metro business journal - june 2011

8/6/2019 METRO Business Journal - June 2011

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JUNE 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


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

Beautiful Bakersfield Awards .................. 7

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

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies .................... 8

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

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

Representing the Interests of

Business with Government

Public Policy Platform Document ..........1

Legislative Summit .................................2

Chamber Opposes SB 469 ......................5

Providing Business Education &

Networking Opportunities

Marketing Round Table ..........................1

World Trade Day Recap ..........................5

Networking Breakfast .............................7

Business After Hours Trade Show ..........12

Building a Strong Economy

Leadership Bakersfield 2012 ................... 3

Chamber in Action .................................. 4

State of the City Luncheon Forum ..........7

Youth Leadership Graduation .................11

The Chamber will host Realistic Approaches to Marketing in

Bakersfield: A Business Round Table Discussion on June 14.

Registration and check-in begins at 11:30 a.m., the round table

discussion will run from 12:00 1:00 p.m.

Please join moderatorJared Clemence, Air Care Heatingand Air Conditioning and your fellow Chamber Members for a

thought-provoking new business development seminar format.

In this round table discussion attendees will develop an effective

marketing plan for product and service oriented business; share

what works; learn from the experiences of local business owners

and managers; and walk away with a marketing plan to apply

real world tips.

Price is $25 for Chamber Members, $50 for non-members and includes a box lunch.

RSVP to (661) 327-4421 or online at www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

Realistic Approaches to Marketing inBakersfield: A Business DevelopmentRound Table Discussion

Jared Clemence

Developed by the Chambers Governmental Review Coun-

cil and sponsored by the Bakersfield Chamber Political Action

Committee, the 2011 Legislative Guide and Public Policy

Platform is a 28-page full color guide to help members under-

stand the Chambers political positions; increase understand-

ing and involvement of members in legislative advocacy; and

connect members with government officials.

The first portion of the legislative guide describes in detail

the Chambers positions supporting and opposing types of

legislation that affect agriculture; energy; water; economic de-velopment and growth; transportation; education; healthcare;

employment and labor; and governance.

The second segment of the guide includes articles on protocol used when contacting

legislators; writing effective advocacy letters; political communications to employees;

disclosing campaign and candidate contributions; reading a bill; and explanations of

legislative process and terminology.

The final section of the guide is a complete directory of public officials that represent

Bakersfield on the city, county, state and federal levels. Included are maps of city counci

ward boundaries and Kern County supervisorial districts.

Complimentary copies of the 2011 Legislative Guide and Public Policy Platform are

available upon request from the Chamber office, supplies are limited. For more informa-

tion call, (661) 327-4421.

Chamber Legislative Guide & PublicPolicy Platform Now Available

World Trade Day Recap (Page 5)


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more than 38,000 customer accounts with 1,000,000 access lines.

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

By President/CEO Debra Moreno

With a focus on Energy, Education, and High Speed Rail,seven active Governmental Review Council Members are

joining me in representing the Bakersfield Chamber in Sacra-

mento, May 31 through June 2 at the California Chamber of

Commerce Legislative Summit. While there, the delegation is

hosting a reception for our local state legislators and several

others who hold key positions within the state legislature on

issues of key importance to Bakersfield and Kern County.

One of the exciting aspects of this years trip to the

Legislative Summit for our group is the ability to share our

Legislative Guide and Public Policy Platform for the first

time, which is hot off the presses and a helpful tool to our

elected officials to know where the Chamber stands on key

issues. The 28-page publication also includes a LegislativeAdvocacy Toolkit which will be helpful to Chamber members in understanding how and

why they need to get involved on issues as they pertain to business.

While at the Legislative Summit, our Chamber will be recognized as a 2011 Presi-

dents Circle Recipientfor outstanding achievement as an advocacy partner and helping

businesses comply with California labor laws.

I want to thank our members for taking time away from their businesses to participate

with our delegation. Special thanks to Immediate Past Chair of GRCDonna Carpenter,

Guinn Construction for planning and organizing the trip. Others who participated in-

cludedJeff Green, General Counsel, Grimmway Farms and 2011 Chair of GRC;Nick

Ortiz, Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA);Mike Turnipseed, Director of

the Kern County Taxpayers Association;Les Clark Jr., Executive Vice President of

IOPA (Independent Oil Producers Agency,Patty Poire, Project Manager, Western

Properties; and Gene Tackett, Gene Tackett Consulting Services.

