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Our mission at the Greater Bakerseld Chamber of Commerce is to provide leader-
ship for a healthy business community. At your Chamber, we work enthusiastically to
create a community that attracts, promotes, and maintains quality businesses. For over
90 years, we have been serving our member businesses through numerous networking
events, electronic and print publications, educational programs, business expos, and
business advocacy at the local, state and federal levels.
The Chamber staff is a strong team focused on serving our membership and the com-
munity. They are always prepared to assist and direct you to the resources you need.Our board members and volunteers display a commitment that is unparalleled. Those
of us who serve you on the Board of Directors represent many businesses, large and
small, in our community and we understand how critical it is for members to experience
a return on their investment in the Chamber. We also understand that only together can
we accomplish what none of us can do alone.
Our continued success depends on the active involvement of our membership. If you
are currently a member, thank you. I hope you will take advantage of all we have to of-
fer and give us your input and your insight about how we can continue to carry out our
mission and serve you well. If you are not yet a member, I encourage you to take time to
METRO 1
In this issue....JANUARY 2011
The Greater Bakerseld Chamberof Commerce is dedicated to:
Building a Strong Economy Providing Networking andBusiness Education Opportunities Promoting Our Community Representing the Interests ofBusiness with Government
METROBUSINESS JOURNAL
Promoting Our Community
Chairmans Message ....................... 1,2
Chairmans Circle Focus ................. 2
New Chairman Introduction ........... 3
Committee Reports .........................6
Ribbon Cuttings ..............................9
Thanks to METRO Advertisers ...... 11
Representing Business
2011 Labor Law Posters .................3
Thanks to Outgoing Board ..............3
Legislative Scorecard ......................4
Providing Business Education and
Networking OpportunitiesLabor & Employment Law ............. 1
Annual Dinner Gala ........................ 5
Thanks to Young Wooldridge .......... 6
Chamber Fundraiser ........................ 10
Connect for Lunch .......................... 11
Building a Strong Economy
Youth Leadership Bakerseld ......... 2,7
Chamber Investment Schedule ....... 5
Green Living Consulting................. 7
New Members ................................. 8,9
2010 Holiday Mixer at Young Wooldridge.......6
GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A Message from Our New Chairman
See Chairmans Message on Page 2
Employers face new laws, regulations in 2011. Ensure your compliance by attending
this annual forum on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 11:00 a.m. with a panel of experts in the eld
of labor and employment law.
Featured speakers will includeMichael Doolittle, Safety & Claims Consultants;
Dan Klingenberger, Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.; andMichael Marcks, Hanna,
Brophy, MacAleer & Jensen.
Cost is $25 per Chamber member, $50 per nonmember and includes a boxed lunch.Reservations are required. To RSVP call, (661) 327-4421 or register online at
www.bakerseldchamber.org.
Chamber Hosts 2011 Labor &Employment Law Update Seminar
Dan Klingenberger Michael MarcksMichael Doolittle
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Rabobanknow serves Bakerseld with ve branches, includ-
ing new branches at 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 100 across from the
Rabobank Arena and 3800 Riverlakes Drive (at Coffee Road).
Rabobank, N.A. is a California community bank that provides per-
sonalized service and a full array of quality products to individuals,
businesses, organizations and agricultural clients. With 120 branches,
we serve the needs of communities from Redding to the Imperial Val-
ley through a regional structure that promotes local decision makingand active community involvement by our employees.
We offer business checking and savings plans, cash management services, business
loans and lines of credit, business equipment leasing, agricultural nancing, investment
management and trust administration services.
Our lending decisions are made locally and the money you deposit at Rabobank is
invested back into the community through loans to local businesses like yours. Our
unique size allows us to respond quickly to customer needs and tailor our services to
each community we serve.
Safe, sound and secure, Rabobank, N.A. is part of the Rabobank Group, one of the
worlds safest banks with more than 110 years of trustworthy service.
To learn how Rabobank can help you reach your business goals, stop by or call any
of our local ofces.
METRO Business Journal is the
Ofcial Publication of the
Greater Bakerseld
Chamber of Commerce
1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947
Bakerseld, CA 93303
661-327-4421 FAX: 661-327-8751
http://www.bakerseldchamber.org
The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO
has the sole right to refuse any
advertisement in any Chamber
publication.
Thank You to
2010 Members!
Aera Energy LLC
Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman
Bright House Networks
Jim Burke Ford
Gregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc.
Carney's Business Technology Center
Castle & Cooke California, Inc.
Chevron
Citizens Business Bank
Continental Labor & Stafng Resources
Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock
Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.
Golden Empire Transit
Hall Ambulance Service, Inc.
