metro business journal - september 2011

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SEPTEMBER 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

Energy Luncheon Forum .......................3

2011 Business Expo ...............................4

Moreno Elected as ACCE Chair ............6

Green Your Business ..............................7

Chamber in Action .................................10

Trade Mission to Tuscany ......................11

Representing the Interests of

Business with Government

Governor Vetoes .....................................1

Legislative Update .................................2,6

Legislative Redistricting Finalized ........5


Chairmans Circle Focus ........................2

Principal Partners Day ..........................4

Community Partners in Education .........5

Member News ........................................15

Providing Business Education &

Networking Opportunities

Business Focus Seminar ........................1

Leadership Bakersfield Class of 2012 ....7

Youth Leadership Needs Sponsors.........8

Green Business Workshop .....................8

On Tuesday, September 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

the Chambers Business Development Committee will host

their next seminar,Business Focus: Defining Your Economic

Driver.

Guest speakerEric Merz ofThe Institute for Business

Excellence will teach you how to build an action plan,

to execute your goals, and to stay on track while havingaccountability. Come join us so that you may gain some

practical tools on how to take the next step to propel your

business into a higher level of success.

Price is $35 for Chamber Members, $55 for Non-Mem-

bers and includes a boxed lunch. To register, call (661) 327-

4421 or visit www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

By creating a clear vision and focusing our activities on

that vision an organization can reach goals otherwise not

thought attainable. We use the economic driver to create the

reality of that vision.

- Eric Merz

What is Your Business Focus?

The legislative and executive branches are now dominated by one party. This leads

many to wonder if legislation would simply pass through with little opposition or

thought. Governor Brown, however, has shown thoughtful and reasoned evaluation in

vetoing the following legislation that would have a negative effect on employers and

employees.

SB 168 would have made it a misdemeanor for a person to pay for signature collec-tion on a per-signature basis for state or local initiatives, referendums or recall petitions.

SB 582 would have placed a mandatory commuter benefit on business.

SB 104 would have allowed card check for labor unions organizing agriculture

workers.

The Chamber strongly opposed and lobbied against SB 168 because it would deny the

check and balance on the legislative branch by the public in limiting the use of paid sig-

nature gathers critical for successfully sponsoring a referendum. Similarly, the Chamber

worked against SB 104 because we believe that the right to a secret, private ballot is at

the very foundation of democracy all employees should have that right.

We hope that the Governor continues to consider the impacts of legislation on business

as this Legislative session ends.

Governor Vetoes ChamberOpposed Legislation

RSVP for Energy Luncheon Forum...3

Eric Merz

The Institute for Business

Excellence

Learn to Define Your Economic Driver with Eric Merz


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The Jim Burke

dealerships began in

1964 when Jim Burke

acquired Haberfelde

Ford after being em-

ployed there since 1948

in various managementcapacities. Haberfelde Ford, established in 1913, was then located downtown

before being moved to the present 20 acre site on Oak Street in 1977. At that

time the dealership name was changed to Jim Burke Ford, and Haberfelde

Ford is the corporate name. Today, it is one of the biggest Ford dealerships in

the nation with two locations, downtown and the automall. Though Jim Burke

died in 2006, the Ford Lincoln Jaguar dealerships, rental agency, collision care

and commercial leasing companies are still family owned and employ about

260 people. Dan Hay, Jim Burkes son-in-law, serves as President and attributes

the companys success to the employees who have built lasting relationships

through great customer service.

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

On the Federal front, when the House leadership changed in January of 2011, the

hopes by unions for the Employee Free Choice Act (card check) to pass were dashed.

However, this has not stopped efforts of unions to make organizing workplaces easier

for them.

Currently, the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board are usingrule changes to prevent employers from seeking outside advice on how to respond to an

organizing drive in the workplace and streamlining technical aspects of the union cer-

tification elections process. The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce has joined

with many around the nation by providing comments in opposition of these infringe-

ments on free speech and intimidation of exercising this right.

Our State Legislature reconvened from their summer recess on Monday, August 15th.

Any bills that were not referred to a fiscal committee before recess now become two

year bills and will not be taken up again until after January 2012.

