metro business journal - august 2011

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AUGUST 2011

The Greater Bakersfield Chamber ofCommerce is dedicated to:

Building a Strong Economy

Providing Business Education &Networking Opportunities

Promoting Our Community

Representing the Interests ofBusiness with Government

Building a Strong Economy

Incoming Chamber Board Members ......2

Enhanced Online Directory Listings ......4

Chamber Map Ad Sales .........................4

2011 Business Expo ...............................5

Ribbon Cuttings .....................................8

Representing the Interests of

Business with Government

Breakfast with McCarthy .......................1

Chamber Fights for Free Enterprise .......1,2


Chairmans Circle Focus ........................2Ambassador of the Quarter ....................5

Committee Activities .............................6

Chamber Supports Blood Drive .............6

New Members ........................................9

Renewing Members ...............................10

Member News ........................................11

Providing Business Education &

Networking Opportunities

Labor & Employment Law Forum ........3

Preventing Heat Illness ..........................9

On Friday, August 26 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. the Cham-

ber will host Congressman Kevin McCarthy in a breakfast

forum at the Four Points Hotel by Sheraton Bistro Ball-

room, 5101 California Avenue.

Congressman McCarthy will update Chamber members

on the latest issues before Congress and the state of affairs

in Washington including efforts to improve our businessenvironment. Congressman McCarthy has been working

to reform regulations, create a tax atmosphere that will

allow businesses to compete with the rest of the world and

promote for investment in American jobs and American

energy.

Cost is $29 for Chamber Members, $49 for Non-Mem-

bers and includes continental breakfast. Reservations are

required. To RSVP, call (661) 327-4421 or visit

www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

Whats Up with Washington?

As the weather heats up so have the efforts of the Chamber to be heard on the press-

ing issues that face our businesses. We continue to advocate against detrimental legis-

lation through letter writing, calls to action and joining Coalitions. One extraordinary

example is AB 350 (Solorio) which would be a costly employee retention mandate that

is working its way through the Capitol. AB 350, named Expansion of the Displaced

Janitor Opportunity Act, would preempt the National Labor Relations Act, unfairly force

employers to hire a predecessors employees, undermine the at-will employment pre-

sumption in California, and ensure continued union representation, despite any change

in employers. The Chamber has recently joined theNO on AB 350 Coalition to continue

efforts to stop this dangerous legislation.

Other efforts in the past month have included:Joined theREAL Coalition (Regional Economic Association Leaders of California) in

Support of SB 475, which would create private sector construction-related jobs and in-

vestment in infrastructure by providing local governments more flexibility and authority

to use public-private partnerships.

Supported SB 863, which reforms how liens are handled in the state workers compen-

sation adjudicatory process.

Chamber Fights for Free Enterprise

Labor & Employment Law Forum...3

See Chamber Fighting for Business and Economy Page 2

Congressman Kevin McCarthy

Join the Chamber for Breakfast with Congressman McCarthy


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Founded on the principles of

professional ethics, career opportu-nity and development, operational

excellence, and sustainable human

resource solutions, Continental

Labor & Staffing Resources has become an industry leader in staffing and

safety through its client relationship philosophy, commitment to the health and

safety of a shared workforce, the ability to remain flexible to client needs, and

by providing unequivocal customer service.

With the objective of enhancing the quality of its client partners operations,

Continental Labor & Staffing Resources reinforces its goal of helping busi-

nesses grow one person at a time

METRO Business Journal is the

Official Publication of the

Greater BakersfieldChamber of Commerce

1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947

Bakersfield, 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.

BusinessesSupportingBusiness!

Aera Energy LLC

Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman

Bright House Networks

Jim Burke Ford

Carneys Business Technology Center

Castle & Cooke California, Inc.

Chevron

Continental Labor & Staffing Resources

Daniells, Phillips, Vaughan & Bock

Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

Golden Empire Transit District

Gregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc.

Hall Ambulance Service

Kern Schools Federal Credit Union

Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, et al.

Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield

Mid State Development Corporation

Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Rabobank, N.A.

San Joaquin Community Hospital

State Farm Insurance

Stinsons Stationers, Inc.