Christopher D. Jacobs CPA
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union
Klein DeNatale Goldner, et al.
Mercy & Memorial Hospitals
Mid State Development Corp.
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Pacic Gas & Electric Company
Rabobank, N.A.
San Joaquin Community Hospital
State Farm Insurance Companies
Stinson's Stationers, Inc.
Tejon Ranch Company
TelePacic Communications
Wells Fargo Bank
Law Ofces of Young Wooldridge LLP
Chairman's Circle Focus
2010
Chairmans
Circle
Continued from Page 1
Chairmans Message
learn more about the opportunities membership in the Greater Bakerseld Chamber of
Commerce has to offer you and your business.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as Chairman of your Chamber this year. I am
excited about the opportunities that lay ahead and condent in our ability to creatively
address challenges the current economic conditions present. I am constantly impressed
by the strong partnerships and work ethic that built this community into one where we
can be proud to do business and raise our families. I encourage you to become morethan a member of the Chamber become a participant.
Sincerely,
GBCC Chairman of the BoardGoodwill Industries of South Central California
Sophomore, junior and senior students representing 17 high schools in the Greater
Bakerseld area are embarking on a concentrated program that seeks to develop emerg-
ing leaders and provides expanded perspectives about our communitys many opportu-
nities, careers and options.
The Chamber and the Youth Leadership Bakerseld Advisory Council proudly an-
nounce the following members of the Class of 2011:
James Beeghly, Highland High School; Juan Castaneda, Golden Valley High
School; Crystal Escobar, West High School; Christopher Esparza, Independence
High School; Alexa Foster, Liberty High School; Kathleen Furtado, Highland High
School; Grace George, Bakerseld Christian High School; Rio Goesling, Stockdale
High School; Ryan Gonzales, Highland High School;
Chamber's Award-Winning ProgramPrepares Tomorrow's Community Leaders
and WorkforcenPresenting the Youth Leadership Bakerseld Class of 2011.
See Youth Leadership Class on Page 7
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Regulators are cracking down in
California, with nes up to $17,000 for
not posting all required notices conspicu-
ously where all employees and applicants
can see them even if you have only one
employee.
These notices include your Workers
Compensation benets, payday schedule,
emergency contacts and more.The Chamber will provide 2011
California Employment Notices Posters
at a cost of $30 per poster (available in
English and Spanish). Pre-order yours
now by calling (661) 327-4421 or e-mail
info@bakerseldchamber.org.
Chamber Helps MembersComply with Posting NoticeRequirements
GBCC Purchasing Policy
Any purchase of goods and/or
services by the Greater Bakerseld
Chamber of Commerce must be
approved in advance by the President/
CEO. No Chamber member shall be
considered an agent of the Chamber
for any purpose unless such agency
relationship is specically created and
dened by the President/CEO.
Sheryl Chalupa
has served Goodwill
Industries of South
Central California
as President and
Chief Executive
Ofcer since April2001. The mis-
sion of Goodwill
is to provide work
opportunities and skills development
to people with barriers to employment.
Under her leadership, the local Goodwill
has signicantly increased the number of
clients served, the agency revenue, and
the number of locations. Before joining
Goodwill Industries, Ms. Chalupa served
as Executive Director of Girl Scouts
Joshua Tree Council.
Ms. Chalupa holds a Masters Degreein Public Administration and a Bachelors
Degree in Political Science, both from
California State University, Bakerseld.
Additionally, she holds a Certicate in
Nonprot Management from Case West-
ern Reserve University in Cleveland and
is a Certied Executive with Goodwill
Industries International. In 2010, she
was among four alumni inducted into the
CSUB Hall of Fame.
With Goodwill Industries, Ms. Cha-
lupa served two terms as a member of the
Goodwill Industries International Board
of Directors, is a Past-Chair of both the
Goodwill Industries International Con-
ference of Executives and the national
GII Public Policy Committee. She is a
member and former ofcer of the Council
of California Goodwill Industries.
Her involvement with the community
includes membership in the Bakerseld
Rotary Club and the American Associa-
tion of University Women and service
on the boards of the Greater Bakerseld
Chamber of Commerce, CSUB Founda-tion Board, WESTEC (Westside Energy
Services & Education Center), Kern Eco-
nomic Development Foundation, League
of Dreams, and CSUB Public Policy
and Administration Advisory Board. In
2007, she was appointed by Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger to the State
Compensation Insurance Fund Board of
Directors.
A native of McFarland, Ms. Chalupa
is married and has three grown daughters
and two granddaughters.
Introducing your 2011Chairman of the Board
Sheryl Chalupa
The Greater Bakerseld Chamber of
Commerce would like to extend warm
thanks and appreciation to three members
of the Board of Directors who concluded
their terms of ofce at the close of 2010.
