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Learn more about the 2021 Corporation of the Year winner Urner's.

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Celebrate important milestones of fellow Chamber members.

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s 2022 gets started, we’re working hard to support our member businesses by providing programs, tools and promotion to be successful. First, in late January, along with our partners at Moneywise Wealth Management, we launched the Greater Bakersfield Chamber Multiple Employer Plan 401(k) or MEP for short. The MEP is an alternative to the state’s mandatory retirement Nick Ortiz program, CalSavers. In June of this year, all employers with more than five employees must provide retirement services or they will be automatically enrolled in CalSavers.

The Chamber MEP offers employers a local, private sector solution that allows businesses to customize plans without the cost or administrative burden of setting up an independent plan. Look for more information on the MEP at www.mep.bakochamber.com.

Also this month, we’ve updated and re-launched our Shop Local, Shop Now campaign for Valentine’s Day. We launched this program after Thanksgiving last year, to encourage our community to support local businesses when holiday shopping. After getting great media attention and feedback, we’ve decided to activate this campaign for major holiday gift buying seasons like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Check out our customized website that shows where you can locate amazing gifts from local retailers. This is just one way that we’re supporting our restaurants, retailers, health and beauty businesses and many others!

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Always a key focus for us are our labor law and compliance programs. Earlier this month, we hosted our Labor Law & HR Forum with an update on all of the changes in employment laws and regulations. Next month, we’ll hold a training on sexual harassment and violence prevention. This will be an interactive session with Partner and Employment Law Attorney Jerry Pearson of Young Wooldridge LLP, that meets California’s training requirements and you will learn valuable tools to reduce your liability. This session also includes a certificate upon completion. Remember now is the time to refresh your labor law postings in your offices and locations.

Call 661-327-4421 or email the Chamber at info@bakochamber.com to get your 2022 Labor Law Posters, which have the key information that employers are required to post. We carry the posters in English and Spanish and the posters are $40 each plus tax.

Finally, as you know, we had to postpone our annual luncheon given the latest COVID surge, but we are excited to be moving forward with our luncheon on March 9 at Seven Oaks Country Club. We’ll thank our outgoing Chairman Derek Jeffery with KGET-TV 17 and induct our 2022 Chair Rick Jhaj with Countryside Corporation. Both are impressive business and community leaders, and the Chamber is lucky to have volunteer leaders like them to guide our organization and serve local businesses.

– Nick Ortiz President/CEO Greater Bakersfield Chamber

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Celebrate the Chamber’s Leadership

eserve your seats today to attend the Chamber’s 2022 Board Installation & Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, March 9.

This signature event serves as the annual installation of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Rick Jhaj, Owner/CDO of Countryside Corporation, will be installed as the 2022 Chairman 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 Advocacy Partners of the Year, Chamber Champion and Volunteer of the Year 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 1:30 p.m. Cost is $75 per person, or $850 for a table of 10.

To RSVP, please email info@bakochamber.com or call 661-327-4421.

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Congratulations to the 2021 Corporation of the Year!

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while back, I got a job working at Urner’s. Through the process of applying and onboarding, I kept hearing the same thing: “You’re going to love working there.”

And now that I’ve been here for a bit, it’s become more and

more true each day.

I do love working here, but it wasn’t for the reasons I expected. I love working here because the team at Urner’s cares for the community and our city. So, after winning Corporation of the Year at the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, everyone here couldn’t be more thrilled!

Some perspective: The drive to serve the community starts at the top with our President & CEO Steve Illingworth. By direction of the “Good Book,” he doesn’t let his right hand know what his left hand is doing. He leads us to donate time, resources and financial contributions without the need for public acknowledgment. Case in point – to submit this award package, I even had to pry the application information out of him! I’m still not sure he told me everything… but perhaps it was designed that way.

Yet, it was that kind of reluctance that shows why many love working here. There’s good to be done in our community and we’ve been blessed to do it! For example: • There was a need for funding for local nonprofits that got hit hard by the pandemic and Urner’s answered the call.

• The employees of Urner’s got together and donated hundreds of pounds of food to the Bakersfield Homeless Center during the holidays.

• There was a need for beds at a local mission and Urner’s stepped up and stepped in.

• There was a need for appliances at the homes of at-risk youths, and Urner’s donated.

