METRO Business Journal - April 2011

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The House of Representatives voted in March to repeal the 1099 Mandate imbed-ded in the new health care law. H. R. 4, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimi-nation Act of 2011 passed by a margin of 314-112 with all Republicans present and76 Democrats voting in favor, and 112 Democrats opposed. The provision would haveexpanded the 1099 reporting requirements for all businesses, from small businesses tocorporations for all purchases totaling $600 or more in a calendar year.

The Chamber considered the 1099 Mandate to be another burdensome requirementplaced on businesses that would have added costs for compliance, increased audits, andwould have redirected small business owners efforts to filing instead of hiring. Furtherthe 1099 requirement was concerning due to the fact that the provision was included inthe new health care law, while having no direct relationship with the subject of healthcare.

The Bakersfield Chamber would like to thank all of those who responded to theChambers Calls to Action on the issue. H. R. 4 will now go to the Senate for con-sideration. The Senate has already passed its own version of the 1099 repeal; thereforeboth houses will need to reach agreement between both versions before a final bill canbe sent to the President. We will continue to monitor this legislation on behalf of ourmembers and provide updates as progress occurs.

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In this issue....APRIL 2011

The Greater Bakersfield Chamber ofCommerce is dedicated to:

Building a Strong Economy Providing Networking and

Business Education Opportunities Promoting Our Community Representing the Interests of

Business with Government

METROBUSINESS J OURNAL

Promoting Our Community

Chairmans Circle Focus ................. 2Committee Reports ......................... 6Ribbon Cuttings .............................. 8New Members ................................. 9Renewing Members ........................10Member N ews ................................. 11

Representing Business

1099 Requirement ........................... 1Stalled Energy Projects ................... 22010 Census Data ...........................7Business Use Tax ............................ 8

Providing Business Education andNetworking Opportunities

The Entrepreneur Spirit................... 1CalChamber O nline Training ..........3Heartland Saloon Spring Social ...... 4Spring BAH Recap .........................5Mixer: Four Points Sheraton ...........12

Building a Strong Economy

Energy Luncheon Forum ................ 7World Trade Day Event...................7Leadership Bakersfield Recruits ..... 11

Spring Business After Hours Recap.......5

GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Chamber Supported Repeal Passes U.S.House of Representatives

Join the Chamber on Tuesday, April 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with our guestspeaker, Joe Coughlin ofCoconut Joes Beach Grill.

Get practical tips from this energized speaker, including: Make your daily work life more enjoyable while being even more successful at

what you do. Why most small businesses, even the successful ones, fail to deliver fulfillment? Ten critical steps necessary to build a business to support life - not consume it. The great bait and switch that everyone falls for when starting a business. Discover the Work Fulfillment Matrix - and how you fit into it. Find out who you really work for.Join Joe as he shares his unique blend of life philosophy and work experience. Be

inspired and challenged as he exposes long-held beliefs about the world of work, andcreates new life-changing perspectives that deliver the real bottom line to the work-weary business owner.

Cost is $25 per Chamber member; $50 per nonmember. Price includes lunch. Res-ervations are required. Register online at www.bakersfieldchamber.org or call 661-327-4421.

The Entrepreneur Spirit Seminar

Sponsored By:

BEACHGRILL

Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do


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Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorpo-rated in California in 1905, is one of the largest

combination natural gas and electric utilities inthe United States. Based in San Francisco, the

company is a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation.There are approximately 20,000 employees who carry out Pacific Gas and Electric

Companys primary businessthe transmission and delivery of energy. The companyprovides natural gas and electric service to approximately 15 million people throughouta 70,000-square-mile service area that stretches from Eureka in the north to Bakersfieldin the south, and from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Sierra Nevada in the east.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company and other utilities in the state are regulated by theCalifornia Public Utilities Commission. The CPUC was created by the state Legislaturein 1911.

METRO Business Journal is the

Official Publication of the

Greater Bakersfield

Chamber of Commerce1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947

Bakersfi eld, CA 93303

661-327-4421 FAX: 661-327-8751

http://www.bakersfi eldchamber.org

The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO has

the sole right to refuse any advertisement in

any Chamber publication.

Businesses

Supporting

Business!

