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SEPTEMBER 2011
The Greater Bakerseld Chamber of
Commerce is dedicated to:

Building a Strong Economy
Providing Business Education &
Networking Opportunities
Promoting Our Community
Representing the Interests of
Business with Government
Building a Strong Economy
Energy Luncheon Forum ....................... 3
2011 Business Expo ............................... 4
Moreno Elected as ACCE Chair ............ 6
Green Your Business .............................. 7
Chamber in Action ................................. 10
Trade Mission to Tuscany ...................... 11
Representing the Interests of
Business with Government
Governor Vetoes ..................................... 1
Legislative Update ................................. 2,6
Legislative Redistricting Finalized ........ 5
Promoting Our Community
Chairmans Circle Focus ........................ 2
Principal Partners Day .......................... 4
Community Partners in Education ......... 5
Member News ........................................ 15
Providing Business Education &
Networking Opportunities
Business Focus Seminar ........................ 1
Leadership Bakerseld Class of 2012 .... 7
Youth Leadership Needs Sponsors......... 8
Green Business Workshop ..................... 8
On Tuesday, September 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
the Chambers Business Development Committee will host
their next seminar, Business Focus: Dening Your Economic
Driver.
Guest speaker Eric Merz of The Institute for Business
Excellence will teach you how to build an action plan,
to execute your goals, and to stay on track while having
accountability. Come join us so that you may gain some
practical tools on how to take the next step to propel your
business into a higher level of success.
Price is $35 for Chamber Members, $55 for Non-Mem-
bers and includes a boxed lunch. To register, call (661) 327-
4421 or visit www.bakerseldchamber.org.
By creating a clear vision and focusing our activities on
that vision an organization can reach goals otherwise not
thought attainable. We use the economic driver to create the
reality of that vision.
- Eric Merz
What is Your Business Focus?
The legislative and executive branches are now dominated by one party. This leads
many to wonder if legislation would simply pass through with little opposition or
thought. Governor Brown, however, has shown thoughtful and reasoned evaluation in
vetoing the following legislation that would have a negative effect on employers and
employees.
SB 168 would have made it a misdemeanor for a person to pay for signature collec-
tion on a per-signature basis for state or local initiatives, referendums or recall petitions.
SB 582 would have placed a mandatory commuter benet on business.
SB 104 would have allowed card check for labor unions organizing agriculture
workers.
The Chamber strongly opposed and lobbied against SB 168 because it would deny the
check and balance on the legislative branch by the public in limiting the use of paid sig-
nature gathers critical for successfully sponsoring a referendum. Similarly, the Chamber
worked against SB 104 because we believe that the right to a secret, private ballot is at
the very foundation of democracy all employees should have that right.
We hope that the Governor continues to consider the impacts of legislation on business
as this Legislative session ends.
Governor Vetoes Chamber
Opposed Legislation
RSVP for Energy Luncheon Forum...3
Eric Merz
The Institute for Business
Excellence
Learn to Dene Your Economic Driver with Eric Merz
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The Jim Burke
dealerships began in
1964 when Jim Burke
acquired Haberfelde
Ford after being em-
ployed there since 1948
in various management
capacities. Haberfelde Ford, established in 1913, was then located downtown
before being moved to the present 20 acre site on Oak Street in 1977. At that
time the dealership name was changed to Jim Burke Ford, and Haberfelde
Ford is the corporate name. Today, it is one of the biggest Ford dealerships in
the nation with two locations, downtown and the automall. Though Jim Burke
died in 2006, the Ford Lincoln Jaguar dealerships, rental agency, collision care
and commercial leasing companies are still family owned and employ about
260 people. Dan Hay, Jim Burkes son-in-law, serves as President and attributes
the companys success to the employees who have built lasting relationships
through great customer service.
METRO Business Journal is the
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.
Businesses
Supporting
Business!
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 & Stafng 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 Bakerseld
Mid State Development Corporation
Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.
Pacic Gas & Electric Company
Rabobank, N.A.
San Joaquin Community Hospital
State Farm Insurance
Stinsons Stationers, Inc.
Tejon Ranch Company
TelePacic Communications
Wells Fargo Bank
Law Ofces of Young Wooldridge LLP
On the Federal front, when the House leadership changed in January of 2011, the
hopes by unions for the Employee Free Choice Act (card check) to pass were dashed.
However, this has not stopped efforts of unions to make organizing workplaces easier
for them.
Currently, the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board are using
rule changes to prevent employers from seeking outside advice on how to respond to an
organizing drive in the workplace and streamlining technical aspects of the union cer-
tication elections process. The Greater Bakerseld Chamber of Commerce has joined
with many around the nation by providing comments in opposition of these infringe-
ments on free speech and intimidation of exercising this right.
