metro business journal - november 2011

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NOVEMBER 2011

The Greater Bakersfield Chamber ofCommerce is dedicated to:

Building a Strong Economy

Providing Business Education &Networking Opportunities

Promoting Our Community

Representing the Interests ofBusiness with Government

Building a Strong Economy

CEO Column ..........................................2

Bakersfield: The Next 5 Years................3

New Chamber Board Members .............4

Representing the Interests of

Business with Government

Jobs Task Force Town Hall ....................5


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

Committee Reports ................................6

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

New Members ........................................9Renewing Members ...............................10

Promoting Our Members .......................11

Providing Business Education &

Networking Opportunities

Business Continuity Seminar .................1

Labor Law Forum ..................................3

Chamber Monthly Planner .....................7

The past few years have been very hard for many of us, but

if there is one thing that will help bring us out of this tough

economy it is the growth and expansion of small businesses.

Small business growth would not be possible without daring

entrepreneurs, willing to take risks and build something out of

nothing. In 2012 the Chamber will celebrate these individu-

als and the companies they have founded, beginning withthe publication of our 2012 Bakersfield Guide & Business

Directory, which this year offers a special salute to Chamber

member businesses just announced as fastest growing busi-

nesses on the Inc. 5000 list.

The full-color guide segment of the 2012 Directory will include information on

Recreation; Tourism and Film; Arts and Entertainment; Hospitality; Economy; Educa-

tion; Healthcare; History; Travel and Transit; Distribution and Logistics; Oil and Energy

Agriculture; Real Estate; Workforce; Business Incentives; Government and Elected

Representatives; and Business Resources. The directory listing segment of the 2012

Directory lists all active (dues current) Chamber Members both alphabetically and by

business category. This segment makes the Directory the best reference available for

choosing where to shop and do business.

The 2012 Bakersfield Guide & Business Directory will be distributed beginning in

early 2012 and throughout the year to more than 4,000 Chamber member representa-

tives, executives, community leaders, visitors, tourists and professionals relocating to

Bakersfield. Advertising in theDirectory is a once a year opportunity. Both full-color

and single color advertisements in a wide range of sizes are available, with a price to

fit every budget. The deadline to reserve your advertising space in the 2012 Bakersfield

Guide & Business Directory is Nov. 11. For more information, call Spencer Schluter at

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

Is your business prepared for the unexpected? Who will

take control of your company if something happens to you?On Nov. 10 from 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Chamber will

try to answer these questions for you with its next business

development seminar focused on Business Continuity.

Speakers will include succession planning experts Steve

Parish, Principal Financial Group; andJennifer Adams,

Klein DeNatale, Goldner et al. Attendees will also hear from local business owners

who have successfully implemented a succession plan,Rick Kreiser, Carneys Business

Technology Center; andBen Stinson III, Stinson Stationers, Inc. The event MC will

beBill Jeffries, Citizens Business Bank.

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

To RSVP, call (661) 327-4421 or register online at www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

Getting Back to the American Dream

Business Continuity Seminar Nov. 10

Jobs Task Force at the Chamber..5

The Chambers 2012 Bakersfield Guide & Business Directory Will Cel-ebrate Entrepreneurship & Salute the Fastest Growing Local Companies


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On November

15 from 7:30 to

10:00 a.m. the

Chamber will

present its latestLabor Law &

Human Resource

forum, The On-

Line Bottom Line:

Issues Surround-

ing Social Media

at Work. The guest

speakerKaty C. Raytis, Attorney with

KDG HR Solutions, will discuss the HR

and legal implications of social media in

the workplace and will offer her profes-

sional expertise in answering questions

from attendees.There is no charge for Chamber Mem-

bers to attend this forum. Cost for non-

members is $40. Refreshments will be

provided. Reservations are required. To

RSVP, call (661) 327-4421 or visit www.

bakersfieldchamber.org.

Join the Chamber for

Another Free Labor Law

Forum on November 15

Katy C. Raytis

KDG HR Soultions

Tuesday, December 1311:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Presenting Sponsor: Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

The Next Five Years


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I believe that

people should

be involved in

the communities

where they live

and work. My

participation in

the Bakersfield

Chamber of

Commerce will

be a way for me

to be part of an

organization that

plays a vital role in shaping our com-

munity. My experience with this chamber

is that it has made an effort to take a bal-anced approach between preserving our

quality of life while promoting growth and

a strong local economy. I look forward to

participating in this effort.

