfarlandcity.org

City of ShafterJohn D. Guinn336 Pacific AvenueShafter, CA 93263661/746-5001www.shafter.com

City of TaftCraig Jones, City Manager209 East Kern StreetTaft, CA 93268661/763-1222www.cityoftaft.org

City of TehachapiDavid A. James115 South Robinson StreetTehachapi, CA 93561661/822-2200www.tehachapicityhall.com

City of WascoDan Allen746 8th StreetWasco, CA 93280661/758-7214www.ci.wasco.ca.usdaallen@ci.wasco.ca.us

County of KernJohn Nilon1115 Truxtun Avenue, 5th FloorBakersfield, CA 93301661/868-3140www.co.kern.ca.us

Rosamond Community Service DistrictSteve A. Perez3179 35th Street WRosamond, Ca 93560661/256-3411sperez@rosamondcsd.comwww.rosamondcsd.com

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Healthcare Providers

Bakersfield Heart HospitalRandy Rolfe3001 Sillect AvenueBakersfield, CA 93308661/316-6000www.bakersfieldhearthospital.comspecializing in high acuity medical and surgical care, including cardiovascular, cardiac catheterization, general surgery and a full service ER

CBCC - Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center Gitesh Patel6501 Truxtun AvenueBakersfield, CA 93309661/322-2206www.cbccusa.comspecializing in cancer and blood diseases and the world’s only Comprehensive Cancer Center with a freestanding Cyberknife Center

Dignity Health BakersfieldBakersfield Memorial HospitalJon Van Boening420 34th StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/327-1792www.bakersfieldmemorial.orgspecializing in tertiary hospital services

Dignity Health BakersfieldMercy HospitalsBruce PetersTruxtun Campus2215 Truxtun AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301 • 661/632-5000 Southwest Campus400 Old River RoadBakersfield, CA 93311 • 661/663-5000 www.mercybakersfield.org specializing in healthcare

GEMCare Medical GroupBrent Boyd4550 California Avenue, Suite 500Bakersfield, CA 93309661/716-7120specializing in healthcare services

GEMCare Mercy Memorial Health SystemsRobert Severs4550 California Avenue, Suite 500Bakersfield, CA 93309661/716-7125specializing in healthcare administrative services

Houchin Community Blood BankGreg Gallion11515 Bolthouse DriveBakersfield, CA 93311661/323-4222www.hcbb.comspecializing in being the sole provider of a safe, adequate blood supply from volunteer blood donors for the purpose of saving the lives of the residents of Kern County

Kaiser PermanenteDavid Womack5055 California Avenue, Suite 240Bakersfield, CA 93309661/864-3308www.kp.org/kerncountyspecializing in providing high quality, affordable health care in an easy and convenient manner with a personal touch

San Joaquin Community HospitalDoug Duffield2615 Chester AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301661/395-3000www.sjch.usspecializing in hospital/healthcare

US HealthWorks Medical GroupLiz Martinez1800 Westwind Drive, Suite 301Bakersfield, CA 93301661/327-9617www.ushealthworks.comspecializing in workers comp medicine, physicals and return to work evaluations

Home Builders

Towery Homes Matt Towery13620 Scafell Pike StreetBakersfield, CA 93312661/587-4665www.toweryhomes.comspecializing in residential building

Hotels

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention CenterCarlos Navarro801 Truxtun AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301661/323-1900www.bakersfieldmarriott.comspecializing in corporate and leisure travel, lodging, catering, and all meeting and function needs

Courtyard, Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites by MarriottDana Gillis3801 Marriott DriveBakersfield, CA 93308661/377-4000www.marriott.comspecializing in lodging needs

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Doubletree by Hilton - BakersfieldBill Murray3100 Camino Del Rio CourtBakersfield, CA 93308-6247661/323-7111www.bakersfield.doubletree.comspecializing in corporate and leisure travel, lodging, catering, and all meeting and function needs

Homewood Suites by Hilton BakersfieldNicole Kirkland1505 Mill Rock WayBakersfield, CA 93311661/664-0400www.bakersfield.homewoodsuites.comspecializing in corporate and leisure travel, lodging, and all meeting and function needs

