Legislative and Regulatory News - Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce

March 2012
Upcoming Seminar will Initiate Newcomers
to the World of International Trade
 March 13 luncheon seminar will prepare business owners
and managers for World Trade Day on May 3
Hiring Our Heroes Recap ........................... 5
Building a Strong Economy
Chamber in Action .................................. 4
Hiring Our Heroes Recap........................ 5
Kern Economic Summit.......................... 7
Representing the Interests of
Business with Government
Legislative & Regulatory News .............. 1
Chamber Regional Advocacy Group ...... 9
Promoting Our Community
Chairman’s Circle Profile........................ 2
Committee Reports ................................. 6
2012 Annual Dinner Gala Recap ............ 8
New Members ......................................... 9
Ribbon Cuttings .................................... 10
Renewing Members .............................. 11
Providing Business Education &
Networking Opportunities
World Trade Seminar .............................. 1
Heartland Saloon 2012............................ 3
Spring Trade Show Mixer ..................... 12
Do you have questions on how to
get involved in international trade?
What are the trends for tomorrow’s
business climate? Can your business
save money by finding overseas suppliers or can you open up new markets
for your products overseas? How do
you handle cultural differences and
business transactions in foreign currencies?
On March 13 from 12:00 to 1:00
p.m. the Chamber presents The Ins
and Outs of International Trade.
Learn from local experts with real life
examples of several diverse companies and their exporting strategies.
Guest speakers will include Tim Bastian, Rain for Rent, James Hunter,
Knowledge Solutions Group, Tom
Pasek, Shaggy Dog Solutions; and
Dr. Stanley Clark, CSUB.
Cost is $25 for Chamber Members, $50 for non-members and includes a boxed lunch.
To RSVP, register online at www.bakersfieldchamber.org or call (661) 327-4421.
Legislative and Regulatory News
 What you need to know and how it impacts you
The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce is dedicated to:
• Building a Strong Economy
• Providing Business Education &
Networking Opportunities
• Promoting Our Community
• Representing the Interests of
Business with Government
The end of January 2012 marked another legislative deadline leaving AB 400 (Ma)
dead, a Chamber opposed bill that would require all employers to provide paid sick
leave, at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked in a calendar year. Employees
would have earned paid sick leave after only seven days of employment. The Chamber
opposed this bill as it was another burdensome and restrictive regulation placed on the
back of small business owners. More concerning was the lack of detailed cost-benefit
analysis to determine the economic impacts that it would have on many businesses.
Thank you to all our members who responded to our call to action. We had feed back
that our actions did have a major impact on this bill not moving forward.
See Chamber Board Takes Position on Prevailing Wage Issues on Page 2
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Thanks to 2012
Members!
Chamber Board Takes Position on
Prevailing Wage Issues
Continued from Page 1
Aera Energy LLC
Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman
Bright House Networks
Jim Burke Ford
Carney’s Business Technology Center
Castle & Cooke California, Inc.
Chevron
Continental Labor & Staffing Resources
Daniells, Phillips, Vaughan & Bock
Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.
Golden Empire Transit District
Gregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc.
Hall Ambulance Service
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union
At the February meeting of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors, the Board voted to take a support position on two pieces of legislation AB
987 and AB 988 both sponsored by Assemblywoman Shannon Grove. They deal with
aspects of prevailing wage and projects subject to that wage.
During Governor Gray Davis administration the definition of a public works project
was expanded from “construction, alteration, demolition, or repair work” to include
installation. This change resulted in a larger number of infrastructure projects coming
under the jurisdiction of prevailing wage laws and inflated the cost of construction.
AB 987 would change the threshold of a public works project from $1,000 (set in
1931) to $100,000, and it would repeal the expanded definition of public works. It
would repeal expanded state mandate for workers that are not actually in the construction of a project, such as land surveying, inspection services, refuse hauling and off site
manufacturing and fabrication work. It would also exempt certain kinds of sensitive
construction projects such as schools, seismic retrofitting of hospitals, and volunteer
work. Lastly, it would let local governments set their own prevailing wage, which is
currently set by a board in San Francisco and based on union bargaining agreements,
which inflates wages, especially in the Central Valley.