Carla Musser is responsible for manag-

ing Chevrons Policy, Government and

Public Affairs activities for Chevrons San

Joaquin Valley Business Unit and also cen-

tral California. Her responsibilities include

managing government relations, media

communications, internal communications,

and community relations. In this role she isresponsible for developing and implement-

ing strategies to help Chevron become

the energy company most admired for its

people, partnerships, and performance.

Carla holds a bachelors degree in Busi-

ness Administration from the University of

LaVerne. She is a certified Senior Profes-

sional Human Resources (SPHR) with the

Human Resources Certificate Institute, and

a member of the Public Relations Society

of America.

She is actively involved in the com-

munity and has served on several boardsin the Bakersfield community: Court

Appointed Special Advocates of Kern

County, Bakersfield Association for Re-

tarded Citizens Foundation Board, Kern

Economic Development Corporation,

Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Council,

and is a current board member for the Al-

liance for Women in Energy and the Kern

Economic Development Foundation.

I am very ex-

cited to join the

Chamber Board.

Trans-West sup-

ports the commu-

nity through mem-

berships in local

organizations

that support local

business and are

champions for the

communities and

County we live

and do business in. Collectively, Trans-

West employs over 400 employees. As an

employer, I care deeply about every em-ployee and the safety and security of our

employees is the first consideration in

our operational approach. I also believe

we have the responsibility to invest in the

community through economic support,

volunteerism and leadership and to be an

environmental steward as well!

Brooke Antonioni is the President/

CEO for Trans-West Security Services,

Inc. Brooke also serves as the Vice Presi-

dent of Trans-West Services, Inc. Trans-

West provides professional services inthe areas of physical private security

and commercial and industrial cleaning.

Brooke and her family are natives of Ba-

kersfield and involved in the oil service

business in Kern County going all the

way back to the 1930s. Brooke has her

bachelors degree in Communications

and Masters degree in Public Adminis-

tration from California State University

Bakersfield (CSUB). Brooke is extremely

involved in the Community and active

in various service clubs and foundation

boards, including, Rotary, BakersfieldMemorial Hospital Foundation and the

Tree Foundation of Kern County. This

community engagement flows over to the

operation of Trans-West as well!

Providing Leadership For a Healthy Business Community

The Chamber Welcomes 2012 Incoming Board MembersBrooke Antonioni and Carla Musser

BrookeAntonioni

CarlaMusser

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GREATER BAKERSFIELD

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Chamber Hosts Task Force Seeking to Cut Red Tape

Business and local leaders gathered

at the Chamber for aJoint County/City

Jobs Task Force meeting October 20.

Born out of a conversation at a ribbon

cutting event, local representatives, As-

semblywoman Shannon Grove, Kern

County SupervisorsMike Maggard

andKaren Goh, and Bakersfield City

CouncilmenDavid Couch andKen Weir,

wanted to hear from businesses what

specific problems they encounter fromregulators. They want to identify both

issues and solutions.

According to Assemblywoman Grove,

I want to make Kern County a place

business comes to and thrives while pro-

viding an example to the rest of the State

on what to do right in growing businesses

and jobs. This was a sentiment shared by

all of the leaders present.

Many of the challenges shared by busi-

ness people during the meeting stem from

Federal and State regulations including

those that are implemented by the County

and the City. The most challenging ap-

peared to be the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) and National En-

vironmental Policy Act (NEPA) require-ments. CEQA creates a great deal of

uncertainty to developers of large and

small projects as a company will be mil-

lions of dollars and years into a project

and have no certainty, if or when, it will

be able to complete the project. Compare

the same process to other states where the

investment is a few hundred thousand dol-

lars, a few months and a permit is issued to

start construction. Litigation concerns on

projects also create a great deal of uncer-

tainty. Another often repeated topic was

that of duplication. There is CEQA and

NEPA, Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) and Califor-

nia Department of Industrial Relations

Division of Occupational Safety and

Health (Cal/OSHA), and on and on.

Suggestions and complaints were

gathered and will be reviewed by the

task force. There will be follow up

discussions and findings on what can,

or needs to be done and how that maybe achieved. Our local representatives

are trying to foster an environment for

growth and prosperity in a State that

continues to foster uncertainty and

distress.

