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In this issue....MAY 2011
The Greater Bakerseld Chamber ofCommerce is dedicated to:
Building a Strong Economy
Providing Business Education &Networking Opportunities
Promoting Our Community
Representing the Interests ofBusiness with Government
Promoting Our CommunityChairmans Circle Focus ................. 2
Beautiful Bakerseld Nominees ..... 5
Committee Activities ...................... 8
Ambassador of the Quarter............. 9
My Chamber App ............................ 10
Ribbon Cuttings ..............................12
Member News ................................. 15
Representing the Interests of
Business with Government
Chamber Protects Business ............. 2, 10
Chamber Regulation Survey ...........3
HSR Chief Visits Kern County ....... 13
Providing Business Education &
Networking Opportunities
The Essential Art of Networking ....1
Heartland Saloon Recap.................. 6, 7
Online Business Training ................ 11
Connect For Lunch .........................15
Bakerseld RV Resort Mixer.......... 16
Building a Strong Economy
Leadership Bakerseld Enrollment. 1
World Trade Day ............................. 4
State of the City Sponsorships ........ 13
Heartland Saloon Recap.......8-9
Please join the Chamber
on Tuesday, May 10 for
our latest training semi-
nar, The Essential Art of
Networking with speak-
ersJim Pentico, Dale
Carnegie Training in
Central California andSarah Ketchum, Edward
Jones Investments. Learn
some valuable tips and
techniques through this
interactive workshop
while strengthening your
personal skills.
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the seminar will begin at 12:00 p.m. and end at
1:00 p.m. People tend to do business with people they like. Reservations are required.
Cost is $25.00 per Member / $50.00 non Member, and includes boxed lunch.
The Essential Art of Networkingn Building Personal Business Connections
Jim Pentico Sarah Ketchum
Applications are now being accepted for the Greater Bakerseld
Chamber of Commerce Leadership Bakerseld program.
Dedicated to promoting and developing dynamic business and
community leaders, this unique and versatile program offers an
opportunity for participants to become actively involved in the
community and gain knowledge about our areas challenges and
issues while exploring solutions and alternatives.
Once a month, from September through June, participants attend an all-day seminar
that includes a combination of lectures, panel discussions and hands-on visits to loca-
tions relevant to the days theme. Local decision-makers and experts on the topics ad-
dressed are invited to share their insights and views. Group discussions give participants
an opportunity to express their opinions and interact with the experts and each other.
Applications are available online at www.bakerseldchamber.org. Submission dead-
line is 5 p.m. on Friday, June 24. For more details, email
[email protected] or call (661) 327-4421.
Leadership Bakerseld is truly a gem in our community. I was born and raised in
Bakerseld 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 Vice President of Marketing
San Joaquin Community Hospital
The Chamber Seeks Bakerselds NextCommunity Leaders
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San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH)
is a 255-bed acute care hospital located in
Bakerseld, CA. Having served the commu-nity for over 100 years, SJCH continues to be a pioneer of health care innovation in
the San Joaquin Valley. Recently, the hospital became the rst between Los Angeles
and San Francisco to have both a Nationally Certied Stroke Center and Nationally
Accredited Chest Pain Center under one roof. In addition, SJCH is home to Kern
Countys only full-treatment burn center; an award-winning Maternity Care Center;
Bariatric Solutions, a weight-loss center; and The Wellness Center for diabetes edu-
cation and cardiac rehab. Recently, the hospital merged with Quest Imaging to pro-
vide the community with top-notch radiology and diagnostic imaging services. The
hospitals mission is to share Gods love with the community by providing physical,
mental and spiritual healing. Visit them at www.sjch.us or call (661) 395-3000.
METRO Business Journal is the
Ofcial Publication of the
Greater Bakerseld
Chamber of Commerce1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947Bakerseld, CA 93303
661-327-4421 FAX: 661-327-8751
http://www.bakersfeldchamber.org
The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO
has the sole right to refuse any advertisement
in any Chamber publication.
BusinessesSupportingBusiness!
Chairman's Circle Focus
Chamber Works to Protect Business,Economy, Quality of Life
Aera Energy LLC
Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman
Bright House Networks
Jim Burke Ford
Carneys Business Technology Center
Castle & Cooke California, Inc.
Chevron
Continental Labor & Stafng Resources
Daniells, Phillips, Vaughan & Bock
Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.
Golden Empire Transit District
Gregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc.
Hall Ambulance Service
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, et al.
Mercy Hospitals of Bakerseld
Mid State Development Corporation
Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.
Pacic Gas & Electric Company
Rabobank, N.A.
San Joaquin Community Hospital
State Farm Insurance
Stinsons Stationers, Inc.
