December 2018 Metro

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A publication of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce | December 2018

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5 HOLIDAY MIXER

Join us for one of our largest celebrations of the year.

6 STAYING IN COMPLIANCE

Are you ready for the new laws taking effect in January?

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7 LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD

See how our lawmakers supported local business during the last legislative session.

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP See who's next to join this leadership program for local high school students.

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BOARD INSTALLATION

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BEAUTIFUL BAKERSFIELD

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Get your seats today for our Annual Board Installation Luncheon.

Honor those who exemplify the community's generous spirit. Now is the time to nominate for the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards.

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Christmas Tree at The Marketplace Photo credit: April & Co.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Celebrate important milestones of fellow Chamber members.

MEMBER NEWS Discover the latest news and happenings with other members.

#YourBusinessAdvocate 1725 Eye St. • PO Box 1947 Bakersfield, CA 93303 661.327.4421 bakersfieldchamber.org

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CONNECT CONNECT

NETWORKING NOVEMBER AFTER HOURS MIXER RECAP hank you Jim Burke Ford Lincoln for hosting our Nov. 15 mixer and being a longtime Chamber supporter.

Attendees enjoyed appetizers from Locale, music by Mauro and attendees got a sneak preview of 2019 Lincoln models. Here's a look at some of the moments captured by April & Co.

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CONNECT

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HOLIDAY MIXER

DECEMBER AFTER HOURS MIXER

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ome mingle at our annual Holiday Mixer from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13. The event will be held at Metro Galleries, 1604 19th St. This is one of our largest mixers of the year, and a great opportunity to connect with friends and clients in a festive and social atmosphere.

Cost is $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Drink tickets are $5 each and raffle tickets are 6 for $5.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available and raffle prize donations are appreciated. For more information, contact Hillary Haenes at hhaenes@bakersfieldchamber.org.

SILVER SPONSOR

Providence Strategic Consulting, Inc.

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ADVOCACY

Staying in

COMPLIANCE LABOR LAW & HR FORUM

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ew employment laws are set to hit the books on Jan. 1, and will impact more than just how California employers manage their daily operations. Some new laws will make significant changes to how business is handled statewide, while others will make small changes to existing laws.

The Chamber is committed to helping our members stay in compliance with new laws by hosting a Labor Law & HR Forum on Thursday, Jan. 10. A panel of local legal experts, including Jerry Pearson from Young Wooldridge LLP; Jay Rosenlieb from Klein, DeNatale, Goldner; and Dan Klingenberger of LeBeau-Thelen LLP, will discuss what laws to watch for and potential impacts to local businesses.

The event will be held at the Chamber office, 1725 Eye St. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with the program following from 8-10 a.m.

Cost is $25 for members; $50 for nonmembers. A light breakfast will be provided. Cancellation notices must be received 24 hours in advance to preclude billing.

Register online at bakersfieldchamber.org or call the Chamber at 661-327-4421.

Presenting sponsor g you in compliance, courtesy of:

How to attend Labor Law & HR Forum Date: Thursday, Jan. 10 Time: Registration 7:30 a.m. | Program 8-10 a.m.

Location: Chamber Office, 1725 Eye St. Cost: $25 members | $50 for nonmembers

All attendees will receive a free mandatory 2019 labor law poster

Co-Sponsors

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2019 Bakersfield Street Map

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here is still time to advertise in the Chamber's 2019 Bakersfield Official Street Map. The Chamber is once again partnering with Target Marketing to produce this annual project.

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There are several advertising opportunities available, and it’s the perfect platform to market your brand to the community.

Ad space is limited. For more information, contact Target Marketing at (800) 933-3909.

ADVOCACY

HOW THEY VOTED – 2018 Legislative Scorecard

Senator Jean Fuller

Senator Andy Vidak

Assemblymember Vince Fong

Assemblymember Rudy Salas

Our 2018 vote record reflects only those bills that made it to the floor of at least one house of the legislature. Though the Chamber took positions on dozens of additional bills, because they failed to pass or were held in committee, they were not scored. Please see the legend below.