Our State Legislature reconvened from their summer recess on Monday, August 15th.
Any bills that were not referred to a scal committee before recess now become two
year bills and will not be taken up again until after January 2012.
The Chamber has continued its efforts lobbying for businesses with the scal com-
mittees that are hearing the nal bills of this session including those concerning costly
changes to workers compensation, mandatory regulation on health care rates and man-
datory benets for employees.
Other efforts in the past month have included:
Oppose SB 829, which undermines employer rights in California Division of Occupa-
tional Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) citations by allowing private parties to interfere
with the appeals process which could impose signicant costs on employers, the Cal/
OSHA Appeals Board and on Cal/OSHA.
Oppose SB 931, which seeks to limit legal counsel for public agencies when dealing
with labor issues.
Oppose AB 1155, which could force employers to pay for disabilities not directly
caused by an industrial injury.
Chamber Strives to Protect the
Interests of Business
Chairman's Circle Focus
See Legislative Update Page 6
September 20, 2011
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
@ The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton
Featured Keynote Speaker
Gold Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors: Bronze Sponsor:
Presented by:
Karen Alderman Harbert, President/CEO
Institute for 21st Century Energy, Washington DC
A Division of the US Chamber of Commerce
Keynote speaker Karen Alderman Harbert of the Institute for 21st Century
Energy will address the issues of energy policy, energy security and our nation's
path for a cleaner, more reliable energy future. The The Institute for 21st
Century Energy builds support for meaningful energy action nationally and
internationally through policy development, education and advocacy. The
Institute is focused on building support for a comprehensive, long-term agenda
to secure Americas energy future. At the Institute, Harbert was instrumental in
formulating 88 specic policy recommendations that were presented to Presi-
dent Obama and members of the 111th Congress. She frequently testies in
front of Congress and provides analysis to the media, policy makers and indus-
try leaders. Among the other accomplishments on her impressive resume, is her
former position as the assistant secretary for policy and international aairs at
the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
$35 for Chamber Members
$55 for Non-Members
To RSvP call (661) 327-4421 or visit www.bakerseldchamber.org
Price includes catered lunch.
2011 Energy Luncheon Forum
Greater Bakersfi eld Chamber of Commerce
Space is Limited, RSVP Today!
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Part of the Expo tradition lies in sampling the delicious fare provided by exhibitors
who also happen to be among the areas well-known eateries.
The Chamber proudly announces the following Mixer Hosts who will be offering
samples of their menu items during the evening mixer starting at 5:30 p.m.
Restaurant Sponsors:
Ben & Jerrys
Bord A Petite Catering
Cupcakes-n-Crema
The Garden Spot Restaurant
Hodels Country Dining
Honeybaked Ham
Meet with our areas buying community and decision-makers. Showcase your busi-
ness, products and services. Interact one-on-one with potential customers during the 21
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Annual Business Expo on Thursday, October 27, 2011.
Exhibitor booths for the trade show are lling quickly and now is the time to ensure
that you are there! Through September 16, an 8'x10' space is only $395 for Chamber
Members ($590 Non-Members). After the September 16, member price is $445 ($640
Non-Members).
Scheduled from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Rabobank Convention Center, this distinc-
tive business-to-business trade show drew more than 1,600 attendees from all over Kern
County last year.
For your exhibitor application, call the Chamber at (661) 327-4421 or access online at
www.bakerseldchamber.org
Get Ready for the 2011 Expo
Expo Mixer features food, drink and mingling
for everyone!
Jersey Mikes Subs
Little Caesars Pizza! Pizza!
Qu Pasa Mexican Cafe
Tahoe Joes Famous Steakhouse
Too Fat Catering
Victors Mexican Grill
KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
7:45 a.m to 1:00 p.m.
Principal Partners Day
Dont miss this opportunity to tour a high school campus, see teachers in action, visit with students and see for yourself what programs are
available to Kern High School District Students. After visiting one of our schools, the event continues with a luncheon program at the
Doubletree Hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please plan to join us!
For more information call, (661) 827-3154
or e-mail bshipley@khsd.k12.ca.us GREATER BAKERSFIELD
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Kern County Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce
Co-hosted by the Kern High School District,
the Kern High School District Educational Foundation,
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce and
the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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The California Citizens Redistricting Commission has nalized legislative boundaries

for the California Assembly, California State Senate, California Board of Equalization
and US Congress. This brings to a close a process that began in January using 2010 US
Census Data. The redistricting commission was created by the Voters First Act passed
by California voters in November of 2008.
The CalChamber enhanced the maps to include political and voting history data for
each district. You may view the maps on line at www.mpimaps.com.