Tejon Ranch Company
TelePacic Communications
Wells Fargo Bank
Law Ofces of Young Wooldridge LLP
The Greater Bakerseld Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) is continually working toimprove the business climate, eliminate or minimize California regulations that haveadverse economic impacts, and to speak out on legislation, supporting those billsthat support a strong economy and opposing those that hurt our economy and thus,our quality of life. A recent win for our Chamber business members was the repeal
by Congress of the 1099 mandate that was imbedded in the Health Care law. TheBakerseld Chamber supported the repeal which would have expanded 1099 reportingrequirements for all businesses, large and small, whose purchases totaled $600 or morein a calendar year. But the ght for business is ongoing. Some current issues include:
SB 142 (Rubio) Inter-regional parity in electricity rates - SupportThe GBCC Board of Directors supports SB 142 in an attempt to address and x the
current disparity in electric rates that has a signicant adverse affect on those living inextreme climates like Kern County, by charging them higher rates in comparison withresidents living in milder climates and coastal areas. The bill will require the CaliforniaPublic Utilities Commission (CPUC) to reform the existing electric rate charged byinvestor-owned utilities, by reforming the existing tiered rate structure that chargesresidential customers higher and higher prices that exceed the cost of serving those cus-tomers. In the phasing out and restructure, the CPUC would be required to meet severastandards of fairness and equity, including fairly and equitably reecting; the actualcost of serving customers, differences in climate and other factors that are outside thecontrol of customers and appropriate and effective incentives to customers to conserveand manage their energy use.
While the bill is targeted at residential rate payers, it represents an economic devel-opment issue for our area. Excessive energy costs can, and have, impacted companydecisions to bring a business to an area. Skewing electricity costs against Kern Countyand the valley makes us less competitive. In addition the bill would allow rate reformsthat would help mitigate the high costs of surcharges on all customer bills (includingcommercial and industrial) that must be paid to cover the cost of certain subsidies. (Billcurrently set for Hearing in Energy Committee, May 3)
AB 10 (Alejo) Minimum wage: annual adjustment - OpposeAB 10 would increase the cost of doing business for employers in California by
raising the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour beginning in January 2012, and thenautomatically indexing the wage rate, increasing every year thereafter in accordancewith the annual percentage of ination. The Chamber opposes automatic increases inminimum wage. In light of Californias economic condition, the Chamber stronglybelieves saddling employers with this mandate would further stymie economic growthand recovery. (Bill referred to Appropriations Committee, Suspense File)
See Chamber Fights for Business Interests on Page 10
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Each year, the Kern County Bar Association bestows theBench and Bar Award to a local member of the legalcommunity who brings credit to the legal profession throughtheir outstanding service to the administration of justice andcontributions to their profession.
This year, the recipient of the Bench and Bar Award is BarryGoldner, a partner at the law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner.
Throughout his career, Barry has been a passionate supporter of the BarAssociation and its mission to promote excellence in the legal profession andfoster a better understanding of the roles that judges and lawyers have inprotecting the rights and interests of the citizens of our community.
KDG congratulates Barry for this well-deserved honor and are proud to
share his passion for excellence in the service we provide to our clients.
Abraham Lincoln
As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior
opportunity of being a good man.
4550 California Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309 661.395.1000 5260 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93704 559.438.4374
www.kleinlaw.com
8.5%
31.7%
32.9%
39.0%
51.2%
53.6%
67.0%
Other
Health or Saftey Regulations
Environmental and La nd Use Regulations
Tax Related Regulations
Licensing, Permitting & Inspections
Health Insurance Mandates
Employment Regulations
With which regulations do you find it most difficult for your businessto comply? (Respondents selected one or more answers)
In April the Chamber surveyed
its members on the impact of state
regulations on the Bakerseld business
community.
This survey gathered a massive
amount of narrative informationincluding: which agencies enforce
regulations on which industries; the
amount of lost employee time due to
regulatory paperwork and reporting;
nancial impact of regulation; and the
impact of overlapping and contradictory
regulatory mandates. These narratives
will be used by the Chamber as part of
their continuing effort to reform state
regulation and make California a more
business friendly environment.
In addition, the survey gathered
quantitative data on the types of
Chamber Survey Gauges the Impact of State Regulations onBakerseld Businesses
Indicate the extent to which you feel government regulation has impacted your ability to:
Strong Negative Impact Negative Impact No Impact Positive Impact Strong Positive Impact
Hire new employees or create new positions in your company 31% 37% 32% 0% 0%
Retain existing employees 10% 42% 47% 1% 0%
Grow and expand your business 39% 40% 21% 0% 0%
regulation that impact our local economy,
and the effects of those regulations. The
chart and table below show the results of
this segment of the survey.