SB 100 – Increased Energy Costs

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SB 826 – Boards of Directors

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SB 1284 – Payroll Regulations

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SB 1300 – Discrimination

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AB 3080 – Discrimination

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AB 3232 – Zero Emissions Buildings

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Total in accordance with Chamber position

6 out of 6

5 out of 6

5 out of 5

4 out of 5

LEGEND Bold Letters Regular Letters

In accordance with Chamber position Not in accordance with Chamber position Not voting aye on a Chamber-opposed bill Did not make it to the floor in that legislative house

HOW WE WORK FOR OUR MEMBERS Trusted Advocacy

A Strong Brand

Members-Only Benefits

We fight job-killing legislation and work hard to maintain a favorable business climate in Bakersfield and Kern County.

Near universal name recognition and the highest positive rating among similar business organizations.

Includes notary public services, marketing opportunities, certificates of origin, ribbon cuttings and more.

Compliance

Lasting Connections

Invaluable Promotion

We provide the tools, resources and access to keep members in the know about California’s always-changing laws and latest HR topics.

Bridge the gap between nonprofits, small businesses and large corporations with mixers, procurement events and our Ambassador Committee.

We receive hundreds of inquires and we only refer our members. Your listing in our online and annual printed directories is also seen by thousands.

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CONNECT ECONOMIC VITALITY

YOUTH LEADERSHIP BAKERSFIELD

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he Youth Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Council has named 34 students, representing 17 local high schools, to its 2019 Class. The first class day will be held Jan. 9.

Modeled after Leadership Bakersfield, the YLB program inspires and develops future business and community leadership among high school-aged students in the Greater Bakersfield area. Participants are provided an interactive opportunity that directly links them to community leaders, business issues and career opportunities. Class days focus on a range of topics, including agriculture, arts and culture, criminal justice, health and human services, leadership and energy.

Alexis Aguirre – Golden Valley Samantha Archuleta – Centennial Jesus Arevalo Baez – East Bakersfield Sean Beardsley – Highland George Boston – North Marissa Cline – Valley Oaks Charter Cynthia Corrales – Independence Paul Dahm – Bakersfield Tina Elias – Stockdale Erasto Flores – Mira Monte Sandra Foxx – North Bianey Gonzalez – Frontier

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YLB Class of 2019 Nelly Guadamuz – South Fabien Guillen – Ridgeview Jose Ivanez – Bakersfield Ryan Kammeraad – Garces Memorial Camryn Kelley – Bakersfield Christian Carolyn Key – North Chardonnay King – East Bakersfield Nathan Kwon – Stockdale Nevaeh Linton – Highland Ramanjit Mann – Independence Tessa Mata – Ridgeview Tylen Miller – Valley Oaks Charter

Alyssa Morales – Liberty Kaily Munoz – West Demietra Myers – Mira Monte Nicholas Negre – Bakersfield Sam Nguyen – Stockdale Ainsley Parks – East Bakersfield Karla Perez – Bakersfield Joseluis Quiroz – Ridgeview Randy Raymond III – Bakersfield Christian Haven Smith – Stockdale

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ECONOMIC VITALITY

LEADERSHIP BAKERSFIELD Health & Human Services Day

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he Leadership Bakersfield class got an inside look into the community’s health care industry, and learned more about the challenges facing social services on Nov. 16.

Health and Human Services Day introduced participants to local organizations and resources available to people in need with tours of the Bakersfield Homeless Center, the Dream Center and Emergency Operations Center. Participants also toured Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital to see what advances are being made in the health care industry.

The Chamber would like to thank Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Day Chairs Amanda Frank, Dignity Health; and Patty Keefer, Dignity Health. Special thanks to day sponsors Adventist Health Bakersfield and Dignity Health – Mercy & Memorial Hospitals; and to Golden Empire Transit District for providing the day’s transportation.

Program Underwriter

Day Sponsors

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VALLEY REPUBLIC BANK welcomes SHANE YORK

VP - Branch Manager, Grand Island Village

alley Republic Bank is pleased to welcome Shane York to our team. Shane will serve as VP – Branch Manager at Grand Island Village. With more than 15 years of leadership and financial experience, York will oversee operations at the Grand Island Village branch. In addition to being a seasoned manager, he brings an extensive background in lending, relationship management, and process efficiency.