Barry Zoeller, Tejon Ranch;Stepha-
nie Weber, Mercy Hospitals of Bakers-
led; andJim George, CSU Bakerseld
have provided years of service and
numerous contributions to the board and
the Chamber, generously offering their
guidance, wisdom and support. We salute
their exemplary commitment and dedica-
tion to the membership and business
community.
They will be recognized for their ser-
vice on Jan. 27 during the Annual Dinner
Gala.
Thanks Extended to
Outgoing BoardMembers
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AB X8 6 (Evans) Authorization for Metropolitan Planning Organization to raise taxes and
suspension of unitary tax credit. Increases diesel sales tax.
AB X8 8 (Evans) Encourages out-of-state retailers to advertise and sell with afliates in other
states to avoid collecting our use tax and unfairly penalizes compliant taxpayers.
AB 656 (Torrico) Increases gas prices and dependence on foreign oil by targeting the oil
industry for a tax on only oil extracted in California (Oil & Gas Severance Tax).
AB 1107 (Blakeslee) Reduces the likelihood that overly burdensome environmental regulations will
be adopted.
AB 1139 (Perez) Undermines California Enterprise Zone (EZ) program.
AB 1604 (Nava) Gas Price Increase (Oil Severance Tax).
AB 1804 (Hagman) Ensures that employer-generated funds for the Employment Training Panel that are
diverted by the state to other programs are repaid within three years.
AB 1805 (Calderon) Facilitates job creation by giving a limited number of environmentally sound
development projects protection from CEQA lawsuits.
AB 2139 (Chesbro) Increases cost for consumers and businesses by requiring producers of select
products sold in California to manage their recycling and/or disposal.
SB 356 (Wright) Claries who can obtain a judicial declaration as to the validity of specied
regulations or orders of repeal.
SB 632 (Ashburn) Prohibits a local agency from entering into an underwriting or similar relationship
with an individual or rm, with respect to a bond issue that requires voter approval.
SB 657 (Steinberg) Identies companies publicly for failing to address human trafcking.
SB 810 (Leno) Creates a new government-run, multibillion-dollar socialized health care system.
SB 990 (Dutton) Claries meal break laws.
SB 1010 (Correa) Facilitates job creation by giving a limited number of environmentally sound
development projects protection from CEQA lawsuits.
SB 1231 (Corbett) Requires companies to track the entire supply chain of manufactured products and
certify that their products were not produced using forced labor.
SB 1335 (Cox) Provides a simplied, voluntary way for establishing exible work schedules.
H. R. 4853 (Oberstar) Tax relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010.
H. R. 5141 (Lungren) Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act.
H. R. 5766 (Thompson) Ensures the underwriting standards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac facilitate the
use of property assessed clean energy programs.
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METRO 4
REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF BUSINESS WITH GOVERNMENT
The Greater Bakerseld Chamber of Commerce works to promote a healthy business environment in which employers and entrepreneurs can ourish and help
create jobs and economic vitality. These, in turn translate into a better quality of life for everyone. It is with this goal in mind that the Chamber strives to represent the
interests of the business community with our elected representatives.
The above voting record is a small sampling of the thousands of bills that legislators vote on each year and does not completely depict all of the possible business
votes our legislators made during the 2010 Legislative session. However, the above voting record does show how our legislators voted on issues that the Chamber
identied as important due to their potential impacts on the business community. While we may not always agree on all issues, the Chamber enjoys a good working
relationship with all of our state representatives and we look to strengthen these relationships in the years to come. This chart was compiled using information from the
Legislative Council's website at leginfo.ca.gov.
How They Voted2010 State and Federal Legislative Scorecard
California Assembly & Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Bill Number
Bill Number
Subject
Subject
Chamber
PositionGilmore
AD 30
Fuller
AD 32
Florez
SD 16
Ashburn
SD 18 Status
Status
Voting Record:
Yes - Yes on the Floor
No - No on the FloorAbs - Abstaining, Absent or Not Voting
* - Bill did not make it to oor or move to second House
Bill Status:
Law - Signed into Law Com - Held in Committee
Dead - Bill Died Fail - FailedSus - Suspended Veto - Vetoed by the Governo
Ret - Returned to Secretary of Senate
No
No
No
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No
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No
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Support
Support
Support
% of Voting in Accordance with Chamber Positions 100% 100% 10% 100%
% of Voting in Accordance with Chamber Positions 100% 100%
Chamber
PositionRep.
Costa
Rep.