Special thanks to sponsors of this trip and our legislative reception: PG&E, Kern

County Taxpayers Association and Grimmway Farms.

Chamber Delegation Speaks Upfor Business During SacramentoLegislative Summit

Chairman's Circle Focus

Debra Moreno


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Download an application at www.bakersfieldchamber.org or call (661) 327-4421

Goals

The Program

The Curriculum

Application Deadline

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Chamber in Action

Represented the Interests of Business with Government by:

Fighting a National Labor Relations Board rule that would hamper employerrights in employer/employee negotiations

Helping to repeal the 1099 Mandate imbedded in the healthcare law,eliminating the introduction of new burdensome paperwork for small

business Updating members on Employer Based Trip Reduction air district rules Lobbying to protect business interests on bills including; labor law,

electricity rates, business taxes and unionizing issues. Creating a Policy Platform and Legislative Guide for our members to use as

they engage in protecting business through advocacy Meeting with County on new and adjusted fee proposals, and proposed

mandatory recycling for businesses Hosting State Senator Michael Rubio and Supervisor Karen Goh for

dialogue on business issues

Helped Build and Sustain a Strong Local Economy by:

Alerting members to opportunities for small business participation in High

Speed Rail Welcoming 42 new businesses into the Chamber as members Having over 270 Chamber businesses renew their investment and support of

the work of the Chamber Presenting How to information on successfully engaging in international

trade, at World Trade Day Event Hosting SCORE: Counselors to Small Business FREE consulting services Beginning recruitment for Leadership Bakersfield program growing our

own community leaders Partnering with the California Chamber of Commerce to bring affordable

on-line business training to our members to help them be more successful Graduating 33 high school students, future community leaders from the

Youth Leadership Program Hosting a FREE green business workshop to help member businesses

go green

Provided Business Education and Networking Opportunities by:

Presenting business education seminars on Social Media Marketing,Balancing Work and Home, and Essentials of Networking to over 100members.

Bringing back a very successful Heartland Saloon networking fundraiserattended by over 600

Providing business networking connections through Mixers at Four Pointsby Sheraton and Bakersfield RV Resort

Connecting over 300 attendees to over 50 exhibitors of products andservices at Business After Hours Trade Show Mixer

Providing a FREE Labor and Employment Law Forum to Members to keepthem compliant

Co-hosting the Annual Kern County Economic Summit attended by 400 Hosting Small Business Networking Breakfast attended by over 50 Chamber

members

Promoted the Community and our Business Members by:

Featuring information about and from our members on Facebook and Twitter Judging nominations and preparing final plans for Beautiful Bakersfield which

will honor over 80 people, businesses and organization for quality of lifenominations in our community

Listing Bakersfield Chamber members on our Smart Phone App at no chargeto members

Facilitating nine ribbon cuttings and other milestone ceremonies

On behalf of our members, recently th

Chamber . . .

The U.S. Commercial Service presented its2011 U.S. Export Achievement Awards at the

Chambers 2011 World Trade Day Event

Chamber Mixer at Four Points by Sheraton

Guests enjoy a hand of blackjack at the HeartlandSaloon Spring Social

State Senator Michael Rubio speaks with GRC


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On May 5 the Chamber hosted

its second World Trade Day event.

Organized by the International Business

and Trade Committee, World Trade

Day brings representatives from a wide

range of industries to speak about theopportunities and pitfalls of international

trade. The event was complimentary for

Chamber members.

Guests were welcomed by

BakersfieldsMayor Harvey Hall. The

days program included: an Introduction

to International Business and Trade by

Bob Meadows, Union Bank; a Global

Economic Outlook Forecastby Warwick

Knowles, Chief Economist for Dun &

Bradstreet London; a presentation on

Cultural Awareness byDr. Stanley Clark,

Bakersfield Sister Cities Organization;a presentation on International Marketing

by Glen Roberts, U.S. Department of

Commerce Commercial Services;How

to Get Paid, a finance presentation by

Gamal Desouki, Vice President & Trade

Finance Specialist for Union Bank; a

presentation on Intellectual Property

byJeff Travis, Parter at The Law

Office of Borton Petrini, LLP; and a

panel discussion of international trade

experiences withDaniel Stotler, Stotler

Company andHarley Pinson, Klein,

DeNatale, Goldner, et al.