With respondents permission, the
personal stories and data from thissurvey will also be shared withLois
Henry, columnist for the Bakerseld
Californian, for a series of articles she
is writing regarding the impact of state
regulation on business.
The results of this survey have
already been put to work in the
Chambers efforts to represent theinterests of business with government.
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Public/Private Partnership Chevron - Kern High School District -
Project Lead Way First 5 Kern - Ready to Start Kern County Water Agency Treated
Water Expansion Project
Rosewood Senior Living Community Kern County Senior Games Total Woman Fitness National
Multiple Sclerosis Society LivingWell with MS
Vision 2020 Mid-Point ProgressReport
Seniors Darlyn Baker Martha Grifth Bill St. Claire
Youth (Individual) Alex Knight
James ORourke Cameron Werner
Youth (Group) Independence High School/Falcon
Autistic Solar Team South High School Stockdale High School
Chamber members provide support
through sponsorships of event catego-
ries. For 2011 the category sponsors are:
Fresno Pacic University- Bakers-eld Center (All-America City Tradi-
tion - Civic/Non-Prot); Law Ofces of
Young Wooldridge LLP (Architecture);
DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton (Arts In-
dividual); Valley Republic Bank (Arts
Group); Wells Fargo Bank (Commercial
Remodel); Aera Energy LLC (Educa-
tion); Automobile Club of Southern
California (Environmental); Interim
HealthCare (Health); RJs Bar and
Grill (Humanitarian Individual); ARRC
Technology (Humanitarian Group);
Bakerseld Association of REAL-
TORS (Public-Private Partnership);
Rosewood Retirement Community(Seniors); Golden Empire McDonalds
Operators (Youth Individual); and
Chevron (Youth Group).
Reception sponsor is Bright House
Networks, and the Crystal Camel-
lia sponsor is Raymonds Trophy &
Awards.
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Recognizing the
many contribu-
tions that have been
made by businesses,
organizations and
individuals through-
out the community,the 2011 Beautiful
Bakerseld Awards
Banquetis slated
for Saturday, June 4 at the DoubleTree
Hotel by Hilton.
Presented by the Greater Bakerseld
Chamber of Commerce, festivities for the
evening begin at 5 p.m. with a recep-
tion featuring hosted hors doeuvres and
viewing of nominee presentation boards,
followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The awards
telecast will air at 7 p.m. on KGET TV-
17.
For contributions made in 2010, the
2011 nominees are . . .
All-America City Tradition - Civic/Nonprot Alzheimers Disease Association of
Kern County Center for Kern Political Education Community Action Partnership of Kern
Food Bank Covenant Community Services, Inc. Creative Connections Inc. Links for Life
Meet Your Neighbors Kern RegionalCenter
Valley Adult Services West Bakerseld Optimist Club
Architecture California Living Museum Cats of
California Exhibit Kern County Employees Retirement
Association PCL Industrial Services, Inc.
Arts (Individual) C. Lee Clark Michael B. Eggert Jennifer Shrader Betty Younger
Arts (Group) Bakerseld Art Association Bakerseld Jazz Festival The Empty Space Theatre Greater Bakerseld Green Expo
Student Art Showcase San Joaquin Community Hospital
Foundation
Chamber Honors Efforts to Improve Local Quality of LifeCommercial Remodel Bakerseld Community House Kaiser Permanente Murray Family Farms, Inc. The Norman Levan Center for the
Humanities
Sparking Image Car Wash Sun World International, LLC
Education Bakerseld College-MESA Week
Zero Project Dr. Julio Blanco Foundation for SUCCESS Monica Guerrero Hoopfest Lassens Natural Foods Sandy Lewy Nona Tolentino U-PLANit Valley Achievement Center
Environmental Bakerseld College Photovoltaic Field Great American Clean-up Green Shops Kern Council of Government Rideshare
Program State Farm Insurance Companies
Health Bakerseld Ronald McDonald House Body Exchange Biggest Loser
Competition Robin Enos Glinn & Giordano Physical Therapy The Heart Center Mercy and Memorial Hospitals
Community Wellness Program Donald R. Montano DDS, MSD TERRIO Therapy-Fitness, Inc. Debbie Wood
Humanitarian (Individual) David Collins Jim Darling Vinod Kumar MD Susan Lara Bob Meadows Richard Shefeld
Jacquie Sullivan Fuchsia Ward Milt Younger
Humanitarian (Group) Assistance League of Bakerseld Bakerseld Condors Carriage House Estates Community Service Cooperative Club Hearts in Service Kern County Bar Association
Community Liaison Committee Klassen Corporation
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Youth Leadership BakersfielAdvisory CouncilShonna Shearson, Kern Schools Federal
Credit Union Chair
n In March students of Youth Leadership
Bakerseld learned about Kerns Energy
Industry. Throughout the day various
speakers shared their knowledge andexpertise about wind, solar and oil in Kern
County. Special thanks to Advisory Council
Day ChairsMichele Newell, Aera Energy
LLC, andRandy Adams, California
Division of Oil & Gas for their expertise
and planning of the day. The day was made
possible by the generous support of program
underwriterAera Energy LLC and day
sponsor Chevron.
Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling
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Ambassadors / Mixer
Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair
n Thank you to Christina Contreras, BI
Incorporated for her presentation along
with several clients to share their stories and
experiences with the Committee. We also want
to thank Patrick Frase, Bakersfield JazzWorkshop for sharing their music with the
committee along with a 5 minute commercial.
It was a real treat! Please join the committee for
our monthly mixers and Ribbon Cuttings that
feature new and expanding businesses.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Business DevelopmentEric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair
n Thank you toJoe Coughlin, Coconut Joes
for his recent inspirational seminar which
received some of the highest ratings and
exceptional comments. Next we feature Jim
Pentico, Dale Carnegie Training of CentralCalifornia and Sarah Ketchum, Edward Jones
Investments for our May 10th Seminar, The
Essential Art of Networking: Building Personal
Business Connections (see the front page article
for event details). Sign up for the seminar today
as space is limited. Also look forward to our
June 7th marketing seminar.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
EnergyTony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chair
n The Committee recently had several stu-
dents from Independence High tell us about
the Energy & Utility Academy. We were soimpressed with how this program has devel-
oped over the past few years and witnessed
such an incredible transformation of the
students. The program is always looking for
adults to assist as mentors and if you are inter-
ested, please contact Pauline at the Chamber.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Governmental Review CouncilJeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair
nGRC thanks April speakers on several issues:
Michael Hulsizer from the Kern County
Superintendent of Schools, with an update
on the stalled State budget; State SenatorMichael Rubio, who provided an update from
his perspective on activity at the State legislature
and SB 142, the electricity rate bill he authored
(see more info on SB142 on page two of this
Metro); and Allan Krauter from the County
of Kern speaking on Redistricting of County
Supervisorial District Boundaries.
Building Relationships Through Committee Connections
Heartland Saloon Spring SocialMaggie Cushine, Boys & Girls Club of Kern County
Chair
n Thank you to everyone that participated in
the recent Chamber Fundraiser this year The
Heartland Saloon Spring Social The event was a
great success because so many of our business andChamber members either sponsored the event, the
blackjack tables, donated auction items, donated
or discounted goods and services and volunteered
their time to add to this wonderful event. Many
people commented on the fun evening and said
they really enjoyed the gaming aspect. We look
forward to doing it all again next year. Thanks
again to all involved! See recap in this issue for
photos and a list of our event contributors!
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
International Business and TradeBob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair
n The Committee met in April to nalize theagenda for their World Trade Day event at the
Chamber, Thursday, May 5 from 7:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m., which will be FREE to Chamber
members (fee for non members) and include
morning refreshments and lunch along with an
exciting line up of speakers/topics. See page four
of this metro for complete information and then
call the Chamber to reserve your spot. Seating
will be limited!
Leadership BakerseldBryan Burrow, IES Engineering Chair
nIn April the Leadership Bakerseld class
focused its attention on Agriculture in KernCounty. Serving as Advisory Council Chair was
Steve Murray, Murray Family Farms. This
session was made possible by our generous
day sponsors Murray Family Farms and
Paramount Farming Company.
Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling
YLB Student tour the Black Gold exhibit at the
Kern County Museum
YLB Students view the new solar array at CSUB
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Chamber Monthly Planner - May 2011
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.
DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACEMay 4 New Member Reception 4:30 p.m. ChamberMay 4 International Business & Trade DarkMay 5 World Trade Day at the Chamber 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.May 5 Leadership Bakerseld Advisory 7:30 a.m. Chamber
May 5 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.May 6 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMay 6 YLB Class Day 7:30 a.m. ChamberMay 6 YLB Graduation 6:30 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton, Bistro BallroomMay 9 YLB Advisory 11:45 a.m. ChamberMay 10 Seminar: The Essential Art 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
of Networking ChamberMay 11 Beautiful Bakerseld Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberMay 11 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.May 13 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m.May 17 Labor & Employment Law Forum 7:30 a.m. ChamberMay 18 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. ChamberMay 18 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. ChamberMay 19 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.
