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.

Held in the Wall Street Alley in downtown Bakersfield, this annual event brings together entertainment, great atmosphere and connections for young professionals.

Bakersfield Young Professionals will shut down the Wall Street Alley in the heart of downtown for the third annual BYP Street Party. Rock out to live music from the Therese Muller Band and DJ Mike Broida. There will also be local food truck vendors, a craft beer garden, cocktails, games and more. Access the party by entering through The Park at The Mark, 1623 19th Street.

The BYP Street Party is presented by Kern Federal Credit Union. Other sponsors include Advance Beverage Company, TBC Media, W.A. Thompson, LeBeau-Thelen LLP, Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock, The Mark Restaurant and Pepsi Beverages Company.

Tickets are $30 in advance, $35.00 at the door. Purchase your tickets at eventbrite.com. For more information, visit bakersfieldchamber.org.

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.

A Partnership of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce & Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Vendor Pricing
Early Bird: (Ends on September 8) Chamber Members  $350.00; Nonmembers  $450.00  

After September 8: Chamber Members $400.00; Nonmembers $500.00
501(c)3 Nonprofits: Chamber Members $300.00; Nonmembers $350.00 (Limited number of spaces, first-come first-served)

All booths include a 10 foot wide by 8 foot deep space. The booths will have an 8 foot high drape along the back and a 3 foot high drape on both sides.

Presenting Sponsors:
Chevron
Dignity Health - Mercy & Memorial Hospitals
Jim Burke Ford Lincoln
Kaiser Permanente
Stinson's
Wells Fargo

Co-Sponsor:
American Business Machines

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.

Come for a morning of networking, breakfast and presentations from large companies on their contracting needs.

Houchin Community Blood Bank supplies all blood products needed for Kern County hospitals, private cancer and blood disease treatment facilities and other medical centers that dispenses blood and blood products to patients. Houchin's President/CEO, Greg Gallion, will explain their operations and contracting needs.

7:30 a.m. - Check-in and networking
8:00 a.m. - Program

Cost: $25.00 Members; $50.00 Nonmembers

A catered breakfast of pancakes and other hot breakfast items will be provided.

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

Cancellation notices 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.

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.

Developing a social media policy for your employees is just as important as using it to build your company's brand. The interactive session will address the constantly changing environment of social media and how to implement and execute policies that protect your business. Attorney Jerry Pearson, of Young Wooldridge LLP, will discuss how to include these policies in your handbook. Learn also how to handle potential pitfalls such as what to do if your employee says something negative about your business or a manager on social media, policing social media use during business hours and more.



Sponsored by 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.

See what life's like behind the scenes at KGET Studios. There will be tours of the set and chances to check out a live broadcast. Enjoy beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres.