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• Join us at the Inaugural Mayor’s Ball on Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. This black tie event will benefit CityServe, a local nonprofit and community wide effort to support the needs of people and families who are hurting and facing extreme hardships. There will be remarks from Mayor Goh, Senator Shannon Grove, dinner, dancing, live music and powerful testimonies from families who have been directly helped though the generosity of CityServe. Tickets: $100 each; $1,200 Table of 8 For more information, call 661-371- 2650 • The Guild House welcomes Opolo Vineyards and invites you for a delightful selection of Opolo wines perfectly paired with their chef created hors d’oeuvres on Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. Please register by Feb. 6 by visiting www.GuildHouseBakersfield.org/ calendar or calling 661-399-0344. • The Arts Council of Kern is hosting Stories on the Sidewalk on Feb. 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours depart every 10 minutes and last approximately 2 hours. Tickets are $10 and free to Arts Council members. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 661-324-9000 or visit www. kernarts.org. • Aera Energy and The Boys and Girls Club of Kern County present “An Evening with Cindy McCain” on Feb. 12 at the Kern County Fair Grounds. Mrs. McCain will share her thoughts on how the political environment is shaping our youth and what secondary education challenges and successes will help our children. Please contact the Boys and Girls Club of Kern County for ticket information at 661-325-3730.
• You’re invited to Rhythm & Roots at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace with Golden Empire Gleaners on Feb. 27 from 6-9 p.m. All proceeds benefit efforts to alleviate hunger in Kern County. Call 661-324-CROP or visit www.goldenempiregleaners.com for more information. • Save the date for the Alzheimer’s Association’s RIVALZ Blondes vs. Brunettes on March 28. The event is held at the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village Football Field, 9001 Ashe Rd. For more information, contact Event Chair Brittney Skinner at 661-808-9099 or email brittneyskinner1313@gmail. com. You can also visit www.act.alz.org/ rivalzbakersfield. • The Global Family & The Daughter Project are gearing up the 'Best of Bakersfield' 2020 will be held on March 28. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend one of Bakersfield’s premiere events. They have lots in store for the event in support of young victims of trafficking and abuse, so let them know how you would like to be a part today by emailing info@myglobalfamily.org or calling 661-213-3380. • Save the date for the annual Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference happening April 23. at Mechanics Bank Theater and Marriott at the Convention Center. The theme is Building The Best You. The keynote speaker will be fitness icon Jillian Michaels, a dominating force in the fitness and health industry, a notable TV trainer, New York Times best-selling author, a dedicated activist, mother of two and more! For more information, visit www.bakersfieldwomen.org.
• Dementia resources are offered every fourth Wednesday of the month between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association office, 1401 Commercial Way, Ste. 210. Join us to learn more about the resources, education and support available in your community through the Alzheimer’s Association. Contact 661-912-3053 for additional information. • You’re invited to attend the grand opening celebration for Central Bakersfield Dialysis, located at 5101 White Lane, Ste. A on Feb. 27 from noon to 6 p.m. Now accepting new patients for center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis and PD. For more information, call 661-398-2251. • Cuyama Buckhorn is a timeless roadside inn & restaurant, located on State Route 166 in the heart of The Cuyama Valley, where community, locally-inspired food, and artistry flourish. The historic property is undergoing a major revitalization under new ownership. Once complete the property will function as an intimate resort with 21 updated guestrooms, a new pool, lobby and plenty of indoor and outdoor event spaces, in addition to The Buckhorn Restaurant & Bar and The Buck Stop Coffee Shop, which are currently open and serving locals and travelers alike. We look forward to welcoming you to The Hidden Valley of Enchantment on your next drive by. Visit www.cuyamabuckhorn.com for more information.