The Chamber has continued its efforts lobbying for businesses with the fiscal com-

mittees that are hearing the final bills of this session including those concerning costly

changes to workers compensation, mandatory regulation on health care rates and man-

datory benefits for employees.

Other efforts in the past month have included:

Oppose SB 829, which undermines employer rights in California Division of Occupa-

tional Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) citations by allowing private parties to interfere

with the appeals process which could impose significant costs on employers, the Cal/

OSHA Appeals Board and on Cal/OSHA.

Oppose SB 931, which seeks to limit legal counsel for public agencies when dealing

with labor issues.

Oppose AB 1155, which could force employers to pay for disabilities not directly

caused by an industrial injury.

Chamber Strives to Protect theInterests of Business

Chairman's Circle Focus

See Legislative Update Page 6


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September 20, 201

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m@ The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilt

Featured Keynote Speaker

Gold Sponsor:

Silver Sponsors: Bronze Sponsor:

Presented by:

Karen Alderman Harbert, President/CEOInstitute for 21st Century Energy, Washington DCA Division of the US Chamber of Commerce

Keynote speaker Karen Alderman Harbert of the Institute for 21st Century

Energy will address the issues of energy policy, energy security and our nation's

path for a cleaner, more reliable energy future. The The Institute for 21st

Century Energy builds support for meaningful energy action nationally and

internationally through policy development, education and advocacy. The

Institute is focused on building support for a comprehensive, long-term agenda

to secure Americas energy future. At the Institute, Harbert was instrumental in

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front of Congress and provides analysis to the media, policy makers and indus-

try leaders. Among the other accomplishments on her impressive resume, is her

the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

$35 for Chamber Members$55 for Non-MembersPrice includes catered lunch.

2011 Energy Luncheon ForumGreater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce

Space is Limited, RSVP Today!

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Part of the Expo tradition lies in sampling the delicious fare provided by exhibitors

who also happen to be among the areas well-known eateries.

The Chamber proudly announces the following Mixer Hosts who will be offering

samples of their menu items during the evening mixer starting at 5:30 p.m.

Restaurant Sponsors:

Ben & Jerrys

Bord A Petite Catering

Cupcakes-n-Crema

The Garden Spot Restaurant

Hodels Country Dining

Honeybaked Ham

Meet with our areas buying community and decision-makers. Showcase your busi-

ness, products and services. Interact one-on-one with potential customers during the 21st

Annual Business Expo on Thursday, October 27, 2011.

Exhibitor booths for the trade show are filling quickly and now is the time to ensure

that you are there! Through September 16, an 8'x10' space is only $395 for Chamber

Members ($590 Non-Members). After the September 16, member price is $445 ($640

Non-Members).

Scheduled from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Rabobank Convention Center, this distinc-tive business-to-business trade show drew more than 1,600 attendees from all over Kern

County last year.

For your exhibitor application, call the Chamber at (661) 327-4421 or access online at

www.bakersfieldchamber.org

Get Ready for the 2011 ExpoGet Ready for the 2011 Expo

Expo Mixer features food, drink and mingling

for everyone!

Jersey Mikes Subs

Little Caesars Pizza! Pizza!

Qu Pasa Mexican Cafe

Tahoe Joes Famous Steakhouse

Too Fat Catering

Victors Mexican Grill

KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

7:45 a.m to 1:00 p.m.

Principal Partners DayDont miss this opportunity to tour a high school campus, see teachers in action, visit with students and see for yourself what programs areavailable to Kern High School District Students. After visiting one of our schools, the event continues with a luncheon program at theDoubletree Hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Please plan to join us!

For more information call, (661) 827-3154

or e-mail [email protected] GREATER BAKERSFIELDCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Kern County Hispanic

Chamber of Commerce

Co-hosted by the Kern High School District,

the Kern High School District Educational Foundation,

the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce and

the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.


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The California Citizens Redistricting Commission has finalized legislative boundaries

for the California Assembly, California State Senate, California Board of Equalizationand US Congress. This brings to a close a process that began in January using 2010 US

Census Data. The redistricting commission was created by the Voters First Act passed

by California voters in November of 2008.