Vincent Fong ofCongressman Kevin

McCarthys Office was on hand to present

the U.S. Export Achievement Awards.

Recipients included:Angelo Mazzei,

Mazzei Injectors, Inc.; Tim Bastian,

Western Oilfields Supply;Jerry Tyler,

Heart of Nature, LLC;Larkie Barnett,Blend Technologies; and Chamber

President/CEODebbie Moreno.

Special Thanks to the 2011 World Trade

Day Sponsors:

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Attendees participated in an international

teleconference and Q&A session with the ChiefEconomist for Dun & Bradstreet, London

Glen Roberts, U.S. Dept. of Commerce

Chambers World Trade Day PromotesInternational Business Connections

The Lodge at Painted Rock

Shaggy Dog Solutions, LLC

U.S. Commercial ServiceUnited States Department of Commerce

Jeff Travis, Law Office of Borton Petrini, LLP

Vincent Fong presents a U.S. Export Achievement

Award to Angelo Mazzei

SB 469 would require a cityor county, prior to approving or

disapproving a superstore retailer

to require, at the applicants expense,

a private consultant to prepare an

economic impact report examining 17

different detailed conditions. Although

SB 469 declares concerns with the

impacts of large retail establishments on

local and small business, the bill limits

its application to only those stores over

90,000 square feet that sell groceries

and it exempts discount warehouses

that sell over half of their items in bulkand require a membership fee. Based

on the criteria, this bill appears to be

aimed specifically at curbing Wal-Mart

superstores.

Besides targeting a specific sector of

grocery providers, SB 469 usurps local

authority regarding planning, zoning

and business permitting processes.

What works for one community may

not work for all, and these types of

decisions should be made locally.

The bill also adds another layer to

CEQA which is designed to considerenvironmental impacts only. This bill

would add economics into CEQA.

Based on review of the specifics of the

bill the Chamber is opposed to SB 469.

Chamber Fights toProtect LocalControl in LandUse, Planning

PO Box 2426 93303

661-861-9249

www.scorebakersfield.com

Counselors to America's Small Business

SCORE is a national non-profit organization madeup of retired and working business professionals

who volunteer their time to help the

small business community.

Providing FREE Business Consultations

Marketing & Business Planning Assistance

Financing and Loan Review

Government Procurement Opportunities


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Youth Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Council

Shonna Shearson, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Chair

The final session for the 2011 YLB class focused on agriculture in Kern County, providing

students with an opportunity to visit local farms and ranches, The Garlic Company, and a dairy

to learn about the issues and challenges within the industry. Thanks to Council ChairsBeth

Pandol, Andrew Pandol Farming;Debra Plank andAndrea Parsons , KC Superintendent

of Schools, for executing a fabulous day. Thanks are also extended to day sponsors Andrew

Pandol Farming and Wegis Ranch; and program underwriter Aera Energy LLC for helping to

ensure the continuing success of this program.

As the 2010-2011 Council year draws to a close, warm thanks and appreciation are extended

to the hard-working and deeply committed individuals who work year-round to plan, implement

and ensure the quality and success of this program. Under the guidance of Chair Shonna

Shearson, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union, this years Council members are:Randy

Adams, California Division of Oil & Gas;Joe Aldana andBrian Clayton, Bakersfield Police

Dept.;Heidi Carter Escudero, KC Dept of Human Services; Sean Collins, KC Fire Dept.;

Jill Egland, Arts Council of Kern;Leslie Golich, Kaiser Permanente;Renee Goodwin,

Community Volunteer; Cherese GrellandBryce Sterling , Lightspeed Systems; Steve Holmes,

Ridgeview High School;Lili Marsh, The Petroleum Club;Michele Newell, Aera Energy

LLC;Beth Pandol, Bakersfield Museum of Art;Debra Plank andAndrea Parsons , KC

Superintendent of Schools.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

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Ambassadors / Mixer

Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair

Thank you toDella Hodson, United Way of

Kern County who presented to our attendees

at the May Committee meeting. She shared

many insights into the local Non-Profit world

and how we can all make a difference in ourown community. We also want to thankMaggie

Cushine, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County

for her five minute commercial. Dont forget

to mark your calendar for the June 23 Trade

Show Mixer at the Marriott. And finally, we

invite you all to come out to the ribbon cutting

events. We want you to share in the celebration

of our local business growth and get to know

these companies that are making strides in

Bakersfield.

Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Business Development

Eric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair Thank you to Jim Pentico, Dale Carnegie

Training of Central California and Sarah

Ketchum, Edward Jones Investments

for putting together a successful seminar

on networking. Sign up now for Realistic

Approaches to Marketing in Bakersfield

scheduled for June 14th. (see the front page

article for event details).


EnergyTony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chair

Congratulations to REC Solar for flipping

the switch last month on the 1.8 megawattsolar energy system on the roof of the impres-

sive IKEA Distribution Center. In May, the

Energy Committee also had a chance to tour

the biomass energy plant at Covanta Delano,

Inc. Want to be well connected and involved

with local Energy Activities? Then please join

us for our monthly Energy Committee meet-

ings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at

8am at the Chamber.


Governmental Review CouncilJeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair

GRC meets every Friday morning from 7:30a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber office. Chamber

members interested in debating business issues

or hearing updates from elected officials on

issues of concern to our state and local area, are

invited to participate in the dialogue. In May, the

Council reviewed and recommended positions

to the Chamber Board and met with new Kern

County SupervisorKaren Goh. The last meeting

of the month was spent looking at potential bills

of concern to business and prioritizing issues for

review in June.

Building Relationships Through Committee Connections

International Business and TradeBob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair

The Committees May 5 World Trade Day

event at the Chamber was a great success with

over 60 attending and outstanding feedback on

the quality and value of the topics presented.

The committee did a great job of putting theday together and facilitating the event, under

the leadership of ChairBob Meadows ofUnion

Bank. Anyone interested in learning more

about international trade is welcome to join the

committee which meets the first Wednesday of

the month from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Chamber

office.The next meeting is July 6th.

Leadership BakersfieldBryan Burrow, IES Engineering Chair

The May Leadership Bakersfield Cla

Day focused its attention on Law Enforceme

and Criminal Justice in Kern County. Spec

thanks are extended to Advisory Chairs Capta

Mike Payne andLieutenant Rene Chow w

the Bakersfield Police Department for th

time and expertise in planning the session. Th

class day was made possible by the support

Bakersfield Police Department and Gold

Empire Transit District.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling


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Chamber Monthly Planner - June 2011

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACE Jun. 1 International Business & Trade Dark

Jun. 2 Leadership Bakersfield Advisory 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Jun. 3 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Jun. 4 Beautiful Bakersfi

eld Awards CeremonyDoubleTree Hotel, Bakersfield - 5:00 p.m.

Jun. 8 Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. Chamber

Jun. 9 Networking Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Chamber


Jun. 13 Youth Bakersfield Advisory Dark

Jun. 14 Realistic Approaches to Marketing in Bakersfield:

Business Roundtable Discussion 11:30 a.m. Chamber

Jun. 15 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber

Jun. 15 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Jun. 17 Leadership Bakersfield Class Day 7:30 a.m. Chamber


Jun. 17 Leadership Bakersfield Graduation

Petroleum Club, Bakersfield - 6:30 p.m.Jun. 23 Business After Hours Trade Show Mixer

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center - 5:30 p.m.


Jun. 27 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Jun. 28 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Jul. 1 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Jul. 4 Chamber Closed: Independence Day

Presenting Sponsor: Silver Sponsors:Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

GEMCare Health Plan

Pacific Gas & Electric Company

San Joaquin Community Hospital

Bronze Sponsor:

Alon USA

Mark Your Calendar for thisJuly 12 Luncheon Forum

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bakersfield Marriott at theConvention Center

$38 per Chamber Member$75 per Non-member

Watch for details in the June Memberandum

On Saturday evening, June 4

at 7:00 p.m., the 2011 Beautiful

Bakersfield Awards will be broadcast

before a live audience of over 400

from the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton

on KGET TV-17. The Beautiful

Bakersfield Crystal Camellia awards

are presented to local businesses,

groups and citizens who helped to

improve the image and quality of life in

our community during 2010.