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, et al.
Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
Mid State Development Corporation
Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Rabobank, N.A.
San Joaquin Community Hospital
State Farm Insurance
Stinson’s Stationers, Inc.
Tejon Ranch Company
TelePacific Communications
Wells Fargo Bank
Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP
AB 988 would calculate prevailing wage more accurately. Currently, the wages
are inflated because they are based on union collective bargaining agreements which
include fringe benefits again inflating the wage rate. Construction jobs are classified
in two categories: residential construction and commercial construction. Residential
construction wages are generally lower than commercial construction. However, when
bidding a project, the commercial wages are used because of the complicated process
for estimating residential construction rate. Additionally, since the Davis administration, Union management companies have been able to access employee data (name and
address). This bill would require that that information be redacted and only information
about a job description and rate of pay would be available.
Although the bills were defeated in committee the Chamber felt it was important to
take a position because these issues will come up again in the future. The Chamber will
now be able to lobby for its members in a timely and effective manner on future prevailing wage issues.
Chairman's Circle Focus
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1725 Eye Street • PO Box 1947
Bakersfield, CA 93303
661-327-4421 • FAX: 661-327-8751
http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org
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in any Chamber publication.
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In 1971, Harvey L. Hall
started his own ambulance service with one goal in mind—to
provide people with the absolute
best in pre-hospital care and
transportation. Currently serving
as the 9-1-1 Advanced Life Support (ALS)- level provider of emergency ambulance
services to the majority of the ambulance-operating areas in Kern County, Hall
Ambulance Service, Inc. expanded its lifesaving resources in December 2001 to
include a helicopter response service, which plays an important role in reducing
the time to reach critical patients in western and central Kern County rural communities. Today, Hall Ambulance Service is the largest privately-owned ambulance
company in California and remains committed to the standards set over 40 years
ago, creating the cornerstone of the company’s success.
Chamber in Action
On behalf of our members, recently the Chamber...
Represented the Interests of Business with Government by:
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Comparing our state and federal legislators vote records to the
Chamber’s stand on business friendly and job killer legislation
Launching Bakersfieldadvocacy.org, the Chamber’s new advocacy
website to educate and encourage members to be involved in grassroots
advocacy at all levels
Reminding and providing members with Required 2012 Labor Law
Posters to keep their businesses compliant
Speaking for enhancement of local vendor preference at City of
Bakersfield
Meeting to dialogue with community stakeholders on K-12 Education,
State Budget Impacts, Kern Medical Center, Kern County Superior Court,
Bakersfield City Economic Development Department, Metro Habitat
Conservation Plan, High Speed Rail, Tejon Indian Tribe, and our Oil and
Gas Industry
Lobbying for adequate and reliable clean water, and reform of prevailing
wage laws, and against legislation that would have increased the cost of
doing business for employers including inflation indexed automatic
minimum wage increases and single payer healthcare
The Chamber launched BakersfieldAdvocacy.org
a grassroots advocacy web portal
Helped Build a Strong Economy and Promoted Business Growth by:
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Linking 60 businesses with 270 veteran job seekers at a Hiring our Heroes
Jobs Fair
Growing 34 future leaders in the Chamber’s Youth Leadership Program
Adding six new business leaders to the Chamber’s Board of Directors
Holding a brainstorming session with local business entrepreneurs to
kick-off a new Chamber focus on assisting entrepreneurs and small
business owners
Welcoming 37 new member businesses to make the Chamber stronger
and facilitating 13 ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies for new
businesses
The Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair connected over
250 veterans with companies looking to hire
Provided Business Education and Networking Opportunities by:
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Presenting Bakersfield: The Next Five Years business forcast forum
Bringing together members from all Bakersfield Chambers for a holiday
networking Mixer
Educating members on exempt/non exempt and contract/employee
labor laws during a “FREE to members” forum
Bringing together 350 business leaders at our Annual Dinner Gala
Helping members comply with new labor laws taking effect in January
2012
Hosted networking mixer at Belfor Property Restoration
The Chamber Holiday Mixer brought out a crowd
Promoted the Community and our Business Members by:
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Featuring news and activities of our members over 150 times through
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, METRO E-News and the METRO newsletter
Publishing the Chamber’s 2012 Bakersfield Business Guide & Directory and
2012 Street Map & Resource Guide featuring our members and
highlighting our community
Collecting over 110 Beautiful Bakersfield nominations that salute and
honor quality of life activities in our community during 2011
The Chamber’s Facebook Page shares
Member News with over 1,200 fans
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Hiring Our Heroes Job Connected Veterans to
Businesses, Creating New Jobs
Last month the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce was honored
to partner with the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce in presenting the Hiring Our
Heroes Job fair. This event was intended
to connect veterans, military spouses,
National Guardsmen, and Reservists who
are seeking jobs with employers that
currently have open positions and are
looking to hire.