Give Shane a call today!

Local. Responsive. Reliable.

5000 California Avenue, Suite 110 | 4300 Coffee Road, Suite A6 11330 Ming Avenue, Suite 400 510 Woollomes Avenue, Suite 106, Delano

valleyrepublicbank.com | 661.371.2000

Valley Republic Bancorp

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BOARD INSTALLATION LUNCHEON

Celebrate the Chamber’s leadership, program success

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eserve your seats now to the Chamber’s 2019 Board Installation & Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 16.

This event serves as the annual installation of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Darlene Mohlke, of Castle & Cooke California, Inc., will be installed as the 2019 Chairwoman of the Board.

The event also honors the amazing volunteers who helped make the Chamber’s high-caliber events and programs successful.

The recipients of the Ambassador of the Year, Advocacy Partner of the Year and Chamber Champion awards will be announced.

The event will be held at Seven Oaks Country Club, 2000 Grand Lakes Ave. Check-in begins at 11 a.m., with the program following from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $65 per person, while a table of 10 is $800.

Register online at bakersfieldchamber.org.

Premier Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor Dignity Health - Mercy & Memorial Hospitals

THANK YOU! We couldn’t have done it without

each and every one of our sponsors!

Dignity Health • Deprigo Media • CSUB Alumni Assoc. • The Wonderful Company • Providence Consulting Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace • Coconut Joe’s • KERO TV-23 • Chevron • Broken Yolk Cafe • 39 Univision Lululemon • Chamber of Commerce • GET Bus • Stockdale Podiatry Group • On Point Event Planning • La Rosa Macroscopic • BenhamDesign.com • Michelob Ultra • Temblor Brewing • Barber Honda • Trans-West Security Motor City • BNSF Railway • Jim Burke Ford Lincoln • Pair & Marotta • KAXL Life FM • CLIF Bar Capstone Partners • Kern County Museum • California Water Service • Chain Cohn Stiles • KBA Engineering Central Cardiology • Knights Portable Services • JoRonCo Rentals • Bakersfield College Keathley, Maxwell & Antongiovanni • Emser Tile • Mission Bank • Páli Athletic Community Apparel Trinity Safety Company • Via Heart Project

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HIGHGATE SQUARE Designed for first-time buyers and young professionals. Six Castle & Cooke floor plans priced from the low $300’s.

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HIGHGATE SHIRES

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HIGHGATE REGENTS Stress-free, low maintenance, active adult living. Seven Castle & Cooke floor plans. Regency Club private swim and fitness center opening spring 2019 exclusively for Highgate Regents residents.

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MODEL HOMES NOW OPEN IN EACH COMMUNITY

Seven Oaks Country Club Membership Incentives Available* * Requires financing through Castle & Cooke Mortgage. Seven Oaks Country Club memberships subject to application approval.

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PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY

BEAUTIFUL BAKERSFIELD

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he Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce has hosted the community’s own Academy Awards-style event – the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards Gala – for nearly three decades.

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The awards celebrate the people, projects, businesses and organizations that better our community each year. Eleven categories – ranging from architecture to art to education to health – will be judged by community members. Five other categories – Nonprofit, Corporation, Small Business, Business Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement – will be judged by the Chamber’s Executive Board of Directors.

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 1. Forms can be found on bakersfieldchamber.org.

Awards are based on work that occurred or was completed in 2018. Winners will be announced at an awards gala on Saturday, June 1, at the DoubleTree by Hilton.

Things to know…

Submission Deadline Feb. 1 The nomination process is simple and only takes about 5 minutes. Submit your nominations at bakersfieldchamber.org.

Save the Date Beautiful Bakersfield Awards Gala Saturday, June 1 DoubleTree by Hilton

2019 Nonprofit line-up

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he Bakersfield Young Professionals and Kern Community Foundation have announced the 2019 Philanthropy on Tap schedule.

Jan. 8

Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Imbibe Wine

Feb. 5

R.M. Pyles Boys Camp Imbibe Wine

March 5

The Arts Council of Kern Temblor Brewing Co.

