Philanthropy on Tap is a monthly event series that highlights 11 nonprofit organizations improving the quality of life in Bakersfield. A partnership between the Bakersfield Young Professionals and Kern Community Foundation, the goal is to expose young professionals to the nonprofit sector by allowing charitable organizations to showcase their programs and volunteer opportunities.

For more information, contact the Kern Community Foundation at 661-325-5346.

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.

Check-in/networking: 7:30 a.m.
Presentation: 8:00-10:00 a.m.

$25.00 Members; $50.00 Nonmembers

A light breakfast will be provided

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

Please park in the parking structure on the northwest corner of 18th and Eye streets.


Series 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.

Celebrate the induction of our 2017 Board of Directors
Chair, Derek Abbott

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.

This event allows young professionals to unwind from a long day at the office, and connect with others.

$5.00 - pay at the door.

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.

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.

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.