In an opening ceremony with a Marine
Corps Honor Guard, Chamber Chairman
Tim Terrio, Chamber President/CEO
Debra Moreno and Robin MangarinScott of Mercy & Memorial Hospitals
welcomed the job seekers and employers.
Over 200 job seekers pre-registered for
the event, but over 260 actually attended,
far exceeding the estimate the U.S.
Chamber expect based on their experi-
ence in other communities. Nearly sixty
employers were represented and although
each had to have at least one currently
open position in order to participate some
employers had many more openings.
Special thanks to all of our participating employers including Account Control
Technology, Inc.; Aflac; Furer Whittinghill & Associates; Bakersfield Condors
Hockey; Bolthouse Farms; Cargill; Central
California Power; Chevron USA Inc.;
Community Action Partnership of Kern;
Continental Labor & Staffing Resources;
Creative Human Resources Concepts;
DeVry University; Dollar General; E&B
Natural Resources Management; Employer’s Training Resource; Edward Jones
Investments; Employers Depot; Famous
Footwear; Finance and Thrift; First Transit; Frito-Lay, Inc; Golden Empire Transit
District; The Home Depot; IES Engineering, Inc.; In Shape Laurel Glen; Institute
For Veterans and Military; Families; Irv
Guinn Construction; Jim Burke Ford;
Kelly Services, Inc.; Kern County Fire
Department; Kern Steel Fabrication, Inc.;
Key Energy Services; Konica Minolta; KS
Industries; LinkUs Enterprises; Maxim
Healthcare Services; Mercy & Memorial
Hospitals of Bakersfield; Northwestern Mutual; Principal Financial; Rain
for Rent; Scaled Composites, LLC;
Schlumberger; Schneider National;
ServiceMASTER at Bakersfield; SOS
Staffing; Spherion Staffing; State Farm
Insurance; TERRIO Physical TherapyFitness Inc.; TIC - The Industrial Company; U.S. Department of State; Union
Pacific Railroad; University of Phoenix;
Valley Achievement Center; and Work
Force Staffing.
Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:
Thanks for Additional Support and
Sponsorship from Mid State Development Corporation; Employers’ Training Resource/Career Services Center;
and Kern County Veterans Employment Committee
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Building Relationships Through Committee Connections
Ambassador/Mixer Committee
Kelly Sloan, Bakersfield Marriott at the
Convention Center - Chair
 In February, our committee speaker was Holly
Arnold, American Red Cross of Kern County.
Thanks also to our recent mixer host Belfor
Property Restoration for a beautiful evening
at their facility. We invite you to join us next
month for the Business After Hours Trade Show
at the Bakersfield Marriott Hotel on Mar. 29.