May 20 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMay 23 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberMay 24 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberMay 26 Mixer Bakerseld RV Resort 5:30 p.m.May 27 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMay 30 Chamber Closed Memorial Day Jun. 1 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. Chamber Jun. 3 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber Jun. 4 Beautiful Bakerseld Awards 7:30 a.m.
DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton
Please join the Chamber on Tuesday,
May 17, 2011 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. for our
quarterly labor law and human resources
update.Topics will include everything you
need to know to stay out of trouble on:
Wage and Hour Law; Meal and Rest
Periods; Overtime Issues; Independent
Contractor vs. Employee; Exempt vs.
Non Exempt Employees; and the Inside
Scoop from the Other Side on Class
Actions.
This forum will be presented by a
panel of Experts including:David Blaine,
Attorney, Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et
al; Gina Hester, Senior Deputy Labor
Commissioner; andAlex Wheeler,Attorney, Rex Parris Law
Attendance is FREE for Chamber
members in good standing with dues
current; $40 per nonmember. Morning
refreshments will be served.
Reservations are required, call (661) 327-
4421 to RSVP.
The Chamber has selectedNorm
Barone ofBakerseld BusinessBrokers as Ambassador of the Quarter.
Thanks are extended to Norm for his
contributions to the Chamber and
business community. According to Norm:
It is not just being there that measures
success, it is what you contribute that is
the criteria.
The Chamber would also like
to congratulate our runner up for
Ambassador of the quarter,Kelly
Sloan ofBakerseld Marriott at the
Convention Center.
Spring 2011 LaborLaw & HumanResources Update
Ambassador of theQuarter
Norm Barone, Bakerseld Business Brokers The Congdon Financial Group
5080 California Ave.
Bakerseld
661-321-9172www.congdonnancial.nmfn.com
CA#0E67288
Define yourself by what you do.
Fulfill your potential while you make a difference in peoples lives.
Youll sleep soundly at night representing Northwestern Mutual
named byFORTUNE Magazine as Americas Most Admired
Company in its industry for the 25th time.
05-2887 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI. The Congdon Financial
Group. Tony D. Congdon is a District Agent of Northwestern Mutual (life and disability insurance,
annuities) amd a Registered Representative ofNorthwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC
(securities), a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual broker-dealer and member FINRA and SIPC.
FORTUNE magazine, March 2008.
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AB 400 (MA) Employment: paid sickdays mandate - Oppose
AB 400 mandates that all employers,except those with collective bargainingagreements, provide any employee whohas worked in California for seven days
with paid sick leave, the accrual rate atone hour for every thirty hours worked.After the 90th day of employment, em-ployees would be allowed to utilize theirpaid sick leave to care for themselves ora family member. The Chamber opposeslegislation such as AB10 that does notinclude a detailed cost-benet analysisto determine economic impacts that thiswould have on businesses, especially inour already struggling business climate.(Bill has moved to Assembly JudiciaryCommittee)
AB 1326 (Furutani) Oil severance tax- Oppose
Once again the potential of an oilseverance tax is raised in California, evenafter defeat of statewide voters in 2006
(Prop. 87), and two attempts by legislaturethat were killed in 2010. The Chambercontinues to oppose the oil severance tax.From a statewide perspective this measurewould make Californias oil productionthe most heavily taxed in the nation by
far. California needs more competitiveadvantage, not less. Messages from sup-porters of an oil severance tax always referto the fact that California doesnt havean oil severance tax while other oil statesdo. What they dont add is that Californiaoil is already taxed at one of the highestrates in the nation through multiple taxesand fees that other states do not impose.From a more local perspective, since KernCounty produces the majority of jobs in,and related to, the production of oil, mostof the projected loss of 10,000 jobs withpassage of an oil severance tax would hitKern County. Decreased in-state produc-tion would also severely impact KernCountys local tax base eroding local ser-vices, including education. (Bill currentlyin Higher Education Committee)
SB 104 (Steinberg) Labor represen-tatives: elections - Oppose
The GBCC is opposed toSB 104 which seeks to eliminate anagricultural employees democraticright to cast an independent vote in a
secret ballot election regarding whetherto unionize. The current provisionsof the Agricultural Labor RelationsAct (ALRA) adequately protect therights and interests of employees andemployers, as well as unions. Passingthe card check like bill would upsetany existing balance between employerand union rights and would erode anemployees right to express their truesentiments about unionization throughthe employees free, un-coerced andcurrent choice. (Bill currently on Floorof Assembly)
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Chamber Fights for Business Interests
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SolarCity5206 Young Street, Suite D(661) 765-2489
New Ofce
National Health Services, Inc. -Brimhall Community Health Center1014 Calloway Drive, Building F(661) 760-1551Grand Opening
Mercy Hospitals of Bakerseld2215 Truxtun Avenue(661) 632-5000Grand Opening & Dedication of Healing Garden
PO Box 2426 93303
661-861-9249
www.scorebakersfeld.com
Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE is a national non-prot organization made
up of retired and working business professionals
who volunteer their time to help the
small business community.