April 2

United Way of Kern County Imbibe Wine

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This event series connects young professionals to the nonprofit sector by allowing 11 organizations to discuss their services and volunteer opportunities.

June 4

Bakersfield Museum of Art Imbibe Wine

July 9

Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue Temblor Brewing Co.

Aug. 6

Kern County Superintendent of Schools’ Community Reading Project Imbibe Wine

Sept. 10

League of Dreams Temblor Brewing Co.

Oct. 1

Bakersfield Police Activities League Imbibe Wine

Nov. 5

*Our first “Double Header” with two agencies presenting: Alzheimer’s Association & Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County Temblor Brewing Co.

Dec. 3

Community Action Partnership of Kern Imbibe Wine

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Whether you’re visiting SMG for the season’s biggest movie, taking in a family feature, or hosting a private event, Studio Movie Grill has something for everyone.

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PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center Learning Lab 1130 17th St. https://www.gardenpathways.org

Infiniti of Bakersfield

5200 Gasoline Alley Dr. https://www.infinitiofbakersfield.com

Autism Society - Kern Autism Network 2920 H St., #107 https://www.kernautism.org

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS GRAND OPENING The Yoga Roots Date: Friday, Jan. 11 Time: 4 p.m.

Location: 2611 F St.

GRAND OPENING Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Date: Tuesday, Jan. 29 Time: 2 p.m.

Location: 1401 Commercial Way, Suite 210

GRAND OPENING Shady Haven RV Park & Mini Storage Date: Thursday, Jan. 24 Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location: 250 Fairfax Rd.

Interested in celebrating a grand opening, renovation or major milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony? Contact Hillary Haenes at hhaenes@bakersfieldchamber.org for an application.

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PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY

MEMBER NEWS • The California Living Museum is

recruiting volunteers for HolidayLights at CALM. Approximately 30 volunteers are needed each night from 5-10 p.m., now until Jan. 5, 2019. Volunteers will act as hosts directing guests through 3 million lights! If you are interested in volunteering for HolidayLights, call Lana Fain at 661-871-1822.

• The Kern County Taxpayers Association 79th Annual Meeting will be held on Dec. 5 at the Bakersfield Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Renowned economic development strategist, James Gollub will discuss building Kern County’s next generation economy. To see the event schedule, sponsorship levels or ticket information, visit www.kerntaxpayers. org/event/kerntax-79th-annualmeeting/.

• Kern Economic Development Corporation invites you to enjoy breakfast while networking with local business leaders and other Kern EDC members on Dec. 6 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Tangram Interiors, 7415 Meany Ave. • The Bakersfield Association of REALTORS© is accepting $10 donations to be Santa for a senior until Dec. 6. This will help to purchase gift cards for seniors. For more information, contact Cheri Romero at 661-342-7309.

• The Art’s Council of Kern is hosting an artist’s reception from 5-6:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, featuring local artist Patti Doolittle, and her show “Brushstrokes with Passion.” Complimentary refreshments will be served. The location is 1330 Truxtun Ave. • Pacifica Senior Living, 3209 Brookeside Dr., is having their 14th Annual Cinnamon Roll Drive on Dec. 7 from 6 a.m. until they are all gone. A four-pack of homemade cinnamon rolls are being handed out for a minimum

of a $5 donation along with a cup of coffee or cocoa. Donations will benefit Unity K-9 Express. For more information, call 661-578-5496.

• Come rock out to some ’70s folk rock with Southern California duo Parting Lines, former members of Tall Tales and the Silver Lining, on Dec. 7 at the Cuyama Buckhorn, 4923 Primero St. For more information, call 661-7662825.

• Beladagio will host a “My Saint, My Hero Trunk Show” on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This jewelry line’s company rep will also be attending to give style advice and gift ideas for the holidays. For more information, call the store at 661-829-2288.

• The Department of Human Services is happy to celebrate the 31st Annual Holiday Cottage, located at 2765 Calloway Dr., Suite 104. This cottage is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week through Dec. 10. This helps provide holiday gifts to foster children.

For more information, call 661-6337104.