Insurance

Baldwin-Georgenton Insurance Agency, Inc.Tamara Georgenton4200 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 102Bakersfield, CA 93309661/327-8010www.baldwingeorgenton.comspecializing in employee benefits

Bustos Insurance AgencyPatrick Bustos2200 Oak StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/327-1621www.bustosinsurance.comspecializing in business and workers compensation and group health and providing auto, home and life insurance

First Solutions Insurance ServicesJackie McCarville4550 California Avenue, Suite 105Bakersfield, CA 93309661/325-3005specializing in employee benefits, individual life, health, annuities and senior plans

Sidles Duncan & Associates, a Hub, International CompanyEric Barthel4800 Stockdale Highway, Suite 201Bakersfield, CA 93309714/308-6013www.hubinternational.comspecializing in employee benefits and healthcare consulting

State Farm InsuranceChris WardWestlake Executive Office1 Baxter WayWestlake Village, CA 91362805/379-5049www.statefarm.comspecializing in providing insurance and financial services

Labor

Building and Construction Trades CouncilJohn Spaulding200 West Jeffrey StreetBakersfield, CA 93305661/323-7957specializing in providing essential coordination and support to the work of its affiliated national and international unions

Media

The Bakersfield CalifornianKern Business JournalBakersfield Life MagazineJohn WellsP.O. Box 440Bakersfield, CA 933021707 Eye StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/395-7500www.bakersfield.comspecializing in providing Kern County residents with the most complete source of local news and information

Mineral Mining

Golden Queen Mining Company, Ltd.H. Lutz Klingmann6411 Imperial AvenueWest Vancouver, BC V7W 2J5604/921-7570www.goldenqueen.comspecializing in mineral mining

Heart of NatureJerry Tyler34710 7th Standard RoadBakersfield, CA 93314661/399-9755www.heartofnature.bizspecializing in 100% natural minerals for agriculture and environmental uses

National Cement Company of California, Inc.John FrenchTerrence Alexis15821 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 475Encino, CA 91436-2935818/728-5200specializing in cement and concrete

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Reyneveld ConstructionWilly Reyneveld 2911 Landco DriveBakersfield, CA 93308661/859-0224specializing in full service concrete construction

Rio Tinto MineralsDean Gehring14486 Borax RoadBoron, Ca 93516760/762-7470www.riotintominerals.comspecializing in being a leading supplier of borates and, servicing more than 2,400 direct customers worldwide

Vulcan Materials CompanyJohn HuntP.O. Box 22800Bakersfield, CA 93390661/835-4800www.vulcanmaterials.comspecializing in construction materials, including sand and gravel, asphalt, ready mix concrete

Non - Profit Organizations

BARC, Inc.Jim Baldwin2240 South Union AvenueBakersfield, CA 93307661/834-2272www.barc-inc.orgBARC…Giving People Purpose™ since 1949

Goodwill Industries of South Central CaliforniaSheryl Chalupa4901 Stine RoadBakersfield, CA 93313661/837-0595www.TheGoodwill.orgspecializing in providing work opportunities and skills development to people with barriers to employment

Office Furnishings, Equipment and Supplies

Stinson StationersBen Stinson1108 Baker StreetBakersfield, CA 93305661/323-7611www.stinsons.comspecializing in office supplies and furnishings

Partners

America’s Job Center of CaliforniaDan C. Smith1600 E. Belle Terrace Bakersfield, CA 93307661/336-6849www.amerciasjobcenterofkern.comwww.etronline.comspecializing in employment and training

Antelope Valley Board of TradeVicki Medina - Executive Director41319 12th Street West, Suite 104Palmdale, CA 93551661/947-9003www.avbot.org

Kern County Board of TradeTeresa Hitchcock2101 Oak StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/868-5376www.visitkern.com

Kern County Taxpayers AssociationMichael Turnipseed331 Truxtun AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301661/322-2973kerntax@kerntaxpayers.orgwww.kerntaxpayers.org