Bring plenty of business cards and a smile as
you have a chance to do some networking and
maybe even win a prize.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Beautiful Bakersfield Committee
Maggie Cushine, The Boys & Girls Club of Kern
County – Chair
 The committee has received and reviewed all
of the nominations that were submitted for this
year’s Beautiful Bakersfield Awards and is in
the process of notifying the nominees. Judging
takes place on April 9 and 10, and members
interested in volunteering a few hours of their
time are needed. For more information, e-mail
[email protected]
Staff Contact: Jean Scheiber
Business Development Committee
Rebecca Murillo, Fresno Pacific University
- Chair
 Make reservations now for our Mar. 13
Seminar which will feature the In’s & Out’s of
International Trade. We have an expert panel
that can help you through the process and guide
you in every step of the way. Please pass along
the invitation to any interested businesses that
could benefit from this seminar. The Committee
continues to outline the remaining seminar
topics and speakers for 2012.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Counselors to America's Small Business
Providing FREE Business Consultations
Marketing & Business Planning Assistance
Financing and Loan Review
Government Procurement Opportunities
SCORE is a national non-profit organization made
up of retired and working business professionals
who volunteer their time to help the
small business community.
PO Box 2426 • 93303
661-861-9249
www.scorebakersfield.com
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Governmental Review Council
Nick Ortiz, Western States Petroleum Association
(WSPA) – Chair
 In February, Governmental Review Council
(GRC) members heard from Donna Kunz City
of Bakersfield Economic and Community
Development Department regarding the
dissolution of the City’s Redevelopment Agency.
Additionally, they heard an update on Kern
Medical Center operation and financial status
from CEO Paul Hensler. Lastly, Terry McNally,
Court Executive Officer, Superior Court of
California, County of Kern discussed impacts
from recent funding changes by the state on the
court system.
Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook
Heartland Saloon Fundraiser
Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group - Chair
 Please mark your calendars for Apr. 19, 2012 at
the Kern County Fairgrounds from 6:00 - 10:00
p.m. for the one and only Chamber Fundraiser The
Heartland Saloon Spring Social. It will be a great
evening of food, gaming, networking, prizes,
dancing and fun!!! Would your business like to
be featured as a Blackjack Table Sponsor? Would
you like to donate an Auction Item? Perhaps you
can volunteer to assist with the various areas of
the event … please let Pauline know if you are
interested. This is the networking event of the
season!
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Council
Julianna Gaines, Kern County Superintendent
of Schools - Chair
 Growth/Community Issues and Government
Process was the focus during the February
session of Leadership Bakersfield. Serving as Day
Chairs were Dustin Dodgin, Klein, DeNatale,
Goldner et al and Matt Constantine, Kern
County Public Health. The day provided a
closer look at opportunities and challenges that
face our community. Other topics of the day
included an update on the California High Speed
Rail Project; a tour of the Westside Parkway;
impact of the 2012 elections; and information
about how to get involved on local boards and
commission. The class day was made possible
by the generous sponsorship of Pacific Gas &
Electric Company.
Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling
The YLB Class at the Fox Theater on
Arts & Culture Day
Youth Leadership Bakersfield Advisory
Council
Shonna Shearson, Kern Schools Federal
Credit Union – Chair
 The Council was very busy in February,
organizing two programs during the month.
Arts & Culture was the focus of the Feb.
1 class. Special thanks are extended to
Advisory Council Chairs Jill Egland,
Arts Council of Kern; Renee Goodwin,
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra; and
Shonna Shearson, Kern Schools Federal
Credit Union. Health & Human Services
was the focus of the Feb. 22 class. Thanks
go to Advisory Council Chair Heidi
Carter Escudero, KC Dept of Human
Services; and volunteer Leslie Golich,
Kaiser Permanente. These outstanding
day programs were made possible through
the sponsorship support of program
underwriters Aera Energy LLC and San
Joaquin Community Hospital and day
sponsors Houchin Community Blood
Bank and Kaiser Permanente.
Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling
The YLB class suits up on
Health & Human Services Day
Energy
Larry Pickett, Larry Pickett Public Relations
- Chair
 In February we heard from Dean Riddick,
PG&E about the “Time Varying Pricing for
Electric Rates for Businesses.” In March we
will have a presentation on Bio Energy and the
Greater Bakersfield Green Expo so please join
us for an informative session on Wednesday,
Mar. 21 at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Chamber Monthly Planner - March 2012
International Business & Trade
Tim Bastian, Rain for Rent – Chair
 The Committee met on Feb. 1 and put
together a panel of experts on The Ins and Outs
of International Trade which will be presented
as the Business Development Seminar on Mar.