• The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is having their holiday reception on Dec. 11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Elements Venue, 3401 Chester Ave. Enjoy entertainment by Mistletoes and Velorio. For more information, call 661-633-5495.

• Get ready to dance to the music of Brian Whelan, who has performed with icons such as Chuck Berry and was a regular member of Dwight Yoakam’s band. Whelan is coming to the Cuyama Buckhorn, 4923 Primero St., on Dec. 14 for a night of classic rock with a touch of ’90s British Pop! For more information, call 661-766-2825.

• The Autism Society-Kern Autism Network, Inc. is having a family support group on Dec. 18 from

6:00-7:30 p.m. at Canyon Hills Assembly of God Church, 7001 Auburn St., Room 201. There will be networking with parents and a special visitor for children. This is a potluck meeting, so bring your favorite dish.

• The Autism Society-Kern Autism Network is hosting an opportunity to meet Santa in a sensory friendly environment at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave., from 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 19.

This allows children with autism or other disabilities to avoid the long lines and crowds. For more information, call 661-489-3335.

• The CB Band is back at the Cuyama Buckhorn, 4923 Primero St., for another great night of good ol’ backcountry rock! Be sure to dance the night away on Dec. 21. For more information, call 661-766-2825.

• Kern Dance Alliance is excited to present Ballet NOW, a Hulu documentary featuring internationally recognized ballerina and Bakersfield native, Tiler Peck, at the Bakersfield Fox Theater on Dec. 24 at 12:30 p.m.

Peck will attend this special event by participating on screen, a live Q&A on stage and an autograph signing.

Pre-sale tickets are $5; day-of tickets are $8 and KDA Members are free to attend. Tickets can be purchased at www.thebakersfieldfox.com or call 661-324-1369.

• Kern Dance Alliance is seeking 2019 board members and student interns.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 11, 2019.

To submit your application, visit www. kerndance.org/getinvolved.

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NEW MEMBERS We’d like to extend a warm welcome to the companies who have joined the Greater Bakersfield Chamber. Thank you for investing in our mission to provide a healthy business climate in Kern County. If you know of a company interested in joining, please contact Andrea Johnston at ajohnston@bakersfieldchamber.org.

Arts Council of Kern 1330 Truxtun Ave., Ste. B Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-431-8535 www.kernarts.org “The Arts Council of Kern provides, supports, and promotes arts access, advocacy, and education for all residents and visitors of Kern County.”

Central Pacific Valuation 5401 Business Park South, Ste. 217 Bakersfield, CA 93311 661-527-9080 www.centralpacval.com “Central Pacific Valuation provides independent business valuations. Our valuation services help companies and their advisors to identify, understand and leverage the economic value of their business.”

Horse in the Alley, LLC 1421 17th Place Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-843-7982 www.horseinthealley.com “Vintage steakhouse in one of Bakersfield’s oldest buildings. Rich in history and stories of the past; connected to the infamous tunnels.

Original Elks Lodge, rumored to have been a speakeasy, card house and a place to bet on the ponies.”

Infiniti of Bakersfield 5200 Gasoline Alley Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93313 661-617-2020 www.infinitiofbakersfield.com “As your premier dealership, INFINITI of Bakersfield is committed to our community and welcome you to visit us, give us a call, or visit us online.”

Meathead Movers 2905 Unicorn Rd., Ste. A Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-335-6191 www.meatheadmovers.com/movers/ bakersfield “Meathead Movers is the perfect job for student athletes to make money to put themselves through college.

Support your local college student!”

Osteostrong Bakersfield 4000 Stockdale Hwy., Ste. C Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-306-7836 www.osteostrongbakersfield.com “Osteostrong Bakersfield is a new paradigm in achieving stronger bones, muscles, and balance at any age with METRO | PAGE 18

minimal effort.”

PC Recycle 4900 California Ave., Ste. 210B Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-369-9861 www.pcrecycle.us ”PC Recycle has developed compliance based e-recycling solutions for organizations across numerous industries. We provide world class customer service through our commitments to compliance and preserving precious ecosystems.”

R & S Erection of Tri-County Inc. 1018 Black Gold Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-578-6155 www.rstricounty.com “One stop source for door, dock, gate and access control needs since 1969.