Kern High School DistrictBryon Schaefer5801 Sundale AvenueBakersfield, CA 93309661/827-3100www.khsd.k12.ca.usspecializing in serving the 9-12 educational needs of more than 37,000 students

Printing / Digital / Direct Mail Services

DB & CompanyDave Bass2001 G StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/324-2222www.dbandcompany.comspecializing in marketing, SEO, and print

Sierra PrintersJon Van AlstyneSteven Van Alstyne901 19th StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/322-6128www.sierraprinters.comspecializing in commercial printing and direct mail services

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Trek ImagingValarie Canfield3700 Easton DriveBakersfield, CA 93309661/325-2695www.trekimaging.com specializing in printing, copying, promotional products and wide format equipment

Promotional Products

Creative ConceptsTom Saba5329 Office Center Court, Suite 220Bakersfield, CA 93309661/326-0393www.sabaagency.comspecializing in imprinted promo items, safety incentive programs, embroidered and silk screened wearables

Public Relations

Larry Pickett/Public RelationsLarry Pickett9530 Hageman Road, Suite B166Bakersfield, CA 93312661/587-8173www.LarryPickettPR.comspecializing in public relations, government affairs, crisis management, business training, and meeting facilitation

Real Estate - Commercial

Colliers InternationalDavid Williams, SIOR10000 Stockdale Highway, Suite 102Bakersfield, CA 93311661/631-3800www.colliers.com/bakersfieldspecializing in office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties

Cushman & Wakefield / Pacific Commercial Realty AdvisorsWayne Kress5060 California Avenue, Suite 1000Bakersfield, CA 93309661/633-3819www.paccra.comspecializing in commercial properties

Hendricks-Berkadia | Apartment Real Estate AdvisorsMark Bonas1430 Truxtun Avenue, 5th FloorBakersfield, CA 93301661/369-7100661/330-1283mbonas@hendricksberkadia.comwww.hendricksberkadia.comwww.apartmentupdate.comspecializing in multi-family real estate

Newmark Grubb ASU & Associates Mark Smith2000 Oak Street, Suite 200Bakersfield, CA 93301661/862-5454www.ngkf.comspecializing in office, industrial, retail, agriculture, land and multi-family real estate

NAI Central California Chad Brock2130 F Street, Suite BBakersfield, CA 93301661/864-1000www.naicentralcal.comspecializing in commercial real estate, brokerage, and management services

Olivieri Commercial Group, Inc.Anthony Olivieri9810 Brimhall RoadBakersfield, CA 93312661/327-1200 Main661/617-1850 Direct www.oliviericommercial.comspecializing in sale and leasing of commercial real estate

Stockdale Property Management, Inc. AMO®Cheryl Miller, CPM® - - President5001 California Avenue, Suite 100Bakersfield, CA 93309-1607661/323-7830cmiller@stockdalepropertymanagementinc.comspecializing in property management for office buildings, shopping centers and light industrial

Real Estate - Developers, Investors, Property Owners

Bolthouse Development Company, LLCStephan DeBranch2000 Oak Street, Suite 250Bakersfield, CA 93301661/323-4005www.bolthouseproperties.comspecializing in diversified real estate development, as well as the management of office, retail, and industrial centers

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Castle & Cooke California, Inc.Bruce Freeman10000 Stockdale Highway, Suite 300Bakersfield, CA 93311661/664-6500www.castlecooke.comspecializing in the development of master planned communities and commercial and retail centers

Coffee-Brimhall, LLCBetsy Ramsey9302 Garfield AvenueSouth Gate, CA 90280310/541-8210besty_ramsey@yahoo.com

First American TitleAttila Csikos1250 Corona Pointe Court, Suite 201Corona, CA 92879951-256-5810www.fahomebulder.comspecializing in title and escrow

Jaco Oil CompanyLee JamiesonP.O. Box 82515Bakersfield, CA 93380-2515661/393-7000specializing in convenience stores, and petroleum products