Tejon Ranch Company

TelePacific Communications

Wells Fargo Bank

Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP

Nominations for the 2012-2014 term of the GBCC Board of Directors were an-

nounced at the June board meeting. As outlined in 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 are Steve Murray, Murray Family Farms; Carla Musser,

Chevron;Brooke Antonioni , Trans West Security Service, and beginning his first

term after completing a vacant term,Rick Stevens, Stevens Transportation, Inc.

Second-term nominations areDanielle Wade, Bright House Networks;Linda Heald

Automobile Club of Southern California; and Shaun Kelly, TWIW Insurance Ser-

vices.

New board terms begin on January 1, 2012. Nominations for directors also may be

made by Chamber members by a petition signed by 25 members in good standing and

filed within 10 days of notification of nominations. If no petitions are filed, the nomi-nated 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.

Continued to Oppose SB 469, which undermines local land use authority by requiring

cities to have economic impact reports for superstores.

Opposed SB 535, which increases costs and discourages job growth by implementing

unlimited fees and taxes under a cap-and-trade system by establishing the California

Communities Healthy Air Revitalization Fund.

Opposed SB 931, which would forbid all public agencies from using taxpayer dollars

to pay for outside consultants or legal advisors for advice in areas concerning public

union activity. This would have a dramatic impact on small counties, cities and special

districts.

Continued to oppose AB 52, which would increase bureaucracy on the health care

industry by regulating rate increases while ignoring the cost drivers of health care.

Chamber Leadership Committedto Serving Community

Chairman's Circle Focus

Chamber Fighting for Business and EconomyContinued from page 1


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Chamber Leads Effort to Keep BusinessesOut of Trouble with FREE Labor & Employ-ment Law Forums

The next Quarterly Labor & Employ-

ment Law Forum is scheduled for Tues-

day, August 16, from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m.

at the Chamber.

SpeakersHolly Culhane, PAS

Associates andDaniel Klingenberger,

Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc. will

discussInvestigating and Documenting

Workplace Misconduct.

Labor law issues impact every com-

pany, from the smallest to the largest.

Holly Culhane Dan Klingenberger

Laws and regulations around these issues

are ever changing. In this California State

legislative season alone, many new labor

and employment laws were proposed,

some still pending, that will change or

add to the requirements placed on busi-

ness owners. The Chamber wants to help

our member businesses stay compliant.

Four times per year the Chamber provides

these forums at no cost as an added value

benefit to Chamber Members. The fee for

non-members to attend is $40. To RSVP

call (661) 327-4421 or go to www.bakers-

fieldchamber.org.

When you consider the cost of an

hours individual consulting with a laborlaw expert, attend a couple of these

forums a year and its worth the price of

your Chamber membership.

- Sheryl Chalupa, CEO Goodwill Indus-

tries of South Central California

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The Chamber has recently upgraded

its Online Business Directory. With this

upgrade we have expanded the options

for Chamber Members to enhance their

online listing.

Since this upgrade went online in mid-

June we have had 9,300 online directory

inquiries resulting in 2,600 referrals tomember website or map links.

To check out our Online Business

Directory go to www.bakersfieldchamber.

org and click on Online Business Direc-

tory on the left side of the home page.

Below is a list of the new listing en-

hancements and pricing information. If

you have any further questions or would

like to upgrade your listing, please con-

tact the Chamber at (661) 327-4421.

Basic Listing(Free to all dues current Chamber Mem-bers)

-Business Name

-Address

-Website Link

-Phone Number

-Fax Number

-Map Link

-Two Business Categories

Sample:

Enhanced Listing($150 per year)

Includes all features of a Basic Listing

plus:

-Color Background

-25 word enhanced description

Sample:

Members Can Cash-in on Expanded Online ExposureFeatured Listing($350 per year)

Includes all features of an Enhanced List-

ing plus:

-Company Logo or Photograph (maximum

size 300x300 pixels, transparent GIF or

PNG preferred)

Sample:

Exclusive Category Sponsor($1000 per year)

Includes all features of a Featured Listing

plus:

-Category Sponsor Ad for One Category

Displays a full color ad at the top of

a Category page in the Online Direc-

tory above all listings for that category.

(Maximum size 500x250 pixels/JPG, PNG

or GIF) Additional Category Sponsorships

are available for $600 each.

