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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an independent federal agency com-prised of a board offive members appointed by the President and charged with admin-
istering the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), has proposed a new rule requiringemployers to post notices informing employees of their rights under the NLRA. TheNLRA is the primary law governing the relationship between unions, employers, andemployees with the private sector.
The proposed rule would apply to all private-sector employers engaged in interstatecommerce and subject to the NLRA. Though the proposed notice appears similar tothose already required, like those that describe rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act, among others; the proposed notice appearsto favor organized labor. For example, the notices do not advise an employee of theirright to object to paying union dues or fees for political purposes. Nor does the pro-posed notice inform employees how to decertify a union or that an employee would losethe right to directly bargain with management as a result of unionizing. The proposed
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In this issue....MARCH 2011
The Greater Bakersfield Chamber ofCommerce 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 OURNAL
Promoting Our Community
Chairmans Circle Focus ................. 2
Committee Reports ......................... 8
Ribbon Cuttings ..............................12
New Members ................................. 13
Renewing Members ........................ 14
Member News ................................. 15
Representing Business
New NLRB Rule .............................1,3
SJVAPCD Rule 9410 ......................3
Chamber Budget Survey ................. 4,5
Survey Comment Analysis .............. 5
Small Business & High Speed Rail 9Providing Business Education and
Networking Opportunities
Introduction to Social Media .......... 1
Annual Dinner Recap ......................2
Heartland Saloon Spring Social ...... 10
Networking Breakfast ..................... 9
BAH Spring Tradeshow Mixer ....... 16
Building a Strong Economy
W.A.C.E. Conference Recap ...........6
Chamber in Action ..........................7
2011 Annual Dinner Recap.......2
GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Chamber Fights Proposed Rule That CreatesImbalance in Employer-Employee Rights
On Tuesday, March 8, at 9:00 a.m. please join us for this unique training opportu-
nity at Fresno Pacific University, 11000 River Run Blvd. Ste. 200. In this two-hour
workshop you will learn the skills you need to get started marketing your business using
social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Instructors Carlin Jones, ArtsCouncil of Kern; Jennifer Baldwin, California State University, Bakersfield; and
Spencer Schluter, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce will guide you to
social media competency with lecture and hands-on instruction.
Cost is $35 for Chamber members, $70 for non-members. All attendees are asked
to supply their own laptop that meets the minimum system requirements, or they may
reserve a rental laptop for an additional $5.00. RSVP at www.bakersfieldchamber.
org or call (661) 327-4421. Please include number of attendees and laptop rentals in
your RSVP. Seating and laptop rentals are limited. For more information call Spencer
Schluter, (661) 327-4421 or email [email protected]
If you plan to bring your own laptop it must meet minimum system requirements,
please visit www.bakersfieldchamber.org for more information. Instructors will not be
able to assist with technical problems caused by laptops that do not meet these require-
ments.
Introduction to Social Media Marketing:A Practical Workshop for Professionals Join the Chamber on Tuesday, March 8, for this hands-on train-ing workshop and gain the tools you need to market yourbusiness using social media!
See NLRB on Page 3
Sponsored By:
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Chevron is one of the worlds leading integrated energy companies,
with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The companys
success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of its employees
and their application of the most innovative technologies in the world.
Chevron is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. The
company explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural
gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and other energy products;
manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geother-
mal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops the energy resources of
the future, including biofuels. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif., and also has field
operations and offices in and around Bakersfield.
METRO Business Journal is the
Official Publication of theGreater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947
Bakersfield, CA 93303661-327-4421 FAX: 661-327-8751http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org
The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO has
the sole right to refuse any advertisement in
any Chamber publication.
Thank You to
2011 Members!
Chairman's Circle Focus
2011
Chairmans
Ci rc le
Celebrating service to Bakersfield and the
business community in 2010, the Chambers
annual dinner gala on Jan. 27 was a festiveoccasion highlighted by champagne toasts,
music and art. 2010 Chairman of the Board
Rick Riley, Townsend Design, passed the
gavel to 2011 Chairman Sheryl Chalupa,
Goodwill Industries of South Central
California.
