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Virtual Leadership Bakersfield Energy Class Day Session
ue to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Leadership Bakersfield Energy Day was held virtually. Students were given an overview of the energy industry in Bakersfield and Kern County by top energy leaders. First, a panel was held called “Energy Today – Current Challenges and Opportunities,” which was facilitated by Kern EDC’s Richard Chapman, and featured panelists Willie Rivera of Aera, Rob Duchow of SoCalGas, and Suzanne Noble of Western States Petroleum Association. Students were able to hear from Bakersfield and Kern’s top energy industry leaders on the economic importance of energy in our region, as well as the potential future of energy in California. Students learned about the different types of energies and how they often partner together to create something dependent and sustainable for the future. California Resource Corporation’s Joe Ashley spoke to the class separately about the environmental and regulatory issues that the energy industry is currently facing. At the
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end of the presentations, the students participated in an online quiz about the basics of energy in our region and its impacts, not only locally, but also statewide and nationally. - Tamara Baker, Arthur & Hansen The Chamber would like to thank Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Day Chairs Tamara Baker, Arthur & Hansen; and Gloria Williams, Aera Energy LLC. A special thank you to California Resources Corporation, Chevron, Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Western States Petroleum Association for sponsoring the class session.
It Takes Two to Network Webinar
s a dynamic duo with decades of networking success, Norma Dunn and Bob Meadows share how they build relationships and keep business thriving in spite of the challenges of 2020. Space is limited, so please RSVP to learn their tips and tricks when it comes to interacting with other people in the business community. You will be sent a Zoom link the day before the webinar. Bob Meadows has been the Business Development Director for the City of Shafter since October 2018, after nearly 40 years in the banking industry. As a banker, he had extensive experience at multiple financial institutions with achievements in branch management, commercial real estate and business lending, leadership training, business development and state advisory councils. Norma Dunn is the Deputy Director at Mission Community Services Corporation’s (MCSC) Women’s Business Center in Bakersfield. Norma's passion for education and business, combined with her engaging personality, has earned her a reputation as a high-impact networker. This community leader has accomplished planning and executing strategies that are both effective and efficient. In addition, she has assisted private, public, and nonprofit organizations with forging successful partnerships.
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Speakers
Norma Dunn
Bob Meadows
Date: Tuesday, November 17 Time: 2 p.m. Location: Zoom Cost: Free RSVP HERE