A video of the press conference following the commissions adoption of the nal
maps is online at www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov.
The commission was established when voters approved Proposition 11, the Voters
First Act redistricting reform initiative in November 2008. The CalChamber-supported
measure allows the citizens of Californiarather than the legislatorsto draw legis-
lative districts, thereby eliminating the conict of interest in the current system. This
process makes California a national leader in redistricting reform.
The 2012 elections will be the rst to reect the redrawing of districts that will be in
place through 2020.
In addition, due to Bakerseld and California Chamber-supported and voter-approved
Proposition 14, the top two open primary system starts in June 2012 and will create
more competitive general elections to help elect more pro-jobs legislators.
Excerpted from www.calchamber.com
California Citizens Redistricting
Commission Finalizes Legislative
District Maps
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GBCC President and CEO, Debbie
Moreno was recently elected to the
Board of Directors of the American
Chamber of Commerce Executives,
(ACCE), the national professional
development association for Chambers
of Commerce. ACCE is an organization
of 7000 professional members in 1200
local, regional and state Chambers
from all across the United States and
Canada. Morenos rst Board meeting
was held in Los Angeles in early August
in conjunction with ACCEs Annual
Convention with nearly 1,000 Chamber
executives from around the country in
attendance. Moreno is one of only two
Chamber executives from California
serving on the 70 member Board of
Directors.
GBCC President/
CEO sits on
National Chamber
Industry Board
Legislative Update
In August the Chamber Board adopted positions on the following pieces of legisla-
tion:
Oppose SB 432, an unnecessary regulation which would increase costs to lodging es-
tablishments by directing Cal/OSHA to regulate the use of sheets and cleaning tools for
hotel/motel housekeepers. SB 432 is also known as the tted sheets bill.
Oppose AB 375, which would expand costly presumptions. It would increase workers
compensation costs for public and private hospitals by presuming certain diseases and
injuries are caused by the workplace up to 6 months after leaving employment.
Oppose AB 889, an onerous wage and hour mandate for individual homeowners. It
would require individual homeowners who hire domestic work employees, which
includes nannies, caregivers, maids and housekeepers, to comply with wage and hour
mandates and require employers to carry workers compensation insurance.
Deadlines for the State Legislature:
September 9, 2011 - Last day for bills to be passed out of the legislature and interim
recess begins on adjournment
October 9, 2011 - Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legisla-
ture
January 1, 2012 - Statues take effect
January 4, 2012 - Legislature reconvenes
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Javier Reyes, California State Assembly
Aurora Rush, Kern County Waste Man-
agement Department
Brian Self, Merrill Lynch
Geraud Smith, Wells Fargo Bank Re-
gional Commercial Banking
Ida Tagliente, Bright House Networks
Megan Thieman, Aera Energy LLC
Larry Velasquez, Rabobank, N.A.
Sasha Windes, Greenshops
David Womack, Kaiser Permanente
Carolann Wooton, Bethany Services -
Bakerseld Homeless Center
Participants have the opportunity to
focus on the economic, social and politi-
cal life in Bakerseld.
A kick-off dinner will be held on
September 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Four-
Points Bistro in Bakerseld. The rst
class session focusing on leadership
begins Friday, September 16.
Selected through
an intensive screen-
ing and interview
process that took
place in July, the
following individu-
als, representing the
diversity of Bakerselds business com-
munity, have been selected to participate
in the Greater Bakerseld Chamber of
Commerce 2012 Leadership Bakerseld
adult program:
Crystal Aldritt, Wells Fargo Bank Re-
gional Commercial Banking
Michelle Avila, CBCC Foundation for
Community Wellness
Tanya Boone, California State Univer-
sity, Bakerseld
Katie Bracker, Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream
Darin Budak, City of Bakerseld
Will Chandler, Coldwell Banker Pre-
ferred
Ryan Dawson, Rabobank, N.A.
Mary DeGeare, Bakerseld Police Depart-
ment
Tim Findley, Granite Construction
Kristin Hagan, Law Ofces of Kristin A.
Hagan
Erin Henderson, eMedia
Monica Jeffries, Employers Training
Resource
Sandy Johnson, San Joaquin Community
Hospital
Cori Kitchen, Kern Economic Develop-
ment Corporation
Jason Matthews, Colliers International
Megan Metcalf Graves, Aera Energy LLC
Don Miller, Kaiser Permanente Kern
County
Jason Monarch, Mercy Hospitals of
Bakerseld
Angela Paquette, Fresno Pacic Universi-
ty-Bakerseld Center
Candace Procter, Frito-Lay, Inc.
Building Leaders: Chamber Welcomes New Class
Are you ready to green your business?