The message from our businesses,

those around the State and those look-

ing to come to California, seems to be,

give us regulatory certainty and less

duplication.


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Ambassadors / MixerSteve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair

In October, the committee enjoyed

a presentation from Carlin Jones, Arts

Council of Kern. He discussed the many local

activities and projects that you and your family

can be involved in. Additionally, we heard

from Marsha Weimer, The Henrietta WeillMemorial Child Guidance Clinic The

Guild House for the 5 minute commercial.

The committee continues outreach into the

community through its participation in the

Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Mixers and

helping with the Mayors Freeway Cleanup each

month. Please contact Pauline at the Chamber

if you are interested in becoming a member of

this committee.

Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Business DevelopmentEric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair

A big thank you to ARRC Technology for

hosting the recent Facebook Marketing seminar.

We appreciate the insight from Gabe Ulloa,

ARRC Technology and our own Spencer

Schluter, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of

Commerce as they walked us through some

useful tools that can extend our business

marketing outreach. Attention business owners,

please mark your calendar for the November 10

seminar on Business Continuity. There will be

experts from Principal Financial Group, Klein

Denatalie Goldner et al and local companies

that have successfully implemented succession

plans, Carneys Technology Center andStinson Stationers, Inc. Come find out how you

can plan succession and have peace of mind for

the future of your business. See the front page

article for more information. Finally, mark your

calendar for December 13 forBakersfield: The

Next Five Years luncheon forum.


Energy

Tony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chair

Our recent Committee meeting included a

brief commercial fromRyan Crowl, Bakersfield

Jet Center by Loyds Aviation. The Committee

additionally put together the very informativeVIP Oil Tour featuring Occidental Elk Hills

facility and discussing industry topics including

land use, fracking, water, as well as the overall

impact on Kern County. There are many

opportunities to participate in our local energy

industry activities including being a mentor

for the Independence High School Energy &

Utility Career Academy.


Building Relationships Through Committee Connections

Beautiful Bakersfield CommitteeMaggie Cushine, The Boys & Girls Club of Kern

County Chair

Planning for the 2012 Beautiful Bakersfield

Awards has just begun. Join in the fun that

accompanies preparations for this premiere

annual event that promotes our community!

Staff Contact: Jean Scheiber

Heartland Saloon FundraiserSteve Bohn, Principal Financial Group - Chair

We are getting the committee planning started

this month. Contact Pauline if you are interested

in being on this fun committee. We will be

recruiting for sponsorships, auction donations,

volunteers for black jack dealers, etc. Come join

in the excitement and mark your calendar for

April 19, 2012 at the Kern County Fairgrounds.


International Business & TradeBob Meadows, Union Bank Chair

The Committee met on October 5 and reviewed

its program of work and discussed ways to assist

businesses in the County with International

Trade. In November, attendees have been

asked to make a brief presentation about their

business and expertise in international business

and trade. Anyone interested in learning more

about international trade is welcome to join the

committee which meets the first Wednesday of

the month from 3:00 4:30 p.m. at the Chamber

office (please note the meeting time change). The

next meeting is November 2.

Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook

Leadership Bakersfield AdvisoryCouncil

Julianna Gaines, Kern County Superintendent

of Schools - Chair

The October session of Leadership Bakersfield

focused on local arts & culture. Participants

were guided on a downtown walking tour by

Advisory Day Chair David Gordon with the

Bakersfield Museum of Art. The class made

visits to the Padre Hotel, Metro Galleries,

the Guild House, Spotlight Theatre, Buena

Vista Museum of Natural History and Buck

Owens Crystal Palace. Thanks are extended

to Advisory Council Chairs Patricia Newquist,

McIntosh & Associates and David Gordon,

Bakersfield Museum of Art for putting together

such an outstanding experience and sharing

their knowledge and expertise with the class.

A special thanks to the Day Sponsors, Klassen

Corporation, Tejon Ranch Commerce Center

and Walker-Lewis Rents.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

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The

Ambassador/

Mixer Committee

has selected

Kelly Sloan of

Bakersfield

Marriott at the

Convention

Center as

Ambassador of the

Quarter. Thanks are extended to Kelly

for her contributions to the Chamber

and business community.According to Kelly, Being an

Ambassador is a great way to network

and serve your community. Every event

is an opportunity to meet new people,

and to showcase your business.

