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.

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.

The mission of the CSUB Roadrunner Scholarship Fund is to provide the maximum allowable financial support to talented and worthy student-athletes in a wide variety of sports. With contributions, a difference can be made in the lives of CSUB student-athletes, helping them succeed in the classroom, give back to the community and elevate CSUB's standings in competition.

Created through a partnership with the Chamber and Kern Community Foundation, Philanthropy on Tap is a free monthly series that gives nonprofits a platform to share their services, needs and volunteer opportunities. Attendees will receive a complimentary beer or wine and appetizers.

For more information on Philanthropy on Tap, visit http://www.kernfoundation.org.

The State of California has updated their sexual harassment prevention training requirements for California employers. By January 1, 2020, employers with at least five employees (including temporary workers, independent contractors, employees outside of California) must provide two hours of sexual harassment prevention training to all supervisory employees and one hour of sexual harassment prevention training to non-supervisory employees. Trainings must be provided once every two years to all employees within six months of assuming either a supervisory or non-supervisory role.

Join local employment and labor law attorney Jefferson X. Eberhardt, of Young Wooldridge LLP, for an interactive session that meets California's specific training requirements as well as valuable tools to reduce your liability.

Your supervisors and employees will learn how to:
   *Ensure anti-bullying regulations are implemented
   *Prevent harassment and violence in the workplace
   *Report and repsond to employee concerns
   *Communicate with other employees about harassment policy

Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the program following from 8-10 a.m.
Cost is $45
A light breakfast will be provided and a completion certificate valid for two years.

Presenting Sponsor: Young Wooldridge LLP

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.