Chairman's Circle Focus

2011

Chairmans

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Stalled Energy Projects Cost CaliforniaEconomy $59.1 Billion

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 & Staffi ng 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 Bakersfield

Mid State Development Corporation

Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.

Pacifi c Gas & Electric Company

Rabobank, N.A.

San Joaquin Community Hospital

State Farm Insurance

Stinsons Stationers, Inc.

Tejon Ranch Company

TelePacifi c Communications

Wells Fargo Bank

Law Offi ces of Young Wooldridge LLP

In a first-of-its-kind economic study, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hasidentified 31 stalled energy projects in California that, collectively, are costing thestates economy $59.1 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) and 142,100 jobs a yearthat could be created during the construction phase of the projects alone.

The economic study estimates the potential loss of investment and jobs in 351proposed renewable, coal, natural gas, nuclear and transmission projects in 49 states.The projects have been delayed or canceled due to Not in My Backyard activism,a broken permitting process, and a system that allows for limitless lawsuits byopponents, according to the U.S. Chamber. The study features a state-by-state analysisthat details the economic output and jobs that could be created by acting on thesestagnant projects.

Among the 31 California energy projects listed by the study is Sunrise Powerlink,a 117-mile transmission line from Imperial County to San Diego. Construction for theCalifornia Chamber and Bakersfield Chamber-supported project began on December9, 2010, following several years of public education efforts and testimony beforeregulatory bodies. The line is expected to begin service in 2012.

GDP/Jobs Benefits:The study found that if the projects were built and operated for 20 years, the benefit

would be an estimated $3.4 trillion in U.S. GDP. This benefit would include $1.4trillion in employment earnings and an additional 1 million jobs per year. Nearly halfof the projects identified in the study are renewable energy projects.

Other Findings:

Investment Phase: Planning and construction of the projects would generate $577

billion in direct investment and would result in an approximately $1.1 trillion increasein U.S. GDP. An estimated 1.9 million jobs would be required during each year ofconstruction.

Operations Phase: Operation of the projects would generate $99 billion in direct

annual output and would yield $145 billion in increased GDP annually. An estimated

average of 791,200 jobs would be created per year of operation.Additional Information:

The study by TeleNomic Research was conducted by Steve Pociask, presidentof the American Consumer Institute, and Joseph Fuhr, professor of economics atWidener University and senior fellow at the American Consumer Institute. An in-depth breakdown of every stalled project appears at www.projectnoproject.com. Thefull study, Project Denied: The Potential Economic Impact of Permitting ChallengesFacing Proposed Energy Projects, is available at uschamber.com.

Both Renewable and Non-Renewable Projects Impacted


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The Chambers one and only annualfundraiser has been moved from Augustto April in 2011. The Heartland SaloonSpring Social (formerly Summer Social)will kickoff at 6:00 p.m. on April 14 at

the Kern County Fairgrounds.The Heartland Saloon Spring Social

will feature music, dancing, gaming,food, prizes and silent auction.

Chamber Members have been mailedpackets of ten tickets. If you have notreceived your tickets yet, contact theChamber.

This is our only fundraiser for the yearand we ask all members to purchasetickets for their employees, ask their em-ployees to purchase tickets, and/or to selltickets to clients and customers.

Please decide how many tickets inyour packet you plan to use. Cost perticket is $35 before the event, $50 whenpurchased at the door. We ask that anyunwanted or unsold tickets be returned tothe Chamber or destroyed and that you

Chamber Seeks Blackjack Table Sponsorships & SilentAuction Items For Heartland Saloon Spring Social

provide the unused ticket numbers to theChamber.

Additional tickets for members andnon-members can be purchased byphone, (661) 327-4421 or by visiting the

Chamber at 1725 Eye Street, downtownBakersfield.

The Chamber needs the support ofmember businesses to ensure a spectacu-lar annual fundraiser event this year.

Blackjack Table Sponsorship:

To sponsor a Blackjack Table for$350, submit a completed BlackjackTable Sponsorship Form by fax, (661)327-8751 or email to, Pauline Bartlettat [email protected] Table Sponsorship Forms are

available at the Chamber or at www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

Silent Auction Item Donation:

Can you give a gift card to a lo-cal restaurant, an iPad, digital camera,jewelry, golf accessories...anything you

think others would like for the ChamberSilent Auction? Do you have promotionalitems to contribute that will help show-case your business? Can you donate agift basket for movie lovers, pet lovers,

chocolate lovers, or spa lovers?The positive benefits of donation are:

The item is on view at the event

Your business is thanked in the event

program. Your prize and business name is an-

nounced during the event. Your business is thanked in the

monthly METRO newsletter, publishedby the Chamber (circulation approxi-mately 2,800).