Honorable mention goes toRoy

Kintz, University of Phoenix and

Martha Griffith, Alzheimers Disease

Association of Kern County.

Ambassador of

the Quarter

Kelly Sloan

Governmental Review CouncilJeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair

In October, Governmental Review Council

(GRC) members heard impacts of public

safety realignment and the impacts of the

States marijuana policies from Kern County

Sheriff Donny Youngblood. We invite you

to attend GRC meetings for information anddiscussion on the latest legislative, regulatory,

and public policy issues facing the community

and local area businesses and industries. The

GRC meets every Friday morning at 7:30 a.

m. at the Chamber office.

Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook

Youth Leadership BakersfieldAdvisory CouncilShonna Shearson, Kern Schools Federal

Credit Union Chair

Candidate selection for the 2012 class of

Youth Leadership Bakersfi

eld is underway.The council is in the process of planning

the curriculum and securing sponsors to

support the program. To find out how you

can help support our workforce and leaders

of tomorrow, call (661) 327-4421.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling


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Chamber Monthly Planner - November 2011

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

Date Committee Time Place

Nov. 2 Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. Chamber

Nov. 2 International Business & Trade 3:00 p.m. Chamber

Nov. 3 LB Advisory Committee 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Nov. 4 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberNov. 9 Beautiful Bakersfield Committee 12:00 p.m. Chamber

Nov. 9 New Member Reception 4:30 p.m. Chamber

Nov. 10 Business Continuity Seminar 10:45 a.m. Chamber

Nov. 11 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Nov. 14 YLB Advisory Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Nov. 15 Labor & Employment Law Forum 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Nov. 16 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. Dark

Nov. 16 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Nov. 17 Mixer: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS

4800 Stockdale Hwy, Ste. 100 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 18 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Offsite

Nov. 18 LB Class Day 8:00 a.m. Chamber

Nov. 19 LB Class Day 8:00 a.m. Chamber

Nov. 22 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Nov. 24 & 25 Chamber Closed: Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov. 28 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Dec. 1 LB Advisory Committee 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Dec. 2 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

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PO Box 2426 93303

661-861-9249

www.scorebakersfield.com

Counselors to America's Small Business

SCORE is a national non-profit organization made

up of retired and working business professionals

who volunteer their time to help the

small business community.

Providing FREE Business ConsultationsMarketing & Business Planning Assistance

Financing and Loan Review

Government Procurement Opportunities

The Congdon Financial Group

5080 California Ave.

Bakersfield

661-321-9172

www.congdonfinancial.nmfn.com

CA#0E67288

Define yourself by what you do.

Fulfill your potential while you make a difference in peoples lives.

Youll sleep soundly at night representing Northwestern Mutual

named byFORTUNE Magazine as Americas Most Admired

Company in its industry for the 25th time.

05-2887 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI. The Congdon Financial

Group. Tony D. Congdon is a District Agent of Northwestern Mutual (life and disability insurance,

annuities) amd a Registered Representative ofNorthwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC

(securities), a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual broker-dealer and member FINRA and SIPC.

FORTUNE magazine, March 2008.


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El Tango Reception Hall5400 Woodmere Drive(661) 717-1221

Grand Opening - Reception Hall

Marinello Schools of Beauty3737 Ming Avenue(661) 282-2308Grand Opening - Education (Beauty and Health)

Walmart2601 Fashion Place(661) 288-0275Grand Opening - Retail Store

The French Quarters3220 Stine Road, #A(661) 412-4989Grand Opening - Restaurant (Southern Cooking)

Havok Airsoft & CQB4210 Resnik Court, Suite 200(661) 496-6644

Grand Opening - Indoor Airsoft Field and Store

InSpire Salon & Spa3615 Coffee Road, Suite 500(661) 587-4777Grand Opening - Salon


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Aflac Regional Office Dawn Tyack5558 California Ave. #320Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-444-9130www.aflac.com

Baker-Hughes Baker Oil Tools

4230 Foster Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-327-7201www.bakerhughes.comAdvancing Reservoir Performance

Colliers International10000 Stockdale Hwy Ste. 102Bakersfield, CA 93311 661-631-3800www.colliers.comColliers International is a CommercialReal Estate Brokerage Companyspecializing in office, retail, industrial,multi-family and land properties within theCentral San Joaquin Valley.