Sample:

Additional Business Categories($100 per year)

In addition to the two categories each

member is entitled to as part of their

Chamber Membership, an additional

business category may be purchased for

$100 per year (maximum of three total

categories per Member).

Bakersfield Street

Map and Resource

Guide Ads AvailableThe Greater Bakersfield Chamber

of Commerce is pleased to once again

be working with the cartographic and

marketing firm ofTarget Marketing

to publish a new, up-to-date, full colorGreater Bakersfield Street Map and

Resource Guide . This publication will

be the only official map endorsed and

distributed by the Greater Bakersfield

Chamber of Commerce.

TheBusiness and Professional

Showcase Directory of Members sec-

tion offers the opportunity to promote

your business. This section will classify

participating businesses by category,

including a brief description of their

products and/or services. Advertising

space on the back cover and a limitednumber of interior display panel ads are

also available. Participating advertisers

will receive a complimentary supply

of the folded maps with a counter-top

display dispenser.

Dont miss out on this unique

member opportunity to reach potential

buyers, new residents and new partners.

Space is limited and sponsorships are

reasonable, especially considering more

than 12,000 maps will be printed and

available for the next 12-24 months.

Information on how to advertise inthe Greater Bakersfield Street Map

and Resource Guide will be sent to all

Chamber Members. Members will be

contacted directly by Target Marketing

over the next few months. If you are

interested in placing an advertisement

or would like more information, please

contact Target Marketing at (800) 933-

3909.


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Thursday, October 27, 2011

4:00 - 8:00 p.m.Rabobank Convention Center

Spotlight Your Business!

Promotes Our Community and Supports a Strong Local Economy

Sign Up Early and Save!Price increases after Friday, September 16

Jean Scheiber

Sponsored By:Presented By: Media Sponsors:

Beverage Sponsor

GREATER BAKERSFIELD

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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The Ambassador/Mixer Committee

has selectedKelly Sloan ofBakersfield

Marriott at the Convention Center as

Ambassador of the Quarter. Thanks are

extended to Kelly for her contributions to

the Chamber and business community.According to Kelly, Being an

Ambassador is a great way to network

and serve your community. Every event is

an opportunity to meet new people, and

to show case your business.

Ambassador of theQuarter

Kelly Sloan, Bakersfield Marriott at the

Convention Center


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Ambassadors / MixerSteve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair

Our recent presenterAllison Perkins-Thomas,

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation had a

nice presentation while sharing some interesting

national and local statistics about this disease.

The foundation provides much informationoutreach and assistance to individuals and

families that are dealing with Diabetes as well

as volunteer opportunities for others to learn and

get involved in the solutions. The committee

was also busy welcoming new and expanding

businesses in Bakersfield with several Ribbon

Cuttings (see enclosed photos in this issue).

Dont forget to join us at the next mixer at

Camelot Park, see back page for details!

Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Governmental Review CouncilJeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair

In July, Governmental Review Councilmembers heard legislative and budget updates

from Senator Jean Fuller andAssemblywoman

Shannon Grove, reviewed legislation AB

375 Workers Comp Presumptive Disability

for Hospital Workers, AB 889 Domestic

Employees Mandated Benefits and SB 432

Workplace Safety Lodging Regulating Sheets

and Cleaning tools - that would put further

mandates on employers and create new crimes

and misdemeanors through the regulatory

process. In August, we will be visited by local

education representatives from grade school to

advanced education on the impact the newly

enacted budget and legislation will have onprograms, staff and students. We invite you

to attend GRC meetings for information and

discussion on the latest legislative, regulatory,

and public policy issues facing the community

and local area businesses and industries. The

GRC meets every Friday morning at 7:30 a.m.

at the Chamber office.

Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook

International Business and TradeBob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair

The Committee met on July 6th to discuss

feedback from World Trade Day and ideas

to be included in next years program.Additionally, they reviewed the program

of work to meet their goals and objectives.

Anyone interested in learning more about

international trade is welcome to join the

committee, which meets the first Wednesday

of the month from 3:00 4:30 pm* at the

Chamber office. The next meeting is August

3rd. *Please note the meeting time change.

Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook

Building Relationships Through Committee Connections

Leadership BakersfieldBryan Burrow, IES Engineering Chair

A warm welcome is extended to 2011-

2012 Chair Julianna Gaines, Kern County

Superintendent of Schools, and to incoming

Council members Rene Chow, Bakersfield

Police Department; Nicolette Cross, ODellCross, A Professional Corporation; Kristen

Doud, California State University, Bakersfield;

andPatricia Newquist, McIntosh & Associates.

Thanks are also extended to retiring Council

members Lisa Boydstun, Bank of the Sierra;

Cathy Patton, Vintage Production California

LLC; Mike Payne, Bakersfield Police

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A legacy of Bakersfields Vision 2020 assessment of community needs, the annual

Community Wide Blood Drive for Houchin Community Blood Bank takes place this

year from August 1-20, 2011 to ensure there are sufficient blood supplies for Kern

County during the last month of summer vacation. Thirty-six groups have scheduled

mobile blood drives as part of the effort, and six of those are open to the public in Ba-

kersfield. Thanks to sponsors San Joaquin Community Hospital and Kaiser Perma-

nente, donors at the blood bank and on all mobiles will be entered to win a grand prize

trip for four toDisneyland and California Adventure, as well as one of the six $100

gasoline cards raffled off each week during the Community Wide Blood Drive.

The blood drive kicks off Monday, August 1, with a mobile at 21st and L Streets at

KGET TV-17 from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. Prime Cut will provide huge breakfast bur-

ritos to donors while supplies last, and LaRosa will be distributing fruit bars throughout

the event. The public is encouraged to visit the blood bank at 5901 Truxtun Avenue

during regular hours or one of the mobile drives to show their support for a safe and

adequate blood supply for our community.The Chamber and the Bakersfield Californian will host a mobile blood drive on

August 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in their shared parking lot area on 18th Street

between Eye Street and H Street. Parking is available on the first two floors of the

18th and Eye parking structure across the street from the Chamber.

Other Community Wide Blood Drive sponsors are Clear Channel Radio, The Ba-

kersfield Californian, and Golden Empire Transit District. The Greater Bakersfield

Chamber of Commerce is assisting with promotion. For more information or appoint-

ments, call (661) 323-4222 or log onto www.hcbb.com.

Department; Steve Sanders, Kern County

Superintendent of Schools; and Steven

Teglia, City of Bakersfield. The selection

committee is currently in the process o

interviewing applicants for the 2012 classof Leadership Bakersfield. Final selection

will be made in August and announced in

the September issue of the METRO Business

Journal. This years class will mark the 25th

year for Leadership Bakersfield, which has

graduated over 700 community leaders.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

Chamber Supports Annual Blood Drive


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Chamber Monthly Planner - July 2011

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACEAug. 3 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.

Aug. 3 International Business & Trade 3:00 p.m. Chamber

Aug. 4 Leadership Bakersfield Advisory 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Aug. 5 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Aug. 8 Youth Leadership Advisory 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Aug. 11 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.


Aug. 16 Labor & Employment Law Forum 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Aug. 17 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber

Aug. 17 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. Chamber



Aug. 22 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Aug. 23 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber


Aug. 25 Mixer: Camelot Park 5:30 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 26 Breakfast with Congressman Kevin McCarthy 7:30 a.m

Four Points by Sheraton - Bistro Ballroom


Sep. 1 Leadership Bakersfield Advisory 7:30 a.m. Chamber

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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 ConsultationsMarketing & Business Planning Assistance

Financing and Loan Review

Government Procurement Opportunities

The Congdon Financial Group

5080 California Ave.

Bakersfield

661-321-9172

www.congdonfinancial.nmfn.comCA#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.


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Alliance Brokers & Consultants5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 200(661) 427-4700

New Location

Rosewood Health Center1401 New Stine Road(661) 835-2512Grand Opening - New Outpatient Therapy Center

Finance and Thrift3401 Pacheco Road, Suite A(661) 323-2707Grand Opening - New Branch


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Colonial Life9530 Hageman Rd. Ste. BBakersfield, CA 93312 661-332-6056www.coloniallife.com

Provides supplemental products, whichhelp with your existing health insuranceneeds. Give us a call and let us show you.