Manco Abbott, Inc. Eric BurkhartP.O. Box 9440Fresno, CA 93792661/345-5569Eburkhart@mancoabbott.comwww.mancoabbott.comspecializing in managing commercial and multifamily real estate

Roll Real Estate Development, LLCJason Gremillion4805 Centennial Plaza, Suite 100Bakersfield, CA 93312661/829-8102661/448-2149specializing in industrial development

Tejon Ranch CompanyDean BrownP. O. Box 1000Lebec, CA 93243661/248-3000www.tejonranch.comspecializing in a diversified real estate development and agribusiness company committed to responsibly using its land and resources to meet the housing, employment and lifestyle needs of Californians

Tracy Ranch, Inc.Mike Frey7540 Tracy AvenueButtonwillow, CA 93206661/764-5865specializing in agriculture real estate

Real Estate - Residential

Coldwell Banker, Preferred RealtorsJohn Mackessy9100 Ming Avenue, Suite 100Bakersfield, CA 93311661/836-2345www.cbbakersfield.comspecializing in 30 years of local real estate experience

Real Estate - Residential / Commercial

Bakersfield Association of Realtors ®Linda Jay2300 Bahamas DriveBakersfield, CA 93309661/635-2300www.bakersfieldrealtor.comspecializing in real estate trade association

Retail

WalmartPhillip Serghini9 Executive CircleIrvine, CA 92614559/274-8461www.walmart.comspecializing in one-stop shopping and helping people save money so they can live better

Security Systems / Services

Tel-Tec Security Systems, Inc.Morgan Clayton5020 Lisa Marie CourtBakersfield, CA 93313661/397-5511www.tel-tec.comspecializing in burglary, fire, access control and camera systems

TRANS-WEST Trans-West Security Services, Inc.Trans-West Services, Inc.Trans-West Special Services, Inc.Brooke Antonioni 8503 Crippen StreetBakersfield, CA 93311661/834-0711www.twsecurity.comspecializing in private security, armed/special details, and janitorial/maintenance service

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Telecommunications

AT&TRichard Roche1150 S. Olive Avenue #2801Los Angeles, CA 90015213/743-7044www.att.comspecializing in communication services, including wireless, high speed Internet access, home entertainment/digital television, residential and business phone service

Bright House NetworksDanielle Wade3701 North Sillect AvenueBakersfield, CA 93308661/634-2200www.brighthouse.comspecializing in residential and business cable television, high speed internet and phone

Title / Escrow Companies

Chicago Title CompanyGary Hallstrom4015 Coffee Road, Suite 100Bakersfield, CA 93308-5024661/410-4700www.chicagotitle.comspecializing in residential, refinance, commercial, ag, oil and gas real estate transactions

Ticor Title Company Joe Armas10000 Stockdale Highway, Suite 101Bakersfield, CA 93311661/847-7000www.ticortitle.comspecializing in residential, refinance, commercial and agriculture real estate transactions

Transportation

BNSF RailwayHector Garcia740 E. Carnegie DriveSan Bernardino, CA 92408909/386-4020www.BNSF.comspecializing in railway transportation

Golden Empire Transit DistrictKaren King1830 Golden State AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301661/324-9874www.getbus.orgspecializing in public transportation utilizing compressed natural gas vehicles for clean air

Travel Agencies

Uniglobe Golden Empire TravelRay W. Watson, Jr.1820 Chester AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301661/323-1213www.uget.comspecializing in corporate travel, meetings and incentives, and vacations

Utility Companies

Pacific Gas & Electric CompanyTerry Scott1918 H StreetBakersfield, CA 93301661/321-4468www.pge.comspecializing in gas and electric services along with energy efficiency

Southern California EdisonCal Rossi2425 S. Blackstone StreetTulare, CA 93274559/685-3240Calvin.Rossi@sce.com www.sce.com

Southern California Edison Economic Development ServicesLaurel Shockley25625 W. Rye CanyonValencia, CA 93155661/257-8217Laurel.shockley@sce.comwww.sce.com/ebd

Southern California Gas CompanyRob Duchow3701 Pegasus, Suite 114Bakersfield, CA 93308-2559661/393-1501www.socalgas.com

