metro business journal - august 2010

8/9/2019 METRO Business Journal - August 2010

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Your

Partner in

Business...

In this issue....

AUGUST 2010

THE GREATER BAKERSFIELDCHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS

DEDICATED TO:

Building a Strong Economy

Providing Networking and

Business Education Opportunities

Promoting Our Community

Representing the Interests of

Business with Government

METROBUSINESS J OURNALGreater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce

PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY

Social Media............................................ 1

Board Nominations.................................. 2

Chairman's Circle Focus.......................... 2

REPRESENTING BUSINESS

Habitat Conservation Plan......................... 1

Committee Reports.................................... 6

PROVIDING BUSINESS EDUCATION AND

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Crazy 80s Summer Social........................ 3

SHRM Conference................................... 7

BUILDING A STRONG ECONOMY

State of the City Forum............................ 5

Business After Hours Trade Show........... 7

Business Expo........................................ 12

In July, the Chamber launched its social

media program, establishing a presence on

Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. These tools

will enable the chamber to shape brand percep-

tion, engage in personalized communication

with members and interact with the general public.

Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and more, have given

more people influence and a larger platform than ever before, shrinking the world and

forever changing the way we communicate, said Brad Hicks of the Western Associa-

tion of Chamber Executives, These platforms of local and global impact allow anyoneto find and connect with others who share similar interests, challenges, and beliefs

creating communities that shape and steer the perception of brands.

With the Chambers Facebook Page, Chamber members and the public can follow

Chamber actions, get information on Chamber events, view photos, watch video and

give feedback to Chamber staff. Facebookusers can become a fan of Chambers Face-

book Page at http://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldchamber.

The Chamber will use Twitterto offer Chamber members and the general public a

feed of brief updates on Chamber activities. Twitterusers can follow the Chamber at

http://www.twitter.com/bakchamber .

The most powerful social media tool currently available is the ChambersLinkedIn

Group, available only to Chamber members. This group allows Chamber members

to network with each other, communicate with Chamber Staff, post job openings and

engage in discussion groups.LinkedIn users who are Chamber members can request to

join the Chambers group, at http://tiny.cc/gbcc_linkedin.

Chamber Launches Social Media ProgramChamber Launches Social Media Program The Chamber has established its Web 2.0 presence.

State of the City (Page 5)

See Social Media Program on Page 6

Chamber to advocate for newChamber to advocate for newMetropolitan Habitat Conservation PlanMetropolitan Habitat Conservation PlanAt the July Board meeting, the Chamber committed to supporting the pursuit of a

new Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan (MBHCP), especially in the

area of lending support to advocacy efforts. Bakersfield has a current MBHCP that is

due to expire in 2014. It can take several years to put such a plan together for approval,

so the outreach and education is already underway.This type of plan is important to our community as it provides urban development

applicants with a comprehensive and consistent program for mitigating endangered

species, establishes predictable fees, prevents delays, and ensures compliance with law.

An MBHCP also provides reasonable means to acquire, enhance, maintain and preserve

native habitat for endangered and sensitive species while allowing for development and

growth to occur within the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan area.

Absence of a MBHCP would result in urban development applicants mitigating

endangered species requirements on an individual basis and subject to arbitrary require-

ments by Federal and State agencies, time delays, and unpredictable cost in obtaining

permits. The current plan for Metropolitan Bakersfield was one of the very first Habitat

See Habitat Plan on Page 6


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Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy) is the No.

1 natural gas producer and second-largest oil producer in

California and holds approximately 1.3 million acres of net

fee minerals and leaseholds. With two of its subsidiaries

headquartered in Kern County Vintage Production Cali-fornia LLC and Occidental of Elk Hills Inc. Oxy is ideally

situated to help meet Californias energy demands due to

its significant reserves and proximity to both Northern and

Southern California markets. In 2009, Oxy announced a sig-

nificant discovery of oil and gas reserves in Kern County that

is believed to be the largest oil and gas discovery in the state in more than 35 years. Oxy

also provides much-needed power supplies to the state through its 50-percent ownership

in the Elk Hills 550 MW Power Plant, which generates enough electricity annually to

supply 420,000 area homes. This environmentally friendly facility is one of the nations

cleanest and most efficient power plants.

Working with the California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, Oxy has set aside about 8,000 acres in Kern County as a habitat con-

servation area for endangered and threatened species. This conservation managementprogram has been certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council and has received several

environmental awards.

For Vintage Production California and Occidental of Elk Hills, and throughout

Oxys worldwide operations, social responsibility is a core value, regarded as both a

corporate and an individual priority. Oxy encourages employees to dedicate themselves

to making a positive difference in the communities in which they work and live. Social

responsibility at Oxy encompasses a wide variety of activities ranging from corpo-

rate financial support of worthy organizations to hands-on participation in volunteer

projects reflecting the companys commitment to being the partner, neighbor and

employer of choice.