Committed to customer satisfaction; offering same day service with twenty four hour emergency service to contractors, commercial & residential customers..”

Rainbow Int. Restoration of Bakersfield 10010 Rosedale Hwy., Ste. 11 Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-489-7500 www.rainbowintl.com/bakersfield “We utilize an aggressive mitigation approach thus providing our clients with superior results following a flood, fire, or mold. All of our technicians are IICRC certified. We restore, you recover.”

Self Serve Pet Spa 2816 Calloway Dr., #103 Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-588-7858 www.selfservepetspa.com “We are a locally owned and run DIY dog wash and natural pet food store.

We opened our first store in 2008 in Rosedale and since then have opened two more (SW and East Bakersfield).”

DECEMBER 2018 12.6.18

Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Council 7:30 a.m. | Chamber

12.7.18

Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. | Offsite - Reider Building

12.10.18

Youth Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Council 11:45 a.m. | Chamber

12.11.18

Beautiful Bakersfield Committee DARK

12.13.18

Holiday Mixer 5:30 p.m. | Metro Galleries

12.14.18

Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. | Chamber

12.21.18

Governmental Review Council DARK

12.24.18 - 12.31.18

Chamber Closed | Christmas Holiday

1.1.19

Chamber Closed | New Year's Day

We wish you a happy holiday season!

For more information about any of our events, committees or councils, visit bakersfieldchamber.org.

RENEWING MEMBERS Thank you to our members who have reinvested in the Greater Bakersfield Chamber. Your continued support helps the Chamber continue its mission to ensure a healthy business climate for our community.

Aaron Companies – 1991 AC Plating – 2011 Access Plus Capital – 2017 Aflac – 2016 ADAKC – Alzheimer’s Disease Assoc. of Kern County, Inc. – 1994 S.C. Anderson – 1990 Anthony Vineyards, Inc. – 1994 Around the Clock Care – 2001 Assistance League of Bakersfield – 2004 Associated Builders & Contractors, Central CA Chapter – 1998 B&B Surplus, Inc. – 1993 Bakersfield Escape Room – 2015 Barber Honda – 1997 Benji’s French Basque Restaurant, Inc. – 1992 Bethany Services-Bakersfield Homeless Center – 1991 Braun Gosling, A Law Corporation – 2010 California Aeronautical University – 2016 California Living Museum Foundation – 2000 Pat Callahan Ceramic Tile, Marble & Granite Fabrication – 1992 CCM Mortgage – 2007 Continental Labor and Staffing Resources – 1997 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson – 2017 Denise Pennell – 2015 Dewar’s Candy Shop, Inc. – Calloway – 2011 Diamond Ridge Roofing, Inc. – 1994 Dignity Health Community Wellness Center – 2016 E&B Natural Resources Management – 2011 Employers’ Training Resource – 1984 Emporium Western Store – 1987 Enterprise Drilling Fluids, Inc. – 1997 Enterprise Rent-A-Car – Gasoline Alley Dr. – 2012 Entruity Wealth – 2017 Epic Jet Center, Inc. – 2008 Express Employment Professionals – 2013 First Solutions Insurance Services – 1999 Girl Scouts of Central California South – 2016 Golden Empire Gleaners – 2000 Gottstein Corporation – 2013 Grapevine Entertainment, Inc. DEJA VU – 1991 Griffith Company – 1930 Gundlach’s – 1995 Housing and Opportunity Foundation of Kern – 2016