Diamond Technologies, Inc.5417 Woodmere Dr.PO Box 9007Bakersfield, CA 93389 661-833-5600www.diamondtechsolutions.netDiamond Technologies, Inc. is KernCountysfirst Cloud Integration specialistbringing Cloud and On Premise based ITcomputing services to small, medium andlarge businesses.

E & B Natural ResourcesManagement1600 Norris Rd.

Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-679-1700www.ebresources.comE & B Natural Resources is a rapidlygrowing, California based, privately heldExploration and Production Companyfocused on the acquisition, optimization,and exploration of oil and gas.

French Quarters3220 Stine Rd. Ste. ABakersfield, CA 93309 661-979-1108

Golden Hearts Residential CareFacility

9104 Gleeson Ct.Bakersfield, CA 93311 661-412-4849Serving seniors in our community, onegolden heart at a time with dignity andrespect, striving for independence in a safeand happy environment.

Greenlawn Southwest2739 Panama Ln.Bakersfield, CA 93313 661-834-8820www.greenlawnmortuaryandcemetery.comServing Bakersfield and Kern County forover 75 years.

Hello Eco2000 S. Union Ste. 51Bakersfield, CA 93307 661-549-0744www.helloeco.com

Kern County Fire Department

5642 Victor St.Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-391-7000www.kerncountyfire.org

Marinello Schools of Beauty3737 Ming Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-282-2308www.marinello.comMarinello has been educating studentsto enter a professional career in theBeauty Industry. Marinello has providedgraduates with Cosmetology education inCalifornia, and more.

Mike Ponce Insurance Services, Inc.1200 21st St.

Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-325-7200Business Insurance: WorkersCompensation, Auto, Bonds, Liability,Property, Health & Employment PracticesLiability.

Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce581 Dolliver St.Pismo Beach, CA 93449 805-773-4382www.pismochamber.com

Salon Gianna1529 19th St.

Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-873-4635Salon Gianna is a full service hair salonand day spa. All profits from Salon Giannago to THE ROCKET FUND set up atthe Sanford-Burnham Medical ResearchInstitute for childhood diseases.

SendOutCards Marilyn HendersonBakersfield, CA 661-871-2824In 60 seconds, you can choose your customgreeting card, which we print, stuff, stampand mail to anywhere in the world!

Sugar Twist Bakery

9500 Brimhall Rd. Ste. 507Bakersfield, CA 93312www.sugartwistbakery.comBringing a new twist in bakery goods toBakersfield - satisfy your sweet tooth; createyour own donut, and have a make MEhappy bar! Sugar Twist Bakery, the placeto be!

Welcome Nineteen New Chamber Members

Chamber SocialMedia Promotes

Member News

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

The Chambers Facebook andTwitter exist to help promote ourMembers. Share your company newsand well make sure it gets out to our1,084 Facebook fans and 342 Twitterfollowers.

Synergy Lifestyle Center4100 Empire Dr. Ste. 120Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-878-9100www.synergybakersfield.comComprehensive medical weight loss andaddiction treatment services.

Team Beachbody Shaun HarrisBakersfield, CA 661-317-2736www.shakemojo.comTeam Beachbody strives to helpindividuals reach their health andfitnessgoals through simplified nutrition andfitness programs like P90X, Insanity, andTurbo Jam.

Touchstone Industrial SupplyBakersfield, CA 661-333-8300www.TouchstoneIndustrialSupply.com


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Acacio Fertility Center, Inc. ....................2010

American Business WomensAssociation .....................................2007

American Financial Service ....................2003

American Lung Association of

California .......................................1990

American Self Storage ............................2009

AP Real Estate Holdings, L.P. .................2009

Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyds

Aviation ..........................................1991

Bakersfield Rack & Shelving ..................2008

Mon Bertolucci .......................................2010

Best Western Liberty Inn ........................2002

Biomat USA ............................................2006

BJs Restaurant & Brewery .....................2006

Boston Eye Care .....................................2010Budget Medical Clinic ............................1995