McCarthy
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Chamber Investment a SoundBusiness Strategy
Surveys show being recognized as a member of your local
Chamber of Commerce is a good strategy for businesses to use in
communicating four signicant company traits:
Good business practices
Reputation
Caring about customers
Community involvementIn addition, membership in the Greater Bakerseld Chamber of
Commerce provides many direct benets to you, our member,
through products and services and added value programs. For ex-
ample two new FREE benets to Chamber members for 2011 are:
My Chamber App Listing: $100 value FREE
Labor Law and Human Resources Forums quarterly
$200+ value each (up to $800) FREE
For 2011 we have adjusted and simplied the tier and rate struc-
ture as listed below, to better reect the cost of providing the many
valuable programs of the Chamber to you, our valued member. We
look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve you.
2011 GBCC Investment Schedule - (based on Full Time
Equivalent Employees (FTE) with 2 part-time = 1 full-time)
1-9 $345
10-25 $415
26-39 $500
40-69 $600
70-99 $750
100 + $750 plus $2 per FTE over 100
The Chamber wishes to invite you to attend our Annual Din-
ner Gala, an evening of art and music, on Thursday, Jan. 27,
2011. The event will be held at the Bakerseld Marriott at the
Convention Center. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with
dinner and program beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Reservations are required, please register online at www.ba-
kerseldchamber.org or call, (661) 327-4421. Standard ticketprice is $75 per person, table sponsorships are available for
$850 and include seating for ten people and acknowledgement
in the event program.
Gala Event Sponsors
Come Celebrate with the Chamberat Annual Dinner Jan. 27
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Energy
n Thank you to our Chair Rob Duchow,
The Gas Company for leading our active
committee this year. We look forward to
featuring some additional educational oppor-
tunities to the committee and the area students
this year. Please contact Pauline Bartlett ifyou would like to get involved with this com-
mittee.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Business Development
Eric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair
n We appreciate our 2010 Chair - Kym
Patterson, Act 1 Personnel for her dedication
and leadership on a very busy year. The
recent Bakersfield: The Next Five Years
event was a success with some valuable
information shared by our speakers on Real
Estate, Healthcare and High Speed Rail. Thankyou to: Gail Malouf, Bakerseld Association
of REALTORS,Clay Koerner, Alliance
Brokers and Consultants; and Thomas G.
Tracey, Parsons Brinkerhofffor their insights
into these topics. We kick off the new year
with our January 18th seminar on Labor &
Employment Law Updates. (See front page
article for details). Make your reservations now!
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Ambassadors / Mixer
Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair
n A sincere Thank you goes out to our
dedicated chairMaggie Cushine, Boys &Girls Clubs of Kern County who led each
meeting and event with her wonderful attitude
and smile. We look forward to another year of
Ribbon Cuttings, Mixers and special events. If
you want to become involved as an Ambassador
for the Chamber, please contactPauline Bartlett
at the Chamber.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Small Business Networking Breakfast:
Thank you to our recentDecember Networking
Breakfastpresenters:Brenda Baldwin, Pacic
Gas & Electric and Dean Brown, TejonRanch. We are currently seeking Sponsors
for the 2011 Series so please contact Pauline
Bartlettat the Chamber if your company would
like to enjoy the benets of sponsoring these
important events. Also mark your calendar for
the next event on March 10th, 2011.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Building Relationships through Committee Connections
International Business and Trade
Bob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair
nCongratulations to the Committee for itshard work in 2010 and a special thank you
toHarley Pinson , Attorney, Klein, DeNa-
tale, Goldner Law Firm for his service and
leadership as Chairman. Robert Meadows,Vice President/Manager, Union Bankwill
assume the Chairmanship in 2011 and we look
forward his leadership and to the Committees
good work in the year to come.
Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog
Governmental Review Council
Jeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair
nCongratulations to the GovernmentalReview Council (GRC) on another produc-
tive year reviewing legislative issues affecting
local area businesses and industries. A special
thank you toDonna Carpenter, Consultant,Development Consulting Services for her
service as GRC Chairperson and for her
leadership throughout the year. Taking the
gavel as Chair for 2011 isJeff Green, General
Counsel, Grimmway Farms. Lets welcome
Jeff and show him our support this year. We
look forward to the GRC continuing its good
work in 2011.
Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog
Leadership Bakerseld
Bryan Burrow, Bank of America Chair
nThe December session focused on Health
& Human Services and the wide range of ser-vices available to Bakerseld residents. Advi-
sory Council Day Chairs wereDustin Dodgin ,
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et al, andJeremy
Zoch, Mercy Hospitals of Bakerseld. The
class day was made possible by the generous
support of our day sponsors, Hall Ambulance
Service, Inc., Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et
al, and Mercy Hospitals of Bakerseld.
Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling
Labor Law & Human Resources Forum
Robin Paggi, KDG HR Solutions Chair
nA big thank you toRobin Paggi, KDG HR
Solutions for her commitment and efforts in
planning this years Labor Law & Human
Resource Forums. Thanks are also extended
toMike Doolittle, Safety & Claims Consul-
tants;Dan Klingenberger, Dowling, Aaron
& Keeler, Inc.; andMichael Marcks, Hanna,
Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, for
providing comprehensive safety, employ-
ment law and workers compensation updates
throughout the year.
Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling
Special Thanks to OurHoliday Mixer HostYoung Wooldridge
On Dec. 16 the Law Firm of Young
Wooldridge hosted the Chamber
Holiday Mixer. This was one of our best
attended mixers in recent memory. We
would like to take this opportunity to
thank Young Wooldridge for hosting this
mixer, the Young Wooldridge staff who
organized the event and decorated the of-
ce and our Chamber Ambassadors who
served as volunteers for the event.
Ambassador
of the Quarter
Steve Bohn,Principal Financial Group
I have met a lot of great peoplethrough the Chamber. Some have
become clients, many of them I have
referred my clients to for services
that I do not provide. The Chamber
has been great for my clients and
my business.
Since joining the Chamber in 2005, Steve
Bohn has been actively involved with the
Ambassador/Mixer and other committees.
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Chamber Monthly Planner - January 2011
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.
DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACE
Austin Jagels, Foothill High School;
Charity Jensen, Liberty High School;
Amanda John, Garces High School;
Natalie Kennedy, East Bakerseld
High School; Renae Lewis, West High
School; Sara Little, Bakerseld High
School; Elizabeth Mazmanian, Rid-
geview High School; Camille McLewis,
East Bakerseld High School; Mad-
eline Ming, Bakerseld High School;
Felipe Mota, South High School;
Esmeralda Murillo, Golden Valley High
School; Amy Navarrete, Ridgeview
High School; Nancy Nguyen, Rid-
geview High School; Jennifer Olague,
Foothill High School; Brad Prout,
Centennial High School; Jayme Reyna,
Frontier High School; Ana Rojas, Mira
Monte High School; Taylor Rose, Inde-
pendence High School; Samantha San-
chez, Golden Valley High School; Jona-
than Santa Cruz, Independence High
School; Sonia Serrano, North HighSchool; Jacob Singleton, Centennial
High School; Hanna Webb, Centennial
High School; Dylan Wilson, Bakerseld
Christian High School; Tammy Yabiku,
East Bakerseld High School.
The rst class on Leadership and Eth-
ics kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at the
Chamber. To nd out more on how you
can help with sponsorship support for
this leadership and workforce develop-
ment program, call 661-327-4421 or
e-mail tsterling@bakerseldchamber.org.
Youth LeadershipClassContinued from Page 2
e Greater Bakerseld Chamber of Commerce has partnered with GreenLiving Consulting (GLC), a division ofGreenshops.com Inc.,to providemembers with an added value program to encourage and assist memberbusinesses to think green. e goal is to provide businesses with tools andprograms that will create a positive quality of life for our community whilemaking decisions with sound business sense.
GLC provides educational workshops for your company to empoweremployees. By engaging your employees you can maximize your greeningresults and drive productivity at the same time! GLC can help provide a Green Action Plan for your corporation and assistin implementation. GLC can support you in providing various guides such as our PurchasingGuide tailored to your corporation.
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Announcing a new member benefit...
Welcome 2011 Incoming
Board Member Rick Stevens
Rick Stevens,
Stevens Transportation, Inc.
Jan. 5 Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. Chamber
Jan. 5 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. Chamber
Jan. 6 Leadership Bakerseld Advisory 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Jan. 6 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 7 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Jan. 10 YLB Advisory 11:45 a.m. Chamber
Jan. 12 Beautiful Bakerseld Committee 11:45 a.m. DoubleTree Hotel
Jan. 12 New Member Reception 4:30 p.m. Chamber
Jan. 13 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 14 Beautiful Bakerseld Nominations Deadline
Jan. 14 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Jan. 18 Labor & Employment Law Seminar 11:00 a.m. Chamber
Jan. 19 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber
Jan. 19 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. Chamber
Jan. 19 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 21 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Jan. 21 Leadership Bakerseld Class Day 7:30 a.m. Various
Jan. 24 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberJan. 25 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber
Jan. 27 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 27 Annual Dinner Gala 5:30 p.m.
Bakerseld Marriott at the Convention Center
Jan. 28 Governmental Review Council Dark
Feb. 2 YLB Class Day 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Feb. 2 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. Chamber
Feb. 3 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.