Darlene Din Agricultural Land-Use/Public Policy ConsultantPO Box 2152Bakersfield, CA 93303 831-682-0734I market to those professionals who needassistance with agricultural land-use andpublic policy under the current paradigmshift in California.

Melaleuca The Wellness Co.-Darrell

MuhammadPO Box 22305Bakersfield, CA 93390 661-979-5867www.dsgogreen.comMelaleuca develops, manufactures andsells over 350 products for your home.These eco-friendly, non-toxic, nature-basedproducts are those that you use every dayand are competitively priced.

Mody Pumps Inc.2166 Zeus Ct.PO Box 82278Bakersfield, CA 93380 661-392-7600

www.modypump.comManufacturer of submersible pumps.

Northwest JanitorialBakersfield, CA 661-717-0319www.nwjanitor.comLocally owned for over 15 years, offeringcommercial, residential and real estatecleaning services. One call does it all! Weare the total cleaning solution.

Plumberrys13011 Stockdale Hwy. Ste. 500Bakersfield, CA 93314 661-589-8889www.plumberryspizza.comVoted one of the best pizzas around!Terrific atmosphere and friendly servicecombine for a quality family dinnerexperience.

Roya Resources5201 California Ave. Ste. 260Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-326-0026www.royaresources.com

Roya generates oil and miningexploration prospects in the western U.S.,finances development, operates oil, gas andmining projects.

So-Cal Electric1004 19th StreetBakersfield, CA 93301 661-330-7248www.socalelectricbakersfield.comIf we cant do it, it cant be done!

Tahoe Joes Famous Steakhouse9000 Ming Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93311 661-664-7750

www.tahoejoes.comJoin us at Tahoe Joes for award-winningsteaks grilled over an authentic almondwoodfire. Open for lunch daily with 20entrees under $10!

Veteran Vendors CorporationPO Box 5215Bakersfield, CA 93388 800-285-4009www.VeteranVendors.comAssisting our men and women of theArmed Forces to transition from a state ofwar to peacetime professions.

Welcome Ten New Chamber Members Chamber RemindsBusiness to TrainSupervisors toPrevent HeatIllness

Chamber FacebookPage PromotesMember News

The businesses listed below have made a significant commitment to the communityand an important investment in their future by joining the Chamber. (Quotes providedby new members.) New members joined during the period of June 15 through July 14.

Businesses need to take all availableprecautions to prevent heat illness amongtheir employees during the warm summermonths.

Heat illness occurs when the body'stemperature control system is unableto maintain an acceptable temperature.Under normal circumstances, the bodycools itself by sweating. However, whenhigh temperatures and humidity preventthe body from releasing heat efficiently,a person's body temperature can risequickly, causing numerous symptoms. Ifleft untreated, high body temperatures candamage the brain and other vital organsand, ultimately, lead to death.

In July 2006, Californias Division ofOccupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) implemented new regulationsto protect outdoor employees from theeffects of heat exposure and mandatedtraining requirements for employees andsupervisors on the prevention, symptomsand treatment of heat illness. Theregulations apply to all companies withemployees working in outdoor places ofemployment. In addition to the trainingrequirements, employers must providepotable drinking water, access to shade,and compile heat illness preventionprocedures, including employee training,in writing.

The Heat Illness Prevention (HIP)Network is a voluntary public/privatepartnership established to informemployers and employees about heatillness prevention measures in orderto prevent fatalities and create a saferworking environment in California.HIP Network membership is free andinterested parties can join by submitting

name, title, organization name, telephonenumber and e-mail to [email protected].

To sign up for online training,visit http://www.calchamber.com/onlinetraining and go to theHealth andSafety section. Bakersfield ChamberMembers can receive a discount onCalChamber online training by enteringpriority code YBK at checkout.

The Chambers Facebook page existsto help promote our Members. Share yourcompany news on our Facebook page andwell make sure it gets out to all our fans.


