Connect with other business and community leaders while exploring the brand that helped shape the world's obsession with sports cars.

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.

Bakersfield is known for its giving spirit. That's why every year, the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce hosts the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards. The awards honor individuals, businesses and organizations that, through their efforts, help the community realize its slogan of "Life as it should be."

Categories:
Active Adults (Individual/Group)
Architecture/Design
Arts and Culture (Individual/Group)
Education
Environmental/Energy
Health
Humanitarian (Individual)
Humanitarian (Group)
Life As It Should Be - Civic/Nonprofit
Public/Private Partnership
Renovation/Tenant Improvement
Youth (Individual/Group
Small Business of the Year
Business Person of the Year
Nonprofit Organization of the Year
Corporation of the Year

Created through a partnership with the Chamber's Bakersfield Young Professionals 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 complimentary wine, beer and appetizers.

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 Wednesday of each month.

Experience one of Bakersfield’s hidden gems right in the heart of downtown Bakersfield at the Bakersfield Young Professionals’ Arts and Culture event on Thursday, June 16.

As the southern San Joaquin Valley’s only American Association of Museums-accredited art museum, the Bakersfield Museum of Art has brought a wealth of exposure to California art and artists though its exhibitions, educational programs and special events for 60 years. Its latest exhibits will allow you to see a new side of the community’s art scene, while enjoying live music, fine wine, craft beers and delicious food.

One exhibit features the work of renowned local photographer Felix Adamo. “Bakersfield to Bakersfield: 2 Wheels, 23 Days, 6,542 Miles” documents a cross-country motorcycle trip Adamo made with two friends. The 23-day journey took the trio to every Bakersfield in America - from Bakersfield, Calif., to Bakersfield, Vt., with stops in Bakersfield, Texas, and Bakersfield, Mo. - to find out each community’s differences and similarities.

For more information, visit www.bakersfieldchamber.org or follow the BYP Facebook page.

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.

6:30 p.m. No Host Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Program

This educational series is sponsored by Young Wooldridge LLP.

Tucked away in the heart of Westchester, the Bakersfield Racquet Club is a perfect location to make new connections in the business community. Drinks, food, raffle prizes and more.

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.