The CalChamber enhanced the maps to include political and voting history data for

each district. You may view the maps on line at www.mpimaps.com.

A video of the press conference following the commissions adoption of the final

maps is online at www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov.

The commission was established when voters approved Proposition 11, the Voters

First Act redistricting reform initiative in November 2008. The CalChamber-supported

measure allows the citizens of Californiarather than the legislatorsto draw legis-

lative districts, thereby eliminating the conflict of interest in the current system. This

process makes California a national leader in redistricting reform.

The 2012 elections will be the first to reflect the redrawing of districts that will be inplace through 2020.

In addition, due to Bakersfield and California Chamber-supported and voter-approved

Proposition 14, the top two open primary system starts in June 2012 and will create

more competitive general elections to help elect more pro-jobs legislators.

Excerpted from www.calchamber.com

California Citizens RedistrictingCommission Finalizes LegislativeDistrict Maps


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GBCC President and CEO,Debbie

Moreno was recently elected to theBoard of Directors of the American

Chamber of Commerce Executives,

(ACCE), the national professional

development association for Chambers

of Commerce. ACCE is an organization

of 7000 professional members in 1200

local, regional and state Chambers

from all across the United States and

Canada. Morenos first Board meeting

was held in Los Angeles in early August

in conjunction with ACCEs Annual

Convention with nearly 1,000 Chamber

executives from around the country inattendance. Moreno is one of only two

Chamber executives from California

serving on the 70 member Board of

Directors.

GBCC President/

CEO sits on

National ChamberIndustry Board

Legislative Update

In August the Chamber Board adopted positions on the following pieces of legisla-

tion:

Oppose SB 432, an unnecessary regulation which would increase costs to lodging es-

tablishments by directing Cal/OSHA to regulate the use of sheets and cleaning tools for

hotel/motel housekeepers. SB 432 is also known as the fitted sheets bill.

Oppose AB 375, which would expand costly presumptions. It would increase workerscompensation costs for public and private hospitals by presuming certain diseases and

injuries are caused by the workplace up to 6 months after leaving employment.

Oppose AB 889, an onerous wage and hour mandate for individual homeowners. It

would require individual homeowners who hire domestic work employees, which

includes nannies, caregivers, maids and housekeepers, to comply with wage and hour

mandates and require employers to carry workers compensation insurance.

Deadlines for the State Legislature:

September 9, 2011 - Last day for bills to be passed out of the legislature and interim

recess begins on adjournment

October 9, 2011 - Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legisla-

ture

January 1, 2012 - Statues take effect

January 4, 2012 - Legislature reconvenes

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Javier Reyes, California State Assembly

Aurora Rush, Kern County Waste Man-

agement Department

Brian Self, Merrill Lynch

Geraud Smith, Wells Fargo Bank Re-

gional Commercial Banking

Ida Tagliente, Bright House Networks

Megan Thieman, Aera Energy LLC

Larry Velasquez, Rabobank, N.A.

Sasha Windes, Greenshops

David Womack, Kaiser Permanente

Carolann Wooton, Bethany Services -

Bakersfield Homeless Center

Participants have the opportunity to

focus on the economic, social and political life in Bakersfield.

A kick-off dinner will be held on

September 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Four-

Points Bistro in Bakersfield. The first

class session focusing on leadership

begins Friday, September 16.

Selected through

an intensive screen-

ing and interview

process that took

place in July, the

following individu-

als, representing the

diversity of Bakersfields business com-

munity, have been selected to participate

in the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of

Commerce 2012 Leadership Bakersfield

adult program:

Crystal Aldritt, Wells Fargo Bank Re-

gional Commercial Banking

Michelle Avila, CBCC Foundation for

Community Wellness

Tanya Boone, California State Univer-

sity, Bakersfield

Katie Bracker, Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream

Darin Budak, City of Bakersfield

Will Chandler, Coldwell Banker Pre-

ferred

Ryan Dawson, Rabobank, N.A.

Mary DeGeare, Bakersfield Police Depart-

ment

Tim Findley, Granite Construction

Kristin Hagan, Law Offices of Kristin A.