Step 1 - Green assessment
Step 2 - Educate and empower your employees and management
Chamber Member savings!
10% o on any Creenshops consulting services provided
10% o on any corporate gifts provided by Creenshops
Travel Less - limit andlor combine trips, encourage
telecommuting, public transportation, conference
calling, and alternative work weeks in your business.
A Value-Added Benefit for All Chamber Members
For more information contact:
Your opportunity to...
Leaders throughout our community
recognize the need for a qualied and
skilled future workforce. The Greater
Bakerseld Chamber of Commerce
has begun planning the Youth Leader-
ship Bakerseld program for the Class
of 2012.
The Chamber offers this opportunity
for members to sponsor the Class of
2012.
Through your investment, sponsors
provide students with the chance to
make a difference in their community.
By empowering teens to become
more involved with their schools and
community, the program provides fresh
perspectives as well as networks that
are intended to encourage future leaders
to stay in, or return, to their community
and apply their skills and knowledge to
our own areas businesses and organi-
zations, said GBCC President/CEO
Debbie Moreno.
For more information contact Tonya
Sterling, (661) 327-4421 or e-mail
tsterling@bakerseldchamber.org.
Ambassadors / Mixer
Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair
In August, committee enjoyed a presentation
from Kevin Burton, San Joaquin Community
Hospital Foundation / Grossman Burn
Center. He shared some great success stories
about the burn center and how they have treated
more patients than originally anticipated. Then
he told us details regarding the upcoming
Cancer Center that is getting underway, which
will serve our community and the health of
our citizens. Additionally, we heard from Tom
Pasek, Shaggy Dog Solutions for the 5 minute
commercial.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Business Development
Eric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair
After a short summer break we are back on
track with our seminar series featuring Eric
Merz, Institute for Business Excellence as
our speaker for Business Focus: Dening your
Economic Driver on September 13. Please see
details in this issue on the front page and make
your reservations now. October we will have
another Social Media seminar and November
will feature Business Succession Planning.
More details will be announced as we approach
these events.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Energy
Tony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chair
Thank you to Anthony Lusich, ACEC for
his presentation in August on LEED Green
Building Programs for new and remodeled
buildings. Save the date for the upcoming
Energy Luncheon Forum on September 20th
featuring Karen Harbert, Institute for 21st
Century Energy. See enclosed ad on this event
for detail. If you are interested in learning about
local energy issues and topics, we welcome you
to attend our monthly committee meetings on
the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8am at
the Chamber.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
International Business and Trade
Bob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair
The committee met on August 3 and reviewed
a documentary on the Port of Long Beach.
Additionally, the group discussed the idea of
a future tour of the Port. Further discussions
centered on ways to assist our local industries
in taking advantage of new markets. Anyone
interested in learning more about international
trade is welcome to join the committee which
meets the rst Wednesday of the month from
3:00 4:30 p.m. at the Chamber ofce. The
next meeting is September 7.
Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook
Building Relationships Through Committee
Connections
Governmental Review Council
Jeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair
In August, Governmental Review Council
(GRC) members heard from educat i on
representatives from grade school to advance
education on the impact on programs the budget
and legislation will have as the projected revenues
are falling short. We would like to thank Dr.
Greg Chamberlain, President of Bakerseld
College, Dr. Horace Mitchell, President of
CSU Bakerseld and Michael Hulsizer, Chief
Deputy of Government Affairs for the Kern
Superintendent of Schools for providing an
informative overview of the education system and
the very real impacts we are likely to see. Finishing
up August, the Chamber hosted a morning forum
with Congressman Kevin McCarthy at the Four
Points Sheraton and received an update on
the latest issues before Congress and the state
of affairs in Washington including efforts to
improve the business environment. We invite
you to attend GRC meetings for information and
discussion on the latest legislative, regulatory, and
public policy issues facing the community and
local area businesses and industries. The GRC
meets every Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the
Chamber ofce.
Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook
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Join the Chamber for a Free Green
Business Breakfast Workshop on Oct. 4
On Oct. 4 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. the Chamber is partnering
with Jennifer Jordan of Greenshops to offer a free green
business breakfast workshop entitled Creating A Sustainable
Purchasing Policy.
Greening your operations is not just a feel-good effort. In
todays growing green economy it is a practical and smart
business strategy. Did you know that the average American
uses nearly the equivalent of one, 100 foot-tall, douglas r tree
of paper and wood products each year?
Here are a few ways you will learn how to reduce your
impact at this workshop:
Supporting a sustainable supply chain
Steps to implement a green purchasing plan
Understanding green product labels
Results of your new Green Purchasing Practices will be saving energy, conserving
resources, reducing waste & reducing greenhouse gases!