2022 is ramping up and (hopefully) some of our lives will be getting back to a level of normalcy. In the meantime, we will still be here plugging away at what needs to be done in our stores and our city. The work doesn’t stop because there are always ways to bless others. Our hope is that many can join us!

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Additionally, there are more big things on our horizon worth celebrating! We can’t tell you what it is yet, but we promise Bakersfield is going to love what we are planning. In the meantime, all of us at Urner’s want to leave you with this note of encouragement: You are inspiring! After everything we all have been through, it just goes to show what a great city we live in because of the people and companies like you. We are all in this together! Don’t forget that.

Lastly, this award does not exist without the care, attention and hard work of our employees. Our team is our pride and joy. They showed up when it was tough and they gave back without knowing what was next. This award is dedicated to them!

So, all of us at Urner’s thank you for this wonderful opportunity to celebrate achievements and generosity. More importantly, thank you for giving us the opportunity to be charitable. Each dollar that is spent in our stores, a portion gets put right back into the community because, well, it was designed that way.

– Aaryck Enriquez, Marketing Director of Urner's

Submit your nominations today at bakochamber.com!

CATEGORIES

A Better Bakersfield An annual event or project that enhances the quality of life in the community.

Architecture & Design The completion of a brand new interior and/or exterior building design integrating the environment with space and materials.

Arts & Culture Efforts by a group or individual to improve and/or enhance the arts and culture within our community.

Business Person of the Year A local business owner/manager whose efforts truly impact and enhance the quality of life in the community.

Education Efforts by an educator, project or school/college that promotes or benefits education in our city at all levels.

Harvey L. Hall Lifetime Achievement A local long-time community leader, age 55 and over, who has made a lasting impact to Bakersfield and its residents.

Health An individual, group or organization impacting healthy living - above and beyond their normal scope of activities - through education, prevention or medical services.

Humanitarian Group A group whose personal volunteer efforts have made a significant impact in the community.

Humanitarian Individual An individual whose personal volunteer efforts have made a significant impact in the community.

Large Business of the Year The recognition of a large business (26 employees or more) whose volunteer hours and/or financial donations have made a meaningful difference.

Next Gen An individual or group in grades K-12 that, through personal involvement and endeavors, has answered the challenge of good citizenship.

Nonprofit Organization of the Year Efforts of a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that impacts the community.

Renovation & Tenant Improvement The completion of a renovated design that upgrades an existing structure and/ or incorporates the use of landscaping to enhance the aesthetic value of the property.

Small Business of the Year A small business (25 employees or less) whose contributions and/or products and services instill community pride.

Young Professional An individual, age 18-40, whose efforts truly impact and enhance the quality of life in the community.

Please Note:

Nominations must be for work completed in 2021 to be eligible for consideration. No more than two nominations per individual, business or organization will be considered.

Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 4, 2022 METRO | PAGE 7

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Sexual harassment in the workplace has become a serious area of concern.

Supervisors and Employees will learn how to: • Ensure anti-bullying regulations are implemented.

• Prevent harassment in the workplace.

• Report and respond to employee concerns.

• Communicate with other employees about harassment policy.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training is State Mandated – Completion Certificate Valid for Two Years.

Employers must provide two hours of sexual harassment prevention training to all supervisory employees and one hour of sexual harassment prevention training to non-supervisory employees. Training must be provided once every two years to all employees with six months of assuming either a supervisory or non-supervisory role.

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• OneLegacy presents Connecting the Dots: A Discussion About Health Equity in Organ Donation. Join us on National Organ Donor Day, February 14, during Black History Month, for a webinar discussing the disproportionate need for organ transplantation in communities of color – and specifically among Black Californians. The event will bring together community leaders from throughout California to explore how we can work together to address this need through awareness, education and donor registration.

OneLegacy will be joined by: • Rhonda M. Smith, Executive Director, California Black Health Network • Pastor William D. Smart Jr., President & CEO, Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California • Dr. Cedric Jamie Rutland, Pulmonary/ Critical Care Doctor, West Coast Lung Rutland Medical Group • E’Tiffany Jones, Head of Production & Community Engagement, OneLegacy • Lavinia “Vinnie” Brooks, OneLegacy Ambassador, Heart Transplant Recipient The discussion will also touch on myths, misconceptions and mistrusts that have led to lower authorization rates for donation among communities of color and what can be done today to address these issues head on. Join us as we provide a critical opportunity to discuss the need for, and approaches to, achieving improved donation for Black Californians. RSVP here.