To donate a silent auction item submitan Auction Item Donation Form by faxto Pauline Bartlett at (661) 327-8751 oremail to [email protected]. Auction Item Donation Forms areavailable at the Chamber or at www.ba-kersfieldchamber.org. For more informa-tion call (661) 327-4421.


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The next Business After Hours TradeShow Mixertakes place on Thursday,June 24.

Thanks to Sponsor:

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Providing an opportunity for business-es and consumers to network, share ideasand generate leads, the Chambers March24 Business After Hours Trade ShowMixerbrought together a wide range ofbusinesses showcasing their productsand services to three hundred membersand representatives from throughout thecommunity.

The Chamber provides an opportunityto meet other business owners that I canturn to for goods and services with a highdegree of confidence. I feel comfortableworking with members because I know

Sold Out Spring Trade Show Brought Chamber Members& Potential Clients Together

they will be around to service any goodsand services that I may purchase, saidNorm Barone, Bakersfield BusinessBrokers.

This is an excellent, stress-free way

to learn about new and existing busi-nesses, find businesses that can help yourbusiness and reconnect with businessassociates, said Brooks Douglass, ESGRepublic.

Congratulations go to Sea C rest R esortPismo Beach for being selected as thebest decorated booth, receiving a freebooth at next years March trade show. Over 300 guests attended the BAH mixer

Sponsor Bright House Networks Business Solutions

Seacrest Resort Pismo Beach won best booth


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Youth Leadership Bakersfi eld Advi-

sory Council

Shonna Shearson, Kern Schools Federal

Credit Union Chair

The March session of Youth Leadership

focused its attention on Law, Crimina

Justice and Public Safety. Students wereeducated about the dangers of cyber bullyingas it relates to social media; reminded othe dangers of driving while impaired byrepresentatives ofLife Interrupted; learnedabout the daily functions of a deputy coronerand were provided hands-on training withtools and equipment at the Kern CountyFire Department Training Facility. Speciathanks to Advisory Council Day Chairs SeanCollins, Kern County Fire Dept, Joe Aldanaand Brian Clayton, Bakersfield Police Depfor their expertise and planning of the dayThe day was made possible by the generous

support of program underwriter Aera EnergyLLC and day sponsor Pacific Gas & ElectricCompany.Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

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Ambassadors / Mixer

Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair

At the March meeting the committeeenjoyed a presentation from Sonja Hill andSusan Wiggins, American Lung Association,another Chamber member organization that is

working hard to make our community healthier.Additionally, we heard from Norm Barone,Bakersfield Business Brokers for the 5 minutecommercial. If interested in joining this activecommittee, please contact Pauline Bartlett atthe Chamber.Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Energy

Tony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chair

Thank you to Nick Ortiz, Pacific Gas &Electric for giving an informative overviewinto the Smart Meterprogram and the utilityrate structure at the March committee meet-

ing. Save the date for the upcoming EnergyLuncheon Forum on May 4th, 2010. We willfeature Karen Harbert, Institute for 21stCentury Energy, Washington D.C.Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Governmental Review Council

Jeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair

The GRC was visited at the end of Februaryby Assemblyman David Valadao, 30th District(R-Hanford) who provided the group insighton legislative activities in Sacramento, as wellas his perspective on issues. In March, theGovernmental Review Council (GRC) heard

presentations from Jamie Henderson, ExecutiveDirector, First 5 Kern, regarding the potentialeffects of the Governors budget on First 5programs. Rob Ball, Director of Planning withthe Kern Council of Governments discussedSB 325 (Rubio) and the proposed effects SB325 would have on railroad use. Lastly, theGRC heard an update on City issues fromnewly elected Bakersfield City CouncilmanRussell Johnson. Special thanks to all ourguest speakers.

