Provides a basis for the Chamber to act on local, state and federal government issues, works to create a favorable business climate, reviews city, county, state and federal legislation for Board positions. Meets every other Friday at 7:30 a.m. and once a month for a mid-week lunch.

Public relations for the Chamber, welcoming new businesses to the community at groundbreaking, ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies. Organizes and facilitates events where Chamber members network in a social atmosphere that also provides a forum for member businesses to showcase their locations, products and services. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month.

The Kern Law Enforcement Association not only represents the interests of more than 500 local deputy sheriffs and district attorney investigators, but it is also extremely involved in the community. KLEA donates thousands of dollars to local causes and organizations.

KLEA will share its mission when it opens up its beautiful banquet hall for our next After Hours Mixer on May 24. With a lush backyard and live music, the venue is the perfect place to enjoy an evening establishing your next business lead and re-connecting with old friends. Centro 18 Cuisine & Lounge will serve delicious small bites to pair with beer, wine or cocktails, and be sure to save room for dessert by Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Provides a basis for the Chamber to act on local, state and federal government issues, works to create a favorable business climate, reviews city, county, state and federal legislation for Board positions. Meets every other Friday at 7:30 a.m. and once a month for a mid-week lunch.

Provides a basis for the Chamber to act on local, state and federal government issues, works to create a favorable business climate, reviews city, county, state and federal legislation for Board positions. Meets every other Friday at 7:30 a.m. and once a month for a mid-week lunch.

Coordinates an event that promotes the city and the people of Bakersfield. A banquet and awards presentation focused on the positive attributes of Bakersfield's businesses, organizations and citizens. Meets monthly for approximately nine months a year on the second Tuesday of each month.

With constantly-changing regulations, it can be hard to stay up-to-date on how to keep your business in compliance. It's the main reason the Chamber hosts its quarterly Labor Law & HR Forum series, which brings in some of Bakersfield's top legal experts to discuss new employment laws and the HR topics you need to know about. Join us on June 14 to have your questions answered by employment law attorneys Jerry Pearson, of Young Wooldridge LLP, and Dan Klingenberger, of LeBeau Thelan LLP, as they discuss what new laws you should be aware of, amended laws that could impact you or your employees and proposed laws that might affect your business in the future.

Provides a basis for the Chamber to act on local, state and federal government issues, works to create a favorable business climate, reviews city, county, state and federal legislation for Board positions. Meets every other Friday at 7:30 a.m. and once a month for a mid-week lunch.

This event allows young professionals to unwind from a long day at the office, and connect with others.

$5.00 - pay at the door.