Thanks are extended to Bakersfield Vice
Mayor David Couch for officiating the
swearing-in ceremony; Barry Zoeller, Tejon
Ranch Company, for serving as Master of
Ceremonies; the Jazz Quartet from the Ba-
kersfield Symphony, for providing outstand-
ing musical entertainment; Jarrod McNaugh-ton, Vice President of Marketing for San
Joaquin Community Hospital, for singing
the national anthem; and Greg Adamson with
his Facing the Music artistic performance.
Photos Courtesy ofIger Studio
Special Thanks To Our Gala Sponsors:
Annual Dinner Gala HonorsOutgoing Chamber Veterans andWelcomes New Leadership
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
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rule would also eliminate the existingrequirement that allegations of violationsof the NLRA be filed within six months.
This effort to make changes to theNLRA through the regulatory processas opposed to the legislative process isominous. Organized Labor failed in its at-tempt in prior sessions to have Congressenact radical reform to the NLRA throughCard-Check legislation. Though thisproposed rule is not Card-Check, it is asubtle step towards achieving the sameintent as Card-Check, which is to simplymake it easier for unions to organize.
In addition to the apparent bias con-tained in the proposed notice, it is alsocause for concern that the NLRB appearsto have exceeded its statutory authorityby proposing this rule change. By statute,the NLRB has two primary functions,
1) to prevent and remedy unfair laborpractices, committed by either labororganizations or employers, and; 2) todetermine whether or not certain groupsof employees desire labor organizationrepresentation for collective-bargainingpurposes, and if so, which union.
The NLRB operates in a quasi-judicialcapacity and should not initiate actionon its own volition in either one of itsfunctions, but rather should adhere to itsquasi-judicial structure to hear and ruleon charges of unfair labor practices andpetitions for employee elections.
The Board of Directors of the GreaterBakersfield Chamber of Commerce hastaken a position in opposition to theNLRBs proposed rule for the reasonsnoted above including creating an unfairimbalance between employer and em-ployee rights. The Chamber has also for-mally expressed its position in oppositionin writing by submitting comments to theNational Labor Relations Board.
NLRB
Employer Trip Reduction
Implementation Plan (E-TRIP) Rule 9410
was adopted by the Governing Boardof the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution
Control District (SJVAPCD) on December
17, 2009. Rule 9410 will require
employers who fall within a certain
criteria relative to employee count size
and geographic location as prescribed by
the SJVAPCD, to establish an Employer
Trip Reduction Implementation Plan in
an effort to reduce emissions of oxides
of nitrogen (NOx), volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter
(PM).
E-TRIP allows employers to choosefrom a set of measures each designed
to encourage employees at the worksite
to use alternative transportation and
ridesharing for commutes to and from
work. Employers under E-TRIP would
have the flexibility to choose the measures
that work best for their employees and
work environments, and the employers
also are afforded the option to suggest
measures that are not yet on the list to
choose from. Each measure is assigned a
point value, and an employers E-TRIP
needs to meet the point targets specified in
the rule.
The E-TRIP program will be
implemented over a period of three years,
in three distinct phases as follows:
Phase 1:
Marketing and Program Support
Phase, designed to increase program
awareness and to make ridesharing
Have 100 or more employees? DontLet Employer Based Trip Reduction(E-TRIP) Rule 9410 Run Over You
and alternative transportation easier
for employees. Phase 1 is due to the
SJVAPCD by September 1, 2011 withimplementation by January 1, 2012.
Phase 2:
Services and Facilities Phase,
includes measures to be deployed
in the workplace so that employees
are less likely to need to travel
offsite for personal business during
the workday. Phase 2 is due to the
SJVAPCD by September 1, 2012, with
implementation by January 1, 2014.
Phase 3:
Transportation, AlternativeSchedules, and Incentives Phase,
includes a wide variety of options
such as carpool and vanpool
programs, monetary incentives
for ridesharing, subsidized transit
passes, and telecommuting. Phase 3
is due to the September 1, 2013, with
implementation by January 1, 2014.
E-TRIP will apply to employers who
have at least 100 eligible employees at a
worksite located within the San Joaquin
Valley Air Basin. E-TRIP is estimatedto cost approximately $300-9700 per
year, per worksite depending on the
phase discussed above to implement
according to estimates provided by
the SJVAPCD. In an effort to lessen
burdens on employers the SJVAPCD
is offering support and guidance
throughout the entire process, including
several turn-key resources for the
employer to choose from at each phase
and assistance with filing requirements.