Howard’s Garbage – 1997 Insight Environmental Consultants, Inc. – 2000 Jersey Mike’s Subs – Ming Ave. –2013 JJ’s Legacy – 2013 KBAK-TV / KBFX-TV – 1953 Keathley, Maxwell & Antongiovanni, LLP – 1990 Kento’s Mandarin B.B.Q. – 1992 Kern Community Foundation – 1999 Kern Council of Governments – 1990 Kern County Family Magazine – 1996 Kern County Fire Department – 2011 Kern County Taxpayers Association – 1991 Kern Law Enforcement Association – 2013 KHSD – Regional Occupational Center – 2014 KMI Mechanical, Inc. – 1991 LANPRO Systems – 2009 Larry F. Pennell – 2015 Little Caesars Pizza!Pizza! – 1991 Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse – Rosedale Hwy. – 1999 Luigi’s – 1997 The Marcom Group Incorporated – 1999 McDonald’s – Olive Dr. – 2015 California MENTOR – 2002 Mercedes Benz of Bakersfield – 1987 Mickey, Casanova & Sack, CPAs –1989 Mid State Development Corporation – 1990 The Mission at Kern County – 1989 Mission Bank – 1998 Morgan Corporation – 1997 The Mortgage House, Inc. – 2001 MP Environmental Services, Inc. – 1993 Nickel Family LLC – 1994 O’Dell Cross, A Professional Corporation – 1991 Pacific Health Education Center – 1992 Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy – 1990 PAS Associates – 1990 Payment Systems Worldwide – 1999 Pismo Beach Hotel Partners, LLC – 2011 Premier Lighting – 1995 Price Disposal – 1997 Raymond’s Trophy & Awards – 1994 Habitat for Humanity Golden Empire – ReStore SW – 2016 Rick’s Recycling, Inc. – 2002 Rotary Club of Bakersfield East – 1996 Scott Erwin CPA Inc. – 2016

SJV Agricultural Association LLC – 2011 Skateland – 2015 Smith’s Bakeries – 1998 SOS Recycle LLC – 2015 Spherion Staffing – 2008 State Farm Insurance – Abir Pulskamp – 1995 Stockdale Podiatry Group – 1998 Sunbelt Business Brokers of Bakersfield – 2000 Tejon Indian Tribe – 2012 The Abbey Company – 2017 The Golden 1 Credit Union – 1995 The Pointe at Summit Hills – 2014 Ticor Title Company – 1995 Tri Counties Bank – 2004 Uniglobe Golden Empire Travel DBA Uniglobe Travel Partners – 1987 United Refrigeration & Air Conditioning – 1999 Valbridge Property Advisors/Michael Burger & Associates – 1997 Valley Power Systems, Inc. – 1991 Vantage Property Management – 2010 Vaquero Energy Inc. – 2012 Varner Bros. Inc. – 1996 White Wolf Land Service – 2001 Zee Consulting & Associates – 1991

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CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE FOCUS

2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairwoman of the Board Carla Musser Retired Chairwoman Elect of the Board Darlene Mohlke Castle & Cooke California, Inc. Vice Chair Public Policy & Political Action Don Bynum Temblor Brewing LLC Gregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc. Vice Chair Economic Vitality Susan M. Benham Dignity Health Memorial Hospital Vice Chair Member Engagement Tasha Clayton Tel-Tec Security Systems, Inc. Vice Chair Leadership & Workforce Development Paul Anderson BetterPlan, LLC Treasurer Andy Paulden Brown Armstrong Accountants Member-at-Large Pritesh Patel Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center Immediate Past Chair Derek Abbott Tejon Ranch Company General Counsel Mark Bateman Young Wooldridge LLP

Established in 1985, LeBeau-Thelen is recognized as one of the most successful civil practice law firms in Central California. Our result-oriented focus, integrity and commitment to quality are the cornerstones of our success.

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE MEMBERS

BOARD MEMBERS

Mary Barlow Kern County Superintendent of Schools Kristen Beall Kern Community Foundation Dr. Sonya Christian Bakersfield College Rob Duchow Southern California Gas Company Leslie Golich Kaiser Permanente Kern County Derek Jeffery KGET-TV 17 Ronald Johns RA Johnsfam dba McDonald’s Denise Newton Pacific Gas & Electric Company G Riar Deprigo Tom Saba Saba Agency Ricardo Villarreal Wells Fargo

EVERYTHING FOR YOUR OFFICE

CHAMBER STAFF Nick Ortiz | President/CEO Jean Scheiber | Vice President/

Chief Operating Officer Patrice Black | Member Relations Coordinator Kaelyn De Leon | Manager, Policy & Public Affairs Hillary Haenes | Vice President,

Member Engagement Andrea Johnston | Business Development Manager Sarah Hinzo | Executive Assistant,

Leadership & Operations Janet Ursery | Executive Assistant,

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