Hagan

Erin Henderson, eMediaMonica Jeffries , Employers Training

Resource

Sandy Johnson, San Joaquin Community

Hospital

Cori Kitchen, Kern Economic Develop-

ment Corporation

Jason Matthews, Colliers International

Megan Metcalf Graves, Aera Energy LLC

Don Miller, Kaiser Permanente Kern

County

Jason Monarch, Mercy Hospitals of

Bakersfield

Angela Paquette, Fresno Pacific Universi-

ty-Bakersfield Center

Candace Procter, Frito-Lay, Inc.

Building Leaders: Chamber Welcomes New Class

Are you ready to green your business?Step 1 - Green assessmentStep 2 - Educate and empower your employees and management

Chamber Member savings!

Travel Less

A Value-Added Benefit for All Chamber Members

For more information contact: Your opportunity to...


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Leaders throughout our communityrecognize the need for a qualified and

skilled future workforce. The Greater

Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce

has begun planning the Youth Leader-

ship Bakersfieldprogram for the Class

of 2012.

The Chamber offers this opportunity

for members to sponsor the Class of

2012.

Through your investment, sponsors

provide students with the chance to

make a difference in their community.By empowering teens to become

more involved with their schools and

community, the program provides fresh

perspectives as well as networks that

are intended to encourage future leaders

to stay in, or return, to their community

and apply their skills and knowledge to

our own areas businesses and organi-

zations, said GBCC President/CEO

Debbie Moreno.

For more information contact Tonya

Sterling, (661) 327-4421 or e-mail

[email protected].

Ambassadors / MixerSteve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair

In August, committee enjoyed a presentation

fromKevin Burton, San Joaquin Community

Hospital Foundation / Grossman Burn

Center. He shared some great success stories

about the burn center and how they have treatedmore patients than originally anticipated. Then

he told us details regarding the upcoming

Cancer Center that is getting underway, which

will serve our community and the health of

our citizens. Additionally, we heard from Tom

Pasek, Shaggy Dog Solutions for the 5 minute

commercial.

Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Business DevelopmentEric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair

After a short summer break we are back on

track with our seminar series featuring Eric

Merz, Institute for Business Excellence as

our speaker forBusiness Focus: Defining your

Economic Driveron September 13. Please see

details in this issue on the front page and make

your reservations now. October we will have

another Social Media seminar and November

will feature Business Succession Planning.

More details will be announced as we approach

these events.


EnergyTony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chair

Thank you to Anthony Lusich, ACEC for

his presentation in August on LEED Green

Building Programs for new and remodeledbuildings. Save the date for the upcoming

Energy Luncheon Forum on September 20th

featuring Karen Harbert, Institute for 21st

Century Energy. See enclosed ad on this event

for detail. If you are interested in learning about

local energy issues and topics, we welcome you

to attend our monthly committee meetings on

the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8am at

the Chamber.


International Business and TradeBob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair

The committee met on August 3 and revieweda documentary on the Port of Long Beach.

Additionally, the group discussed the idea of

a future tour of the Port. Further discussions

centered on ways to assist our local industries

in taking advantage of new markets. 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 p.m. at the Chamber office. The

next meeting is September 7.

Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook

Building Relationships Through CommitteeConnections

Governmental Review CouncilJeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair

In August, Governmental Review Council

(GRC) members heard from educat ion

representatives from grade school to advance

education on the impact on programs the budget

and legislation will have as the projected revenuesare falling short. We would like to thankDr.

Greg Chamberlain, President of Bakersfield

College, Dr. Horace Mitchell, President of

CSU Bakersfield andMichael Hulsizer, Chief

Deputy of Government Affairs for the Kern

Superintendent of Schools for providing an

informative overview of the education system and

the very real impacts we are likely to see. Finishing

up August, the Chamber hosted a morning forum

with Congressman Kevin McCarthy at the Four

Points Sheraton and received an update on

the latest issues before Congress and the state

of affairs in Washington including efforts to

improve the business environment. We inviteyou 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

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Join the Chamber for a Free GreenBusiness Breakfast Workshop on Oct. 4

On Oct. 4 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. the Chamber is partnering

withJennifer Jordan ofGreenshops to offer a free green

business breakfast workshop entitled Creating A Sustainable

Purchasing Policy.