To RSVP call (661) 327-4421 or visit www.bakerseldchamber.org.
Jennifer Jordan
Greenshops
Invest in Our Future,
Become a Youth
Leadership Sponsor

Chamber Monthly Planner - September 2011
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.
Date Committee Time Place
Sep. 1 Leadership Bakerseld Advisory 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Sep. 2 Governmental Review Council Dark
Sep. 5 Chamber Closed Labor Day
Sep. 7 Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. Chamber
Sep. 7 International Business & Trade 3:00 p.m. Chamber
Sep. 8 Networking Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Sep. 9 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Sep. 12 Youth Leadership Advisory 11:45 a.m. Chamber
Sep. 13 Business Focus: Dening Your Economic Driver
Business Development Seminar 11:30 a.m. Chamber
Sep. 15 Leadership Bakerseld Kick-O Dinner
The Bistro - 5105 California Avenue 6:30 p.m.
Sep. 16 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. TBD
Sep. 16 LB Class Day 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Sep. 20 2011 Energy Luncheon Forum 11:30 a.m. Chamber
DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton - 3100 Camino Del Rio Court
Sep. 21 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber
Sep. 21 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. Chamber
Sep. 22 Mixer: ARRC Technology 5:30 7:30 p.m.
1600 Mill Rock Way
Sep. 23 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Sep. 26 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber
Sep. 27 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber
Sep. 30 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Oct. 4 Green Business Workshop 7:30 a.m. Chamber
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PO Box 2426 93303
661-861-9249
www.scorebakerseld.com
Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE is a national non-prot organization made
up 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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Chamber in Action
Represented the Interests of Business with Government by:
Lobbying to protect business interests on bills including; climate change
fees, labor and workers compensation costs, onerous regulations and nanny
state laws
Joining the Central California Chamber Alliance which will work to create a
unied front on legislative issues affecting the business climate in the
Central Valley
Urging members to be engaged on issues to protect business from
overburdening legislation
Hosting Senator Jean Fuller, Assemblywoman Shannon Grove and
Congressman McCarthy to dialogue on issue impacting business
Taking a delegation to Sacramento to meet with legislators
Supporting legislation for free trade and public private partnerships
Providing programs to inform members about supervisorial redistricting,
Kern Council of Governments program of work, and US Chamber
activities
Helped Build and Sustain a Strong Local Economy by:
Selecting a new class of 30 for Leadership Bakerseld growing our next
community leaders
Hosting SCORE: Counselors to Small Business FREE consulting services
serving over 55 appointments
Partnering with the California Chamber of Commerce to bring affordable
on-line business training to our members
Welcoming and thanking over 200 new and renewing businesses into the
GBCC to support the important work of the Chamber on behalf of our
members and our community
Partnering with the Small Business Development Center to provide
additional training opportunities to members at free or reduced fees.
Completion of the Leadership Bakerseld - Brain Drain Project, to learn what
positive measures can be taken to retain intellectual talents in our
community
Provided Business Education and Networking Opportunities by:
Presenting business education seminars on marketing and labor law issues
Partnering with the County of Kern to help teach businesses about
recognizing and dealing with drugs in the workplace
Providing important business connections to nearly 600 members through a
quarterly Networking Breakfast, Business After Hours Trade Show, and
Mixers at Jim Burke Ford and Camelot Park
Bringing members together for small group meetings with Connect-4-Lunch
program
Updating 325 business leaders at the State of the City Forum
Promoted the Community and our Business Members by:
Featuring information about and from members through Facebook, Twitter,
E-news and Metro
Participating in the Community Wide Blood Drive in August
Securing Board approval of a plan to bring stakeholders together to research
and build a designation for Kern County as an Energy Capital
Celebrating 82 nominations and honoring 15 people, businesses and
organizations at Beautiful Bakerseld awards event
Facilitating 16 ceremonies for new businesses with ribbon cuttings and
ground breakings
Completing three Leadership Bakerseld Team projects that give back by
assisting local homeless veterans; documenting a history of our community;
and furthering Vision 2020 goals with a beautication project to increase our
citys shade canopy
On behalf of our members, recently the Chamber . . .
Assemblywoman Shannon Grove speaks with GRC
Socializing Begins 5:30 p.m.
Dinner Served 6-8 p.m.
Bakersfield College
Football Practice Field
Live Music-The Tony Ernst Band
Meet the Athletes!
Steak or Chicken Dinner
Adults ...................... $25
Seniors ..................... $20
Students ................... $15
Children ......................$5
With Student ID
65 and Older
Under 12 (Hot Dogs)
Tickets on
sale in the
Ticket Office
395-4326
Premier Platinum Sponsors:
September 15
57th Annual
Diane Lake
Family
Don C. and
S.