Failure to participate and comply will
result in a violation and with penaltiesdepending per situation.
For more information on E-TRIP
Rule 9410 and to see if you are an
eligible employer please visit
www.valleyair.org The Chamber
recognizes the significant impact that
this rule has on employers and will
continue to provide information as the
rule progresses to ensure members are
completely informed.
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9%
21%
12%
18% 18%
23%
Economy and
Jobs
Healthcare
and
Healthcare
Costs
State Budget
Deficit
Ta xes Educa tion Crime
Which issues facing California today are the most important for the governor and statelegislature to work on in 2011?
22%
76%
3%Right Direction
Wrong Direction
No Response
Overall, do you think things in California are going in the right direction or the wrong
direction?
53%
2%
39%
2%
5%
Mostly Through Spending
Cuts
Mostly Through TaxIncreases
Using a Mix of Spending
Cuts and Tax Increases
Loans and Payment
Deferment
Other
With the State currently facing a $28 billion deficit, how would you prefer to
deal with the state's budget gap?
41%
46%
13%
Yes
NoUndecided
Governor Brown has asked for a specialelection in June for the voters to consider a
five (5) year extension of a several taxincreases that were enacted in 2009 and
currently scheduled to expire on July 1,including personal income tax, vehicle
license fees, state sales tax, and dependent
exemption credit reductions as a part of aneffort to close Californias budget shortfall.
Do you support the Governors proposal to
extend these taxes for an additional five
years?
California Governor Jerry Brownrecently submitted a proposed budget that
seeks to address the States approximate
$28 billion shortfall. His budget offers
a combination of cuts, re-alignment of
certain government services, extending
tax increases enacted in 2009, and the
elimination of Redevelopment Agencies
and Enterprise Zones that have been
touted as vehicles used to create jobs
and bring businesses into economically
depressed areas of the State.
While the Governors proposed
budget will impact many of us in differentways, we are particularly interested in
how the Governors budget will impact
the business community and how our
members may feel about those effects.
In February the Chamber surveyed its
members about the state of Californias
budget and some of the Governors plans
to balance it. Here are their responses.
Chamber SurveysMembers onCalifornia StateBudget
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Redevelopment AgencyFunding Spurs ManySurvey Comments
53%
32%
14%
1%
Yes
No
Undecided
No Response
Governor Brown has proposed eliminating funding for local
redevelopment agencies, in order to redirect that tax revenue to
local governments for schools and other local services.
Do you support eliminating redevelopment agencies for the
reasons stated above?
53%
28%
15%
2%3%
Yes
No
Undecided
No Opinion
No Response
Governor Brown has proposed eliminating funding for state tax
benefits for enterprise zones, in order to redirect that tax revenue to
local governments for schools and other local services.
Do you support eliminating enterprise zones for the reasons stated
above?
By Debbie Moreno, CEO
The write-in comments associatedwith the survey show that members arefrustrated, worried and disgusted withgovernment. Take the question regardingredevelopment agencies above. Many felt
that the work of redevelopment agencieswas good but the system was bureaucraticand fraught with waste. Others feltthe agencies have value but for now,everything needs to be cut back. Somerespondents even said at this time weneed to eliminate redevelopment agenciesbut NOT divert the money to educationor anywhere else, as suggested by theGovernor the point right now is to cut,and that means everywhere.
On the flip side, respondents said dontpunish local government agencies forstimulating the economy, while others
said, lets at leastfi
nish projects that arestarted before funds are cut. While theidea shared repeatedly in the survey, thatredevelopment funds are good whentimes are good and a luxury in tightbudget times like now, there is a realpossibility that once cut, the funds willnever come back. If Californias morethan 400 local redevelopment agenciesare eliminated, it will result in the lossof hundreds of thousands of jobs andbillions of dollars in local economicactivity throughout the statesome of itin our own backyard.
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Chamber staff members,President/
CEO Debbie Moreno, Director of
Operations Tonya Sterling, Programs
Manager Pauline Bartlett and Director of
Membership Tonya Dretzka spent several
days in February at the annual Western
Association of Chamber Executives
(W.A.C.E.) Conference in Los Angeles.