The evening celebration begins

with a hosted reception honoring allnominees and featuring visual displays

of the many people and projects

nominated for this years awards. The

climax of the event is the live broadcast

and announcement of winners in

each of the 14 categories. A special

Chairmans Award will be presented

at the end of the evening to honor one

nominee from among the entire list of

82 nominations for overall excellence,

not specific to the criteria of any

individual category.

Tune in for theBeautiful BakersfieldAwards June 4

Helping small business connect with

big business, the Greater Bakersfield

Chamber of Commerce presents the

second Small Business Networking

Breakfastof 2011 on Thursday, June 9,7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Chamber.

Featured speakers will include:John

Becker andKatie Ivester, The Indus-

trial Company - TIC; Greg Cham-

berlain, Bakersfield College; William

James andRose Lasley, Rio Tinto.

Cost is $15.00 for Chamber members

and $30.00 non-members and includes

breakfast. To RSVP call (661) 327-

4421, e-mail info@bakersfieldchamber.

org or go to www.bakersfieldchamber.

org.

Sponsored By:Aera Energy LLC

Alon USA

Chevron

Citizens Business Bank

Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield

Tejon Ranch

Connect Your SmallBusiness with BigBusiness


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Flood Ministries, Inc. and Stewards, Inc.3509 Union Avenue(661) 323-5663

New Location for Both Non-Profits

IKEA Distribution Services, Inc. and REC SolarGrand Unveiling 1.8-Megawatt Solar Energy System

Melos Gas & Gear311 Kentucky Street(661) 387-6800Grand Opening - Welding Gas Production Facility

San Joaquin Community Hospital2615 Chester Avenue(661) 395-3000Ground-breaking Ceremony - New Cancer Center and OutpatientSurgery Center


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Account Control Technology, Inc.5531 Business Park SouthBakersfield, CA 93309 888-830-7770www.accountcontrol.comAccount Control Technology, Inc.

is a nationwide firm providing debtmanagement and collection solutions since1990. At ACT, people and performance arevalued above all else.

ALPHA Canine SanctuaryPO Box 5517Bakersfield, CA 93388 661-391-8212www.alphacanine.orgNon profit, no-kill sanctuary for homeless,unwanted dogs. Programs are rescue,adoption, care for life and spay/neuterassistance for low income families dogs.

Bakersfield Christmas ParadeCommitteePO Box 22344Bakersfield, CA 93390 661-637-2323

ext. 378www.bcparade.comResponsible for the 29th annualBakersfield Christmas Parade, with thisyears theme Joys of Christmas, willbe held on December 1st from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. on the streets of downtownBakersfield.

CleanSource6881 District Blvd. #FBakersfield, CA 93313 661-303-3433www.cleansource.comLeading supplier of building maintenanceproducts and chemicals, committed tobringing new standards of quality andvalue; offering programs and solutions thatenhance customer productivity, efficiency,and cost control.

The Delano Center1835 GlenwoodDelano, CA 93215 661-444-7141www.thedelanocenter.comA beautiful 10-acre landscaped complex

with over 50,000 square feet of banquet,meeting and event facilities containing twoconstructed equipped commercial kitchenswith walk-in refrigeration.

Ecology Action Energy UpgradeCalifornia877 Cedar St. Ste. 240Santa Cruz, CA 95060 661-903-2364www.ecoact.orgEfforts to increase energy efficiency andcreate green jobs are getting an importantboost through Californias new statewideenergy efficiency program, Energy Upgrade

California. www.EnergyUpgradeCA.org.

Excel Dental3400 Calloway #303Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-213-3526www.exceldentalinc.comModern state-of-the art facility. Dr. Trinhhas extensive training in oral surgery. Sameday emergency treatment. IV sedation andnon IV sedation.

Melos Gas & Gear Kentucky St.311 Kentucky St.Bakersfield, CA 93305 661-387-6800www.melosgasandgear.com

Pivotal Approach1130 East Clark 150-224Santa Maria, CA 93458 877-885-1531www.pivotalapproach.comPublic viewing television, digital signage,advertising.

Welcome Fourteen New Chamber MembersThe 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 April 15 through May 14.

Santiago Sales3000 S. ChesterBakersfield, CA 93304 888-563-3003www.santiagosales.comWe offer 2nd chance financing; we are

not focused on credit; we focus on abilityto pay; you can purchase with your ITINcard; we have a 98% approval rate; weoffer referral fees up to $1,000.