RENEWING MEMBERS Thank you to our members who have reinvested in the Greater Bakersfield Chamber. Your continued investment helps the Chamber continue its mission to ensure a healthy business climate for our community. A-C Electric Company ― 1951 ADT LLC ― 1978 Advance Beverage Company ― 1955 AltaOne Federal Credit Union - Ming ― 2007 AmeriPride Uniform Services ― 1957 Associated Builders & Contractors, Central CA Chapter ― 1998 Bakersfield Association of REALTORS ― 1955 Bakersfield College ― 1974 Bakersfield Electric Motor Repair, Inc. ― 1967 Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center ― 1994 Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Foundation ― 1982 Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman ― 1983 Bethany Services-Bakersfield Homeless Center ― 1991 Bike Bakersfield/Biking for Fun ― 2007 Bill Wright Toyota ― 1982 Buck Owens Production Company, Inc. ― 1965 Bynum Inc. ― 1985 Calcot, Ltd. ― 1953 California Aeronautical University ― 2016 California State University, Bakersfield ― 1968 CAMS Juniper California ― 1988 CBIZ MHM, LLC ― 1998 Chicago Title Company ― 1962 Christopher D. Jacobs CPA ― 1984 Clark Pest Control ― 1951 Clean Harbors Buttonwillow LLC ― 1990 Clerou Tire Company, Inc. ― 1950 Colombo Construction Company, Inc. ― 1978 Communication Enterprises Inc. ― 1990 Cook's Computer Maintenance & Engineering, Inc. ― 1978 Derrel's Mini Storage, Inc. ― 1986 Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara Funeral Directors ― 1929 Douglass Truck Bodies ― 1958 Eagleson Body Works, Inc. ― 1970 Elwood Staffing ― 2008 Emcore ― 1963 Energy Project Solutions LLC ― 2014 First 5 Kern ― 2001 Functional Ergonomics, Inc ― 2008 Golden Empire Transit District ― 1985 Golden West Casino ― 1996 Guarantee Shoe Center ― 1986 Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. ― 1984 Hathaway LLC ― 2007 Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield #4210 ― 2003 Houchin Community Blood Bank ― 1977 Jess Smith & Sons Cotton LLC ― 1958 Kern Bros. Trucking, Inc. ― 1990 Kern County Cancer Fund ― 2017 Kern County Fair and Event Center ― 1958 Kern Trophies ― 1966 Key Properties dba Intrados Inc. ― 1982 KGET-TV 17 ― 1978 Log Cabin Florist ― 1962 M.D. Atkinson Company, Inc. ― 1994 Mazzei Injector Co., LLC ― 1996 Mechanics Bank - Stockdale Branch ― 1984 Media Solutions Inc. ― 2013 Metro Record Storage and Shredding ― 2006 Mid State Development Corporation ― 1990 MTS Solutions ― 1998 Multi Business Systems ― 1975 Nile Point Veterinary Hospital, Inc. ― 1966 Nothing Bundt Cakes ― 2015 Pepsi Beverages Company ― 1956 ProParks Management Company ― 2011 Pyrenees French Bakery ― 1958 Quad Knopf, Inc. ― 1984 Rain for Rent ― 1992 Rio Bravo Cancer Center ― 2017 Robert Half International ― 2003 S.A. Camp Pump and Drilling Company ― 1955 Serban Sound and Communications ― 1986 Seven Oaks Country Club ― 1991 Six23 Media ― 2017 Stewart Title of California, Inc. ― 1975 Stinson's ― 1953 Sullivan Petroleum Company ― 1947 Tejon Ranch Company ― 1956 The BLVD ― 2018 The Lynn Company ― 1977 The UPS Store ― 2014 Trans West Security Service, Inc. ― 1990 Valley Public Radio-KVPR/KPRX White Ash Broadcasting ― 1985 Valley Yellow Pages ― 1988 Victory Family Services ― 2018 Wallace & Smith Contractors, Inc. ― 1963 Walter Mortensen Insurance ― 1946 Watson Realty ERA ― 1981 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ― 1996 White Wolf Land Service ― 2001 Whitley Enterprises DBA Edible Arrangements ― 2008 Wholesale Fuels ― 1987 Wonderful Orchards ― 1994 Work Force Staffing ― 1981
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to the companies who have joined the Greater Bakersfield Chamber. Thank you for investing in our mission to provide a healthy business climate in Kern County. If you know of a company interested in joining, please contact Cathy Albyn at calbyn@bakochamber.com.