Warehouse / Distribution

Advance Beverage Company, Inc.Bill Lazzerini5200 District BoulevardBakersfield, CA 93313661/833-3783specializing in beer distribution including Budweiser and Bud Light

B&B Surplus, Inc.Michael Georgino7020 Rosedale HighwayBakersfield, CA 93308661/589-0381specializing in steel and pipe warehouse and distribution

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Dollar GeneralMarcus Banks4193 Industrial Parkway DriveLebec, CA 93243661/664-2251www.dollargeneral.comspecializing in providing top quality brands and being the largest small-box discount retailer

IKEA Jim Cavezza4104 Industrial ParkwayLebec, CA 93243661/858-0345www.ikea.comspecializing in logistics

Jim’s Supply Company, Inc.Daron Hobson3530 Buck Owens BoulevardBakersfield, CA 93308800/423-8016www.jimssupply.comspecializing in steel vineyard and livestock products

Target Corporation Distribution Center T-593Jason Bell3880 Zachary AvenueShafter, CA 93263661/396-6054specializing in distribution

United States Cold StorageRandy Dorrell6501 District BoulevardBakersfield, CA 93313661/832-COLDwww.uscoldstorage.comspecializing in cold storage

Waste Processing

Clean Harbors Buttonwillow, LLCMarianna BuoniP.O. Box 787Buttonwillow, CA 93206661/762-6236buoni.marianna@cleanharbors.comwww.cleanharbors.comspecializing in hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal

Knight's Pumping and Portable Services, Inc.Maureen NapierP. O. Box 41657Bakersfield, CA 93384661/397-4116www.knightsservices.comspecializing in portable restrooms, executive restroom trailers, temporary fence, temporary power, holding tanks, water tanks, septic tanks, and grease tanks

Westside Waste Management Company, Inc.Bob Hampton274 East Cedar P.O. Box 104Taft, CA 93268661/763-5135specializing in solid waste collection, recycling collection and recycling

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8minutenergy RenewablesEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

A

A-C Electric CompanyContractors - Electrical

Advance Beverage Company, Inc.Warehouse / Distribution

Aera Energy LLC, Energy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Alon USA Energy, Inc./Paramount Petroleum CorporationEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, CogenerationWind and Solar

America’s Job Center of CaliforniaPartners

Antelope Valley Board of TradePartners

AT&TTelecommunications

Automated Control & Technical ServicesEngineering Firms

B

B&B Surplus, Inc.Warehouse / Distribution

Bakersfield Association of Realtors ®Real Estate - Residential Commercial

Bakersfield BlazeEntertainment

Bakersfield Condors Professional HockeyEntertainment

Bakersfield Heart HospitalHealthcare Providers

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Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention CenterHotels

Baldwin-Georgenton Insurance Agency, Inc.Insurance

Bank of the SierraBanks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions

Barbich Hooper King Dill HoffmanAccounting Firms

BARC, Inc.Non - Profit Organizations

Baymarr Constructors, Inc.Construction

Bear Mountain AssociatesBusiness Consulting

Bill Wright ToyotaAutomobile Dealers

BNSF RailwayTransportation

Bolthouse Development Company, LLCReal Estate - Developers, Investors, Property Owners

Borton Petrini, LLPAttorneys

Bright House NetworksTelecommunications

Brown Armstrong Accounting CorporationAccounting Firms

Brumfield & Hagan, LLPAttorneys

BSK Associates Engineers & Laboratories Engineering Firms

Building and Construction Trades Council Labor

Business InitiativesBusiness Consulting

Bustos Insurance AgencyInsurance

C

California State University, BakersfieldEducation

CannonEngineering Firms

Carney’s Business Technology CenterComputer / Internet Services

Castle & Cooke California, Inc.Real Estate - Developers, Investors, Property Owners

CBCC - Comprehensive Blood & Cancer CenterHealthcare Providers

Central Valley FundFinancial Services

ChevronEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Chicago Title CompanyTitle / Escrow Companies