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Ace Hydraulics Sales &

Service, Inc. ............. .............. .. 2009

Advanced Data Storage....................2009

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

Bakersfield Dental Group .............. .. 2003

Bank of the Sierra-Coffee Branch .... 2006

Belfor Property Restoration ............. 2010

Berry Petroleum Company .............. 1997

The Bistro.........................................2003

Shirley Brewer ............. .............. ...... 2010

Century 21 Hometown Realty ......... 2009

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

Chevron Global Power Company .... 1991

Cintas Corporation .............. ............. 2009Emeritus of Bakersfield....................2009

Foundation for SUCCESS .............. . 2004

Greenlawn Mortuaries &

Cemeteries................................ 2007

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

His Rosedale Auto Sales .............. .... 2004

Hislop Photography .............. ........... 2009

Hocking Denton Palmquist, CPAs ... 2007

Independent Oil Producers

Agency .....................................1992

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

Kern Federal Credit Union-

Hageman Branch ............. ......... 2009Kern River Tours .............. .............. .. 1992

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

Mary Kay Cosmetics -

Valerie Otterness ............. ......... 2006

Mountain and River Adventures ...... 2003

Moxley International ............. ........... 1996

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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

New Advances for People with

Disabilities (NAPD) .............. ........... 2010

Parkview Julian Convalescent

Hospital ............. .............. ......... 1995

REC Solar ............ ............... ............. 2006Safe 1 Credit Union .............. ........... 1994

San Joaquin Community Hospital ... 1958

Sprague Real Estate Group .............. 2008

Sprocket Websites, Inc. .............. ...... 2010

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

State Compensation Insurance

Fund .........................................1988

44 Renewing Members Support ChamberThe following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of June 15through July 14. We thank them for their support and commitment to the Chamber!

Member Since Member Since


State Farm Insurance-

Johnny Williamson .............. ..... 2008

StructureCast ............. .............. ......... 1999

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

Uricchios Trattoria .............. ............ 1995

Western Pacific Research ............. .... 1990

Western Properties ............. .............. 2010


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Stockdale Property Management,

Inc., local commercial property

management firm, has earned theAccredited Management Organization

(AMO) accreditation from theInstitute

of Real Estate Management (IREM),

an affiliate of theNational Association of

REALTORS. TheAMO accreditation,

achieved by only 520 management

firms nationwide, is awarded to real

estate firms with a track record of high

performance, experience, stability and

financial accountability, and have a

Certified Property Manager (CPM)

directing and supervising the management

team.AMOfirms must adhere to a

rigorous Code of Professional Ethics that

is strictly enforced by the Institute. The

firm, founded in June 1986 byPresident/

CEO Cheryl L. Miller,CPM, is

also celebrating its twenty-fifth year in

operation. Ms. Miller has been active for

many years in San Joaquin Chapter 85 of

IREM, currently serving as President-

elect.

California State University,

Bakersfield will host a semi-annual

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recyclingevent from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Aug.

4 and 5 and from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 6. The event is open to all

residents and businesses in Kern County.

To drop off items, enter the campus from

Camino Media on Roadrunner Drive and

turn right into Parking Lot I. For recorded

information regarding the E-Waste

Recycling event, please call CSUBs

Safety and Risk Management Office at

(661) 654-2581, or (661) 654-6320 for

business E-Waste assistance.

Please join Raymonds Trophy

& Awards on Friday, Sept. 9 to

commemorate the ten-year anniversary

of the September 11th attacks. Stop by

Raymonds at 300 Chester Ave. any time

between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for

your complimentary 9/11 Remembrance

Antenna Ball.

Promoting Our MembersPromoting Our MembersNews from and about your fellow Chamber members

San Joaquin Community Hospital

asks you to save the date, Monday,

September 26, 2011, for theLights &Sirens Invitational Golf Tournament. Join

Bakersfield and Kern Countys Public

Safety and EMS community as they raise

funds to support treatment and therapy

for burn survivors at the Grossman Burn

Center. For more information, call (661)

833-2876.

The U.S. Small Business Administration

(SBA) and the American Red Cross

- Kern Chapter have joined forces to

intensify outreach efforts to educate the

public about the importance of havinga disaster recovery plan in place. The

two agencies will also work to increase

awareness in the business community about

the Red Cross Ready Rating program.