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers – California Ave. 4025 California Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93309 www.RaisingCanes.com “At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, we serve one love – quality chicken finger meals - while being dedicated to being actively involved in the community.” Hyatt Place Bakersfield 310 Coffee Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93309 “Hyatt Place Bakersfield has 120 rooms, meeting spaces, laundry onsite for guests, bar, limited menu, personalized service. Located near CSU Bakersfield, shopping, hospitals and local companies. Pool and workspace/business center. Hyatt Place is here to enhance your wellbeing, we welcome you to a different place."#WhySettle Kumon of Bakersfield – Riverlakes 5549 Calloway Dr., Ste. 300 Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-558-1600 www.kumon.com/bakersfieldriverlakes “Kumon’s math and reading programs help children of all ages become eager, independent self-learners through daily practice.” Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli 2900 Calloway Dr., Ste. 200 Bakersfield, CA 93312 917-992-9835 “We serve high-quality sandwiches, fresh salads, handmade bagels, breakfast, soups, wraps and fruit smoothies. We bake 8 different flavors of bread from scratch daily. We also cater!” GAR Bennett L.L.C 8246 S. Crawford Ave. Reedley, CA 93654 559-643-2780 www.garbennett.com “GAR Bennett, LLC is committed to helping growers feed the world by increasing crop yields with maximum water efficiency. The team has a combined 160 years of industry experience and resources to exceed grower expectations and keep as many acres in production in a postSGMA world.” Willow Ranch Restaurant and Catering 27770 Lagoon Dr. Buttonwillow, CA 93206 661-301-5135 www.willowranchrestaurant.com “Willow Ranch Restaurant has been in operation for more than 30 years and has supplied food service to the Buttonwillow area and the oil companies on the west side of Kern County for many years. Our catering group is wanting to expand our business all over Kern County as well as the Central Valley. We are a really good coffee shop with BBQ flair. We smoke meat daily and our BBQ and BBQ sauce is what we are known for.” CK LIFE 1 Park Plaza, Ste. 300 Irvine, CA 92614 661-301-5135 www.CK.LIFE.com “CK Life is a caregiver on demand platform for adults and seniors. We focus on companion care and transportation needs. You can request a caregiver with 1 hour notice on our demand platform.” Cornerstone Mortgage 200 New Stine Rd., Ste. 115 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-370-0600 www.mycornerstonemortgage.com “Cornerstone Mortgage provides the most competitive mortgage rates available combined with the highest quality of financial services to reach your long and short-term financial goals.”
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FEBRUARY 2020
2.7.20 Beautiful Bakersfield Nomination Deadline 2.10.20 Youth Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Council 11:45 a.m. | Chamber 2.11.20 Beautiful Bakersfield Committee Noon | Chamber 2.14.20 Government Review Council DARK 2.17.20 Chamber Closed | Presidents' Day 2.18.20 Government Review Council Lunch Meeting Noon | Chamber 2.25.20 Ambassador Committee Noon | Chamber 2.27.20 Chamber After Hours Mixer 5:30 p.m. | Deprigo
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2020 EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman of the Board Derek Jeffery KGET-TV 17 Chairwoman Elect of the Board Kristen Beall Watson Kern Community Foundation Vice Chair Public Policy & Political Action Rob Duchow Southern California Gas Company Vice Chair Economic Vitality Andy Anderson Aera Energy LLC Vice Chair Member Engagement Tasha Clayton Tel-Tec Security Systems, Inc. Vice Chair Leadership & Workforce Development
Denise Newton Pacific Gas & Electric Company Treasurer
Andy Paulden Brown Armstrong Accountants Member-at-Large Rick Jhaj Countryside Construction/ Countryside Markets General Counsel
Mark Bateman Young Wooldridge LLP
CHAMBER STAFF Nick Ortiz | President/CEO Jean Scheiber | Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer Cathy Albyn | Membership & Business Development Manager Patrice Black | Member Relations Coordinator Kaelyn Peterson | Manager, Policy & Public Affairs Hillary Haenes | Vice President, Member Engagement Sarah Hinzo | Executive Assistant, Leadership & Operations Frances Klingenberger | Manager, Strategic Programs
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