City of BakersfieldGovernment Agencies - City / County

City of California CityGovernment Agencies - City / County

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City of McFarlandGovernment Agencies - City / County

City of ShafterGovernment Agencies - City / County

City of TaftGovernment Agencies - City / County

City of TehachapiGovernment Agencies - City / County

City of WascoGovernment Agencies - City / County

Clean Harbors Buttonwillow, LLCWaste Processing

Coffee-Brimhall, LLCReal Estate - Developers, Investors, Property Owners

Coldwell Banker, Preferred RealtorsReal Estate – Residential

Colliers InternationalReal Estate – Commercial

Continental Labor & Staffing ResourcesEmployment / Training / Recruitment Services

County of KernGovernment Agencies - City / County

Courtyard, Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites by MarriottHotels

Creative ConceptsPromotional Products/Custom Safety Programs

Cushman & Wakefield / Pacific Commercial Realty AdvisorsReal Estate – Commercial

D

Daniells Phillips Vaughan & BockAccounting Firms

DB & CompanyPrinting / Digital / Direct Mail Services

Design Mark & AssociatesAdvertising Agencies

DeWalt CorporationEngineering Firms

Dignity Health BakersfieldMemorial Hospital & Mercy Hospitals Healthcare Providers

Dollar GeneralWarehouse / Distribution

Doubletree by Hilton – BakersfieldHotels

Dowling Aaron IncorporatedAttorneys

E

E&B Natural Resources ManagementEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

East Kern Airport DistrictAirports

EDF Renewable EnergyEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

EDP Renewables North America LLCEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Electrical Systems & Instrumentation, Inc. Contractors – Electrical

eMediaAdvertising Agencies

F

Farm Credit WestBanks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions

First American TitleReal Estate - Developers, Investors, Property Owners

First SolarEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

First Solutions Insurance ServicesInsurance

Frito-LayAgriculture / Food Processing

G

GEMCare Medical GroupHealthcare Providers

GEMCare Mercy Memorial Health SystemsHealthcare Providers

Gene Tackett ConsultingBusiness Consulting

Gestmap SolarEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Giumarra Vineyards CorporationAgriculture / Food Processing

Golden Empire Transit DistrictTransportation

Golden Queen Mining Company, Ltd.Mineral Mining

Goodwill Industries of South Central CaliforniaNon - Profit Organizations

Granite Construction CompanyConstruction

Greater Bakersfield Chamber of CommerceChambers of Commerce

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Griffith CompanyContractors General

Grimmway FarmsAgriculture / Food Processing

Guinn Construction CompanyConstruction

H

Heart of NatureMineral Mining

Heise Media GroupAdvertising Agencies

Hendricks-Berkadia | Apartment Real Estate AdvisorsReal Estate – Commercial

Homewood Suites by Hilton Bakersfield Hotels

Houchin Community Blood BankHealthcare Providers

Hydrogen Energy California by SCS Energy Energy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

I

IKEAWarehouse / Distribution

International Flight Training AcademyFlight Training School

J

Jaco Oil CompanyReal Estate - Developers, Investors, Property Owners

Jim Burke FordAutomobile Dealers

Jim’s Supply Company, Inc.Warehouse / Distribution

K

Kaiser PermanenteHealthcare Providers

Kaplan CollegeEducation

Kern Community College District, Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso College & Porterville CollegeEducation

Kern County Board of TradePartners

Kern County Superintendent of SchoolsEducation

Kern County Taxpayers AssociationPartners

Kern High School DistrictPartners

Kern Schools Federal Credit UnionBanks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions

Klassen CorporationArchitecture Firms

Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLPAttorneys

Knight's Pumping and Portable Services, Inc. Waste Processing

Krazan & AssociatesEngineering Firms

KSA Group ArchitectsArchitecture Firms

L

Larry Pickett/Public RelationsPublic Relations

M

Macpherson Energy CompanyEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Manco Abbott, Inc.Real Estate - Developers, Investors, Property Owners