Feb. 4 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber
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softeners & ltration, water heaters,toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, kitchen/bath remodels, tankless water heaters.
Background checked & drug-freetechnicians.
nCentiMark Roong4208 Rosedale Hwy. #302Bakerseld, CA 93308 661-805-2475www.centimark.comFull service commercial roongcontractor using only the best qualitymaterials and experienced craftsmanallows customers to maximize theirinvestment, enjoy superior systemperformance, and increase energyefciency.
nConcentra Urgent Care9500 Stockdale Hwy. Ste. 100Bakerseld, CA 93311 661-282-4900www.ConcentraUrgentCare.com/BakerseldRxConcentra Urgent Care offers qualityand convenient medical care for a wide
variety of illnesses, injuries, and medicalconditions, located near the CSUBcampus.
nCupcakes-N-Crema4715 Coffee Rd. Ste. DPO Box 21915Bakerseld, CA 93390 661-588-1800www.cupcakesncrema.comCupcakes-N-Crema is a bakery/cafthat will be opening after the rst of the
year. We specialize in gourmet cupcakes,mini pies, cobblers and espresso coffee.
nEnviro Cleaners
1400 Calloway Dr. Ste. 104Bakerseld, CA 93312 661-588-0018www.envirodrycleaners.comEnvironmentally friendly dry cleaning,laundering and alterations. Deliveringthe highest quality green cleaning thatonly family-owned can provide at anaffordable price. Corporate accountswelcome.
nGateway Collision Center, Inc.2550 E. Belle TerraceBakerseld, CA 93307 661-834-3350www.gatewaycollisioncenterinc.com
Locally owned and operated, providingexcellent collision repair and restorationto your vehicle. We serve our communityand customers with honesty, integrity andcraftsmanship.
nIKEA Distribution Services, Inc.4104 Industrial Pkwy.Lebec, CA 93243 661-858-0345www.ikea.comTo create a better everyday life for many
people.
Welcome 23 New Chamber MembersThe businesses listed below have made a signicant 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 November 15 through December 14.
nIrene Sanchez, M.D. OccupationalMedicine4105 Empire Dr.Bakerseld, CA 93309 661-633-2125www.irenesanchezmd.comIt is our mission to deliver high qualityoccupational medical services in acompassionate and timely manner tomeet the industry needs of Kern Countyemployees.
nLaw Ofce of Craig D. Braun1620 Mill Rock Way, Ste. 400Bakerseld, CA 93311 661-663-8300www.braunlawrm.comThe Law Ofce of Craig D. Braunhelps people navigate through a worldof obstacles in the areas of real property,construction and business litigation.
nLouis C. Allen O.D., Inc.6001 Truxtun Ave. Ste. 380Bakerseld, CA 93309 661-837-0581www.chaall@aol.comDr. Allen has been practicing optometry
for over 20 years, carries exclusiveeyewear, has lab on site, and acceptsmany insurance plans.
nLuna & Glushon1801 Century Park East, Ste. 2400Los Angeles, CA 90067 310-556-1444www.lunaglushon.comThe rms notable success in resolving
highly complex legal matters for its Oil& Gas clients ranks Luna & Glushonamong the nations most innovative law
rms. Practice areas: energy, real estate,business law and litigation.
nNelms Surveying, Inc.1700 N. Chester Ave.Bakerseld, CA 93308 661-399-9006www.nelmssurveying.comSince 1992, have been providingland surveying services to Bakerseldand Kern County such as boundary,topographic, route, construction staking,
land division & expert testimony.
nOptimist International WestBakerseldBakerseld, CA 661-301-6797Our primary focus is the UnicornGardens Home for Boys; sponsoringnumerous events throughout the year withour biggest in July - We Can a daycamp teaching the boys about lifestyle.
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Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank1807 Feliz Drive (661) 398-4520
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nSharon Adams CPA1801 Oak St. Ste. 118Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-334-2798With over 25 years in public accounting,Sharon is focusing on providing topquality tax and accounting services tothe specic needs of small business andindividuals.
nSLC InvestmentsPO Box 60177Bakerseld, CA 93386 661-303-1733www.SLC-investments.comOur goal is to create a solution for you,whether it be swiftness of the transaction,debt relief, cash in hand or affordable
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nVagabond Inn South6501 Colony St.Bakerseld, CA 93307 661-831-9200www.vagabondinn-bakerseld-california-hotel.comWhether you travel on business or
pleasure, well serve you with our ownbrand of Western hospitality, great value,
friendly people its how we do things.
nWaterfall Cleaners6631 Ming Ave.Bakerseld, CA 93309-3446 661-398-3399
www.waterfallcleaners.comWaterfall Cleaners offers the best
service and quality in town. Locallyowned and family operated; offering freeconvenient pickup and delivery services.