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• The Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Gala Installation from 6-9:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Downtown Marriott. The Chamber will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary honoring the founders Ali & Earlena Morris. Keynote speakers will be Clint and Dee Dee Lewis. To attend, contact the Chamber at 661-376-2853 or info@kcbcc.co.

• The Guild House is hosting a Valentine’s Day dinner on Monday, February 14 at 6 p.m. The cost is $100 per person and includes a champagne welcome and your choice of two delicious entrees. Please reserve your seats with Bobby by calling 661-399-0344.

• Taft College is celebrating its Centennial with the Legacy Giving Campaign! To help invest in TC students and future workforce, the college is calling all alumni to donate $100 for 100 years. To make your donation, visit: https://give. taftcollegemultiply.com/pages/home2196.

• The League of Dreams is celebrating 15 years of giving every child a chance to play by hosting its Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday, March 26 at The Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course.

Cocktails start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner

by Frugatti’s at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person and are available at www.ourleagueofdreams.com. For sponsorship opportunities, call Jessica at 661-332-4466.

• Each year, the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) hosts the Youth Empowering Success (YES!) Conference for current and former foster youth to support, empower, and elevate students who have experienced foster care. The annual event features national motivational speakers, interactive workshops, college and career exploration, and youth leadership.

If you or your business are interested in donating items that we can offer as a prize, we’ll feature your logo on our YES! Conference website throughout the virtual event.

Examples of opportunity drawing items could include: • Themed baskets (ex., movies, music, coffee, candy, art supplies, college items) • Gift cards (ex., Walmart, Target, Amazon, Starbucks, McDonalds, Taco Bell) • Electronics •Your business promotional items If you are able to help, please email Fosteredcoordinator@kern.org or call 661-636-4900 by March 15 to arrange a pick up or drop off donations at 1807 19th Street, Bakersfield. All contributions will receive a donation receipt.

SHOP LOCAL, SHOP NOW CAMPAIGN RELAUNCHES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Small and local businesses are the backbone of our community.

The Greater Bakersfield Chamber relaunched their Shop Local, Shop Now campaign to promote local business and encourage the community to shop local this Valentine’s Day. This consumer campaign was initially activated during the winter holidays and received praise from the business community due to its efforts to get individuals to shop local.

“This initiative helps promote our region’s economic vitality and the success of our member’s businesses, which include dozens of retail stores, restaurants and other hospitality companies,” said Nick Ortiz, Chamber President and CEO. “Shopping local for your Valentine’s Day gifts is a great way to support local retailers who invest a lot of time and energy to curate unique and personalized products.”

A 2021 report from Business Insider found that the average person spent $165 on Valentine’s Day gifts - making it an excellent time for the Chamber to encourage the community to purchase from small businesses. To assist in this effort, the Chamber is asking residents to visit their microsite: shoplocalshopnow.com, that serves as a hub for the Shop Local, Shop Now campaign and functions as a directory for people to find local one-of-a-kind gifts.

“Small and local businesses are the backbone of our community,” said BottleShock owner and Chamber member Shelby Gerber. “We do our best to not only invest in our team and networks, but we also invest in

developing strong relationships with our customers.

Because we get to know our customers so well we are able to adjust our wine and food inventory to meet the unique tastes of Bakersfield.”

The website includes an interactive map that lists all Chamber members in retail, restaurant and hospitality categories. As an additional perk for all Bakersfield residents - when people use the hashtags #ShopLocalShopNow and #BakoChamber - they will also have the opportunity to be featured in the Chamber Instagram feed.

“We hope that through this campaign we can continue to support the success of our member small businesses,” said Ortiz. “When you purchase locally, you avoid shipping delays, help create jobs for your friends and neighbors, contribute to improved public infrastructure and help fuel your local economy.”

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Welcome New Chamber Members We’d like to extend a warm welcome to the companies that have joined the Greater Bakersfield Chamber. Thank you for investing in our mission to Build a Better Bakersfield.

AARP (Aging and Adult Resources and Placement Group, LLC) Home Health Care and Hospice 4509 Foxboro Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93309 805-695-2300 “We are dedicated to providing professional and compassionate end-of-life care when the time is needed.”