The conference offers training in
key Chamber core competencies
including, Representing the Interests of
Business with Government, Promoting
Communities, Creating and Sustaining a
Strong Local Economy and Networking
and Business Education Programs.
At the Conference, Tonya Sterling
was recognized as a graduate ofW.A.C.E.s Academy Training, a three
year program of education for Chamber
professionals. Pauline Bartlett is also
a previous graduate of the program.
Taking advantage of professional
development specifically designed for
our industry is one of the reasons the
Bakersfield Chamber has stayed strong in
the down economy and continues to serve
our members and community well, said
Debbie Moreno.
Chamber StaffParticipates inIndustry ExcellenceTraining To BetterServe Our Members
and Community
Moreno served as the Chairman of
the Board of W.A.C.E. in 2010, a 15
state organization serving over 600
local Chambers of Commerce. She was
recognized at the conference for her
service to the organization as well as
being recognized by California Chamber
of Commerce President/CEO Allan
Zaremberg for her position as a member
of the Board of Directors for the Cal
Chamber for the past two years. According
to Zaremberg, Debbie was an active
participant in our meetings and played an
important role assuring that the rest of theBoard had insight from local Chambers
in California on many important issues
including statewide ballot measures.
Tonya Sterling receives her W.A.C.E. TrainingCertificate
Debbie Moreno receives an award for service to theBoard of Directors of the California Chamber ofCommerce from Allan Zaremberg
Debbie Moreno passes the gavel to 2011 W.A.C.E.Chair Cindy Roth of the Riverside Chamber
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Chamber in Action
Represented the interests of businesswith government by: Preparing and sharing a scorecard of voting records of
our elected representatives Testifying in Sacramento on behalf of High Speed Rail to
support jobs in our community Speaking out to protect the rights of business in union
negotiations Beginning development of a Policy Platform Document to
share with elected officials and members to encourageand educate on advocacy on behalf of business
Educating members on the first draft of the proposed2011-2012 state budget
Provided business education opportunities by: Forecasting the future in Real Estate, Healthcare Insurance and High Speed Rail to 210 guests at the Bakersfield the
Next Five Years Forum Presenting an important Labor & Employment Law Seminarcovering new laws to help our members stay compliant Educating 33 high school youth on the opportunities for them in our community with the roll-out of a new year of the
award winning Youth Leadership Bakersfield Program Featuring Dale Carnegie Executive Vice President Michael Cromin an education seminar on re-engaging and
re-energizing employees
Promoted the community and our business members by: Featuring information about and from our members on Facebook and Twitter Launching a Smart Phone App FREE to, and featuring, our Chamber members Publishing the 2011 Chamber Business Guide & Directory and Bakersfield Metropolitan Map Facilitating and welcoming 15 companies with Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening ceremonies Gathering over 80 nominations to honor businesses, organizations and individuals through the Beautiful Bakersfield
Awards Program
Connected members through: Organizing mixers at Daniells Phillips Vaughn & Bock, The Law Offices of Young Wooldridge and Principal Financial Group Bringing together large and small companies at the December Networking Breakfast Small group lunch meetings with the Connect-for-Lunch Program The Chambers Annual Dinner Gala featuring 400 local business leaders Planning for the Chambers biggest networking event of the year, Heartland Saloon Spring Social
On behalf of our members, recently the
Chamber . . .
Dale Carnegie Executive Vice President Michael Crom speaks duringRe-Engage and Re-Energize Your Employees
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Youth Leadership Bakersfield Advi-
sory Council
Shonna Shearson, Kern Schools Federal
Credit Union Chair
The Council was very busy in February,organizing two programs during the month.
Arts & Culture was the focus of the Feb.2 class. Thanks are extended to Advisory
Council Chairs Jill Egland, Arts Council of
Kern; Renee Goodwin, Community Volun-
teer; Lili Marsh, The Petroleum Club; and
Beth Pandol, Bakersfield Museum of Art.
Health and Human Services was the focus
of the Feb 23 class. Thanks go to Advisory
Council Chairs Heidi Carter Escudero, KC
Dept of Human Services; Leslie Golich,
Kaiser Permanente; and Michele Newell,
Aera Energy LLC. These outstanding
day programs were made possible through
the sponsorship support ofAera Energy
LLC, Bakersfield Association of Real-tors, Bright House Networks, Colombo
Construction, Kaiser Permanente and San
Joaquin Community Hospital.
Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling
Ambassadors / Mixer
Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair
The committee enjoyed a presentation
from Don Clark, Kern Veterans Memorial
Foundation, Inc. Additionally, we heard
from Kelly Sloan, Bakersfield Marriott at
the Convention Center for the 5 minutecommercial. We hope that you can join us for
the March Business After Hours Trade Show
Mixeron March 24th at the Double Tree Hotel
from 5:30-8:00pm. Booths are limited so reserve
yours now. Otherwise, bring plenty of business
cards and be ready to do some networking.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Business Development
Eric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair
Thank you to Jim Pentico, Dale Carnegie
Training of Central California for allowing
us to enjoy the recent presentation from
Mr. Michael Crom , Dale Carnegie &Associates on Re-Engage and Re-Energize
Your Employees. Next we have a very useful
hands-on seminar titled An Introduction to
Social Media Marketing: A Practical Workshop
for Professionals (see front page article for more
details). Make your reservations now, since
space is limited.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Energy
Tony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chair
Thank you to Brenda Turner, San Joaquin
Valley Air Pollution Control District and
Susanne Campbell, Kern Council of Gov-ernments for the recent presentation that gave
the committee some insights into the eTrip
Programs for businesses with 100+ employ-
ees. Phase 1 starts in September and phases
2 and 3 will follow. Please join the commit-
tee for more informational presentations and
programs.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Governmental Review Council
Jeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair
In February the Governmental ReviewCouncil (GRC) received updates on City and
County issues from newly elected Bakers-field City Councilman Rudy Salas and Kern
County Supervisor Zack Scrivner. The GRC
also considered a new rule proposed by the
National Labor Relations Board that would
require employers to post a notice informing
employees of their rights under the National
Labor Relations Act. The discussion on the
proposed rule was led by Dick Castner, Ex-
ecutive Director, Western Regional Office of
the U. S. Chamber of Commerce.
Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog
Building Relationships Through Committee Connections
Heartland Saloon Spring Social
Maggie Cushine, Boys & Girls Club of Kern County
Chair
Plans are moving along for the upcoming
Chamber Fundraiser scheduled for April 14th,
2011 at the Kern County Fairgrounds from
6-10:00pm. We are looking for auction donations,Black Jack table sponsors and volunteers too. If
you are interested, please contact Pauline Bartlett
at the Chamber.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
International Business and Trade
Bob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair
The International Business and TradeCommittee met in February and welcomed a
presentation from Mark Evans, Associate Dean
and Professor of Economics at CSUBs School
of Business and Public Administration. In
addition, the Committee continued its work
planning and preparing for its World Trade Day
2011 event that is scheduled for May 5, 2011.
Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog
Leadership Bakersfield
Bryan Burrow, Bank of America Chair
The February Leadership Bakersfield ClassDay tackled the issues of Growth/Community
Issues and the Government Process. Serving as
Day Chairs were Matt Constantine, County of
Kern and Steven Teglia, City of Bakersfield.
Local government leadership provided a first-
hand look at the opportunities and challenges
facing our community. The class receivedan update on the California High Speed Rail
Project; toured the Mohawk Extension and
Westside Parkway projects; learned about the
impact of the 2010 elections; and were pro-
vided information on how to get involved on
local boards and commissions. The class day
was made possible by the generous sponsor-
ships ofCastle & Cooke California, Inc. and
Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling
YLB performs a dance routine as a flash-mob
The Leadership Bakersfield class visits the MohawkStreet Extension of the Westside Parkway (ViewLooking East Towards Truxtun Ave.)
YLB students take an art lesson at the BakersfieldMuseum of Art
YLB class takes a walking tour of downtownBakersfield
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Chamber Monthly Planner - March 2011
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.
DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACE
Mar. 2 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. ChamberMar. 3 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Mar. 3 Leadership Bakersfield Advisory 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 4 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Mar. 8 Introduction to Social Media Marketing: 9:00 a.m. Fresno Pacific A Practical Workshop for Professionals UniversityMar. 9 Beautiful Bakersfield Committee 11:45 a.m. Bakersfield CollegeMar. 9 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Mar. 10 Small Business Networking Breakfast 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 11 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 14 YLB Advisory 11:45 a.m. ChamberMar. 15 Green Business Breakfast Workshop 9:00 a.m. ChamberMar. 15 Heartland Saloon Committee 3:00 p.m. ChamberMar. 16 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. ChamberMar. 16 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. ChamberMar. 17 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Mar. 18 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 22 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberMar. 16 YLB Class Day 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 18 Leadership Bakersfield Class day 7:30 a.m. VariousMar. 23 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Mar. 24 Business After Hours Spring Trade Show Mixer
Doubletree Hotel, Bakersfield 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.Mar. 25 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 28 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberMar. 31 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.
Helping small business connect with
big business, the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce presents the first
Small Business Networking Breakfastof2011 on Thursday, March 10, 7:30-9:30
a.m. at the Chamber. Cost is $15.00 for
Chamber members and $30.00 non-mem-
bers and includes breakfast.
Speakers will include Chris Davis and
Natalie Erlendson, Sun World Inter-
national, LLC; Mario DiBella, Alon
USA / Paramount Petroleum; Caron
McNearney, Clinica Sierra Vista Inc.
To RSVP call (661) 327-4421, e-mail
[email protected] or go to
www.bakersfieldchamber.org.
Sponsored By:
Aera Energy LLC
Alon USA
Chevron
Citizens Business Bank
Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
Tejon Ranch
Connect Your SmallBusiness with BigBusiness
The California High-Speed Rail
Authority has begun the process of
establishing a policy encouraging
participation in project contracts by
Small Businesses (SB) and Disabled
Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE),
the first draft of which was publicly
presented to the Board of Directors of
the High Speed Rail Authority during its
regular February meeting.
As it currently reads, the policy
calls for minimum contracting goalsof 25 percent for small businesses, and
3 percent for disabled veteran-owned
businesses. The policy reflects current
practices already being implemented
by the Authority. In FY 2009-10, the
Authority reported SB participation at
27.72 percent and 7.07 percent DVBE
participation, of the nearly $18.5 million
in contracts let during that fiscal year.
Small Business toPlay a Role in High
Speed Rail
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Covanta Delano, Inc.31500 Pond Rd.PO Box 550
Delano, CA 93216 661-792-3067www.covantaenergy.comCovanta Delano converts more than500,000 tons of wood waste into cleanenergy annually.
D.R. Horton Altamira10505 Alondra Dr.Bakersfield, CA 93311 661-312-1664www.drhorton.comD.R. Horton, Americas Builder NewHome Specialist. Altamira features singlefamily homes from 1686-2196 sq. ft.,in the high $100,000. Great Southwest
location.
HomeTown Buffet4221 S. H St.Bakersfield, CA 93304 661-397-9363
i2SYS, Inc.Bakersfield, CA 661-805-6866www.i2sys.comCustom software developer andengineering services for small & mediumsized businesses, including Applicationson web, mobile devices, databases,information management & office tasksautomation.
Bakersfield Jazz WorkshopBakersfield, CA 661-444-0853www.bakersfieldjazzworkshop.comThe Bakersfield Jazz Workshop is anonprofit organization for the educationof jazz students, advancement of jazzmusicians, enrichment of jazz enjoymentfor the general public, and promotion ofjazz in our community.
Knowledge Solutions Group, N.A.Bakersfield, CA 661-379-6196www.ksgcorp.com
Mobile Pet Veterinary, Inc.5387 TruxtunPO Box 81691Bakersfield, CA 93380 661-496-8709www.drlovepetvet.com
New Advances for People withDisabilities N. Sillect
3720 N. SillectBakersfield, CA 93308 661-324-9854www.napd-bak.orgProviding day program servicesto developmentally disabled adults.Administrative offices for the NAPDTransportation Department.
Extreme Wireless8120 Rosedale Hwy. Ste. 200Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-587-7070
Thomas J. Webdell AccountancyCorporation
4520 California Ave. Ste. 200Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-377-0035www.webdellcpa.comI am a CPA in Bakersfield with 17 yearsof experience in both public accountingand the private sector. Skills range frombookkeeping to SEC reporting.