California Veterans Assistance

Foundation Inc. (CVAF).................2009

Carriage House Estates ...........................1998

Chevron Valley Credit Union

Granite Falls Dr. Branch ................1990

City Body Works .....................................1991

City Neon Sign Systems .........................2007

Customsoft Corporation ..........................2001

Diamond Real Estate Management .........2000

DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Group ..1995

Electrical Systems &

Instrumentation, Inc. ......................2009

Elephant Bar Restaurant .........................2005Employers Depot, Inc. ............................2007

Environmental Sound Solutions, Inc. .....2010

Galen Harris Painting ..............................2010

GEMCare Health Plan ............................2006

Golden Empire Concrete.........................1989

Golden Touch Limousine ........................2009

Greenshops ..............................................2008

The Grove Apartments ............................1993

63 Renewing Members Support ChamberThe following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of September15 through October 14. We thank them for their support and commitment to the Chamber!

Member Since Member Since


Hampton Inn & Suites

Bakersfield-Hwy 58 .......................2009JLH Construction Inc. .............................2010

Johns Incredible Pizza Company ...........1998

KDG HR Solutions .................................2006

Kentos Mandarin B.B.Q. .......................1992

Kern County Bar Association .................2010

Kern County Waste Management

Department .....................................1996

Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et al ................1987

Law Office of Robert H. Brumfield, P.C. 2010

Legacy Education LLC dba

High Desert Medical College .........2010

Lightspeed Systems ................................1999

California Mentor, Stine Road ................2009

MetLife ...................................................2009Neon Energy Corporation .......................2008

ODell Cross, A Professional

Corporation ....................................1991

Olive Drive Church .................................2001

Outback Steakhouse ................................1994

Pastoria Energy Facility ..........................2001

The Price Company.................................1998

Prudential Tobias Realtors ......................2009

Rio Tinto Minerals U.S. Borax ...............2008

Royal T Management ..............................1988

S.O.S. Staffing.........................................2008

San Mar Properties, Inc...........................2000

ServiceMaster at Bakersfield ..................2008

Stockdale Country Club ..........................2004tw telecom ...............................................1999

United States Cold Storage of

California .......................................1993

University of Phoenix .............................1996

Univision KUVI TV45, KABE TV39

& KBTF TV31 ...............................1995

Volt Workforce Solutions ........................1984


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Bakersfield Rescue Mission would like

to invite you to their 2nd Annual Mission

Cup Golf Tournamentat the Kern River

Golf Course, on Rudal Road, on Friday,

Nov. 4. Shotgun start is at 8:00 a.m. $85

entry fee includes green fee, golf cart,

token and lunch. Proceeds benefit the

Bakersfield Rescue Missions goals of

helping and healing individuals caught

in destructive lifestyles of addiction. For

more information and registration, call

(661) 472-9072.

The Bakersfield Marriott at the

Convention Center cordially invites

you to attend the inaugural Golf Classicbenefitting United Way of Kern County.

The Tournament will be held on Friday,

Nov. 4 at the Riverlakes Golf Course,

5201 Riverlakes Dr. with Shotgun start

at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call

(661) 565-9309.

Guild House is excited to be

participating in First Friday. The

Guild House will be open Friday, Nov.

4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will be

serving light appetizers, desserts and a

glass of wine for just $10 per person.Live music will be provided by Ken

Fahsbender (Saxophone) and Larry Peahl

(Keyboardist). For more information, call

(661) 619-4488.

The Heart Gallery of Kern County

on Friday, Nov. 4, is a heartfelt,

photographic exhibit featuring the

faces and stories of Kern Countys

foster children seeking forever

families. Please join the Kern County

Department of Human Services to see

if you have room in your heart and hometo be a foster/adoptive parent. This is

a free, family friendly event you wont

want to miss. For more information, call

(661) 631-6600.

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

The City of Bakersfield Recreation and

Parks and Kern County Disc Golf Club

are hosting the Fifth Annual Disc Golf City

Championship on Saturday, Nov. 5 starting

at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call

(661) 326-3866.

Mayor Harvey Hallhighway cleanup

dates this month are scheduled for Nov. 5

& 19. Participants meet at the Park & Ride

lot on Stockdale Highway west of Oak St.

prior to 9:00 a.m. If you plan to participate,

please call the Mayors office at (661) 326-

3711.

