It's probably the most important new law to hit the books this year. The Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 goes into effect on July 1, 2015, and will require employers to provide paid sick leave to any employee who worked in California for 30 days. This new law impacts all businesses, regardless of their size.

Jerry Pearson, a partner with the Law Offices of Young Wooldridge, will help employers and human resource managers navigate through the complexities of this new law, and provide answers to questions, such as:
* I already have a sick leave policy. Do I have to change it?
* Do I have to offer paid sick leave to temporary employees?
* I have a PTO policy. Does that meet the requirements of the new law?

Cost is free for members; $40 for onmembers. A light breakfast will be served.

Please park in the parking structure located on 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.

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.

Chamber Spring Mixer
Bland Solar & Air
8200 Stockdale Highway, Suite C-2B
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Celebrate spring with the Chamber and Bland Solar & Air. Come network and build your business contacts in the Central Valley's only solar showroom, located in the Town & Country Village Shopping Center. Enjoy great food, drinks and raffle prizes. For more information, contact the Chamber at (661) 327-4421.

$Free Chamber Member
$10.00 Nonmember

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.

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

The next Good Morning Bakersfield breakfast will explore workforce development. Building a strong workforce starts in our schools, and Dr. Bryon Schaefer, superintendent of the Kern High School District, and Dr. Sonya Christian, president of Bakersfield College, will explain what partnerships their districts are building within the community, and how our members can get involved.

Cost is $35 for Chamber Members, $75 for nonmembers.  $325 Table of 10. Breakfast will be provided. To register, call (661) 327-4421, or register here.


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.

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.

Branding your business is more than just a company logo. It’s a valuable asset that differentiates you from your competitors. However, many business owners, even marketing professionals, simply don’t know what goes into creating a brand. Daniel Harrison, vice president of LightWave Education, will explain what it takes to brand your company from the inside out. You will:
· Discuss what branding is and what it isn’t
· Explore well-known brands
· Learn more about logos, the most misunderstood element of a brand
· Find out how to create a brand, and what to avoid and what will help
· Discover the costs associated with establishing a brand.

The seminar will be held at the Chamber office, 1725 Eye St. Check-in and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., and the seminar runs from noon to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 for members; $40 for nonmembers. A boxed lunch will be provided. Please park in the parking structure located on the northwest corner of 18th and Eye streets.

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