Daniel Klingenberger, with LeBeau-Thelen LLP, will help employers navigate through the plethora of new state laws hitting the books on Jan. 1.

Free for Chamber Members; $40.00 for Non Members

A light breakfast will be provided

Please park in the parking structure at the northwest corner of 18th and Eye Streets

Cancellation notice must be received 24 hours in advance to preclude billing

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.

Bring your old television sets, VCR's and DVD players, computers, laptops, cellphones, camera equipment, household appliances, desktop printers, cable boxes, monitors, keyboards, video gaming systems, car batteries, medical equipment and industrial copiers.

NOT ACCEPTED: Light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and alkaline batteries

Annual Dinner Gala and Board Installation
No Host Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program: 6:30 p.m.

Tickets $75.00
Table of 10 $850.00


Cancellation notice must be received 24 hours in advance to preclude billing

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.

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.

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.

WordPress: A New Way to Market Your Business

Dustin Pitcher, technical director for The Marcom Goups, will discuss WordPress, the world's most widely used Content Management System for websites, and the innovative ways it can help your business.

$30.00 Chamber Member; $60.00 Non Member

A boxed lunch will be provided

Cancellation notice must be received 24 hours in advance to preclude billing

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.

"Facing the Media: What Every Business Owner Should Know"

Promoting your business should be easy. But when it's lights, camera and action, nerves can make getting your story out there nearly impossible.

Don't worry, the Chamber has you covered. Find out how to master taking your message to the media. Former television anchor, Lisa Krch, now public information and communications manager at the Kern High School District, and Jim Liff, CEO of The Limousine Scene and spokesperson for several local charities will explain:

- Why it is important to use the media to promote your business
- What it takes to give a meaningful interview
- How to deliver a concise message in a limited amount of time
- How to choose the right look for you

Check-in/networking begins at 11:30 a.m.; Seminar runs from noon to 1:00 p.m.
A boxed lunch will be provided.

Cost is $30 for members; $60 for nonmembers

Cancellation notice must be received 24 hours in advance to preclude billing.

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.

GRC and Energy Committees will have a joint meeting

The Chamber Office is closed for the President's 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.