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Dewars Soda Fountain & Fine Candies
2700 Calloway Drive
(661) 322-0933
Ground Breaking - New Location
Camelot Park
1251 Oak Street
(661) 859-1861
New Ownership
Victors Mexican Grill
9500 Brimhall Road, Suite 504
(661) 588-0004
Grand Opening
Wal-Mart
8400 Rosedale Highway
(661) 588-2097
Grand Re-Opening
Friendship House Community Center
2424 Cottonwood Road
(661) 336-5236
Grand Opening
US Bank
4550 Coffee Rd. Ste 1-A
Bakerseld, CA 93308 661-588-6403
www.usbank.com
U.S. Bancorp Mission: We put the
power of US to work for you.
Victors Mexican Grill
9500 Brimhall Rd. Ste. 504
Bakerseld, CA 93312 661-588-0004
www.victorsmexicangrill.com
Victors Mexican Grill offers innovative
options for fast and fresh Mexican food in
a welcoming atmosphere. Our goal is to
deliver an exceptional dining experience
to every customer, every time.
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County of Kern Department of Airports
3701 Wings Way, Ste. 300
Bakerseld, CA 93308 661-391-1800
www.meadowseld.com
Bord A Petite Catering
7070 Schirra Ct. Ste. 101
Bakerseld, CA 93313 661-837-4844
A culinary experience. Let us help you
design the event youve imagined. No
detail will be overlooked. Our staff strives
for perfection. Board A Petite will exceed
your expectations every time.
Buffalo Wild Wings
5677 Gosford Village
Bakerseld, CA 93313
www.buffalowildwings.com
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar will be
open in October 2011!! Located on the
corner of Gosford and Harris. We look
forward to seeing you there!!
Chamber Discoveries
1300 E. Shaw Ave. Ste. 127
Fresno, CA 93710 866-952-2884
www.chamberdiscoveries.com
Chamber Discoveries is a quality tour
operator and a leader in Chamber travel.
CLP Skilled Trades Solutions
4638 California Ave.
Bakerseld, CA 93309 661-323-0162
www.clp.com
CLP provides reliable, skilled trades
people to a broad range of commercial,
industrial, institutional, energy and
residential contractors, and rewarding
employment opportunities to a qualied
workforce.
Comfort Suites
3115 Camino Del Rio Ct.
Bakerseld, CA 93308 661-325-8000
www.choicehotels.com/hotels/CA693
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Inc.
44 Montgomery St. #2200
San Francisco, CA 94104 415-229-8816
www.frv.com
FRV develops, builds, owns and operates
large-scale solar energy facilities.
Gold Star Construction, Inc.
13061 Rosedale Hwy. #G212
Bakerseld, CA 93314 661-281-6107
www.gstar.com
Whether a high-end custom home or
a multi-family development, Gold Star
Construction, Inc. can assist you with your
project; Current project is Lakeview at
Rio Bravo.
Identity Theft Awareness Group
Bakerseld, CA 661-889-8638
www.IdentityTheftAwarenessGroup.com
Certied Identity Theft Risk Management
Specialists provide tailored workshops for
your organization, while implementing the
necessary safeguards to protect you, your
clients and work associates.
The Jasmine Nyree Education Center
6800 District Blvd.
Bakerseld, CA 93313 661-396-1800
www.jasminenyree.com
The Jasmine Nyree Educational Center is
a privately owned center for children with
special needs. We also work with young
adults regardless of the students disability.
The Jasmine Nyree Day Center
801 18th St.
Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-396-1800
www.jasminenyree.com
The Jasmine Nyree Educational Center is
a privately owned center for children with
special needs. We also work with young
adults regardless of the students disability.
Mojave River Academy
2019 Westwind Dr. Ste. B
Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-510-9252
www.mojaveriver.net
MRA is a free independent study charter
school that provides educational options for
grades K-12. The individualized instruction
from our credentialed staff gives students the
exibility to succeed.
MT-Energie USA, Inc.
4915 Calloway Dr. Ste. 102
Bakerseld, CA 93312 661-829-6900
www.mt-energie.com/us
MT-Energie is a leading producer of turn-
key biogas production systems, including
biogas conditioning and injection systems.
Services include the design, planning and
building of biogas systems.
Petro-Lock, Inc.
4233 Foster Ave.
Bakerseld, CA 93308 661-948-6044
www.petrolock.com
Lubricant distributor of Chevron and
Castrol lubricants.
Stream Airbrush Cosmetics
Michele Youngblood
Tehachapi, CA 93561 661-557-1690
I provide clients with State-of-the Art
airbrush cosmetics and airbrush tanning.