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Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE is a national non-prot organization made
up of retired and working business professionalswho volunteer their time to help the
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Providing FREE Business Consultations
Marketing & Business Planning Assistance
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ACS Discovery Shop ..............................1998Ameri-Cal Printing & Promotional
Products Bakerseld ............................1991Anthony Vineyards, Inc. .........................1994ATCO Property Management, Inc. .........1991B&B Surplus, Inc. ...................................1993Beladagio ................................................1999Benjis French Basque Restaurant, Inc. ..1992Boy Scouts-Southern Sierra Council ......2002Brandt Homes, Inc. .................................1992Brookside Catering .................................1997Buttonwillow Raceway Park...................1996California Chemical of Bakerseld ........1998California City Landowners Association1993California Electric Supply.......................1999Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC .............2007Centre For Neuro Skills ..........................1999
Christines ...............................................1998Comfort Keepers .....................................2008Communication Enterprises Inc. .............1990Continental Labor andStafng Resources ..................................1997Diamond Ridge Roong, Inc. .................1994Downhole Stabilization, Inc....................1998Employers Depot, Inc. ............................2007Energy Watch-Staples & Associates .......2004Epic Jet Center ........................................2008Esparza Enterprises, Inc. .........................2001Famous Daves Legendary Pit B-Que.....2007Foot & Ankle Institute ............................2005Frugattis Italian Eatery...........................2004The Garden Spot .....................................2006
Gundlachs ..............................................1995Hardwood Floor Company .....................2001Hathaway LLC ........................................2007Health Care Planning & Education forElderly & Family ....................................1991Icon Printing Solutions/Just Listed Bakerseld ............................2009Information Technology Solutions ..........1996Jaco Oil ...................................................1990Jessica Bloom Creative ...........................2001Jims Supply Company, Inc. ...................1990Junior Achievement of Bakerseld .........1994Kaplan College........................................2004Kenyon Enterprises .................................2002Kern Bros. Trucking................................1990Kern Community College District ..........2004Kern Council of Governments ................1990Kern High School District Career Resource Division .......................1994Lowes Home ImprovementWarehouse Colony Drive .....................2004Melos Gas & Gear .................................2001Mercy Hospitals of Bakerseld Southwest Campus ..................................2000Mish Funeral Home ................................2009Mission Bank ..........................................1998MLH Solutions........................................2009The Mortgage House, Inc. ......................2001Old River Sod .........................................1993
Renewing members support Chamber Get News fromChamber MembersThe following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of November15 through December 14. Please thank them by patronizing their businesses and shopping locally.
Member Since Member Since
Open & Shut ...........................................2000Parker & Associates,
Professional Investigations .....................2009Petes Seats ..............................................2006Pre-Employment Proles/A Division of Parker & Assoc., PI ..........2006Que Pasa Mexican Caf ..........................2003Robert Half International ........................2003Rocket Shop Caf ...................................2008Rotary Club of East Bakerseld .............1996Safety & Claims Consultants ..................1991San Dimas Medical Group, Inc. ..............1990Saylor Magic ...........................................2002SC Communications, Inc. .......................1997Seven Oaks Country Club .......................1991Smiths Bakeries .....................................1998Spherion Stafng ....................................2008
Stevens Transportation, Inc. ....................1990Stewart Electric Supply, Inc. ...................1994Stockdale Ceramic Tile Center, Inc. .......1990Studio Bliss Day Spa ..............................2008The Margarita Man .................................2005The Meadows ..........................................2008The Payroll People, Inc. ..........................1994Trans West Security Service, Inc. ...........1990Turnupseed Electric Service ...................2009Ultrex Business Products ........................1999Univision KUVI TV45, KABETV39 & KBTF TV31 ..............................1995Vagabond Inn North ................................2003Valley Detroit Diesel Allison ..................1991Vital Signs of Bakerseld .......................1991
Walters & Associates ..............................2003Watson Realty ERA Mike Saba ...........2002WZI Inc. ..................................................1990Second Smile Denture Care/Dana L. Yeoman, D.D.S. .........................2007Zee Consulting & Associates ..................1991
PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY
www.facebook.com/bakersfieldchamber
The Chambers only fundraiser will have a whole new look and feel beginning in
2011, that starts with moving it from August to springtime each year, April 14 for 2011.
Formerly known as Summer Social, we obviously now need a new name. Send your
ideas for Summer Socials new name to sschluter@bakerseldchamber.org by Friday,
January 7th. The winning idea (received rst if duplicate suggestions) will win 4 tickets
to the 2011 event, valued at over $100.