Scentsy Vickie HaltermanBakersfield, CA 661-204-2123www.vickieh.scentsy.us/homeIndependent Star Director for smokeless,wickless, andflameless candles, 80 plusfragrances, many stylish warmers withlight bulb making it safe to use in yourhouse.

SkinSation1502 Mill Rock Way, Ste. 250Bakersfield, CA 93311 661-617-6101www.skinsationmedispa.com

Tallman ProductionsBakersfield, CA 661-330-2482www.ttallman.comTrevor Tallman is a commercialphotographer producing dynamic imagesfor advertising agencies, corporations andvarious businesses specializing in retailadvertising, architecture, product, peopleand lifestyle.

WormsWorth, Inc.19075 Transport Ln.Shafter, CA 93263 661-589-6761Cultivate and harvest earthwormscastings and manufacture a concentratedliquid fertilizer suitable for agriculture,commercial turf, and home & gardensmarkets.


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A Good Time Out ....................................2006

Akri Corporation .....................................1998American Business Machines .................1999

American Kids Sports Center .................1992

American Red Cross Kern Chapter......2010

American Safety Services, Inc. ...............2007

Bakersfield Lock & Safe Company, Inc. 2003

Barbich Consulting .................................2005

Blackwell Land, LLC..............................1983

Bolthouse Farms, Inc. .............................1995

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fresno ....2007

Central Valley Physical Therapy .............2008

Clear Channel Radio ...............................2001

Coffee-Brimhall LLC ..............................2008Commercial Trade Inc.............................1988

Common Sense Consulting .....................2010

CommWorld of Kern County Inc............1992

Comprehensive Pulmonary & Critical

Care Associates ..............................2004

Creative Connections ..............................2007

Curves .....................................................2000

Dowling Aaron & Keeler, Inc. ................2004

Downs Equipment, Inc............................1993

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen .................2004

EnviroTech Consultants ..........................2004

ESG Republic..........................................2000Esparza Enterprises, Inc. .........................2001

Faith in Action Kern County ...................2009

Foundation for Medical Care of Kern &

Santa Barbara Co. ..........................1987

Frank Cantelmi Engineering ...................2009

Galbraith Van & Storage Company ........1972

Global CTI Group, Inc. ...........................2001

Golden Living Center .............................2009

Halliburton Energy Services ...................1993

Henleys Photo, Inc. ................................1948

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel .........................2003

Homewood Suites by Hilton ...................2004In Balance, Incorporated .........................1992

Independent Living Center of KC...........1995

Jacobs ......................................................2000

Johnson Controls, Inc..............................2008

Kaiser Permanente Kern County ............1987

KC Development Services Agency .........1992

Kern Schools Federal Credit Union

Administration ...............................1989

KW Plastics of California .......................1994

La Quinta Inn & Suites ...........................2006

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

Member Since Member Since

Links for Life ..........................................2003

Milan Institute .........................................2007Oasis Air Conditioning, Inc. ...................2003

The Patio Shoppe ....................................2005

Petro Travel Plaza ...................................2006

Principal Financial Group .......................2005

Proforma Progressive Marketing ............2004

Pure Energy Solar, Inc. ...........................2006

Richland Chevrolet .................................2004

RJs ........................................................2003

S.T.E.P.S., Inc. ......... ........... .......... .......... .2002

Sidles Duncan & Associates ...................2009

Sizzler Restaurant ...................................1997

Solar City Inc. .........................................2008Star Furniture ..........................................2010

Valley Staffing Services ..........................1996

Vanguard Cleaning Systems ...................2010

Verizon Wireless .....................................1987

Weatherford, Inc......................................1995

Law Offices of Young & Nichols ............2001


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On May 6, 34 members of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Youth

Leadership Bakersfield program graduated during ceremonies held at the Four Points

Hotel by Sheraton. Comprised of sophomores, juniors and seniors from 17 area high

schools, the Class of 2011 completed an intensive six-session program that provided an

opportunity for students to study diverse aspects of the Bakersfield community, meet

with local leaders and learn about the local career and community service opportunities

that are available to them.

