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.

Managing employee relations can be overwhelming for employers. One area of concern is navigating the maze of mandated leaves their workers are entitled to under state and federal law. Local employment law attorney Jerry Pearson, of Young Wooldridge LLP, will provide tips and tools for employers to effectively manage the Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, the American Disabilities Act and workers' compensation. Pearson will also explain what happens when these mandated leaves of absence collide and the conflicting eligibility requirements employers must know.

You will learn:
When do you have a responsibility to provide an employee with a leave of absence?
Which leave of absence applies? FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA?
Which leaves of absence can an employer run concurrently?
What obligations does an employer have when an employee does not qualify for a statutory leave, or when an employee does not return from a leave?

Presenting Sponsor: Young Wooldridge LLP
Co-Sponsor: LeBeau Thelen LLP

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.

End of Summer Mixer

Come mix and mingle at the new Belcourt Center Club and Promenade, celebrating the next step of this exciting new Seven Oaks Community.

Enjoy our signature "Belcourt Margarita" and Appetizer Pairings by Asada Grill; Wine & Beer; Exciting Raffle Prizes

Please RSVP by September 25 to mameye@woodbridgepacific.com

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.

Discover how you can help individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities.

VAC will highlight its supported employment program for adults diagnosed with autism and/or other developmental disabilities, who are seeking to obtain and successfully maintain employment in the community. VAC's job developer will discuss how he works with clients to identify employment opportunities in the local community and then successfully apply/interview for positions.

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.

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.

Experience live bands, interactive art displays, dancers and more at this year's Downtown Street Party.

Get ready for more fun and entertainment as Bakersfiled Young Professionals (BYP) host its fourth annual Downtown Street Party on Oct. 12.

The event will shut down the Wall Street Alley, between H and Eye streets, from 7-11 p.m., with the entrance through The Park at The Mark, 1623 19th St. Live music from local artists Timothy Davis, Keyne D'Var, Gage, Konsept and DJ Noe G will be heard throughout downtown.

BYP has partnered with the Kern Dance Alliance to showcase local performance artist - D.A.T. Krew (Dance, Art, Talent). Sip cocktails and craft beer while enjoying fare from food truck vendors like The Curbside Kitchen, Vatos Tacos, Brazil Hotdogs and Three Bullies Ice Cream. There will be games to play and art on display from Kern Creatives.

This event is planned by our Bakersfield Young Professionals (BYP) Council, a program of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce. BYP strives to inspire professional development, encourage networking and social connectedness and provide philanthropic opportunities for YPs to give back to the community and its citizens.

The Downtown Street Party is sponsored by Advance Beverage Co., Bakersfield College, Countryside Market & Restaurants, Jim Burke Lincoln, LeBeau-Thelen LLP, Pepsi Beverages Co., The Mark, W.A. Thompson, and Young Wooldridge LLP.

Tickets are limited at $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Purchase tickets before they are gone at eventbrite.com. For more information about BYP, visit www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

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.

Since 1952, The Petroleum Club of Bakersfield remains the premier location for unobtrusive business meetings to social gatherings with good friends, family and colleagues while featuring exquisite dining, impeccable service and astounding views of our city in an exclusive setting far above the rest.

See what great amenities and services this private business and social club has to offer at our After Housr Mixer. Enjoy happy hour specials all evening as well as gourmet appetizers like honey-thyme chevre and roasted pear crostini: bacon-wrapped blue cheese stuffed figs; roasted butternut squash chevre crostini; and Moroccan spiced sweet potato with goat cheese, cranberries, pecans and a honey balsamic glaze.

Six Raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 and you could have a chance to win a tasting for 4 at the Cutruzzola Vineyards with award-winning pinot noir and riesling; CSUB sports tickets; or a Petroleum Club gift certificate valued at $100.