I train you to do it yourself! Great for
salons and home!
Welcome Seventeen New Chamber Members
Chamber Social
Media Promotes
Member News
The 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 July 15 through August 14.
The Chambers Facebook and
Twitter exist to help promote our
Members. Share your company news
and well make sure it gets out to our
963 Facebook fans and 310 Twitter
followers.
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Act *1 Personnel .....................................1992
Advanced Plumbing Services .................2008
Agape In Home Care, Inc. ......................2000
All American Glass .................................2009
Amtrak ....................................................2003
AT&T Operations, Inc.............................1946
Bakerseld Condors Hockey ..................1995
Bakerseld Eye Institute .........................2008
Bakerseld Family Medical Center ........2008
Bakerseld Symphony Orchestra ...........1994
Bank of The Sierra
Mt. Vernon Branch .........................2009
CapitalSource Bank ................................1992
CCI Central Inc. ......................................2008
Chevron Valley Credit Union
California Ave. Branch ...................2001
Classic Charter, Inc. ................................2010
Coca-Cola Bottling Company .................1995
Coconut Joes ..........................................2010
Consumer Credit Counseling
Service ............................................1993
Creative Concepts/Saba Agency .............1990
Dixie Massage .........................................2010
Edward Jones Investments,
Roy Hermann .................................2008
Energy Watch-Staples & Associates .......2004
Finance & Thrift......................................2010
Flower Bar ..............................................2010
Fresno Pacic University -
Bakerseld Center ..........................2004
Grimmway Enterprises Inc.
dba Grimmway Farms ....................2008
Harmony Court Senior Living
Apartments .....................................2008
HealthSouth Bakerseld Rehabilitation Hos-
pital 1989
Hoffmann Hospice ..................................1996
Houston Jewelers ....................................2006
Image 2000 ..............................................1998
International Flight Training
Academy, Inc. ................................1992
Jakes Original Tex Mex Caf ..................2008
K & L Inspection Service, Inc. ...............2010
70 Renewing Members Support Chamber
The following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of July 15
through August 14. We thank them for their support and commitment to the Chamber!
Member Since Member Since
Promoting Our Community
Kelly Management ..................................2010
Kern High School District ......................1984
KERO-TV 23 ..........................................1946
Lowes Home Improvement
Warehouse Colony Drive ............2004
Lowes Home Improvement
Warehouse Rosedale Hwy ...........1999
LS England Designs/Four Seasons .........2007
Wm. K. Lyons Agency, Inc. ....................1991
M.A.R.E. Therapeutic Riding
Center .............................................1997
March of Dimes ......................................2010
Milazzo & Associates .............................1984
Miramar Real Estate Group ....................2007
Mt. Vernon Florist ...................................2002
Murray Family Farms, Inc. .....................2004
National University .................................1999
Pac-Van, Inc. ...........................................2009
Paramount Petroleum
(A Subsidiary of Alon USA) ..........2010
Parsons Corp. ..........................................2006
Nandakumar Ravi M.D. ..........................2010
Realty Management Services ..................2010
Rossi, Cal ................................................2009
Sea Crest Resort ......................................2010
Secure Systems .......................................1992
Shaggy Dog Solutions, LLC ...................2009
Shred-It ...................................................2004
Southern California Orthopedic
Institute ...........................................1999
Bakerseld SpringHill Suites ..................2006
Taft College .............................................2008
Tri Counties Bank Gosford ..................2010
Union Bank Riverlakes Branch ...........1995
Union Bank White Lane &
Gosford Ofce ................................2004
United Way of Kern County ...................1993
University of LaVerne .............................1996
Walmart Gosford Rd. ...........................2010
Walmart Stores Inc. Colony Dr. ...........1991
Walmart Stores Inc. Rosedale ..............1998
XIT Solutions ..........................................2002
Promoting Our Community
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Please join Raymonds Trophy &
Awards on Friday, September 9 to
commemorate the ten-year anniversary
of the September 11th attacks. Stop by
Raymonds at 300 Chester Ave. any time
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for
your complimentary 9/11 Remembrance
Antenna Ball.
The Alzheimers Disease Association
of Kern County needs assistance for
their 9th Annual ADAKC Golf Classic
on September 9 at the Rio Bravo Country
Club. For more information, call (661)
393-8871 or visit www.adakc.org.
San Joaquin Community Hospital
asks you to save the date, Monday,
September 26 for the Lights & Sirens
Invitational Golf Tournament. Join
Bakerseld and Kern Countys Public
Safety and EMS community as they raise
funds to support the treatment and therapy
for burn survivors at the Grossman Burn
Center. For more information, call (661)
833-2876.