METRO Business Journal is theOfficial Publication of the

Greater BakersfieldChamber of Commerce

1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947Bakersfield, CA 93303

661-327-4421 FAX: 661-327-8751

http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org

The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

has the sole right to refuse any

advertisement in any Chamber

publication.

BusinessesSupporting

Business

Aera Energy LLC

Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman

Law Offices of Borton Petrini LLP

Bright House Networks

Jim Burke Ford

Gregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc.

Carney's Business Technology Center

Castle & Cooke California, Inc.

Chevron

Citizens Business Bank

Continental Labor & Staffing Resources

Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock

Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

Golden Empire Transit

Hall Ambulance Service, Inc.

Christopher D. Jacobs CPA

Kern Schools Federal Credit Union

Klein DeNatale Goldner, et al.

Mercy & Memorial Hospitals

Mid State Development Corp.

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Rabobank, N.A.

San Joaquin Community Hospital

State Farm Insurance Companies

Stinson's Stationers, Inc.

Tejon Ranch Company

TelePacific Communications

Wells Fargo Bank

Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP

CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE FOCUS

2010

Chairmans

Ci rc le

Chamber leadership committedto serving community

Nominations for the 2011-2013 term of the GBCC Board of Directors were an-

nounced at the July board meeting. As outlined in the Chamber Bylaws, article IV,

section 2, the chairman shall appoint, subject to approval of the board, a nominating

committee of six members including one director from each term, a member-at-large,

incoming chair and the past chairman who acts as committee chair.In selecting members to serve on the Board, facts considered include geographic

location, classification of business, gender, ethnicity and position within a company to

ensure that the Board accurately reflects the community and the Chambers member-

ship. Board members serve three-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms

First-term nominations areJohn Stovall, Law Office of John Stovall; Greg Cham-

berlain, Bakersfield College;Karen King, Golden Empire Transit, andJarrod

McNaughton, San Joaquin Community Hospital andRick Stevens, Stevens Trans-

portation, Inc.

Second-term nominations are Scott Begin, Citizens Business Bank;Derek Yurosek,

Bolthouse Farms; Sheryl Chalupa, Goodwill Industries of South Central Califor-

nia;Danny Ordiz, Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.; Susie Geiger, Occidental of Elk

Hills, Inc.; andLeslie Walters, Walters & Associates.

New board terms begin on January 1, 2011. Nominations for directors also may be

made by Chamber members by a petition signed by 25 members in good standing, filed

within 10 days of notification of nominations. If no petitions are filed, the nominated

slate of candidates shall be declared elected at the August Board meeting. If a petition is

received and verified, a general membership ballot will elect directors.


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GREATER BAKERSFIELDCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Proudly Presents:

Thursday, August 26, 201

6:00 - 10:00 p.m.Kern County Fairgrounds1142 South P Street

Entertainment Sponsor:

DJ Music by Goodt ime EntertainmentLive Music by No Limit

Fabulous Food by Hodels Country DiningSilent Auction & Prizes

Networking and much more!

Crazy 80sSummerSocial

Bakersfield Family Medical CeClifford & Brown

Mercy Hospitals of BakersfieNational University

Pacific Gas & ElectricSan Joaquin Community Hosp

Secur itas Secur ity Services

Silver Sponsors: Bronze Sponsors:

Tickets: $30 in advance; $50 at the door.All tickets purchased include a BBQ dinner. For information, call 327-4421.


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Whether youre a multi-national corporation, a small business owner, or an

individual in need of clear, competent and innovative answers, put the law

firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner to work for you to protect your interests.

4550 California Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309, (661) 395-1000 5260 N. Palm Ave., Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93704, (559) 438-4374 www.kleinlaw.com

Buying orSelling aBusiness?

KDG keepsit simple.

Jennifer A. Adams

Barry L. Goldner

Jose A. Guerrero

Business Counseling

Business Transactions

Entity Formation

Mergers & Acquisitions

Partner/Shareholder Disputes

Real Estate Transactions


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public and private development and

construction projects, including the Mill

Creek development, the new Federal

courthouse, the Mesa Marin Sports

Complex, the new soccer complexon Taft Highway, and an

update on the Thomas Roads

Improvement Program. He

also reiterated Mayor Halls

concerns about the economic

hardships facing the city,

which has faced staff cuts

of nearly 10% over the past

three years and struggles to

maintain service levels.