Ready Rating (www.readyrating.org) is

a free, self-paced, web-based membership

program that helps a business measure its

ability to deal with emergencies, and gives

customized feedback on how to improve

those efforts. For more preparedness tips for

homes and businesses, visit www.sba.gov/

disasterassistance.

The California Rural Water Association

(CRWA) has selected Quad Knopfas

one of only three Preferred Providers,

making the firms expert environmental

and engineering services available to

CRWAs 987 member agencies and nearly

4,000 entities throughout the State. For

nearly 40 years, Quad Knopf has partnered

with rural water districts and municipal

agencies, providing expert professional

services designed to ensure that their

critical water supply, the most vital of basic

resources, remains safe and reliable for theircustomers.

Kern Value Card is currently offering

easy and no cost fundraising. Your group

can earn 50% of the total proceeds.

KVC offers discounts at over 225 local

restaurants and merchants in Kern County.

Ongoing fundraisers include the Kern

Assistive Technology Center and The

American Heart Association. For more

information about fundraising call Kern

Value Card at (661) 619-1750.

Kaiser Permanente invites you

come check out some of your favorite

vendors for amazing organic fruits andvegetables, delicious baked breads,

flowers, herbs, jerky and jams at the

weekly Kaiser Permanente Farmers

Market, every Friday from 4:00 to

7:00 p.m. at theMing Medical Office

Building, 8800 Ming Avenue. For more

information, call (661) 334-2039.

Pacific Health Education Center

invites you to attendDealing with

Difficult Brains, a seminar featuring

world-renowned brain scientist and

international speaker Dr. Arlene RTaylor, Aug. 6 & 7 from 3:00 to 5:00

p.m. Learn how the brain functions,

why some people have odd behaviors,

and out-of-this-world attitudes.

For more information or to make

reservations, call (661) 633-5300.

Retiring Kern County

Superintendent of Schools

AdministratorPat Alexander insisted

there be no gifts at her farewell

reception, but there was one gift she

couldnt refuse. ChevronsAdamAlvidrez presented a $25,000 check

in tribute to Alexanders four decades

of service to public education and

Kern County children. The money

is earmarked to offset costs for Kern

County College Night,Do the Math (a

televised math tutorial service) and We

the People student competition. Kern

County Superintendent of Schools

Christine Lizardi Frazier called

Chevrons donation a gift of recognition

to one whose first priority always

has been what was right for studentsand thanked Chevron for its ongoing

partnership with Kern County schools.


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Chairman of the BoardSheryl ChalupaGoodwill Industries of SouthCentral California

Chairman of the Board ElectTim TerrioTerrio Therapy Fitness, Inc.

Vice Chair Administration

Garrett MingJim Burke Ford Lincoln Jaguar

Vice Chair Business AdvocacySusie GeigerOccidental Petroleum

Vice Chair Member Education Christine Frazier

Kern County Superintendent of SchoolsVice Chair Networking

Bill MurrayDoubleTree Hotel

Vice Chair Community OutreachLinda HealdAutomobile Club of Southern California

TreasurerScott BeginCitizens Business Bank

Immediate Past ChairRick RileyTownsend Design

Director-at-LargeMatthew ParkKern County Farm Bureau

Board MembersMike Allen AGM California

Greg Chamberlain Bakersfield College

Dana Fabbri Rabobank, N.A.

Bruce Freeman Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc.

Shaun Kelly TWIW Insurance Services

Karen King Golden Empire Transit

Dan Klingenberger Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

Jarrod McNaughton San Joaquin Community Hospital

Dayna Nichols Castle Print & Publication

Danny Ordiz Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.

Tom Randour KGET-TV 17

Monique Rogers ARRC Technology

Rick Stevens Stevens Transportation, Inc.

John F. Stovall Law Offices of John F. Stovall

Danielle Wade Bright House Networks

Leslie Walters Walters & Associates

Derek Yurosek Bolthouse Farms, Inc.

Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Debra L. Moreno

Director of Operations Tonya Sterling

Controller Jennifer Abercrombie

Project Manager Pauline Bartlett

Government Affairs Leigh Ann Cook

Director of Membership Tonya M. Dretzka

Marketing & Communications Spencer Schluter

Operations Assistant Jean Scheiber

Information Specialist Janet Ursery

2011 Board of Directors

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