International Business and Trade

Bob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair

The International Business and TradeCommittee met in March for further planningof the committees upcoming World Trade Day2011 event scheduled for Thursday, May 5 atthe Chamber office. The half day event willfeature a variety of speakers who will discusstopics ranging from the global economy, socialculture, international trade regulations, andspeakers sharing personal experiences doingbusiness abroad. The event is designed toprovide business owners valuable informationand training on how to do business overseasand be successful.

Building Relationships Through Committee Connections

Heartland Saloon Spring Social

Maggie Cushine, Boys & Girls Club of Kern County

Chair

The committee is working hard in puttingtogether this entertaining evening scheduledfrom 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. on Apr. 14, 2011 at the

Kern County Fairgrounds. We look forwardto sharing an evening of Food, Casino Gaming,Music, Silent Auction, Prizes and much more. Beready to network and enjoy this festive evening.Purchase your dinner tickets now for only $35 inadvance or $50 at the door. Hope to see you then!Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Business Development

Eric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair

Our March Social Media Seminar was verysuccessful with over 60 attendees. We appreciateFresno Pacific University for allowing us toutilize their beautiful facility. Thank you also

to Carneys Business Technology Center forsponsoring the event. We also appreciate the timeand expertise given from our featured speakers:Carlin Jones, Arts Council of Kern; JenniferBaldwin, CSUB and Spencer Schluter, GreaterBakersfield Chamber of Commerce. Our Aprilseminar is sure to be motivational as we hearfrom successful business owner Joe Coughlin,Coconut Joes. (See the front page article forevent details).Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Leadership Bakersfield

Bryan Burrow, IES Engineering Chair

The March Leadership Bakersfield ClassDay focused its attention on Education in KernCounty. Local leaders in education addressedthe issues and challenges facing K-12 andhigher education. Class members also hadthe opportunity to tour and learn more aboutprograms offered by Bakersfield Adult School,Regional Occupation Center, Virginia AvenueSchool and the Claude W. Richardson Center.Serving as Advisory Council Chairs were JulieGaines, Kern County Superintendant ofSchools and Kathy Miller, Aera Energy LLC.This session was made possible by our generousday sponsor Bakersfield College.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

LB class learns from a panel of leaders from local

schools, colleges and universities.

YLB class trains with fire-fighting tools and

equipment.

YLB class learns about the Kern County Fire

Departments air unit.


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Chamber Monthly Planner - April 2011

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACE

Apr. 1 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberApr. 5 Seminar: The Entrepreneur Spirit 11:00 a.m. ChamberApr. 6 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. ChamberApr. 7 Leadership Bakersfi eld Advisory 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Apr. 7 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Apr. 8 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberApr. 13 Beautiful Bakersfi eld Committee 11:45 a.m. DoubleTreeApr. 13 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Apr. 14 Heartland Saloon Spring Social 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Kern County FairgroundsApr. 15 Governmental Review Council DarkApr. 19 Heartland Saloon Committee 3:00 p.m. ChamberApr. 20 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. ChamberApr. 20 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. ChamberApr. 21 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Apr. 22 Governmental Review Council DarkApr. 25 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberApr. 26 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberApr. 27 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Apr. 28 Mixer - Four Points Sheraton 5:30 p.m.Apr. 29 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMay 4 Energy Luncheon Forum 11:30 a.m. DoubleTreeMay 4 New Member Reception 4:30 p.m. ChamberMay 5 World Trade Day at the Chamber 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Please join the Chamber on May 4 atthe DoubleTree Hotel for the GreaterBakersfield Chamber of Commerce Energy

Luncheon Forum. Registration starts at11:30 a.m., luncheon forum runs from12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Our keynotespeaker for thisforum is KarenAlderman

Harbert, President/CEO of theInstitute for 21st

Century Energy,Washington DC(a division of theUS Chamber ofCommerce).

The Institutebuilds support for meaningful energyaction nationally and internationallythrough policy development, educationand advocacy. It is focused on buildingsupport for a comprehensive, long-termagenda to secure Americas energy future.At the Institute, Harbert was instrumentalin formulating 88 specific policyrecommendations that were presented

to President Obama and members of the111th Congress. She frequently testifies infront of Congress and provides analysisto the media, policy makers and industryleaders.