Greening your operations is not just a feel-good effort. In

todays growing green economy it is a practical and smart

business strategy. Did you know that the average Americanuses nearly the equivalent of one, 100 foot-tall, douglas fir tree

of paper and wood products each year?

Here are a few ways you will learn how to reduce your

impact at this workshop:

Supporting a sustainable supply chain

Steps to implement a green purchasing plan

Understanding green product labels

Results of your new Green Purchasing Practices will be saving energy, conserving

resources, reducing waste & reducing greenhouse gases!

To RSVP call (661) 327-4421 or visit www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

Jennifer Jordan

Greenshops

Invest in Our Future,Become a YouthLeadership Sponsor


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Chamber Monthly Planner - September 2011

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

Date Committee Time Place

Sep. 1 Leadership Bakersfield Advisory 7:30 a.m. ChamberSep. 2 Governmental Review Council DarkSep. 5 Chamber Closed Labor DaySep. 7 Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. ChamberSep. 7 International Business & Trade 3:00 p.m. ChamberSep. 8 Networking Breakfast 7:30 a.m. ChamberSep. 9 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberSep. 12 Youth Leadership Advisory 11:45 a.m. ChamberSep. 13 Business Focus: Defining Your Economic Driver

Business Development Seminar 11:30 a.m. ChamberSep. 15 Leadership Bakersfield Kick-OffDinner

The Bistro - 5105 California Avenue 6:30 p.m.Sep. 16 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. TBDSep. 16 LB Class Day 7:30 a.m. ChamberSep. 20 2011 Energy Luncheon Forum 11:30 a.m. Chamber

DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton - 3100 Camino Del Rio CourtSep. 21 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. ChamberSep. 21 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. ChamberSep. 22 Mixer: ARRC Technology 5:30 7:30 p.m.

1600 Mill Rock WaySep. 23 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberSep. 26 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberSep. 27 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberSep. 30 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberOct. 4 Green Business Workshop 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


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Chamber in Action

Represented the Interests of Business with Government by:

Lobbying to protect business interests on bills including; climate changefees, labor and workers compensation costs, onerous regulations and nannystate laws

Joining the Central California Chamber Alliance which will work to create a

unified front on legislative issues affecting the business climate in theCentral Valley

Urging members to be engaged on issues to protect business fromoverburdening legislation

Hosting Senator Jean Fuller,Assemblywoman Shannon Grove andCongressman McCarthyto dialogue on issue impacting business

Taking a delegation to Sacramento to meet with legislators Supporting legislation for free trade and public private partnerships Providing programs to inform members about supervisorial redistricting,

Kern Council of Governments program of work, and US Chamberactivities

Helped Build and Sustain a Strong Local Economy by:

Selecting a new class of 30 for Leadership Bakersfi

eld growing our nextcommunity leaders Hosting SCORE: Counselors to Small Business FREE consulting services

serving over 55 appointments Partnering with the California Chamber of Commerce to bring affordable

on-line business training to our members Welcoming and thanking over 200 new and renewing businesses into the

GBCC to support the important work of the Chamber on behalf of ourmembers and our community

Partnering with the Small Business Development Center to provideadditional training opportunities to members at free or reduced fees.

Completion of the Leadership Bakersfield - Brain Drain Project, to learn whatpositive measures can be taken to retain intellectual talents in ourcommunity

Provided Business Education and Networking Opportunities by:

Presenting business education seminars on marketing and labor law issues Partnering with the County of Kern to help teach businesses about

recognizing and dealing with drugs in the workplace Providing important business connections to nearly 600 members through a

quarterly Networking Breakfast, Business After Hours Trade Show, andMixers atJim Burke Ford and Camelot Park

Bringing members together for small group meetings with Connect-4-Lunchprogram

Updating 325 business leaders at the State of the City Forum

Promoted the Community and our Business Members by:

Featuring information about and from members through Facebook, Twitter,E-news and Metro Participating in the Community Wide Blood Drive in August Securing Board approval of a plan to bring stakeholders together to research

and build a designation for Kern County as an Energy Capital Celebrating 82 nominations and honoring 15 people, businesses and

organizations at Beautiful Bakersfield awards event Facilitating 16 ceremonies for new businesses with ribbon cuttings and

ground breakings Completing three Leadership Bakersfield Team projects that give back by

assisting local homeless veterans; documenting a history of our community;and furthering Vision 2020 goals with a beautification project to increase ourcitys shade canopy

On behalf of our members, recently the Chamber . . .