The program concluded

with the halfway report from

Brooke Antonioni of Vision

2020. Over two thirds of the

goals and objectives laid out

in the Vision 2020 plan have

now been accomplished.

The past year has been a tremendously

challenging time for Bakersfield, Kern

County, the State of California, and the

United States. Not all the news is bad

news; however. At the 2010 State ofthe City Forum, Mayor Harvey L. Hall,

Assistant City Manager John

Stinson and Brooke Anto-

nioni presented a stunning

array of achievements and

economic progress in the

Greater Bakersfield area over

the past year. Mayor Hall

quoted Henry Ford, Dont

find fault, find a remedy, and

Bakersfield has risen to the

challenge.

The High Speed Rail Au-

thority Heavy Maintenance

Facility, which could bring

up to 1,500 permanent jobs

to the region; Occidental Pe-

troleum Corps massive new

oil find; and approval of the

Environmental Impact Report

for the Rio Bravo housing development

are all proof our community is building a

bright future through the support and co-

operation of private industry, government

agencies and not-for-profit groups.Stinson reported on a broad range of

PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY & BUILDING A STRONG ECONOMY

State of the City draws record attendance

See SOC on Page 9


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Building Relationships through CommitteeConnections

LEADERSHIP BAKERSFIELDBryan Burrow, Bank of America- Chair

A warm welcome is extended to

2010-2011 Chair Bryan Burrow, Bank

of America, and to incoming Council

membersDustin Dodgin , Klein DeNatale

Goldner;Nancy Chaffin, The Bakersfield

Californian;Kathy Miller, Aera Energy

LLC; andJeremy Zoch , Mercy Hospitals

of Bakersfield. Thanks are also extended to

retiring Council members Scott Guseman,

Paramount Farming Company; Carla

Musser, Chevron; Mike Stepanovich,

Bakersfield College; and John Surface,

Hall Ambulance Service, Inc.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

LABOR LAW & HUMAN RESOURCES

FORUM

Robin Paggi. KDG HR Solutions Chair

Special thanks are extended toJohnPeltier, Law Offices of Borton Petrini

LLP, who gave a special presentation on

"Employee Termination and Litigation

Avoidance. Thanks are also extended

to Mike Doolittle, Safety & Claims

Consultants for providing an update on

CAL/OSHA Heat Illness Regulations.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

ENERGY

Rob Duchow, The Gas Company - Chair

The committee is gearing up for a busy Fall

season with the new school year and thestartup ofTaft Colleges Energy Technology

Program, looking for more mentors for the

Independence High Energy Academy, and

planning for the Oil & Gas Conference.

For more details and information you are

invited to join the committee or just contact

Pauline at the Chamber.

Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

Kym Patterson, Act*1 Personnel Chair

The committee is getting ready for our

Fall Series of Seminars which will feature

SCORE and the SBA on Entrepreneurialtopics. More details will be announced

for the September, October and November

seminars. If you enjoy business discussions

and would like to have an input on upcoming

topics and speakers please join us for our

next committee meeting at the Chamber on

August 23rd at 12:00 noon. We appreciate

your input!

Staff Contact: Pauline BartlettAMBASSADORS / MIXER

Within the ChambersLinkedIn Group

will be the ability to add additional sub-

groups based on Chamber Committees

and Task Forces.

These proprietary sub-groups will al-

low committee members to communicate

directly, share information, and partici-pate in online discussions that pertain to

committee business. The Chamber will

continue to research new social media

tools as they become available and will

notify members if they are implemented.

If you have any questions regarding the

Chamber social media program contact

Spencer Schluter, Marketing & Com-

munications Manager, call 327-4421 or

e-mail [email protected]

Continued from page 1

Social Media Program

Maggie Cushine, Boys & Girls Club of KernCounty Chair

Thank you to Bank of the Sierra for

hosting our recent July Mixer. We would

also like to thankHolly Arnold, American

Red Cross of Kern County for the

wonderful and informative presentation

given at the July Committee meeting. Get

ready for the Chambers one and only

fundraiser and greatest networking event

of the year The Annual Summer Social

on August 26th, 2010 at the Kern County

Fairgrounds!


SUMMER SOCIAL FUNDRAISERValerie Otterness, Mary Kay Cosmetics

Chair

The theme for this years event is Crazy

80s." If you are looking for some fun

activities, great food, musical entertainmentand plenty of networking, then join us

August 26th, 2010 at the Kern County

Fairgrounds. If you are interested in

donating any items to our silent auction,

please contact Pauline Bartlett at the

Chamber. Its a great way to have people

acknowledge your business as a contributing

partner of the business community. We

hope to see you all that evening!


