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.

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.

Join Bakersfield Young Professionals, the Bakersfield Association of REALTORS YPN and Kern County Young Farmers & Ranchers for holiday cheer and festivities at the All YP Holiday Mixer.

Monetary donations will be accepted at the door for The Dream Center, which is Kern’s only resource center for foster youth, up to age 25. For a list of all in-kind donations, visit bakersfieldchamber.org.

$5.00 - pay at the door
No host bar

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.