Assemblywoman Shannon Grove speaks with GRC

Socializing Begins 5:30 p.m.

Dinner Served 6-8 p.m.

Bakersfield CollegeFootball Practice Field

Live Music-The Tony Ernst Band

Meet the Athletes!

Steak or Chicken DinnerAdults ...................... $25

Seniors ..................... $20

Students ................... $15

Children ......................$5

With Student ID

65 and Older

Under 12 (Hot Dogs)

Tickets on

sale in the

Ticket Office395-4326

Premier Platinum Sponsors:

September 15

57th Annual

Diane Lake

Family

Don C. and

S.


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Dewars Soda Fountain & Fine Candies2700 Calloway Drive(661) 322-0933

Ground Breaking - New Location

Camelot Park1251 Oak Street(661) 859-1861

New Ownership

Victors Mexican Grill9500 Brimhall Road, Suite 504(661) 588-0004Grand Opening

Wal-Mart8400 Rosedale Highway(661) 588-2097Grand Re-Opening

Friendship House Community Center2424 Cottonwood Road(661) 336-5236Grand Opening


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US Bank4550 Coffee Rd. Ste 1-ABakersfield, CA 93308 661-588-6403www.usbank.comU.S. Bancorp Mission: We put the

power of US to work for you.Victors Mexican Grill9500 Brimhall Rd. Ste. 504Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-588-0004www.victorsmexicangrill.comVictors Mexican Grill offers innovativeoptions for fast and fresh Mexican food ina welcoming atmosphere. Our goal is todeliver an exceptional dining experienceto every customer, every time.

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County of Kern Department of Airports3701 Wings Way, Ste. 300Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-391-1800www.meadowsfield.com

Bord A Petite Catering

7070 Schirra Ct. Ste. 101Bakersfield, CA 93313 661-837-4844A culinary experience. Let us help youdesign the event youve imagined. Nodetail will be overlooked. Our staff strivesfor perfection. Board A Petite will exceedyour expectations every time.

Buffalo Wild Wings5677 Gosford VillageBakersfield, CA 93313www.buffalowildwings.comBuffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar will beopen in October 2011!! Located on the

corner of Gosford and Harris. We lookforward to seeing you there!!

Chamber Discoveries1300 E. Shaw Ave. Ste. 127Fresno, CA 93710 866-952-2884www.chamberdiscoveries.comChamber Discoveries is a quality touroperator and a leader in Chamber travel.

CLP Skilled Trades Solutions4638 California Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-323-0162www.clp.comCLP provides reliable, skilled trades

people to a broad range of commercial,industrial, institutional, energy andresidential contractors, and rewardingemployment opportunities to a qualifiedworkforce.

Comfort Suites3115 Camino Del Rio Ct.Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-325-8000www.choicehotels.com/hotels/CA693

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Inc.44 Montgomery St. #2200San Francisco, CA 94104 415-229-8816www.frv.com

FRV develops, builds, owns and operateslarge-scale solar energy facilities.

Gold Star Construction, Inc.13061 Rosedale Hwy. #G212Bakersfield, CA 93314 661-281-6107www.gstar.comWhether a high-end custom home ora multi-family development, Gold StarConstruction, Inc. can assist you with yourproject; Current project is Lakeview atRio Bravo.

Identity Theft Awareness GroupBakersfield, CA 661-889-8638www.IdentityTheftAwarenessGroup.comCertified Identity Theft Risk ManagementSpecialists provide tailored workshops for

your organization, while implementing thenecessary safeguards to protect you, yourclients and work associates.