GOVERNMENT REVIEW COUNCIL

Donna Carpenter, Consultant - ChairThis summer has been an active one for the

Government Review Council (GRC). In the

month of July the GRC heard a presentation

fromPamela Elisheva , Associate Planner,

City of Bakersfield regarding the benefits

and purpose of theMetropolitan Bakersfield

Habitat Conservation Plan (MBHCP).

GRC also heard a presentation byMichael

Hulsizer, KCSOS, on SB 623 (Ashburn),

intended to codify state law to prevent the

bundling of campaign, legal and bond

underwriting services for bond campaigns,

and Assemblyman Danny Gilmore, 30thDistrict shared his thoughts regarding his

experience serving as a member of the state

legislature. Also in July and August, GRC

will be reviewing ballot propositions on

the November 2010 ballot, in addition to

continuing work on the development of a

new policy platform.

Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog

Conservation Plans put in place, but plans

expire and there is not an option to renew

an existing plan, thus the need to start

now to pursue a new plan for our area.

The process has worked well in the past

and is fair and consistently applied,

stated Chamber CEO Debbie Moreno.

With all the laws and regulations already

burdening Californias ability to compete

with other states for business, we dontneed to lose an important tool that actu-

ally streamlines regulatory processes.

The Chamber will help lead the com-

munity support and advocacy strategy

required to secure grant funding and ap-

proval from Federal and State agencies.


Habitat Plan

To join acommittee ortask force, call661-327-4421

and ask for thestaff contact forthat committee.


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The Chambers July 1st Business

After Hours Trade Show Mixer brought

together a wide range of businesses

showcasing their products and services

to members and representatives from

throughout the community, in addition to

over 300 visitors.

The next Business After Hours TradeShow Mixer takes place in March, 2011.

Congratulations go to Bakersfield

Realty Group, Inc.for being selected as

the best decorated booth,

Special thanks to our Business After

Hours Trade Show Mixer sponsor:

CHAMBER MONTHLY PLANNER - AUGUST 2010

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACE

*DARK: Regularly scheduled meeting is canceled.

Aug 4 Executive 12:00 pm Chamber

Aug 5 Leadership Bakersfield Advisory 7:30 am Chamber

Aug 6 GRC 7:30 am Chamber

Aug 9 Youth Leadership Advisory 11:45 am ChamberAug 12 Small Business Networking Task Force 11:45 am Chamber


Aug 16 Labor & Employment Law 11:30 am DARK*

Aug 18 Energy 8:00 am Chamber

Aug 18 Board of Directors 11:45 am Chamber


Aug 23 Business Development 11:45 am Chamber

Aug 24 Ambassador/Mixer 11:45 am Chamber

Aug 26 "Crazy 80s" Summer Social 6:00pmKern County Fair Grounds - 1142 South P Street

Aug 27 GRC 7:30 am DARK*Sept 1 New Member Reception 4:30 pm Chamber

Sept 2 Leadership Bakersfield Advisory 7:30 am Chamber

Sept 3 GRC 7:30 am Chamber

Sept 6 Chamber Closed Observance of Labor Day

Trade showmixer succesful

HR Beyond 2010:Build , Strengthen, and Energize!Thursday, September 9

Reg ister o nline at ww w.kcshrm.org or c all 661.395.7298

Co-Spo nsored in pa rt by the Greate r Bakersfield Chamb er of Comme rce

Contractors from plumbers to electrical,

roofing to architects, and everything in

between will want to attend the Green

Energy Business Conference, on August

13th from 8am to 4pm, at Hodels, 5917Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield. Showcasing

opportunities surrounding Federal, State

and Local Green Energy policies and pro-

grams, this program is presented by the

Business & Entrepreneurship Center and

Clean Energy Center of the Kern Com-

munity College District, and sponsored in

part by the Bakersfield Chamber. Regis-

tration is online only at

www.GreenEnergyConf.com. Price is

$19 which includes lunch.

Calling allcontractors!


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TWIW Insurance Services

is looking to grow our Bakersfield sales team!

As one of the nations top-50 independent insurance

brokers, we have the resources to support your sales

efforts. We are seeking individuals with proven success

in sales and will train for the insurance industry.

Contact Human Resources at [email protected]

to learn more about this opportunity.

Property | Liability | Surety & Bonding | Workers Compensation | Employee Benefits

Working locally. Protecting globally.

www.twiw.com

CDI Lic: OE52073, 0424313

BAKERSFIELD OFFICE

661-616-4700

800-717-9477

SALINAS OFFICE

831-771-3620

800-717-9477

SANTA MARIA OFFICE

805-922-7301

800-233-1410

VENTURA OFFICE

805-585-6100

800-350-3350


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Below are just a few of the highlights:

The Arts Council of Kern has beauti-

fied the city with public art displays

including the Wall Street Alley murals,

the Younger Sculpture Garden, and

the downtown electrical box paintings.

