It's the must-attend event that brings together top business, government and community leaders for a discussion on Bakersfield's accomplishments and challenges as well as plans to enhance its future.

Speakers this year include Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh and City Manager Alan Tandy. Economic development, homelessness and efforts to rebrand the city’s image are just a few of the topics Mayor Goh will touch on in her address. Tandy will discuss the city’s financial outlook, efforts to beef up public safety and improvements that are happening right now to local infrastructure.


Presenting Sponsor: Dignity Health Mercy & Memorial Hospitals
Gold Sponsors: Bolthouse Properties, Chevron, Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo
Silver Sponsors: Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center, California Resources Corporation, California Water Service, Valley Children's Healthcare
Bronze Sponsors: Bakersfield Family Medical Center, Mid State Development Corporation, 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.

More information to follow.

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.

Trying to land a procurement deal with a large corporation can be a daunting endeavor for small businesses. There are endless forms to complete and complex bidding processes to figure out. A seasoned procurement professional will share her expertise to help our small business members untangle the buying process.

A partner at Klein DeNatale Goldner, Tracy Saiki specializes in providing outside general counsel services for businesses, and has negotiated thousands of commercial agreements in diverse contexts. She has also served as general counsel for Bolthouse Farms and Campbell Soup Company.

In a special two-part series, small business owners will gain a high level of understanding of the most common types of commercial agreements and what strategies to use when dealing with the thorny terms found in nearly all commercial agreements.

Each session is meant to be a stand-alone event, where individuals can benefit from attending one or both. The first event will be held at the Chamber office, 1725 Eye Street. The time and location of the second session will be announced soon.

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


- How form agreements can protect your business.
-What issues to look for when reviewing form agreements received from commercial partners or vendors.
-When to seek legal review and how to obtain that economically.

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.