13 and further discussed and refined the format
and speakers for this year’s International
Trade Day Event scheduled for May 3.
Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.
Date
Committee
Mar. 1
Mar. 2
Mar. 7
Mar. 7
Mar. 7
Mar. 8
Mar. 9
Mar. 12
Mar. 13
LB Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
Governmental Review Council
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
Executive Committee
12:00 p.m. Chamber
International Business & Trade
3:00 p.m.
Chamber
New Member Reception
4:30 p.m.
Chamber
SPEED Networking
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
Governmental Review Council
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
YLB Advisory Council
11:45 a.m. Chamber
Ins & Outs of International Trade
12:00 p.m. Chamber
Business Development Seminar
Governmental Review Council
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
Leadership Bakersfield Class Day
7:30 a.m.
Various
Kern County Economic Summit
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton
Energy Committee
8:00 a.m.
Chamber
Board of Directors
11:45 a.m. Chamber
Governmental Review Council
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
Business Development Committee
11:45 a.m.
Chamber
Ambassador/Mixer Committee
11:45 a.m.
Chamber
Business After Hours Trade Show Mixer
5:30 p.m.
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Governmental Review Council
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
Business Development Seminar
11:30 a.m.
Chamber
Executive Committee
12:00 p.m. Chamber
International Business & Trade
3:00 p.m.
Chamber
LB Advisory Council
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
Mar. 16
Mar. 16
Mar. 21
Mar. 21
Mar. 21
Mar. 23
Mar. 26
Mar. 27
Mar. 29
Mar. 30
Apr. 3
Apr. 4
Apr. 4
Apr. 5
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Annual Dinner Gala Kicks Off a Year of Getting Back to
the American Dream for Business
Thanks are extended to Mayor Harvey
L. Hall for officiating the swearing-in
ceremony; Barry Zoeller, Tejon Ranch
Company, for serving as Master of Ceremonies; Jarrod McNaughton, Vice President of Marketing for San Joaquin Community Hospital, for singing the national
anthem; and actors from the Gaslight
Melodrama Theatre for providing the
evening’s entertainment, which celebrated
“Getting Back to the American Dream.”
Celebrating service to Bakersfield
and the business community in 2011, the
Chamber’s annual dinner gala on Jan.
26 was a festive occasion highlighted
by champagne toasts and entertainment.
2011 Chairman of the Board Sheryl
Chalupa, Goodwill Industries of South
Central California, passed the gavel to
2012 Chairman Tim Terrio, TERRIO
Physical Therapy & Fitness Inc.
Special Thanks To Our Gala Sponsors:
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Welcome Eleven New
Chamber Members
Greater Bakersfield
Chamber Takes
Business Concerns
to Regional Level
Comfort Hearing Aid Centers
2427 H St. Ste. C
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-322-8444
www.comforthearingaidcenters.com
“We perform complimentary hearing
exams, referrals to specialists if needed,
and fitting of the best solution to matching
a hearing loss with a person’s lifestyle and
budget.”
Recently the Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce joined the efforts of the
Central California Chamber Alliance
(CCCA) a group of 22 Chambers representing 20,000 businesses and 504,000
employees. The goal of this group is
to give a greater voice to business with
the State Legislature and government to
stop continued onslaught of regulations
and overreaching legislation.
In January, the CCCA hosted a legislative luncheon in Sacramento with State
Legislators, their staff and Chambers to
introduce and highlighted the importance of business in the Central Valley. This well attended event highlight
issues that affect the business and
agriculture climate of the Central Valley
Area Chamber members.
The CCCA seeks to be a driving force
to protect the business interests of California’s Central Valley through cooperation and collaboration of its member
chambers. Its purpose is to create a coalition of area Chambers of Commerce
for State and Federal legislative affairs;
to provide coordination and to advance
the common business interests of chambers of commerce in Central California;
and to serve as a public advocacy body
on issues that impact the business and
economic climate of Central California.
As a means to meet these goals and
objectives, the CCCA members will be
conducting a survey of their businesses
to find the top three regulatory issues
that are keeping us from growing and
restricting our ability to prosper.