Among her impressive resume, is herformer position as the assistant secretaryfor policy and international affairs at theU.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Price is $35 for Chamber membersand $55 for non members. Registrationis required. To RSVP please call, (661)327-4421 or register online at www.

bakersfieldchamber.orgGold Sponsor:

Silver Sponsors:

Additional sponsorship opportunitiesare available, contact Debbie Moreno atthe Chamber at (661) 327-4428.

Chamber HostsEnergy LuncheonForum May 4

Karen Alderman Harbert

The Greater Bakersfield Chamberof Commerce will hold its 2nd WorldTrade Day event on Thursday, May5 at the Chamber from 7:30 a.m. to1:00 p.m. and includes lunch. TheChambers International Business andTrade Committee is organizing theevent to provide local area businesseswith valuable information on how toconduct business abroad and help thosealready engaged in overseas commerce

to expand.The event will feature guestspeakers who will cover a variety oftopics ranging from cultural awarenessetiquette, export permitting andregulations, and global economicforecasts. The event is FREE toChamber members and $35 per ticketfor non-chamber members. For moreinformation please call the Chamber at(661) 327-4421.

Save the Date:World Trade Day

May 5, 2011The U. S. Census Bureau releaseddetailed information on Californiaspopulation this month. That data willbe used by the states newly createdindependent Citizens RedistrictingCommission to draw new political districtboundaries for the state legislature,Congress, and the state Board ofEqualization. The new 14 memberCommission has until August to adopt newdistricts which will be used for the 2012elections.

Californias official 2010 population

of 37,263,308, a 10 percent increaseover year 2000 totals, was made publicin December. The newly released dataincludes census tract, city and countybreakdowns, in addition to income,ethnicity, and percentages. According tothe data, Kern County experienced a 26.9percent increase, and Bakersfield seeing a40 percent jump from 2000 figures.

For more information visit http://www.dof.ca.gov/research/demographic/state_census_data_center/census_2010/view.php

Census Data WillImpact Redistricting


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Mobile Pet Veterinary Services5387 Truxtun Avenue(661) 496-8709

Grand Opening - Veterinary Surgical Facility

Aamco Transmissions1401 Union Avenue(661) 281-0307Grand Opening - Total Car Care Center

Greenshops.com Inc.4821 Stockdale Highway(661) 834-6477New Location - Green Store

In March the Chairman of the Cali-fornia Board of Equalization (BOE),Jerome E. Horton directed BOE staff tonotice approximately 300,000 businessowners that they may owe use taxes.

The notices are a result of a newlaw passed in 2009 designed to helpaddress the states budget shortfall,which requires businesses that meet thedefinition of a qualified purchaser toregister with the BOE and to file returnsreporting all purchases from the previouscalendar year that are subject to the use

tax. According to the BOE, a qualifiedpurchaser is a business that receives atleast $100,000 in gross receipts per yearfrom business operations, is not requiredto hold a sellers permit with the BOE, isnot a holder of a use tax direct paymentpermit, is not required to be registeredwith the BOE, and is not otherwise regis-tered with the BOE to report use tax.

The use tax applies when individu-als or businesses with the state consume,give away, store, or use personal prop-erty that is purchased from out of state

vendors, including purchases made viatelephone, mail order, or through onlineretailers. According to the BOE, busi-ness owners and sole proprietors may fileonline or on standard income tax returnsby this years filing date of April 18.

Small business owners statewidereacted quickly to the BOEs edict, de-nouncing it as another regulatory hurdle.While its understood that taxes are owedmost bemoan the additional paperworkand costs associated with compliance.

The BOE offers information on itswebsite at www.boe.ca.gov to assistbusinesses with compliance. The BOEis a five member tax board elected by thepublic that serves as an appellate bodyfor business, franchise, and personal taxappeals, including the assessment andadministration of property taxes. TheBOE collects approximately $48 billionin taxes and fees per year.

State Announces300,000Businesses MayOwe Use Tax


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Alliance Realty & Development, Inc.2112 24th St. Ste. 3Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-377-3800www.AllianceRDI.comWe are a full service real estate officespecializing in foreclosures, HUD homes,multi family, and development.

Champion Products LLC3553 Landco Dr. #BBakersfield, CA 93308 661-323-1633www.worldschamp.comWe have mastered the art of blendingcleaning solutions. By formulatingnatural and synthetic surfactants weproduce a wide range of environmentallyresponsible cleaning products.

