Thinking of going back to school to advance your career or supplement your skill set? Employers, are you looking to help your employees get ahead and help with employee retention? Make plans to attend the “Get Schooled on Education” seminar, Tuesday, August 12, 11:30 a.m. and enjoy quick, concise five-minute presentations from local colleges and universities; then walk around the education fair and get more in-depth information--all during your lunch break. Each institution will discuss programs offered, costs and other key information in the five-minute presentations. Cost is $30 for Chamber members, $60 for non-members. A boxed lunch will be provided.

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.

Works toward enhancing public awareness of the importance of the energy industry to the community's economy. Provides a forum for identifying and discussing common issues and concerns affecting the industry and consumers, and provides counsel to the Chamber board on these issues. Meets third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.

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.

Good Morning Bakersfield will take an in-depth look at the $7.5 billion water bond bill headed to the November ballot. The water bond offers the funding and priorities to properly plan for California’s water future and includes surface storage, clean and safe drinking water, and Delta sustainability, but what does this multi-billion dollar proposal mean to Kern County?

The Chamber is pleased to offer this regular breakfast series aimed at bringing you insight into today's important issues and how they impact business.

Cost is $45 for Chamber Members, $75 for nonmembers.  $550 Table of 10 (Members), $850 Table of 10 (Non Members). Breakfast will be provided. To register, call (661) 327-4421, or register here.

Develops and implements seminars that help businesses enhance operations through educational, informative sessions. Works to create a strong local economy, increase member participation and serve as a testimonial to prospective businesses. Meets the fourth Monday of each month at noon.

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.

Chamber closed for Labor Day Holiday

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 purpose of the Networking Breakfast is to open the door for small businesses to find out about opportunities to do business with large companies. This quarterly event provides valuable information and also offers attendees the chance to promote their products and services to a wide variety of potential clients.  

Jeff Green, Grimmway Farms, will talk about what it takes to do business with the world’s largest grower, packer and shipper of carrots and other agricultural
products.

Jim Baldwin, Bakersfield ARC, will tell you all you need to know about how to become a vendor with the local non-profit that has been providing essential job training, employment and support services for the intellectually and developmentally
disabled and their families since 1949.

Bring plenty of business cards and come prepared to promote your products and services to a variety of potential clients.

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.

Works toward enhancing public awareness of the importance of the energy industry to the community's economy. Provides a forum for identifying and discussing common issues and concerns affecting the industry and consumers, and provides counsel to the Chamber board on these issues. Meets third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.

Kick-off Luncheon complimentary to program participants
$45.00 for guests of program participants