We are also looking for sponsors to support this fundraising event in 2011. Gold
($5,000), Silver ($2,500) and Bronze ($1,000) sponsorships are available. Contact Pau-
line Bartlett at the Chamber at 327-4421 for more info or email,
pbartlett@bakerseldchamber.org.
Name that Chamber Fundraiser
and win!
As 2011 begins along with the task
of preparing tax returns for 2010, the
Chamber reminds members that 93% of
their dues investment is deductible as a
business expense.
Based on changes in federal taxes that
took effect January 1, 1994, Chambers
must inform members that the portion of
their membership dollars directly attrib-
uted to lobbying or inuencing legislative
or administrative action is not deductible
as a business expense for tax purposes.
GBCC dues invoices include a state-
ment that 93% of dues is deductible.
Chamber Dues Deductibleas a Business Expense
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The law rm of
Kronick
Moskovitz
Tiedemann &
Girardis proud to
advertise in
METRO. As alocal business,
we welcome the
opportunity to partner with a publication
that reects our companys commitment
to the Bakerseld community.
-Brett Price, Shareholder
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann &
Girard
If you are interested in promoting yourbusiness in the METRO Business Journal
contactSpencer Schluter, (661) 327-
4421 or e-mail,
sschluter@bakerseldchamber.org.
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Publishing the METRO Business Journal
would not be possible without the gener-
ous support of our advertisers. We would
like to take this opportunity to thank our
2010 advertisers for their generous sup-
port and look forward to working with
you in 2011!
A&L Marketing and Advertising
American Business Women's
Association (ABWA)
Bakerseld Business Brokers
Bakerseld College Foundation
Bakerseld Marriott at the
Convention Center
Bakerseld Memorial Hospital
Bank of the Sierra
Bank of the West
Bakerseld Womens
Business Conference
Boys & Girls Club of Kern County
CASA of Kern County
CSU Bakerseld Athletics
Environmental Sound Solutions, Inc.
Flower Bar
Garces Memorial High School
Hall Letter Shop
Kaiser Permanente
Kern County Department of
Human Services
Kern Council of Governments
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union
Kern Valley Printing Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et al
Kronick, Moskovitz,
Tiedemann & Girard
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union
Lee's Printing
Mercy & Memorial Hospitals
Northwestern Mutual Financial
Parker & Associates
PAS Associates
San Joaquin Community Hospital
SCORE
Sports Clips Haircuts
The Marcom Group
TWIW Insurance
Ultrex
Valley Achievement Center
Valley Republic Bank
Chamber Thanks 2010 METRO Advertisers
Youve joined the Chamber to meet other Chamber members.
You want them to become your customers and to send referrals
to you - the kind of referrals that bring repeat business for you,
year after year.
To get those referrals, Chamber members will need time to get
to know you, to have confidence in you.
And what better way for them to get to know you than by
spending an hour or more in a small group setting over a
relaxing business lunch?
...why not spread the word about you and your businessat the same time? Well set it all up for you.
Each week, youll have the opportunity to go to lunch
with two or three different Chamber members. Youll be
the only one in your profession at the table.
Well make the reservation for you and provide a map to
the restaurant. Well even provide you with information
about your lunch partners beforehand, so that you can be
ready with some brilliant questions for them over lunch.
Connecting, Not Collecting
Since Youre Going to Have
Lunch Anyway...
Start your one-month trial today:
www.tiny.cc/bakersfieldconnect
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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 Mercury
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 California
Dr. Greg Chamberlain Bakerseld 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
Rick Stevens Stevens Transportation, Inc.
John F. Stovall Law Ofces of John F. Stovall
Danielle Wade Bright House Networks
Leslie Walters Walters & Associates
Derek Yurosek Bolthouse Farms, Inc.
Chamber Staff
President/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
2011 Board of Directors
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Nominations for the Chambers2011 Beautiful Bakerseldawards are nowbeing accepted.
is is your opportunity to publicly recognize businesses, organizations andcitizens for their contributions with your Beautiful Bakerseldnominations.
Recognizing achievements completed during the 2010 calendar year andhonoring the businesses, organizations and people that contribute to ourquality of life, nominations are in 14 categories.
All nominations submitted by theJanuary 14, 2011 deadline will beconsidered by the committee, which reserves the right to determine nalcategory placement and limit the number of nominations per category.Self-nominations are accepted.
Names of award recipients will be announced at the Beautiful BakerseldAwards Banquetand live television broadcast on June 4, 2011.
A nomination form is available onlinewww.bakerseldchamber.org.For details, call (661) 327-4421 or e-mail
jscheiber@bakerseldchamber.org.
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