Amazon Fulfillment Center 1601 Petrol Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93308 www.amazon.com Chick-fil-A 5260 Stockdale Hwy. Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-327-5260 www.cfabakersfield.com “This quick-serve chain serves chicken sandwiches, strips & nuggets along with salads & sides.”

Danielle Plotner - State Farm Agency 2900 Calloway Dr., Ste. 404 Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-588-1001 www.drivewithmed.com “After having the pleasure of helping my mom run her two successful State Farm agencies, I’ve been given the opportunity to open the doors and start my own State Farm agency. I’m excited to be a partner in our community.”

Fawzat Investments - Furniture City 1300 Wible Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93304 661-885-8555 www.furniturecity.com/locations/bakersfield “At Furniture City you can turn your home into the space you have always wanted. Our goal is to deliver the best brand at the best possible price, while delivering outstanding, friendly, customer service.”

Genesis Machine and Fabrication, Inc. 4321 Turcon Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-324-4366 www.genesismf.com “Family owned and operated business serving Kern County’s oil and gas industry for over 30 years.”

Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc. 3701 Pegasus Dr., Ste. 124 Bakersfield, CA 93308 888-269-5095 www.prosafetyandrescue.com “We are passionate about serving our community. We are a minority-owned, woman operated company that has been in business for over seven years. We offer Confined Space Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Drug and COVID testing and Safety Consultation.”

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The Sequoia Sandwich Company - Rosedale 9160 Rosedale Hwy., Ste. 100 Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-587-1600 www.sequoiasandwichco.com “We are committed to using only premium quality ingredients and hand crafting each sandwich. Our promise is to serve only the best food available. You will taste the quality.”

The Sequoia Sandwich Company - Seven Oaks 4521 Buena Vista Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93311 661-564-9002 www.sequoiasandwichco.com The Sequoia Sandwich Company - Southwest 9500 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311 661-665-9990 www.sequoiasandwichco.com Sequoia On The Go 1221 18th St. Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-323-2021 www.sequoiasandwichco.com The Shirvanian Law Firm 4900 California Ave., Tower B, 2nd Fl. Bakersfield, CA 93309 818-839-4551 https://www.shirvanianlawfirm.com “We are a personal injury law firm in Bakersfield dedicated to bringing injured victims justice and compensation.”

Universal Plant Services 2841 Unicorn Rd., Ste. 101 Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-369-0170 www.universalplant.com “We are an all-industry mechanical support services Union driven with local presence.”

Valley Institute of Prosthetics and Orthotics 1524 21st St., Ste. B Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-322-1005 https://vipoinc.com “We have been serving Bakersfield since 1982. We proudly serve prosthetic, orthotic and mastectomy patients throughout Santa Clarita Valley and the San Joaquin Valley. Our goal with each patient is to find the right solution to allow them to live comfortably and regain functionality. Our staff undergoes strict accreditation standards and receives continuing education each year to ensure our patients are receiving the best possible care.”

For more information about joining the Chamber or renewing your membership dues, please email info@bakochamber.com.

Renewing Members Thank you to our members who have reinvested in the Greater Bakersfield Chamber. Your continued investment helps the Chamber continue its mission to Build a Better Bakersfield.

Aaron Companies – 1991 Access Plus Capital – 2017 ADAKC - Alzheimer's Disease Assoc of Kern County, Inc. – 1994 Advance Communications & Consulting, Inc. – 2001 Alpha & Omega Valet Services – 2019 Anita M. Waits, Accountancy Corporation – 1995 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 Patio Covers & Seamless Rain Gutters – 2019 Bakersfield Racquet Club – 1965 Barber Honda – 1997 BARC-Bakersfield ARC – 1997 Belmore's Building Maintenance Company – 2011 Benji's French Basque Restaurant, Inc. – 1992 Bill Wright Toyota – 1982 Braun Electric Company, Inc. – 1995 Braun Gosling, A Law Corporation – 2010 Buttonwillow Raceway Park – 1996 California Living Museum Foundation – 2000 California Resources Corporation – 1970 CASA of Kern County – 1996 Central Valley Physical Therapy – 2019 Chester Avenue Brake LLC – 1925 Chevron – 1920 Clean Harbors Buttonwillow LLC – 1990 Clifford & Bradford Insurance Agency – 1946 Clifford & Brown, P.C. – 1990 Clinica Sierra Vista – 2018 Common Sense Consulting – 2010 Communication Enterprises Inc. – 1990 Community Action Partnership of Kern – 1995 Darling & Wilson, PC – 1948 Derrel's Mini Storage, Inc. – 1986

DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance Brokers LLC – 1995 Employers' Training Resource – 1984 Emporium Western Store – 1987 Fawzat Investments - Furniture City – 2018 Fresno Pacific University-Bakersfield Campus – 2004 GAR Bennett L.L.C. – 2020 Garden Pathways, Inc. – 2000 Gary Icardo Farms, Inc. – 1999 Golden Empire Transit District – 1985 Gundlach's – 1995 Haddad Dodge – 1987 Hardwood Floor Company – 2001 Home2 Suites – 2019 Jaco Oil Company – 1990 Jeanne Seal Bookkeeping & Accounting Inc. – 1972 JJ's Legacy – 2013 Keathley, Maxwell & Antongiovanni, LLP – 1990 Kern Citizens for Energy – 2014 Kern Community Foundation – 1999 Kern County Bar Association – 2010 Kern Electric Distributors – 1968 Kern Law Enforcement Association – 2013 Kern Trophies – 1966 LANPRO Systems – 2009 Little Caesars Pizza!Pizza! – 1991 Little Red School House – 1972 Luigi's – 1997 M.D. Atkinson Company, Inc. – 1994 Metro Record Storage and Shredding – 2006 Mickey, Casanova & Sack, CPAs – 1989 Mission Bank – 1998 Morgan Corporation – 1997 Motor City Auto Center – 1972 Nelms Surveying, Inc. – 2010 Newby Rubber, Inc. – 1964 Nickel Family LLC – 1994 Nile Point Veterinary Hospital, Inc. – 1966 Olivieri Commercial Group, Inc. – 2003 Open & Shut Enterprises – 2000 Parsons – 1991 Pat Callahan Ceramic Tile, Marble & Granite Fabrication – 1992 Pathpoint – 2007

Payment Systems Worldwide – 1999 Petro Travel Plaza – 2006 Positive Results Unlimited – 2019 Premier Lighting – 1995 R & S Erection of Tri-County Inc. – 2018 Rain for Rent – 1992 Raymond's Trophy & Awards – 1994 Realty Management Services – 2010 Reveal Medical Aesthetics, Inc. – 2019 Rick's Recycling, Inc. – 2002 Sally A. Herald Accountancy Corporation – 1988 Seven Oaks Country Club – 1991 SJV Agricultural Association LLC – 2011 Skarphol Frank Associates – 1995 Skyline Cabinet & Millworks – 1998 Smith's Bakeries – 1998 Stewart Title of California, Inc. – 1975 Stinson's – 1953 Stockdale Podiatry Group – 1998 Stockdale Tile and Flooring Center, Inc. – 1990 Sunbelt Business Brokers of Bakersfield – 2000 TERRIO Physical Therapy & Fitness, Inc. - Admin – 1998 The Marcom Group Incorporated – 1999 The Villas at Scenic River – 2008 Ticor Title Company – 1995 Trans West Security Service, Inc. – 1990 Valley Yellow Pages – 1988 Vantage Property Management – 2010 Varner Bros. Inc. – 1996 Vital Signs of Bakersfield – 1991 W. Michael Chertok – 2008 Walters & Associates – 2003 Watson Realty ERA - Mike Saba – 2002 WZI Inc – 1990 Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation – 2018 Zee Consulting & Associates – 1991

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CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE FOCUS

2022 EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Chairman of the Board Rick Jhaj Countryside Corporation

MAJOR INVESTORS

Incoming Chairman Ken Keller Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital Immediate Past Chairman Derek Jeffery KGET-TV 17 Vice Chair Public Policy & Political Action Rob Duchow Southern California Gas Company

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE MEMBERS

Vice Chair Economic Vitality Andy Anderson Aera Energy LLC Vice Chair Leadership & Workforce Development Denise Newton Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Treasurer Kristen Beall Watson California State University, Bakersfield

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General Counsel Mark Bateman Young Wooldridge LLP

CHAMBER STAFF Nick Ortiz | President/CEO Hillary Haenes | Vice President, Member Engagement Kaelyn Peterson | Executive Vice President, Public Affairs & Executive Director of BAKPAC Jean Scheiber | Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer

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