The Jasmine Nyree Education Center6800 District Blvd.Bakersfield, CA 93313 661-396-1800www.jasminenyree.comThe Jasmine Nyree Educational Center isa privately owned center for children withspecial needs. We also work with youngadults regardless of the students disability.

The Jasmine Nyree Day Center801 18th St.

Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-396-1800www.jasminenyree.comThe Jasmine Nyree Educational Center isa privately owned center for children withspecial needs. We also work with youngadults regardless of the students disability.

Mojave River Academy2019 Westwind Dr. Ste. BBakersfield, CA 93301 661-510-9252www.mojaveriver.netMRA is a free independent study charterschool that provides educational options forgrades K-12. The individualized instructionfrom our credentialed staff gives students theflexibility to succeed.

MT-Energie USA, Inc.4915 Calloway Dr. Ste. 102Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-829-6900www.mt-energie.com/usMT-Energie is a leading producer of turn-key biogas production systems, includingbiogas conditioning and injection systems.Services include the design, planning andbuilding of biogas systems.

Petro-Lock, Inc.4233 Foster Ave.

Bakersfi

eld, CA 93308 661-948-6044www.petrolock.comLubricant distributor of Chevron andCastrol lubricants.

Stream Airbrush Cosmetics Michele Youngblood

Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-557-1690I provide clients with State-of-the Artairbrush cosmetics and airbrush tanning.I train you to do it yourself! Great forsalons and home!

Welcome Seventeen New Chamber Members

Chamber Social

Media PromotesMember News

The businesses listed below have made a significant commitment to the community and an important investment in their future byjoining the Chamber. (Quotes provided by new members.) New members joined during the period of July 15 through August 14.

The Chambers Facebook andTwitter exist to help promote ourMembers. Share your company newsand well make sure it gets out to our963 Facebook fans and 310 Twitterfollowers.


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Act *1 Personnel .....................................1992

Advanced Plumbing Services .................2008Agape In Home Care, Inc. ......................2000All American Glass .................................2009Amtrak ....................................................2003AT&T Operations, Inc.............................1946Bakersfield Condors Hockey ..................1995Bakersfield Eye Institute .........................2008Bakersfield Family Medical Center ........2008Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra ...........1994Bank of The Sierra

Mt. Vernon Branch .........................2009CapitalSource Bank ................................1992CCI Central Inc. ......................................2008Chevron Valley Credit Union

California Ave. Branch ...................2001

Classic Charter, Inc. ................................2010Coca-Cola Bottling Company .................1995Coconut Joes ..........................................2010Consumer Credit Counseling

Service ............................................1993Creative Concepts/Saba Agency .............1990Dixie Massage .........................................2010Edward Jones Investments,

Roy Hermann .................................2008Energy Watch-Staples & Associates .......2004Finance & Thrift......................................2010Flower Bar ..............................................2010Fresno Pacific University -

Bakersfield Center ..........................2004Grimmway Enterprises Inc.

dba Grimmway Farms ....................2008

Harmony Court Senior LivingApartments .....................................2008

HealthSouth Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hos-pital 1989Hoffmann Hospice ..................................1996Houston Jewelers ....................................2006Image 2000..............................................1998International Flight Training

Academy, Inc. ................................1992Jakes Original Tex Mex Caf ..................2008K & L Inspection Service, Inc. ...............2010

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

Member Since Member Since


Kelly Management ..................................2010

Kern High School District ......................1984KERO-TV 23 ..........................................1946Lowes Home Improvement

Warehouse Colony Drive ............2004Lowes Home Improvement

Warehouse Rosedale Hwy...........1999LS England Designs/Four Seasons .........2007Wm. K. Lyons Agency, Inc. ....................1991M.A.R.E. Therapeutic Riding

Center .............................................1997March of Dimes ......................................2010Milazzo & Associates .............................1984Miramar Real Estate Group ....................2007Mt. Vernon Florist ...................................2002Murray Family Farms, Inc. .....................2004National University .................................1999Pac-Van, Inc. ...........................................2009Paramount Petroleum