We ask that when you are contacted
about this survey that you respond. It
is vital for us to hear from our members
on the issues that are most important to
you so that the Sourthern Central Valley
issues will be well represented in the
overall Valley-wide advocacy efforts.
The businesses listed below have made a significant commitment to the community and an
important investment in their future by joining the Chamber. New members joined during the
period of January 15 through February 14. (Quotes provided by new members)
Extreme Wireless – Sprint
9000 Ming Ave. R2
Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-246-4444
“We have recently opened up a new
Sprint Store by Extreme Wireless in the
Marketplace. We are currently offering
great deals on all phones, accessories and
price plans! Come take advantage of our
unlimited data!”
HECA Hydrogen Energy California
189 E. Front St.
Buttonwillow, CA 93205 978-287-9529
www.hydrogenenergycalifornia.com
“Located in Kern County, the Hydrogen
Energy California project will be a
commercial scale integrated gasification
combined cycle polygeneration power
plant with carbon capture and storage
technology, bringing a total investment of
over six billion dollars to the U.S. and Kern
County.”
Inland Empire Job Corps Center
3173 Kerry St.
San Bernardino, CA 92407 909-887-7152
www.jobcorps.gov
“ Job Corps is a free education and
training program that helps young people
learn a career, high school diploma or
GED, and find and keep a good job.
Eligible young people ages 16-24 of age
that qualify as low income.”
John Border Insurance Services
400 Truxtun Ave. Ste. 202
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-325-8113
www.mycalhealth.com
“Health insurance professionals offering
personal service and care for individuals
and businesses. We will find the most
affordable and personalized plan that fits
your needs and budget.”
Mendez Media Marketing, Inc.
1430 Truxtun Ave. 5th Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-577-4100
www.mendezmediamarketing.com
“A full service advertising agency and
marketing firm that will continue year after
year to provide clients with the most cutting
edge creative most advanced and up to date
media opportunities, and the best team of
people in the industry today.”
Second Star Technologies
PO Box 82062
Bakersfield, CA 93380
714-800-0627
www.secondstartechnologies.com
“Fully managed IT service provider and
technology consulting.”
SKYBAR Lounge
4208 Rosedale Hwy. #305
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661-633-1116
“A unique upscale lounge offering nightclub
atmosphere, Karaoke Wednesdays, and
DJ’s spinning the hottest music. Enjoy your
choice of 10 brews on tap, your favorite
cocktails, or glass of wine.”
Viscon California LLC
3121 Standard St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661-327-7061
www.visconusa.com
“Viscon California is a technology driven
specialty chemical company engaged in
development, manufacture, marketing and
sale of products utilizing high molecular
weight polymer for the primary fuel
market.”
Winnol
700 North Brand Blvd. Ste. 440
Glendale, CA 91203
661-303-9769
www.winnol.com
“Winnol is a new paradigm shift in online
advertising. This new platform brings
consumers, advertisers, fulfillment centers
and content providers together in the most
entertaining way!”
Xcution, Inc.
1111 Rosalie
Houston, TX 77004
713-523-1803
www.xcution.com
“Xcution is a Consulting Firm that
specializes in Project Management, Change
Management, Strategic Planning, PMO,
Communications and Training.”
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Green Business Workshop Set for March 28
Plan to attend a FREE breakfast workshop from 7:30 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 28 at the Chamber and
start learning how your company or organization can be
more environmentally friendly.
The workshop and breakfast is FREE but reservations
are required. Contact the Chamber to RSVP at 327-4421
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GREATER BAKERSFIELD
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Independent Living Center of Kern County
5251 Office Park Drive, Suite 200
(661) 325-1063
Grand Opening - New Office Location
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Promoting Our Community
116 Renewing Members Support Chamber
The following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of January 15 through February 14. We thank them for their
support and commitment to the Chamber.