Completed recreation projects include

the McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Aera

Park, water spray parks, Yokuts Park, and

Central Park at Mill Creek. Tree planting

campaigns and dead tree removal have

beautified River Walk, other parks, and

public spaces. Golden Empire Transit

completed their transition to 100% CNG

busses, and the city and county govern-

ments have announced their own moves

toward zero emissions fleets.

PowerPoint presentations are available

at www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

Special thanks to our State of the City

event sponsor:


SOC draws record attendance

PO Box 2426 93303

661-861-9249

www.scorebakersfield.com

Counselors to America's Small Business

SCORE is a national non-profit organization made

up of retired and working business professionals

who volunteer their time to help the

small business community.

Providing FREE Business Consultations

Marketing & Business Planning Assistance

Financing and Loan Review

Government Procurement Opportunities

www.facebook.com/bakersfieldchamber

Join Us for Cof fee, Past r ies and

Your Chance to Win a Chamber Member ship

August 25, 2010 | 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

5080 California Avenue, Suite 250Bakersfield, CA 93309

Kindly RSVP to Michaela Beard by Aug. 23

661.864.3800 or [email protected]

Please Vis i t Our New Spac e andMeet KMTG At t orneys

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More information about our Fall Seminars will be coming soon. Please visit usonline at www. kmt g . com

Announcing...KMTGs Fal l Seminar Series

Weve moved our office...

Managing Employment Issues in a Down Economy andPreparing for Better Times

Estate Planning in Uncertain Times - What You Need to Know

The New Normal - How Financing and Development ofReal Estate are Changing


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Ribbon Cuttings

Bakersfield Business Brokers4900 California Avenue 661-377-2049

Grand Opening Commercial Real Estate Sales

CELEBRATING BUSINESS OPENINGS, EXPANSIONS AND MILESTONES

THAT HELP TO CREATE A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY

Emeritus Senior Living8100 Westwold Drive 661-663-8400

Grand Opening Senior Living Facility

Rosewood Senior Living Community1301 New Stine Road 661-834-0620

Grand Opening of New Swimming Pool Senior Living Facility

Southern Sierra General Engineering, Inc.P.0. Box 1113, Taft, CA 661-765-6182

Opening of Second Location Oilfield Construction

Chamber says "happy retirement" to Shirley BrewerThe Chamber wants to wish longtime staff member, Shirley

Brewer happy retirement. Shirley retired in July after working

over 10 years as the Chambers marketing and communications

manager.

While working with us, Shirley always referred to the Chamber

as another home, and staff and members as her family, said

Chamber CEO Debbie Moreno.

Shirley was primarily responsible for all advertising and com-

munication pieces for the Chamber, including production of the

Chambers monthly METRO newsletter and annual directory. She

also worked with volunteers as staff liaison to the Labor and Em-

ployment Committee and Youth Leadership Council.

Shirleys greatest love at the Chamber was shepherding the

high school students in our Youth Leadership Program, stated

Moreno. She still hears from many of them who keep in touch

with her as they graduate from college, start careers, etc. Shirley Brewer, seated center is flanked by current and past Chamber staffwho gathered to celebrate her retirement from the Chamber on July 15th.


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Another addition to our staff, Spen-cer C. Schluter is our new Marketing &Communications Manager. Spencer has abackground in Graphic Design, Web De-sign, Visual Communications, and PublicAdministration. He recently completeda one year internship with Kern Council

of Governments and was responsible forgraphics and marketing at CSUB StudentRecreation Center.

Spencer also serves as Communica-tions Officer for Kern ASPA, is an activevolunteer, a member of the Rotary Clubof Shafter, and agraduate student atCSUB.

Originallyfrom Sycamore,Illinois, Spencerhas resided in KernCounty for five

years. He appreci-ates Kern County'sspirit of coopera-tion between thepublic, private, andnon-profit sectors.

Contact: [email protected]

Introducing...

Spencer C. Schlute

The Congdon Financial Group

5080 California Ave.

Bakersfield

661-321-9172

www.congdonfinancial.nmfn.com

CA#0E67288

Define yourself by what you do.

Fulfill your potential while you make a difference in peoples lives.

Youll sleep soundly at night representing Northwestern Mutual

named byFORTUNE Magazine as Americas Most Admired

Company in its industry for the 25th time.

05-2887 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI. The Congdon Financial

Group. Tony D. Congdon is a District Agent of Northwestern Mutual (life and disability insurance,

annuities) amd a Registered Representative ofNorthwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC

(securities), a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual broker-dealer and member FINRA and SIPC.