Providing FREE Business Consultations
Marketing & Business Planning Assistance
Financing and Loan Review
Government Procurement Opportunities
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nAmerican Tire Depot4860 Stine Rd.Bakerseld, CA 93313 661-837-0387www.americantiredepot.com
nCactus Valley Mexican Restaurant4215 Rosedale Hwy.Bakerseld, CA 93308 661-633-1948
nCamelot Park1251 Oak St.Bakerseld, CA 93304 661-859-1861www.CamelotParkBakerseld.comBakerselds family fun center andbirthday/group event headquarters, with
go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, batting
cages and full arcade.
nCanteen Vending2429 Fruitvale Ave, Bay 5Bakerseld, CA 93308 800-852-5726www.canteen.comFull line vending, ofce coffee services& Avanti markets; offering quality serviceand name brand products for all yourneeds.
nDedicated Dental Systems Inc.3400 Wible Rd.Bakerseld, CA 93309 661-835-8672
www.dedicated-dental.comDedicated Dental has dental ofcesthroughout Kern County. Dedicated Dental
provides convenient, comprehensive, andaffordable dental care in both general and
specialty dentistry.
nEdifce Inks
Bakerseld, CA 661-444-3972In the interests of building unity and
promoting self-expression, Edice Inksprovides screen printed clothing tobusinesses large and small, schools,
families and charities.
nHiggins Auto Parts12825 S. Union Ave.Bakerseld, CA 93307 661-831-2411www.higginsauto.comHiggins Auto Parts is the leading providerof the highest quality recycled auto parts inSouthern California. Established in 1951,our outstanding reputation for deliveringexcellent products backed by superior
service & warranties is unmatched.
nThe Karcher Law Firm2318 20th St.Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-326-1959www.stevekarcher.comThe Karcher Law Firm is focused oncontinuous improvement in offering top
ight servicesbusiness, collections/bankruptcy, real estate, litigation, andinjuryat competitive pricing.
nMill Creek Florist & Balloons608 18th St.Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-323-7300www.bakerseldcaorist.comA full service orist, balloons and giftbaskets.
nJeanine Adams New Life Realty7850 White Ln. Ste. E-114Bakerseld, CA 93309 661-203-9501
nPacifc Construction Services Inc.
PO Box 21012Bakerseld, CA 93390 661-829-1002www.pcsbakerseld.comWe are a locally-owned, multi-serviceGeneral Construction Company with anemphasis on residential remodels, buildingmaintenance and project management.
n
PCL Industrial Services, Inc.1500 S. Union Ave.Bakerseld, CA 93307 661-832-3995www.pclindustrialservices.comA full service, heavy industrial contractorthat responds to the unique constructionneeds of our clients in the petrochemical,oil and gas, gas compression/transmission,and power/cogeneration industries.
nPeople Helping People1701 Westwind Dr. Ste. 107Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-205-2844www.myphpdream.com
We believe all great things come frompeople helping people. We believe peopleneed a hand up, not a hand out. We do itthrough education.
nStewards Inc.2211 H St.Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-631-1258www.stewardsinc.org
nToo Fat Sandwiches721 18th St.Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-631-8401www.toofatsandwiches.com
Welcome Fifteen New ChamberMembersThe businesses listed below have made a signicant commitment to the communityand an important investment in their future by joining the Chamber. (Quotes providedby new members.) New members joined during the period of March 15 through April 14.
High Speed RailChief to Visit KernCounty
State of the CityForum SponsorshipsProvide ValuableMarketing Exposure
The Kern County Fast Track
stakeholder coalition chaired bySupervisor Ray Watson has announcedthatRoelof van Ark, CEO of theCalifornia High Speed Rail Authority,will visit Kern County on Monday,May 16. Mr. van Ark and members ofhis planning staff will be hosted by thecoalition in activities including toursof proposed HSR facilities sites, small-group meetings with key stakeholders,and much media interaction. A principalfocus of the days events will be awelcoming luncheon featuring van Arkas the keynote speaker, arranged by the
Kern Transportation Foundation at thedowntown Bakerseld Marriott.Kern County is in active competition
for recognition as the Central Valleymaintenance and operations hub ofthe projected 800-mile, $45B new railsystem. The economic benets to thesuccessful Valley competitor will beenormous, as billions of dollars and manyhundreds of jobs are involved.
