What`s Up with Washington? - Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce

AUGUST 2011
What’s Up with Washington?
Join the Chamber for Breakfast with Congressman McCarthy
Labor & Employment Law Forum...3
Building a Strong Economy
Incoming Chamber Board Members ...... 2
Enhanced Online Directory Listings ...... 4
Chamber Map Ad Sales ......................... 4
2011 Business Expo ............................... 5
Ribbon Cuttings ..................................... 8
Representing the Interests of
Business with Government
Breakfast with McCarthy ....................... 1
Chamber Fights for Free Enterprise ....... 1,2
Promoting Our Community
Chairman’s Circle Focus ........................ 2
Ambassador of the Quarter .................... 5
Committee Activities ............................. 6
Chamber Supports Blood Drive ............. 6
New Members ........................................ 9
Renewing Members ............................... 10
Member News ........................................ 11
Providing Business Education &
Networking Opportunities
Labor & Employment Law Forum ........ 3
Preventing Heat Illness .......................... 9
Congressman Kevin McCarthy
On Friday, August 26 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. the Chamber will host Congressman Kevin McCarthy in a breakfast
forum at the Four Points Hotel by Sheraton Bistro Ballroom, 5101 California Avenue.
Congressman McCarthy will update Chamber members
on the latest issues before Congress and the state of affairs
in Washington including efforts to improve our business
environment. Congressman McCarthy has been working
to reform regulations, create a tax atmosphere that will
allow businesses to compete with the rest of the world and
promote for investment in American jobs and American
energy.
Cost is $29 for Chamber Members, $49 for Non-Members and includes continental breakfast. Reservations are
required. To RSVP, call (661) 327-4421 or visit
www.bakersfieldchamber.org.
Chamber Fights for Free Enterprise
As the weather heats up so have the efforts of the Chamber to be heard on the pressing issues that face our businesses. We continue to advocate against detrimental legislation through letter writing, calls to action and joining Coalitions. One extraordinary
example is AB 350 (Solorio) which would be a costly employee retention mandate that
is working its way through the Capitol. AB 350, named Expansion of the Displaced
Janitor Opportunity Act, would preempt the National Labor Relations Act, unfairly force
employers to hire a predecessor’s employees, undermine the at-will employment presumption in California, and ensure continued union representation, despite any change
in employers. The Chamber has recently joined the NO on AB 350 Coalition to continue
efforts to stop this dangerous legislation.
Other efforts in the past month have included:
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
Joined the REAL Coalition (Regional Economic Association Leaders of California) in
Support of SB 475, which would create private sector construction-related jobs and investment in infrastructure by providing local governments more flexibility and authority
to use public-private partnerships.
Supported SB 863, which reforms how liens are handled in the state workers’ compensation adjudicatory process.
See Chamber Fighting for Business and Economy Page 2
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Businesses
Supporting
Business!
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
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, et al.
Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
Chamber Leadership Committed
to Serving Community
Nominations for the 2012-2014 term of the GBCC Board of Directors were announced at the June board meeting. As outlined in Chamber Bylaws, Article IV, Section
2, the Chairman shall appoint, subject to approval of the board, a nominating committee
of six members including one director from each term, a member-at-large, incoming
chair and the past chairman who acts as committee chair.
In selecting members to serve on the Board, facts considered include geographic
location, classification of business, gender, ethnicity and position within a company to
ensure that the Board accurately reflects the community and the Chamber’s membership. Board members serve three-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms.
First-term nominations are Steve Murray, Murray Family Farms; Carla Musser,
Chevron; Brooke Antonioni, Trans West Security Service, and beginning his first
term after completing a vacant term, Rick Stevens, Stevens Transportation, Inc.
Second-term nominations are Danielle Wade, Bright House Networks; Linda Heald,
Automobile Club of Southern California; and Shaun Kelly, TWIW Insurance Services.
New board terms begin on January 1, 2012. Nominations for directors also may be
made by Chamber members by a petition signed by 25 members in good standing and
filed within 10 days of notification of nominations. If no petitions are filed, the nominated slate of candidates shall be declared elected at the August Board meeting. If a
petition is received and verified, a general membership ballot will elect directors.
Mid State Development Corporation
Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Chamber Fighting for Business and Economy
Rabobank, N.A.