ManpowerEmployment / Training / Recruitment Services

Maricopa Sun, LLCEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

McIntosh & AssociatesEngineering Firms

Merrill Lynch Wealth ManagementBanks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions

Mid State Development CorporationBanks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions

MidAmerican Solar Energy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Morgan StanleyBanks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions

Motor City Lexus-Buick/GMCAutomobile Dealers

MTS Stimulation Services and MTS Environment SolutionsEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Muth Pump, LLCEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

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N NAI Central CaliforniaReal Estate - Commercial

National Cement Company of California, Inc.Mineral Mining

Newmark Grubb ASU & AssociatesReal Estate – Commercial

NYFotography and Kiss Me Photo Booth Entertainment

O

O’Dell Cross CPAAccounting Firms

Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.Energy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Olivieri Commercial Group, Inc.Real Estate – Commercial

Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.Architecture Firms

P

Pacific Gas & Electric CompanyUtility Companies

Pac-Van, Inc.Construction

PCL Industrial Services, Inc.Contractors - Steel Fabricators

Pioneer Green Energy, LLCEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Proforma SolutionsAdvertising Agencies & Promotional Products

Providence Strategic Consulting, Inc.Business Consulting

Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, Inc.Engineering Firms

Q

Quad Knopf, Inc.Engineering Firms

R

RabobankBanks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions

Recurrent EnergyEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Reyneveld ConstructionMineral Mining

Rio Tinto MineralsMineral Mining

Roll Real Estate Development, LLCReal Estate - Developers, Investors, Property Owners

Rosamond Community Service District Government Agencies - City / County

S

S.C. Anderson, Inc.Contractors – General

Saba AgencyAdvertising Agencies

San Joaquin Community HospitalHealthcare Providers

SEI - Soils Engineering, Inc.Engineering Firms

Sempra U.S. Gas & PowerEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Sidles Duncan & Associates, a Hub, International CompanyInsurance

Sierra PrintersPrinting / Digital / Direct Mail Services

South Valley Electrical Contractors, Inc.Contractors – Electrical

Southern California Edison Economic Development ServicesUtility Companies

Southern California EdisonUtility Companies

Southern California Gas CompanyUtility Companies

State Farm InsuranceInsurance

Stinson StationersOffice Furnishings, Equipment and Supplies

Stockdale Property Management, Inc. AMO®Real Estate – Commercial

Sun EdisonEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

SunPower CorporationEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

T

Taft CollegeEducation

Target Corporation Distribution Center T-593Warehouse / Distribution

Tejon Ranch CompanyReal Estate - Developers, Investors, Property Owners

Tel-Tec Security Systems, Inc.Security Systems / Services

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Terra-Gen Power, LLCEnergy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

The Bakersfield Californian, Kern Business Journal & Bakersfield Life MagazineMedia

The Lodge at Painted RockCorporate Meeting Space

The Marcom Group IncorporatedAdvertising Agencies

Ticor Title CompanyTitle / Escrow Companies

Towery HomesHome Builders

Tracy Ranch, Inc.Real Estate - Developers, Investors, Property Owners

TRANS-WEST, Trans-West Security Services, Inc., Trans-West Services, Inc. & Trans-West Special Services, Inc.Security Systems / Services

Trek ImagingPrinting / Digital / Direct Mail Services

Tri Counties BankBanks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions

Turman ConstructionConstruction

U

Uniglobe Golden Empire TravelTravel Agencies

United States Cold StorageWarehouse / Distribution

University of La Verne, Kern County CampusEducation

US HealthWorks Medical GroupHealthcare Providers

V

Valley Republic BankBanks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions

Volt Workforce SolutionsEmployment / Training / Recruitment Services

Vulcan Materials CompanyMineral Mining

W

Wallace & Smith ContractorsContractors – General

WalmartRetail

Wells Fargo BankBanks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions

Western States Petroleum Association Energy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar

Westside Waste Management Company, Inc.Waste Processing

Willis Design StudioAdvertising Agencies

Worklogic HR Legal SolutionsEmployment / Training / Recruitment Services

WZI, Inc.Engineering Firms

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