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.

The annual State of the City Luncheon Forum is one of the community's marquee business events. This event will feature Mayor Karen Goh and other city leaders providing insight on top issues facing Bakersfield, progress that has been made over the past year and where the city is heading in the future.


Platinum Sponsor: Dignity Health - Mercy & Memorial Hospitals
Gold Sponsors: Aera Energy LLC, Wells Fargo, Chevron, Valley Republic Bank
Silver Sponsors: Advanced Micro Resource, Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center, Jim's Supply Company, Inc., Valley Children's HEALTHCARE
Bronze Sponsors: Bakersfield Family Medical Center, California Resources Corporation, Kaiser Permanente, Pacific Gas & Electric Company

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.

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.

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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.