(A Subsidiary of Alon USA) ..........2010Parsons Corp. ..........................................2006Nandakumar Ravi M.D. ..........................2010Realty Management Services ..................2010Rossi, Cal ................................................2009Sea Crest Resort ......................................2010Secure Systems .......................................1992Shaggy Dog Solutions, LLC ...................2009Shred-It ...................................................2004Southern California Orthopedic

Institute...........................................1999Bakersfield SpringHill Suites ..................2006Taft College .............................................2008

Tri Counties Bank Gosford ..................2010Union Bank Riverlakes Branch ...........1995Union Bank White Lane &

Gosford Office................................2004United Way of Kern County ...................1993University of LaVerne .............................1996Walmart Gosford Rd. ...........................2010Walmart Stores Inc. Colony Dr. ...........1991Walmart Stores Inc. Rosedale ..............1998XIT Solutions ..........................................2002


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Please join Raymonds Trophy &

Awards on Friday, September 9 to

commemorate the ten-year anniversary

of the September 11th attacks. Stop byRaymonds at 300 Chester Ave. any time

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

your complimentary 9/11 Remembrance

Antenna Ball.

The Alzheimers Disease Association

of Kern County needs assistance for

their 9th Annual ADAKC Golf Classic

on September 9 at the Rio Bravo Country

Club. For more information, call (661)

393-8871 or visit www.adakc.org.

San Joaquin Community Hospital

asks you to save the date, Monday,

September 26 for theLights & Sirens

Invitational Golf Tournament. Join

Bakersfield and Kern Countys Public

Safety and EMS community as they raise

funds to support the treatment and therapy

for burn survivors at the Grossman Burn

Center. For more information, call (661)

833-2876.

Glenwood Gardens invites you

to attendDancing with the Heroes on

October 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at 350

Calloway Drive #A. Tickets in advanceare $5 or $6 at the door, proceeds benefit

Meals on Wheels. For more information,

call (661) 323-0001.

Any civic/community organizations and

school districts interested in finding out

more about freeMoney Smart Workshops

can contact Tom Zarate ofFinance and

Thrift at (559) 781-9560.

Kaiser Permanente wishes to

announce the selection ofDavid Womack

as Executive Director, Kern County,

andLeslie Golich as Director of Public

Affairs, Kern County. Womack is new to

Bakersfield having relocated from Colfax,

Washington. Golich began her career at

Kaiser Permanente in 1999 as the first

hospital employee in Kern County.

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

Dan Hay has been named Kern

Countys Agriculturist of the Year.

While Hay is known today as president

and general manager ofJim Burke Fordin Bakersfield, his background includes

time as a ranch hand, cowboy, saddle

bronc rider, agricultural equipment

salesman, and partner in a farming and

ranching venture. He will be honored

during Salute to Agriculture, an awards

dinner and fundraiser benefitting the

Kern County Junior Livestock program

to be held Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Kern

County Fair.

Guild House Restaurant will be

re-opening on Tuesday, September 6thfour lunches Monday through Friday.

Reservations suggested, but walk-ins are

always welcome! Please call 325-5478 for

reservations. Proceeds benefit the programs

of the Henrietta Weill Memorial Child

Guidance Clinic.

Goodwill Industries of South

Central California welcomes four new

members to the Board of Directors:

Samy Abiaoui, Vice President andCommercial Loan Officer with

Mission Bank;Pamela Holiwell,

Assistant Director of the Employment

& Financial Services Bureau, Kern

County Department of Human

Services; Tony Martinez, Community

Relations Specialist, Bakersfield Police

Department; and Greg Muir, Partner,

The Law Offices of Young Wooldridge

They join sixteen other community

volunteers in providing strategic

leadership for Goodwill.

Traveling to the desert from the

Central Valley via Amtrak is getting a

bit easier adding additional bus service

to Cabazon, Palm Desert and La Quinta


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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

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

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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The Chamber & ARRCTechnology invite you toThink Outside the Bulb

at our Mixer on

Youve Got Questions, Weve Got InnovationYou are invited for a tour of ARRC Technologys new 10,000 square foot expansion and leaabout their latest technological and business innovations.

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