Member Since
Todd Ablin ....................................................1992
A-C Electric Company ....................................1951
ADT Security Services, Inc..............................1978
Advance Beverage Company .........................1955
Advanced Laser Source.................................1995
Advanced Women’s Health Center................2008
Aera Energy LLC ............................................1981
Applied Technology Group, Inc. ....................2002
Audio Visual Plus ..........................................1997
The Bakersfield Californian...........................1920
Bakersfield Cash Register .............................1976
Bakersfield Heart Hospital ............................1998
Bakersfield High School ................................1998
Bakersfield Museum of Art ...........................1996
Barber Honda ..............................................1997
Baymarr Constructors, Inc. ...........................1997
Bella at the Marketplace...............................2000
BI Incorporated ............................................2011
Blackwell Land, LLC ......................................1983
Law Offices of Borton Petrini LLP ..................1951
The Boys & Girls Club of Kern County ............1989
Brandt Homes, Inc........................................1992
Braun Electric Company, Inc. ........................1995
Brookside Catering .......................................1997
Brown, Armstrong Accountants .....................1985
California Pizza Kitchen .................................2010
Cambria Pines Lodge....................................2009
S.A. Camp Companies, Investments..............2003
Cannon Corporation .....................................2004
Children’s Advocates Resource Endowment..2006
Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC.......................2007
Citizens Business Bank –
17th Street Branch ...................................1983
Colombo Construction Company, Inc............1978
Commercial Trade Inc...................................1988
Common Sense Consulting ...........................2010
CSUB Extended University, BDC 30 ...............2001
Danny G. Dane, Tax & Financial Services .......1992
Darling & Wilson ...........................................1948
Eagle Mountain Casino.................................2004
Faast Pharmacy ............................................2006
Family Motors Auto Body & Paint, Inc. ..........2005
Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Barbecue ........2007
First Assembly of God ...................................2002
Floyd’s Office Solutions.................................1997
Foot & Ankle Institute ....................................2005
Garces Memorial High School ......................1995
Gaslight Melodrama Theatre ........................2009
Glenwood Gardens ......................................1999
Global CTI Group, Inc. ..................................2001
Granite Construction ....................................1977
Griffith Company ..........................................1930
H.E.A.R.T.S Connection .................................2007
Member Since
Community Counseling & Psychological
Services, Inc.............................................2010
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc....................1993
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel ...............................2003
Houchin Community Blood Bank ..................1977
In Shape Sport .............................................2008
Bakersfield Jazz Workshop ............................2011
Jessica Bloom Creative ..................................2001
Junior Achievement of Bakersfield ................1994
KBAK-TV / KBFX-TV ........................................1953
Kern County Medical Society ........................1948
KERO-TV 23...................................................1946
Knowledge Solutions Group, N.A. ................2011
Kwik Signs Inc. ..............................................2001
Law Office of Craig D. Braun .........................2010
Lee’s Clinical Pharmacy.................................2006
The Limousine Scene....................................1994
M.H. Wolfe & Associates Environmental
Consulting, Inc. ........................................2005
M & S Security Services, Inc. .........................2011
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel..........................1997
McIntosh & Associates ..................................1990
McMillin Homes-Bridgeton ..........................2004
Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield –
Truxtun Campus ......................................1948
Merrill Lynch – Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. ..1978
Minuteman Press .........................................1991
Mission Community Services Corp/
Women’s Business Center .......................2007
Mission Uniform & Linen Service ..................1940
Mobile Pet Veterinary, Inc. ...........................2011
Pacific Advisors .............................................2004
Payment Systems Worldwide .......................1999
Placer Title Company ....................................2008
Plains Exploration & Production Company ....2001