FORTUNE magazine, March 2008.

Please join us in welcoming RomeoAgbalog as the new Government AffairsManager for the Greater BakersfieldChamber of Commerce. A life-long KernCounty resident, Romeo graduated fromDelano High School in 1997 and attendedboth Bakersfield College and the Univer-

sity of Phoenix. He is currently pursing ajuris doctorate degree at the University ofSan Luis Obispo, School of Law.

Romeo comes to the Chamber withbroad experience in public service havingserved as a District Representative to

First District KernCounty SupervisorJon McQuiston andlater as the Com-munity PartnershipManager at NorthKern State Prisonin Delano, Cali-

fornia. In additionRomeo is has alsoserved on numer-ous local boards

and commissions.

Contact: [email protected]

Romeo Agbalog

Get involved today, call

661 834.4126

1601 New Stine Road, Suite 200

Bakersfield, CA 93309

The publication, which is

being produced by

Bakersfield Magazine,

will be given to each of

those attending,

estimated to be in

excess of 10,000 people.

Imagine being able to

have your companys

message appear in the

Borton Petrini, LLP25th Anniversary

Bakersfield Business

Conference Syllabus!

BakersfieldMagazine.net

AnotherFirst from

BakersfieldsOnly

City Magazine

LIMITED

SPACE

REMAINING


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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDRick RileyTownsend Design

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ELECTSheryl ChalupaGoodwill Industries ofSo. Central California

VICE CHAIR ADMINISTRATION

Garrett Ming Jim Burke Lincoln MercuryVICE CHAIR BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Susie GeigerOccidental Petroleum

VICE CHAIR MEMBER EDUCATIONLinda HealdAutomobile Club of So. California

VICE CHAIR NETWORKINGMonique RogersARRC Technology

VICE CHAIR COMMUNITY OUTREACHTim TerrioTerrio Therapy-Fitness, Inc.

TREASURERScott BeginCitizens Business Bank

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRDan KlingenbergerDowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGEDayna NicholsCastle Print & Publication

BOARD MEMBERSMike Allen AGM California

Dana Fabbri Rabobank, N.A.

Christine Frazier KC Superintendent of Schools

Bruce Freeman Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc.James George CSU Bakersfield

Shaun Kelly TWIW Insurance Services

Bill Murray DoubleTree Hotel

Danny Ordiz Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.

Matthew Park Kern County Farm Bureau

Tom Randour KGET-TV 17

Danielle Wade Bright House Networks

Leslie Walters Walters & Associates

Stephanie Weber Mercy Hospitals of Bksfld.

Derek Yurosek Bolthouse Farms, Inc.

Barry Zoeller Tejon Ranch Company

CHAMBER STAFFPresident/CEO Debra L. Moreno

Director of Operations Tonya Sterling

Controller Jennifer Abercrombie

Marketing & Communications Mgr. Spencer Schluter

Project Manager Pauline Bartlett

Goverment Affairs Mgr. Romeo Agbalog

Operations Assistant Jean Scheiber

Director of Membership Tonya M. Dretzka

Information Specialist Janet Ursery

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4540 California Ave. Ste. 520

Bakersfield, CA 93309 661.328.1992

www.acxpacific.com

To create the best agribusiness possiblethat supplies the highest value of forage

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Auto Spa Express Wash

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www.autospaexpresswash.com

An express car wash with discounted

rates! Open 7a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a

week. We are committed to exceptional

customer service, going beyond ourcustomers expectations!

Boston Eye Care

600 Coffee Rd. Ste. H

Bakersfield, CA 93309 661.832.3939

www.BostonEyeCareCenter.com

Using the latest technology available to

date, our computerized equipment helps

to provide a very thorough, streamlined

and comfortable eye care experience for

the entire family.

Shirley Brewer

Bakersfield, CA

Flower Bar

13043 Stockdale Hwy. #400

Bakersfield, CA 93314 661.587.6181

www.bakersfieldflowerbar.com

Flower Bar is the perfect choice

forflowers and arrangements for

weddings, birthdays, corporate events

and anniversaries. We also specialize

in personalized invitations andannouncements.

HB Elite Services Inc.

2001 Westwind #8

Bakersfield, CA 93301 661.549.1399

A complete janitorial service company

from windows, carpets, hardfloor

and office cleaning. We customize our

services to the clients needs. The pinnacle

in cleaning services.

J&S Tech Designs, LLC

Bakersfield, CA 661.621.0591

www.JSTechDesigns.com

We specialize in bringing affordable,

high quality website solutions to smallbusinesses. Our innovative website

designs allow you to stand out.