The Chamber salutes: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, Bakersfield Christian High School; Rio Goes-

ling, Stockdale High School; Ryan Gonzales, Highland High School; Austin Jagels,

Foothill High School; Charity Jensen, Liberty High School; Amanda John, Garces

High School; Natalie Kennedy, East Bakersfield High School; Renae Lewis, West High

School; Sara Little, Bakersfield High School; Elizabeth Mazmanian, Ridgeview High

School; Camille McLewis, East Bakersfield High School; Madeline Ming, Bakersfield

High School; Felipe Mota, South High School; Esmeralda Murillo, Golden Valley

High School; Amy Navarrete, Ridgeview High School; Nancy Nguyen, RidgeviewHigh School; Jennifer Olague, Foothill High School; Brad Prout, Centennial High

School; Jayme Reyna, Frontier High School; Ana Rojas, Mira Monte High School;

Taylor Rose, Independence High School; Samantha Sanchez, Golden Valley High

School; Jonathan Santa Cruz, North High School; Sonia Serrano, North High School;

Jacob Singleton, Centennial High School; Hanna Webb, Centennial High School;

Dylan Wilson, Bakersfield Christian High School; Tammy Yabiku, East Bakersfield

High School.

Serving as the evenings host was GBCC Chairman of the Board Sheryl Chalupa.

Casey McBride, KUZZ Radio/Buck Owens Productions, Inc., was emcee; and key-

note speaker was Christine Frazier,Kern County Superintendent of Schools.

Id like to thank the Chamber for this

amazing opportunity. Both the Youth

Leadership program and the Business

Partner Scholarship have given me

extraordinary means through which I can

expand my horizons as a student, and as

a part of Bakersfields next generation.

I have learned more about Bakersfield,

and it has influenced me to want to returnhere after college.

It widened my perspective, there was

a lot more going on around here than I

thought.

Lightspeed Systems captured my heart

and I want to see if I can study something

that would help me be a part of that

company.

Chamber Program Brings Wider Understandingand Appreciation of Hometown Opportunities toYouth Leadership Bakersfield Class of 2011

Chamber Salutes Community Leaders of Tomorrow

2011 Program Underwriter:

Aera Energy LLC

Day Sponsors:

The Arts Council of Kern

Andrew Pandol Farming

Bright House Networks

Bakersfield Association of

REALTORS

Chevron

Colombo Construction

DeVry University The Petroleum Club

Kaiser Permanente

Lightspeed Systems

Pacific Gas & Electric

San Joaquin Community

Hospital

Wegis Ranch

Graduation Sponsor:

Southern California Gas

Company

Plaque Sponsor:

Wells Fargo Bank

Special thanks areextended to all of thesponsors whose generoussupport made this year'sprogram possible.

What the students said:


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Chairman of the BoardSheryl ChalupaGoodwill Industries of SouthCentral California

Chairman of the Board ElectTim TerrioTerrio Therapy Fitness, Inc.

Vice Chair Administration

Garrett MingJim Burke Ford Lincoln Jaguar

Vice Chair Business AdvocacySusie GeigerOccidental Petroleum

Vice Chair Member Education Christine Frazier

Kern County Superintendent of SchoolsVice Chair Networking

Bill MurrayDoubleTree Hotel

Vice Chair Community OutreachLinda HealdAutomobile Club of Southern California

TreasurerScott BeginCitizens Business Bank

Immediate Past ChairRick RileyTownsend Design

Director-at-LargeMatthew ParkKern County Farm Bureau

Board MembersMike Allen AGM California

Greg Chamberlain Bakersfield College

Dana Fabbri Rabobank, N.A.

Bruce Freeman Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc.

Shaun Kelly TWIW Insurance Services

Karen King Golden Empire Transit

Dan Klingenberger Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

Jarrod McNaughton San Joaquin Community Hospital

Dayna Nichols Castle Print & Publication

Danny Ordiz Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.

Tom Randour KGET-TV 17

Monique Rogers ARRC Technology

Rick Stevens Stevens Transportation, Inc.

John F. Stovall Law Offices of John F. Stovall

Danielle Wade Bright House Networks

Leslie Walters Walters & Associates

Derek Yurosek Bolthouse Farms, Inc.

Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Debra L. Moreno

Director of Operations Tonya Sterling

Controller Jennifer Abercrombie

Project Manager Pauline Bartlett

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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