Point Loma Nazarene University ...................2008
PumaSoft .....................................................2000
Pyrenees French Bakery, Inc. ........................1958
Member Since
Quality Steel Builders, Inc. ............................2002
Que Pasa Mexican Café ................................2003
Rain for Rent ................................................1992
Reed Print, Inc. .............................................1986
Rosewood Retirement Community ...............1978
Salem Engineering Group, Inc. .....................2008
Sam’s Club ...................................................2005
Sew-N-Go ....................................................2009
Skarphol Associates ......................................1995
State Farm Insurance –
Keith Stonebraker Insurance Agency ........2004
Stewart Title of California, Inc. ......................1975
Stinson Stationers, Inc. .................................1953
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association,
Bakersfield Chapter .................................2010
Sullenger Financial Group ............................1998
Sun World International, LLC........................1978
T.J. Cross Engineers, Inc. ...............................1991
Thomas J. Webdell Accountancy
Corporation .............................................2011
TIC – The Industrial Company.......................2000
Travelodge....................................................2009
TWIW Insurance Services..............................2000
Valley Achievement Center............................2003
Valley Public Radio-KVPR/
KPRX White Ash Broadcasting ..................1985
Varnet, Inc. ...................................................2008
Vector Environmental, Inc. ............................1995
Anita M. Waits, Accountancy Corporation .....1995
Watson Realty ERA – Mike Saba ...................2002
Weatherby’s Furniture Guild ........................1994
Westec .........................................................2011
Wood & Randall............................................2004
Second Smile Denture Care/
Dana L. Yeoman, D.D.S. ...........................2007
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Board Members
Brooke Antonioni
Greg Chamberlain
Scott Guseman
Bruce Freeman
Linda Heald
Duane Keathley
Karen King
Bill Murray
Steve Murray
Carla Musser
Tom Randour
Monique Rogers
Tom Saba
Rick Stevens
Danielle Wade
Leslie Walters
Chamber Staff
Trans West Security Service, Inc.
Bakersfield College
Paramount Farming Company
Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc.
Automobile Club of Southern CA
CB Richard Ellis
Golden Empire Transit
DoubleTree by Hilton
Murray Family Farms, Inc.
Chevron
KGET-TV 17
ARRC Technology
Creative Concepts/Saba Agency
Stevens Transportation, Inc.
Bright House Networks
Walters & Associates
President/CEO
Director of Operations
Controller
Project Manager
Government Affairs
Director of Membership
Marketing & Communications
Operations Assistant
Information Specialist
Debra L. Moreno
Tonya Sterling
Jennifer Abercrombie
Pauline Bartlett
Leigh Ann Cook
Tonya M. Dretzka
Spencer Schluter
Jean Scheiber
Janet Ursery
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
661-327-4421 • FAX: 661-327-8751
http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org
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Chairman of the Board
Tim Terrio
Terrio Therapy Fitness, Inc.
Chairman of the Board Elect
Garrett Ming
Jim Burke Ford Lincoln Jaguar
Vice Chair Administration
Danny Ordiz
Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.
Vice Chair Business Advocacy
Susie Geiger
Occidental Petroleum
Vice Chair Member Education
Christine Frazier
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Vice Chair Networking
Jarrod McNaughton
San Joaquin Community Hospital
Vice Chair Community Outreach
Shaun Kelly
TWIW Insurance Services
Treasurer
Scott Begin
Citizens Business Bank
Immediate Past Chair
Sheryl Chalupa
Goodwill Industries of South
Central California
Director-at-Large
John F. Stovall
Law Offices of John F. Stovall
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
1725 Eye Street • PO Box 1947
Bakersfield, CA 93303
2012 Board of Directors
Make new business connections!
Sign up today to be an exhibitor at the Chamber’s
Business After Hours
Spring Trade Show Mixer
Show off your products and services as we showcase the best of
Bakersfield’s businesses.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
• Must be a member in good standing, with dues current at the Ɵme exhibitor
applicaƟon is submiƩed to ensure member pricing.
• Requests for cancellaƟons and refunds must be received by the Chamber no later than
three weeks (21 days) in advance of the event.
• Payment must accompany applicaƟon to guarantee reservaƟon.
• Booths are sold and assigned on a first come first served basis and oŌen sell out prior
to the deadline.
• Rules and regulaƟons will be sent to all exhibitors approximately two weeks before the
event.
For more informaƟon, contact Jean Scheiber at 661-327-4421.
Booth applicaƟons are available at www.bakersfieldchamber.org
Fax applicaƟons to: 661-327-8751.
Mail applicaƟon and payment to:
GBCC, PO Box 1947, Bakersfield, CA 93303