Luncheon registration information maybe downloaded at www.ktfonline.org.Space is expected to be at a premium so take action now.
The annual State of the City Forum is
one of the Chambers premier businessinformation luncheon forums eachyear and attendees represent businessleadership in our community. The July12 forum features Bakerselds Mayorand designated city department headsreporting on the past year as well ascurrent projects and projections forthe future of Bakerseld. RaymondsTrophy and Awards is the PresentingSponsor and for the rst time theChamber invites additional levels ofsponsorship. Silver ($2,000) and Bronze($1,000) sponsorships are available.
Please contact Chamber CEO DebbieMoreno at 327-4428, or [email protected] formore information or a sponsorshipcontract.
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Apex Management Group.......................2010The Arts Council of Kern ........................1998
Bakerseld Audi......................................2007Bakerseld Blaze ....................................2004Bakerseld High School .........................1998Bakerseld RV Resort.............................2007Bakerseld Truck Center........................1992Bank of America .....................................1920Ben & Jerrys ..........................................2008Best Western Hill House .........................1999Brain Injury Association of California....2010Jim Burke Ford Lincoln Jaguar
Gasoline Alley................................1922California Fruit Depot .............................2005Childrens Advocates Resource
Endowment ....................................2006Central Valley Occupational Medical
Group .............................................2004Chester Avenue Brake LLC ....................1925City of Bakerseld ..................................2001Comprehensive Blood & Cancer
Center .............................................1997Cotterman Co. .........................................2005Floyds Ofce Solutions .........................1997Froehlich Signature Homes, Inc. ............1991Gaslight Melodrama Theatre ..................2009Golden Living Center.............................2009Golden Youth Rejuvenation Centre &
Spa ..................................................2007Greers Banner Air..................................1999Guild House ............................................1993Guinn Construction.................................2010
Claudia Holderness CPA.........................2010H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection ........................2007Home Instead Senior Care ......................2008Income Property Association of Kern .....2009Jersey Mikes Subs ...................................2009Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation .1999Kentucky Fried Chicken/A.D. Bakes......1992Kern County Department of Human
Services ..........................................1996Kwik Signs Inc........................................2001LeBeau-Thelen LLP ................................1989Logans Roadhouse .................................2009Courtyard by Marriott Hotel ...................1997Russell D. Martin CPA............................1996T.L. Maxwells Restaurant & Bar...........2004McCright Agency ....................................1990McDonalds.............................................1999McDonalds Restaurant Coffee Rd. .....1999McDonalds Restaurants .........................1997Mercedes Benz of Bakerseld ................1987Motor City Auto Center ..........................1972
National Cement .....................................2009Neiras Collision Centers Inc. .................1995Ofce Depot............................................2009Paradigm Shift Enterprises, LLC ............2010Paramount Farming Company ................1994Personal Express Insurance.....................2009
86 Renewing Members Support ChamberThe following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of March 15through April 14. We thank them for their support and commitment to the Chamber!
Member Since Member Since
CSUB Politics Research Center ..............2001Precision Pharmacy .................................2006
Prepaid Legal Services............................2009ProCare Hospice/FCMS..........................2010RE/MAX Magic ......................................2009Royal Palms ............................................1996Sams Club ..............................................2005Santa Barbara Business College .............1983SCORE ....................................................1989Shinault Baker & Company ....................1996Skarphol Associates ................................1995Smurt Recycling Company...................1970Snelling Stafng Services .......................2008Southern Sierra General
Engineering, Inc. ............................2009Storage Mobility .....................................2005Law Ofces of John F. Stovall................2005
Jack Arian Other Properties .................2001TIC The Industrial Company ...............2000Today Cleaners........................................2003Travelodge ..............................................2009Tree Foundation of Kern.........................2009Valley Direct Inc. ....................................2008Weir & Associates ...................................1988Xerox-Intelligent Document Solutions ...2005
PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY
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The June/July issue ofBakersfield
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nThe Mexican American Opportunity
Foundation cordially invites you to attendthe 22nd Annual Aztec Awards Banqueton Friday, May 6 at the Petroleum Clubof Bakerseld from 6:00 11:00 p.m.Tickets are $60 per person and tables ofeight are available for $450. For moreinformation or to RSVP call, (661) 336-6943.
nGuild House is excited to beparticipating inFirst Friday on May 6thfrom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy lightappetizers, desserts and a glass of wine forjust $7 per person. Featuring live music byLarry Peahl, keyboard & Ken Fahsbender,saxophone. See the 100-year old BarlowHome that is Guild House, a Bakerseldtreasure!
PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY
Promoting Our MembersNews from and about your
fellow Chamber membersnFresno Pacic University is hostingThe Global Economy and its Effect onCentral Valley Business, part of theFPU
Business Luncheon Roundtable series, on
May 12 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at FPU,11000 River Run Blvd., Suite 200. Cost is$25 per person, or $125 for a table of sixand includes lunch. To RSVP call (661)617-3217.
nSan Joaquin Community Hospitalinvites you to an evening of the Bestof Bakerseld. All proceeds from thisevent will benet Global Family, anorganization based in Bakerseld thatrescues and cares for abused, oppressedand abandoned children overseas and righthere in Bakerseld. The event will be
held on Saturday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. inthe Second Floor Ballroom of StockdaleTowers. For more information and ticketscall, (661) 616-0326.
nAlzheimers Disease Associationof Kern County, Alternative Care,GEMCare, Golden Living, KernSchool Federal Credit Union, Pacica
Senior Living, Pro Care Hospice &Optimal Hospice Present: 2011 Caring
for the Caregiver Your Importanceas the Caregiveron Saturday, June 11from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the OliveDrive Church Great Room (5500 OliveDrive Building 9). Topics will includecare giving concerns, legal issues,outreach services and many more. A lightcontinental breakfast and lunch will beserved. To make your reservations call,(661) 393-8871 (extension 14). Reserveby Wednesday, June 1.
Congratulations to:State FarmInsurance for receiving the 2011 WRAPAwardfor the efforts of the State FarmCalifornia Green Team Committee, theaward was presented byMayor Harvey
Hall; Susan C. Hersberger ofAeraEnergy LLC for receiving the prestigious
John Brock Community Service Award.
Youve joined the Chamber to meet other Chamber members.
You want them to become your customers and to send referrals
to you - the kind of referrals that bring repeat business for you,
year after year.
To get those referrals, Chamber members will need time to get
to know you, to have confidence in you.
And what better way for them to get to know you than by
spending an hour or more in a small group setting over a
relaxing business lunch?
...why not spread the word about you and your businessat the same time? Well set it all up for you.
Each week, youll have the opportunity to go to lunch
with two or three different Chamber members. Youll be
the only one in your profession at the table.
Well make the reservation for you and provide a map to
the restaurant. Well even provide you with information
about your lunch partners beforehand, so that you can be
ready with some brilliant questions for them over lunch.
Connecting, Not Collecting
Since Youre Going to Have
Lunch Anyway...
Start your one-month trial today:
www.tiny.cc/bakersfieldconnect
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Chairman of the Board SherylChalupa GoodwillIndustriesofSouth CentralCaliforniaChairman of the Board Elect TimTerrio TerrioTherapyFitness,Inc.Vice Chair Administration
GarrettMing JimBurkeFordLincolnJaguarVice Chair Business Advocacy SusieGeiger OccidentalPetroleumVice Chair Member Education ChristineFrazier KernCountySuperintendentofSchoolsVice Chair Networking BillMurray DoubleTreeHotelVice Chair Community Outreach LindaHeald AutomobileClubofSouthernCaliforniaTreasurer ScottBegin CitizensBusinessBankImmediate Past Chair RickRiley TownsendDesignDirector-at-Large MatthewPark KernCountyFarmBureau
Board MembersMikeAllen AGMCalifornia
GregChamberlain BakerseldCollege
DanaFabbri Rabobank,N.A.
BruceFreeman Castle&CookeCalif.,Inc.
ShaunKelly TWIWInsuranceServices
KarenKing GoldenEmpireTransit
DanKlingenberger Dowling,Aaron&Keeler,Inc.
JarrodMcNaughton SanJoaquinCommunityHospital
DaynaNichols CastlePrint&Publication
DannyOrdiz Ordiz-MelbyArchitects,Inc.
TomRandour KGET-TV17
MoniqueRogers ARRCTechnologyRickStevens StevensTransportation,Inc.
JohnF.Stovall LawOfcesofJohnF.Stovall
DanielleWade BrightHouseNetworks
Lesl ieWalters Walters&Associates
DerekYurosek BolthouseFarms,Inc.
Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Debra L. Moreno
Director of Operations Tonya Sterling
Controller Jennifer Abercrombie
Project Manager Pauline Bartlett
Director of Membership Tonya M. Dretzka
Marketing & Communications Spencer Schluter
Operations Assistant Jean Scheiber
Information Specialist Janet Ursery
2011 Board of Directors
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