March of Dimes

6435 Balboa Blvd.

Bakersfield, CA 93309 661.369.1181

www.marchofdimes.org

March of Dimes is dedicated to giving

every baby a healthy start by preventing

prematurity and birth defects through

education, community service, research

and advocacy.

Nandakumar Ravi M.D.

9870 Brimhall Rd. Ste. 100

Bakersfield, CA 93312 661.588.8725

www.bakersfieldgi.com

Specializing in the advance treatment

for diseases of esophagus, stomach, liver,

gall bladder, pancreas, intestine, colon,

rectum and nutrition.

Venoco, Inc.

1518 Mill Rock Way

Bakersfield, CA 93311 661.617.8931

Western Properties

11001 River Run #102

Bakersfield, CA 93311 661.845.5772

Western Sierra

PO Box 11006

Bakersfield, CA 93389 661.873.1159

Manage, Vacation Rentals Incline

Village N. Lake Tahoe & Oxnard, CA

Wing Stop3880 Gosford Rd. #100

Bakersfield, CA 93309 661.835.9464

www.wingstop.com

Wing Stop is not fast food; our wings

are made with care and served up piping

hot. Every order is made fresh when you

order it.

New Chamber members welcomed!The businesses listed below have made a significant commitment to the community and an im-portant investment in their future by joining the GBCC. (Quotes provided by new members.) Newmembers joined during the period of June 15 through July 14.

Ace Hydraulics Sales & Service, Inc. .....2009

AFLAC Brian Henderson ....................2009Agape In Home Care, Inc. ......................2000

Agape Mortgage......................................2004

AT&T California, Inc. .............................1946

Bakersfield Condors Hockey ..................1995

Bakersfield Lock & Safe Company, Inc. 2003

Bakersfield Ranch Market.......................2005

Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra ...........1994

California Retirement Plans LLC ...........2009

CALPLY Inc. ..........................................1993

Castle Print & Publication ......................1991

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ....................2007

Conservation Committee of CA Oil & Gas

Producers.................................................1995Creative Concepts/Saba Agency .............1990

Darlene Denison State Farm Insurance...2008

Geek At The Ready .................................2008

Grubb & Ellis/ASU Associates ...............1987

Hocking Denton Palmquist, CPAs ..........2007

Houston Jewelers ....................................2006

Independent Oil Producers Agency .......1992

Johasee Rebar..........................................2003

Johnson Controls, Inc..............................2008

Jonathan H. Garger D.M.D., Inc. ............2008

Kaiser Permanente Administration ......1987

Kern River Tours, Inc. .............................1992

Kern Valley Printing................................1995

The Lodge at Painted Rock .....................2007

Wm. K. Lyons Agency, Inc. ....................1991

McCright Modeling and Talent Agency ..1990

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Kern

County Office ..........................................2000

National University .................................1999

Dale Piner, CPA.......................................1991

Premier Lighting .....................................1995

Proforma Solutions Supplier ...................2004

Prudential Tobias Realtors ......................2009

S&M Marketing & Promotions ..............2004

Safe 1 Credit Union ................................1994Smurfit Recycling Company ...................1970

State Bank of India..................................2009

Gerald P. Tadej DDS MS ........................1990

Union Bank Riverlakes Branch ...........1995

Union Bank White Lane & Gosford Office

.................................................................2004

United Way of Kern County ...................1993

Vintage Limousine ..................................1999

Walmart ...................................................1998

Western Valve..........................................2009

Renewing Chambermembers

The following members renewed theircommitment to the Chamber during the

period of June 15 through July 14. Pleasethank them by patronizing their businessesand shop locally.

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PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY

PromotingPromotingour membersour membersNews from and about your

fellow Chamber members

The City of Bakersfield has announcedthe filing period for Councilmember Wards 1,3, 4 & 7, beginning Monday, Jul. 12 and endingFriday, Aug. 6. The General Municipal Electionwill be held on Nov. 2. Candidates must bea registered voter and a resident of the Wardat the time of nomination and throughout thefour-year term of office. For more informationon the nomination process, contact the CityClerks office at 661.326.3767.

Employee-related litigation is the mostprevalent type of litigation faced by small

business owners. UC Merced Small BusinessDevelopment Center in conjunction withKDG Human Resource Solutions ofBakersfield is sponsoring a series of freehuman resource workshops, to give businessowners the information needed to protectthe business, and provide a positive workingenvironment. For a complete list of datesand topics, call 877.826.7232 or registeronline at http://ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/conferencelist.asp.