Welcome Fifteen New Chamber MembersThe businesses listed below have made a significant commitment to the community and an important investment in their future by joining the Chamber.(Quotes provided by new members.) New members joined during the period of January 15 through February 14.
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Volunteer Center of Kern County1400 Chester Ave. #JBakersfield, CA 93301 661-395-9787www.volunteercenter.infoThe Volunteer Center is the leaderin strengthening our community byconnecting people to volunteer serviceand providing resources and support tononprofit organizations.
Yanno Furniture GalleryPO Box 1254Ojai, CA 93024 805-558-7749
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Advanced Womens Health Center .........2008Aera Energy LLC ....................................1981
American Cancer Society, BakersfieldUnit.................................................1986
Bakersfield Association of Realtors ........1955Bakersfield College .................................1974Bakersfield Electric Motor Repair, Inc. ..1967Bakersfield Heart Hospital ......................1998Bakersfield Museum of Art .....................1996Bakersfield Premier Realty .....................2005Bakersfield Racquet Club .......................1965Barber Group, Inc. ..................................1997Bella at the Marketplace .........................2000Blueprint Service Company ....................2000Brown Armstrong Accountants ...............1985BSK & Associates ...................................1972Business Assistance Center of KCCD ....1991
Pat Callahan Ceramic Tile Marble &Granite Fabrication ........................1992
CAMS Juniper California .......................1988Cannon ....................................................2004Castle & Cooke California, Inc. ..............1988W. Michael Chertok ................................2008Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino .........2008Circle Bookkeeping ................................1995Coldwell Banker Preferred/Michelle
Overstreet .......................................2010Coserees Kitchen ...................................1992CSUB Extended University ....................2001D B and Company ...................................1990The Daily Report.....................................1995Danny G. Dane, Tax & Financial
Services ..........................................1992Jim Darling Public Relations ..................2008Darling & Wilson ....................................1948Discount Tire Center ...............................2009DoubleTree Hotel ....................................1983Doughty-Calhoun-OMeara Funeral
Directors .........................................1929Edward Jones Investments,
Greg Meister ..................................2009Emcore ....................................................1963Family Motors Auto Body & Paint, Inc. .2005Firestone Complete Auto Care
Chester ...........................................2008First Assembly of God ............................2002Functional Ergonomics, Inc. ...................2008Garces Memorial High School................1995Garden District Flowers, Inc. ..................1993Glenwood Gardens..................................1999Globe Loan Jewelry Company................1992Golden Empire Youth Tackle Football ....2010Granite Construction ...............................1977Griffith Company ....................................1930Harmony Court Senior Living
Apartments .....................................2008Healthnet of California ...........................2009Hodels Country Dining ..........................1986KBAK-TV/KBFX-TV ............................1953Kern County Builders Exchange ............1957
105 Renewing Members Support ChamberThe following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of January15 through February 14. Please thank them by patronizing their businesses and shopping locally.
Member Since Member Since
Kern County Fair/15th DistrictAgriculture Association..................1958
Kern County Network for Children ........1996Kern County Superintendent of
Schools/CCCC ...............................1988KIA Insurance Associates, Inc. ...............1971Lees Clinical Pharmacy .........................2006Lees Printing Center ..............................1987The Limousine Scene ..............................1994The Lockup II .........................................1997Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
Truxtun Campus .............................1948Minuteman Press .....................................1991Mission Uniform & Linen Service .........1940Walter Mortensen Insurance ...................1946Mr. Tuxedo ..............................................1991Nabors Well Services Co. .......................1995
Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc. ...................1970Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church .......1993Pacific Shore Stones ................................2008Pepsi Beverages Company ......................1956Placer Title Company ..............................2008Point Loma Nazarene University ............2008Price Disposal .........................................1997Beckie Diltz/Proforma Solutions for
Printing ...........................................2010PumaSoft .................................................2000Pyrenees French Bakery .........................1958Quad Knopf, Inc......................................1984Quality Steel Builders, Inc. .....................2002Reed Print, Inc. .......................................1986Right At Home ........................................2009
Rosewood Retirement Community .........1978San Joaquin Community Hospital ..........1958San Joaquin Valley College.....................1984Servpro of SW Bakersfield .....................2009Jess Smith & Sons Cotton LLC ..............1958Southwest Contractors ............................1993State Farm Ins. Keith Stonebraker
Insurance Agency ...........................2004Stewart Title of California, Inc. ..............1975Subway ....................................................1986Sunbelt Business Brokers .......................2000Team Busby ............................................2005Tejon Ranch Company ............................1956TERRIO Therapy-Fitness, Inc.
Easton Drive ...................................2000Tri-Valley Corporation ............................1996TWIW Insurance Services ......................2000UBS/Financial Services ..........................1987Urners Appliance and TV ......................1920Valley Plaza Mall ....................................1964Varnet, Inc. ..............................................2008Vector Environmental, Inc. .....................1995Vintage Production California LLC ........2009Watson Touchstone Real Estate ..............1981Wholesale Fuels ......................................1987Wilsons Roofing .....................................1998Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP..1993
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Development Conference for Nonprofitson Tuesday, Mar. 8 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. brings together nonprofit staff andvolunteers from throughout Kern Countyfor a day of learning and networking.Keynote speakers and workshoppresenters will cover topics including on-line fundraising, volunteer engagement,leadership, workplace wellness andnonprofit finance. Learn to maximize yourfinancial and human assets. Call (661)834-1820 for information.
The Guild House invites you to attend
Wines of the World, wine tasting and horsdoeuvres on Mar. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. Admission is $75 per person andproceeds benefit The Henrietta WeillMemorial Child Guidance Clinic. Formore information and reservations call,(661) 322-1021.
On Saturday, Mar. 19, Dodgeball TheTournament presented by Bright HouseNetworks and the Boys & Girls Clubwill raise funds that will allow morechildren in our community to participatein after-school activities at no cost to theirfamilies. New this year is a bracket releaseparty and carb feed at Pasta Fazool forall the teams on Mar. 18. Get your friends,family, and co-workers together and get aDodgeball team (ages 13 and up) togetherfor a chance to win the golden dodgeballand trophy. For more information and tosign up your team, call (661) 325-3730.
National Health Services, Inc. wouldlike to announce the grand opening oftheir new facility the Brimhall CommunityHealth Center on Apr. 12. The new facilitywill be located at 1014 Calloway Dr. inBakersfield.
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fellow Chamber membersBolthouse Farms, an innovativehealth and wellness company based inCalifornias fertile San Joaquin Valley,introduced the newest addition to its
popular Protein Plus beverage line: theParfait Smoothie. The Parfait Smoothie isthe only yogurt parfait based smoothie inthe category. Its flavor is extraordinary each smooth sip delivers an equal measureof strawberries, yogurt and granola. TheParfait Smoothie is the third BolthouseProtein Plusflavor, joining Chocolateand Mango, and will also be availablenationwide, with a suggested retail priceof $3.19 for each 15.2 oz bottle.
K. Eric Adair, a natural resourcesattorney, has relocated to KronickMoskovitz Tiedemann and Girards(KMTG) Bakersfield office. Adairsmove from the KMTG Sacramento officewill expand KMTGs natural resourcespractice in the region, providing currentand prospective clients with over twodecades of expertise in environmental
and natural resources litigation, toxic tortdefense, product liability, and generalcommercial litigation. Adair started hiscareer as in-house counsel with Texaco in
Los Angeles and has worked extensivelyin the oil and gas industry throughout hiscareer, principally in assisting industryclients manage claims and litigationinvolving environmentally-impactedproperties. With the move, Adair will alsoextend the firms mediation practice intoKern County and Southern California.
Congratulations to:Brett L. Price,Moskovitz Tiedemann and Girards(KMTG) shareholder and long timeBakersfield resident, for his election toserve as the President of the Kern County
Bar Association (KCBA) for the 2011calendar year; The Boys & Girls Clubof Kern County for receiving a grantfrom BNSF Foundation in the amount of$5,000.
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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 EducationChristine FrazierKern County Superintendent of Schools
Vice Chair NetworkingBill 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 Californi a
Dr. 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. MorenoDirector of Operations Tonya Sterling
Controller Jennifer Abercrombie
Marketing & Communications Mgr. Spencer Schluter
Project Manager Pauline Bartlett
Government Affairs Mgr. Romeo Agbalog
Operations Assistant Jean Scheiber
Director of Membership Tonya M. Dretzka
Information Specialist Janet Ursery
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