Clear Channel Airports4635 Crackersport Rd.Allentown, PA 18104 800-628-6800www.clearchannelairports.comClear Channel Airports manages theadvertising program inside the KernCounty Air Terminal

Ehrlich Pledger Law, LLP5001 California Ave. Ste. 223Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-323-9000www.eplawyers.netMel Ehrlich and Jean Pledger formeda new law firm, Ehrlich Pledger Law.

LLP, effective February 1, 2011 and willspecialize in oil and gas and real estatetransactions and litigation.

Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Home Loan Investment CenterPO Box 9506Bakersfield, CA 93389 661-833-7730www.ksfcu.org

Kern Schools Federal CreditUnionMt. Vernon; Tehachapi; UniversityPO Box 9506Bakersfield, CA 93389 661-833-7900www.ksfcu.org

M & S Security Services, Inc.2900 L St.Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-397-9616www.MSSecurityServices.comM&S Security Services, Inc. is a local,family owned company providing alarmsystems, guard services and privateinvestigations to the San Joaquin Valleysince 1976.

Metropolitan RecyclingCorporation

2601 S. Mt. Vernon Ave.PO Box 2716Bakersfield, CA 93303 661-836-8380www.kernrefuse.comSorting & recycling of construction anddemolition materials i.e. wood, concrete,aggregate materials, dirt and sand, etc.

National Health Services, Inc. Brimhall1014 Calloway Dr.Bakersfield, CA 93312 866-625-4900www.nhsinc.org

The Brimhall Community HealthCenter is located in the heart of WestBakersfield, and provides medical,dental and mental health services to theBakersfield community.

Welcome Twelve New Chamber MembersThe businesses listed below have made a signifi cant 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 February 15 through March 14.

Knowledge Solutions Group, N.A.Bakersfield, CA 661-379-6196www.ksgcorp.comWe design and implement solutions thatachieve our clients strategic objectivesand result in streamlined operations,optimal performance, reduction of costsand increased shareholder value.

Rabobank, N.A. Riverlakes3800 Riverlakes Dr.Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-334-6900www.rabobankamerica.com

Rabobank, N.A. Truxtun900 Truxtun Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-324-6269www.rabobankamerica.com

Springer & Daly, Inc.33 S. Real Rd. Ste. 7Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-250-6107www.springerdaly.comSpringer & Daly, Inc. is a full servicecollection firm with over 110 yearscombined collections expertise inaccounts receivables management andjudgment enforcement.

Westec5801 E. Lerdo Hwy.Shafter, CA 93263 661-387-1055

www.westec.orgAn educational cooperative offeringshort and long-term training programs;partnering with local community collegesto fund our programs and providestudents college credit upon completionof classes.

PO Box 2426 93303

661-861-9249

www.scorebakersfield.com

Counselors to America's Small Business

SCORE is a national non-pro t 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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Todd Ablin ..............................................1992ADT Security Services, Inc. ...................1978AJs Tuxedo J unction ..............................1994American Jewelry Company ...................1958Bakersfield Christian High School..........1999Bakersfield Credit Control Service .........2008Bakersfield Inn and Suites ......................2010Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Foundation .....................................1982Bakersfield Recruiting Company

U.S. Army ......................................2002Bakersfield Senior Placement/InterimHealthCare ..............................................1994The Balloon House .................................2009Bank of America .....................................1920Baymarr Constructors, Inc. .....................1997The Blind Installer ..................................1994

Borton Petrini, LLP .................................1951California State University, Bakersfield .1968California Water S ervice .........................1943Cambria Pines Lodge ..............................2009CB Richard Ellis .....................................1991Central Body Work and Paint Shop, Inc. 1963Central Cardiology Medical Clinic .........1986Citizens Business Bank

17th Street Branch ..........................1983Clayton Court Reporting .........................2008Coldwell Banker Preferred .....................2009Colombo Construction Company, Inc. ....1978Costco Wholesale S .W. ...........................2007Costco Wholesale ....................................1985Eagle Mountain Casino ...........................2004

Engelstours.com ......................................2006Environment Control BuildingMaintenance Company ..................1986

Flanders Green Products .........................2008Four Points Hotel by Sheraton ................1983James H. Fox Insurance .........................1998G.H. Slack and Son Company ................1999The Garlic Company ...............................2002Stefan J. Ginilewicz ................................1991Golden Empire Managed Care,

A Medical Group ............................1993Golden West C asino ................................1996Grapevine Entertainment, Inc.