Be part of a Bakers

field holiday tradition!Treat yourself, your friends and family, or

your clients to a beautiful poinsettia plant

this season. By purchasing, you help the

American Lung Association in California

- Bakersfield continue, and expand, local

programs that promote lung health and

prevent lung disease. To order, contact the

Lung Association before November 16 at

(661) 847-4700.

Kern Community Foundation was

awarded a $500,000 grant from The

James Irvine Foundation to increase itsphilanthropic and leadership capacity. The

grant was one of 24 new grants totaling

$8.8 million recently approved by the

Board of Directors of The James Irvine

Foundation. One way this grant will benefit

Kern County is by providing dollars to fund

projects that build the capacity of arts and

culture organizations.

Veteran Vendors has partnered with

HirePatriots.com to start a free Bakersfield

job board to provide employment

opportunities for our active duty soldiersand veterans. Veteran Vendors is calling

on local businesses to help, for more

information visit www.veteranvendors.com.

The Chamber prints news from members when space is available inMETRO Business Journal. The Chamber also publishes news from members inour monthlyMETRO E-News email. Member news items that are considered for publication are good news announcements (such as staff promotionsnew board members, awards, etc.) or community service type activities (such as charity functions, volunteer efforts or fundraisers). Member newsdoes not include any commercial advertising. If you wish to submit an item for consideration in member news, please contact Spencer Schluter [email protected] or call (661) 327-4421. Submitting an item for consideration does not guarantee placement.

$3.5 billion of the construction fund-

ing is from the Federal Rail Authority.

This funding is dedicated to construc-

tion in the Central Valley and putting

people back to work. Could we give

the money back? Absolutely. Would

returning the money reduce the Federal

Deficit? No. The money is programmed

for federal rail projects and would be

reallocated to another state that would

then benefit from the federal invest-

ment. This is exactly the same way

that California stands to benefit fromFloridas decision to forgo federal fund-

ing for its high speed rail project.

Today, more than ever, California

businesses face increasing demandsto comply with labor laws. California

employers and businesses are required

to post updated employment posters

at their places of employment to avoid

fines and penalties.

The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of

Commerce is currently taking orders

for the 2012 California and Federal

employment posters, which will include

the new notice issued by the National

Labor Relations Board (NLRB) entitled

Employee Rights Under the National

Labor Relations Act. Please note thatpending lawsuits may change or elimi-

nate the NLRA requirement, but the

2012 California and Federal employ-

ment Posters will still be mandatory.

Contact the Chamber at 327-4421 or

preorder through the Chambers Online

store at www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

High Speed Rail

Fast Facts

Preorder Your

Required 2012 Labor

Law Posters


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Chairman of the BoardSheryl ChalupaGoodwill Industries of SouthCentral California

Chairman of the Board ElectTim TerrioTerrio Therapy Fitness, Inc.

Vice Chair Administration

Garrett MingJim Burke Ford Lincoln Jaguar

Vice Chair Business AdvocacySusie GeigerOccidental Petroleum

Vice Chair Member Education Christine Frazier

Kern County Superintendent of SchoolsVice Chair Networking

Bill MurrayDoubleTree Hotel

Vice Chair Community OutreachLinda HealdAutomobile Club of Southern California

TreasurerScott BeginCitizens Business Bank

Immediate Past ChairRick RileyTownsend Design

Director-at-LargeMatthew ParkKern County Farm Bureau

Board MembersMike Allen AGM California

Greg Chamberlain Bakersfield College

Bruce Freeman Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc.

Shaun Kelly TWIW Insurance Services

Karen King Golden Empire TransitDan Klingenberger Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

Jarrod McNaughton San Joaquin Community Hospital

Dayna Nichols Castle Print & Publication

Danny Ordiz Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.

Tom Randour KGET-TV 17

Monique Rogers ARRC Technology

Rick Stevens Stevens Transportation, Inc.

John F. Stovall Law Offices of John F. Stovall

Danielle Wade Bright House Networks

Leslie Walters Walters & Associates

Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Debra L. Moreno

Director of Operations Tonya SterlingController Jennifer Abercrombie

Project Manager Pauline Bartlett

Government Affairs Leigh Ann Cook

Director of Membership Tonya M. Dretzka

Marketing & Communications Spencer Schluter

Operations Assistant Jean Scheiber

Information Specialist Janet Ursery

2011 Board of Directors

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