Glenwood Gardens invites you
to attend Dancing with the Heroes on
October 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at 350
Calloway Drive #A. Tickets in advance
are $5 or $6 at the door, proceeds benet
Meals on Wheels. For more information,
call (661) 323-0001.
Any civic/community organizations and
school districts interested in nding out
more about free Money Smart Workshops
can contact Tom Zarate of Finance and
Thrift at (559) 781-9560.
Kaiser Permanente wishes to
announce the selection of David Womack
as Executive Director, Kern County,
and Leslie Golich as Director of Public
Affairs, Kern County. Womack is new to
Bakerseld having relocated from Colfax,
Washington. Golich began her career at
Kaiser Permanente in 1999 as the rst
hospital employee in Kern County.
Promoting Our Members
News from and about your fellow Chamber members
Dan Hay has been named Kern
Countys Agriculturist of the Year.
While Hay is known today as president
and general manager of Jim Burke Ford
in Bakerseld, his background includes
time as a ranch hand, cowboy, saddle
bronc rider, agricultural equipment
salesman, and partner in a farming and
ranching venture. He will be honored
during Salute to Agriculture, an awards
dinner and fundraiser benetting the
Kern County Junior Livestock program
to be held Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Kern
County Fair.
Guild House Restaurant will be
re-opening on Tuesday, September 6th
four lunches Monday through Friday.
Reservations suggested, but walk-ins are
always welcome! Please call 325-5478 for
reservations. Proceeds benet the programs
of the Henrietta Weill Memorial Child
Guidance Clinic.
Goodwill Industries of South
Central California welcomes four new
members to the Board of Directors:
Samy Abiaoui, Vice President and
Commercial Loan Ofcer with
Mission Bank; Pamela Holiwell,
Assistant Director of the Employment
& Financial Services Bureau, Kern
County Department of Human
Services; Tony Martinez, Community
Relations Specialist, Bakerseld Police
Department; and Greg Muir, Partner,
The Law Ofces of Young Wooldridge.
They join sixteen other community
volunteers in providing strategic
leadership for Goodwill.
Traveling to the desert from the
Central Valley via Amtrak is getting a
bit easier adding additional bus service
to Cabazon, Palm Desert and La Quinta.
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Chairman of the Board
Sheryl Chalupa
Goodwill Industries of South
Central California
Chairman of the Board Elect
Tim Terrio
Terrio Therapy Fitness, Inc.
Vice Chair Administration
Garrett Ming
Jim Burke Ford Lincoln Jaguar
Vice Chair Business Advocacy
Susie Geiger
Occidental Petroleum
Vice Chair Member Education
Christine Frazier
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Vice Chair Networking
Bill Murray
DoubleTree Hotel
Vice Chair Community Outreach
Linda Heald
Automobile Club of Southern California
Treasurer
Scott Begin
Citizens Business Bank
Immediate Past Chair
Rick Riley
Townsend Design
Director-at-Large
Matthew Park
Kern County Farm Bureau
Board Members
Mike Allen AGM California
Greg Chamberlain Bakerseld College
Bruce Freeman Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc.
Shaun Kelly TWIW Insurance Services
Karen King Golden Empire Transit
Dan Klingenberger Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.
Jarrod McNaughton San Joaquin Community Hospital
Dayna Nichols Castle Print & Publication
Danny Ordiz Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.
Tom Randour KGET-TV 17
Monique Rogers ARRC Technology
Rick Stevens Stevens Transportation, Inc.
John F. Stovall Law Ofces of John F. Stovall
Danielle Wade Bright House Networks
Leslie Walters Walters & Associates

Chamber Staff
President/CEO Debra L. Moreno
Director of Operations Tonya Sterling
Controller Jennifer Abercrombie
Project Manager Pauline Bartlett
Government Affairs Leigh Ann Cook
Director of Membership Tonya M. Dretzka
Marketing & Communications Spencer Schluter
Operations Assistant Jean Scheiber
Information Specialist Janet Ursery
2011 Board of Directors
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Greater Bakerseld Chamber of Commerce
661-327-4421 FAX: 661-327-8751
http://www.bakerseldchamber.org
The Chamber & ARRC
Technology invite you to
Think Outside the Bulb
at our Mixer on
Youve Got Questions, Weve Got Innovation
You are invited for a tour of ARRC Technologys new 10,000 square foot expansion and learn
about their latest technological and business innovations.
As a special guest, you have V.I.P. access and a behind-the-scenes look at the breakthroughs
ARRC has achieved while enjoying your favorite cocktails and appetizers.
$5.00 for Chamber Members
$10.00 for Non-Members
No RSVP Required
1600 Mill Rock Way
Bakerseld, CA
September 22nd
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.