DJ VU .......................................1991Habitat for Humanity Golden Empire..1995Hall Letter Shop ......................................1990Honey Baked Ham Company .................1998Iger S tudio ...............................................1981Interim HealthCare/Bakersfield

SeniorP lacement............................1994ArnoldJ ohansen......................................1991Kennedy/Jenks Consultants ....................1986KHSD Regional Occupational Center .1991Kronick, Moskovitz,

Tiedemann & Girard ......................2005M.D. Manufacturing, Inc. .......................2010McDonalds Restaurant, F Street ............2002

85 Renewing Members Support ChamberThe following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of February15 through March 14. We thank them for their support and commitment to the Chamber!

Member Since Member Since

McMillin Homes,A Corky McMillin Company .........2004

Mexican American OpportunityFoundation .....................................1988

Ming Around the Corner .........................2000Mission Community Services Corp. -

Womens Biz Partners ....................2007National Health Services.........................2008Neon Energy ...........................................2008Pacifica Senior Living .............................2009Pathpoint .................................................2007Pavletich Electric &

Communications, Inc. ....................1997Premier Management Company .............2000Priority Management/Productivity

Development G roup .......................1999Que Pasa Mexican Grill ..........................2001

Rain for Rent ...........................................1992Ray Morgan.............................................2009Lynn E. Rickard, ARA ............................1998S.A. Camp Companies ............................2003Salem Engineering Group, Inc. ...............2008San Joaquin Bookkeeping &

Tax Services ...................................2002Jeanne Seal Bookkeeping &

Accounting I nc. ..............................1972State Farm Insurance...............................1995State of California Employment

Development ..................................1976Dr. Stephen Klein ....................................2009Sun World International, LLC.................1978Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino ..................2007

The Hampton Inn Bakersfield .................2006Tri Counties Bank Colony St. ..............2010Truxtun Radiology Medical Group .........1996Valley AchievementC enter.....................2003Valley Clean Air Now .............................2006Valley Republic Bank .............................2009Varner Bros. Inc. .....................................1996Watson Realty Rosina Dewar ..............1998Webb & Son ............................................2002Western States Petroleum Association ....1990M.H. Wolfe & Associates

Environmental Consulting, Inc. .....2005Wood & Randall......................................2004

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The American Cancer Society invites

you to attend Bark for Life on Apr. 3 atYokuts Park in Bakersfield. Walk kick-offis at 1:00 p.m., Best Dressed contest is at3:00 p.m. and Look-A-Like Contest is at3:30 p.m. Register by Friday, Apr. 1. Thisevent is sponsored by Truxtun RadiologyMedical Group and Mission LinenSupply. For more information call (661)496-9115.

BARC and Metro RecyclingCorporation invite you to join thousandsof volunteers for the Great AmericanCleanup & Bakersfield Green Expo on

April 9 at Yokuts Park in Bakersfield.Volunteer team sign-up forms are availableat www.keepbakersfieldbeautiful.us orcall, (661) 326-3539 for more information.

Apr. 9 the San Francisco Gay MensChorus returns to Bakersfield for anevening of music and entertainment, abenefit concert for Bakersfield LGBTQ.Joining them onstage will be the RainbowVoices of Bakersfield! The Choruswill present a concert of uplifting andjoyous music that speaks directly to theexperience of seeking freedom in theface of discrimination. Advance seatsare available by credit card at www.communityboxoffice.org.

Bakersfield College & Neil AgnessE-Waste Recyling have teamed up toprovied a free electronic waste collectionevent on Friday & Saturday, Apr. 15 & 16from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at BakersfieldCollege. For more information call, (661)369-9861.

The American Lung Association inCalifornia invites you to participate inthe 2011 Fight for Air Walkon April 16 at

Yokuts Park in Bakersfield. This event issponsored in part by Chamber membersSouthern California Gas Company,Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield,Bakersfield Magazine, Gundlachs,Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, SanJoaquin Community Hospital, ValleyClean Air Now, Barbich HooperKing Dill Hoffman AccountancyCorporation, GEMCare Health Planand Kaiser Permanente. For moreinformation call, (661) 847-4700.