Twilight at CALMhas returned! Eveningsare a fantastic time to visit the animals at theCalifornia Living Museum (CALM). On

Aug. 7, 14, and 28 from 5:30 8:00 p.m.guests will be treated to a wildlife presentationas well as a scavenger hunt. Visitors areencouraged to pack a dinner and dine in oneof CALMs picturesque picnic areas. CALMis located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway(between Lake Ming and Hart Park). For moreinformation, call 661.872.2256 or visit http://www.calmzoo.org.

CASA of Kern County will holdorientation sessions for those interested inbecoming CASA volunteers on Aug. 19 from5:00 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday Aug. 31 from12:00 1:00 p.m. CASA volunteers make an

18-month commitment and donate an averageof 10-15 hours per month in their roles asadvocates. Call 661.631.2272 or visit CASAonline at http://www.kerncasa.org.

The Alzheimers Disease Associationof Kern County (ADAKC) is hosting its2010 Golf Classic Fundraiserat the RioBravo Country Club Golf Course onSept. 10. ADAKC is currently seeking eventsponsors and assistance in securing pricesfor first, second, third and last place prizes

in addition to prizes and items such as water,sodas, and promotional items for goody bags.For more information, call 661.393.8871 or661.319.8873. Valley Achievement Center needsyour help to meet the growing demand in ourcommunity for services and is seeking helpin underwriting the costs of their Wild West

Extravaganza fundraiser to be held at BuckOwens Crystal Palace on Sept. 25th. For moreinformation 661.617.6040, e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.autism-vac.org.

Kern Council of Governments hassubmitted two proposals to the CaliforniaHigh Speed Rail Authority for constructionof a Heavy Maintenance Faculty (HMF). Thetwo proposed sites are located in Wasco andShafter and are amongst the top contendersvying for the highly prized facility. The HMF isprojected to employ 1,500 people permanently;

would generate secondary demand for relatedproducts and services; and create construction

jobs.

The Majestic Fox Theater Foundationasks you to celebrate the 80th birthday ofthe Majestic Fox Theater by becoming anangel and sponsoring production of the classicmusicalMaggie, bring back a small slice ofBakersfield turn-of-the-century history byhelping to produce this locally written anddirected production. For more information, call661.834.7821 or 661.832.0736.

At The Majestic Fox Theater: Aug. 4 -

Los Lonely Boys; Aug. 21 -Bud Light ComedyJam; Sept. 19 -Blue October; Oct. 7 - KeithSweat. For more information, visit http://vallitix.rdln.com.

CSUB will be the site of an importantCareer Fair on August 12. Specifically targetedto helping former 2010 Census Employeesfind new jobs, the career resource eventis looking specifically for employers whohave employment opportunities available, toparticipate at this FREE event. According tothe US Census Bureau, this is an opportunityto meet and interview professional and goaldriven employees who have completed a

federally verified background check. For moreinformation and to sign up, call the LA CensusCenter at (877)232-3385 or email at [email protected].

CONGRATULATIONS TO: CASAof Kern County which was the recipientof a $5,000 grant to help fund projects; the13 dedicated volunteers who completedCASA training and will be sworn in as CourtAppointed Special Advocates on July 17,2010; The Bakersfield Condors for winningtheECHL Marketing Award of Excellence

for the second time in the last three seasons;Quad Knopfs newest hires in Biology andRenewable Energy Development staff,Brian

Berry, Jeff Firkins, Joshua Junkermeier,Kelly Lillburn , Melissa Perry, LauraSchneider and Christina Williams; SierraBancorp for being ranked 3rd best performingcommunity bank in California by U.S. Banker

Magazine.

THANKS TO:United Way of Kern Countyfor saving Kern County residents $2 millionon prescription drugs since July 2007 with theFamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card;Kaiser Permanente for providing $135,500in community grants to local agencies workingin the areas of Improving Access to HealthInsurance and Health Care, Improving Infantand Child Health, and Managing ChronicConditions in Adults.

Come support Houchin Blood Bank

and the Community Wide Blood Drive

Bakersfield Life as it Should Be by

giving blood during the first 20 days of

August. The Greater Bakersfield Vision2020 Image Committee began a partner-

ship with Houchin several years ago to

encourage both business and individual

participation in a Blood Drive during

what has always been a slow month for

blood donations. Its typically a difficul

month with donors on vacations, schools

are out and now with companies down-

sized, we really need to get the message

out to remind people we need to boost

our blood supplies during August, said

Tracy Hunter of Houchin Blood Bank.

Many activities and prizes are planned

during the drive. Contact Houchin at

323-4222 for more information or stop

by Houchin at 5901 Truxtun Ave. from

August 2nd -20th. The Community Wide

Blood Drive is sponsored by San Joaquin

Community Hospital and supported by

many local Chamber member businesses

providing mobile blood collections.

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