New employment laws are set to hit the books on Jan. 1, and will impact more that just how California employers manage their daily operations. Some new laws will make significant changes to how business is handled statewide, while others will make small changes to existing laws.

A panel of local legal experts, including Jerry Pearson from Young Wooldridge LLP and Dan Klingenberger of LeBeau-Thelen LLP, will discuss what laws to watch for and potential impacts to local businesses.

Check in: 7:30 a.m.
Program: 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Cost: $25.00 for members; $50.00 for nonmembers

A light breakfast will be provided. All attendees will receive a free mandatory labor law poster, a $35 value.

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.

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.

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.

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

BYP is kicking off 2018 with its first Pub Club of the year! This time, we're taking over Eureka! in the Southwest.

Join us after work for a night of socializing, drinks and small bites. See what's shaking in the community, develop valuable partnerships with other young professionals and find your next business lead.

Cost is $5.00 at the door.
Raffle tickets are $5.00 for 6

Join us for Mexican food, cocktails & raffle prizes!

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.