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Promoting Our MembersNews from and about your

fellow Chamber members During the month of April, Curvesgyms in the Bakersfield area willparticipate in the 13th Annual CurvesFood Drive to collect non-perishable food

and cash donations to benefit area foodbanks. Current members who make a $30donation or an equivalent donation of foodare eligible to receive a Curves reusableFood Drive grocery bag. And, from April4-17, Curves will waive the membershipfee for new members who donate a bag ofnon-perishable food or make a minimumdonation of $30. For more informationcall, (661) 589-2380.

Motor City Lexus asks you to Savethe dates, May 14 & 16, for the 18thAnnual Sharyn Woods Memorial Pro-

Am Tournament & Gala. The Linksfor Life Annual Gala and Pro-Am GolfTournament supports the mission of theorganization by providing an organizationto benefit persons and families affected bybreast cancer; challenging each womanin Kern County to be aware of her breasthealth and promote support for thoseaffected; and educating the general publicabout breast health and providing fundsfor research. Sponsorship opportunitiesare now available. For more informationcall, (661) 322-5601.

As part of its dedication to protectthe public, the American Council ofEngineering Companies (ACEC), KernCounty Chapter played a major role inthe Kern County Infrastructure ReportCardproject. The Report Card informsour community and elected officials ofour infrastructure needs. The Report CardCommittee has received awards from theAmerican Society of Civil Engineers,the Greater Bakersfield Chamber ofCommerce, and most recently by the KernCouncil of Governments. The ACECKern Chapter has also been bestowed with

the ACEC Golden Chapter Awardbecauseof efforts to promote the engineeringprofession.

Walmart has announced that it haseliminated more than 80 percent of thewaste that would go to landfills from itsoperations in California. The companyscomprehensive waste reduction programthat produced these results is nowbeing implemented across Walmarts4,400 stores, Sams Club locations anddistribution centers in the U.S., moving itcloser to its global goal of creating zerowaste.

In light of the tragic earthquake andtsunami in Japan, AT&T has teamedup with the American Red Cross reliefefforts in Japan by collecting donations

from customers to help provide food,shelter, counseling and other assistanceto victims of the disaster. To make a $10donation to the Red Cross, AT&T wirelesscustomers can text REDCROSS to 90999to support the people affected in Japan.Per AT&T no text message fees will apply

Applications are now being acceptedfor the Greater Bakersfield Chamberof Commerce Leadership Bakersfieldprogram.

Dedicated to promoting anddeveloping dynamic business andcommunity leaders, this unique andversatile program offers an opportunityfor participants to become activelyinvolved in the community and learnabout our areas challenges andissues while exploring solutions andalternatives.

From September through June,

participants attend monthly all-dayseminars that includes a combination oflectures, panel discussions and hands-on visits to locations relevant to thedays theme. Local decision-makersand experts on the topics addressed areinvited to share their insights and views.Group discussions give participants anopportunity to express their opinions andinteract with the experts and each other.

Applications are available at theChamber or at www.bakersfieldchamber.org. Application submission deadline is

5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24. For details,contact Tonya Sterling at (661) 327-4421

Leadership Bakersfield is truly a

gem in our community. I was born and

raised in Bakersfield and was amazed at

the information and new relationships I

made through Leadership. Its an asset

for anyone, whether a long-time resident

or newcomer to our community.

- Jarrod McNaughton, Associate VicePresident of Marketing, San JoaquinCommunity Hospital

Learn to be One ofBakersfields Leaders


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Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board Elect

Vice Chair Administration

Vice Chair Business Advocacy

Vice Chair Member Education

Vice Chair Networking

Vice Chair Community Outreach

Treasurer

Immediate Past Chair

Director-at-Large

Board Members

Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Debra L. MorenoDirector of Operations Tonya Sterling

Controller Jennifer Abercrombie

Marketing & Communications Mgr. Spencer Schluter

Project Manager Pauline Bartlett

Operations Assistant Jean Scheiber

Director of Membership Tonya M. Dretzka

Information Specialist Janet Ursery

2011 Board of Directors

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