Continued from page 1
San Joaquin Community Hospital
Continued to Oppose SB 469, which undermines local land use authority by requiring
cities to have economic impact reports for “superstores.”
State Farm Insurance
Stinson’s Stationers, Inc.
Tejon Ranch Company
TelePacific Communications
Wells Fargo Bank
Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP
Opposed SB 535, which increases costs and discourages job growth by implementing
unlimited fees and taxes under a cap-and-trade system by establishing the California
Communities Healthy Air Revitalization Fund.
Opposed SB 931, which would forbid all public agencies from using taxpayer dollars
to pay for outside consultants or legal advisors for advice in areas concerning public
union activity. This would have a dramatic impact on small counties, cities and special
districts.
Continued to oppose AB 52, which would increase bureaucracy on the health care
industry by regulating rate increases while ignoring the cost drivers of health care.
METRO Business Journal is the
Official Publication of the
Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce
1725 Eye Street • PO Box 1947
Bakersfield, CA 93303
661-327-4421 • FAX: 661-327-8751
http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org
The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO
has the sole right to refuse any advertisement
in any Chamber publication.
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Chairman's Circle Focus
Founded on the principles of
professional ethics, career opportunity and development, operational
excellence, and sustainable human
resource solutions, Continental
Labor & Staffing Resources has become an industry leader in staffing and
safety through its client relationship philosophy, commitment to the health and
safety of a shared workforce, the ability to remain flexible to client needs, and
by providing unequivocal customer service.
With the objective of enhancing the quality of its client partners’ operations,
Continental Labor & Staffing Resources reinforces its goal of helping businesses grow one person at a time
Chamber Leads Effort to Keep Businesses
Out of Trouble with FREE Labor & Employment Law Forums
Holly Culhane
Dan Klingenberger
The next Quarterly Labor & Employment Law Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16, from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m.
at the Chamber.
Speakers Holly Culhane, P•A•S
Associates and Daniel Klingenberger,
Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc. will
discuss Investigating and Documenting
Workplace Misconduct.
Labor law issues impact every company, from the smallest to the largest.
Laws and regulations around these issues
are ever changing. In this California State
legislative season alone, many new labor
and employment laws were proposed,
some still pending, that will change or
add to the requirements placed on business owners. The Chamber wants to help
our member businesses stay compliant.
Four times per year the Chamber provides
these forums at no cost as an added value
benefit to Chamber Members. The fee for
non-members to attend is $40. To RSVP
call (661) 327-4421 or go to www.bakersfieldchamber.org.
“When you consider the cost of an
hour’s individual consulting with a labor
law expert, attend a couple of these
forums a year and it’s worth the price of
your Chamber membership.”
- Sheryl Chalupa, CEO Goodwill Industries of South Central California
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Members Can Cash-in on Expanded Online Exposure
The Chamber has recently upgraded
its Online Business Directory. With this
upgrade we have expanded the options
for Chamber Members to enhance their
online listing.
Since this upgrade went online in midJune we have had 9,300 online directory
inquiries resulting in 2,600 referrals to
member website or map links.
To check out our Online Business
Directory go to www.bakersfieldchamber.
org and click on “Online Business Directory” on the left side of the home page.
Below is a list of the new listing enhancements and pricing information. If
you have any further questions or would
like to upgrade your listing, please contact the Chamber at (661) 327-4421.
Featured Listing
Additional Business Categories
($350 per year)
Includes all features of an Enhanced Listing plus:
-Company Logo or Photograph (maximum
size 300x300 pixels, transparent GIF or
PNG preferred)
($100 per year)
In addition to the two categories each
member is entitled to as part of their
Chamber Membership, an additional
business category may be purchased for
$100 per year (maximum of three total
categories per Member).
Sample:
Bakersfield Street
Map and Resource
Guide Ads Available
Basic Listing
(Free to all dues current Chamber Members)
-Business Name
-Address
-Website Link
-Phone Number
-Fax Number
-Map Link
-Two Business Categories
Sample:
Exclusive Category Sponsor
($1000 per year)
Includes all features of a Featured Listing
plus:
-Category Sponsor Ad for One Category
– Displays a full color ad at the top of
a Category page in the Online Directory above all listings for that category.
(Maximum size 500x250 pixels/JPG, PNG
or GIF) Additional Category Sponsorships
are available for $600 each.
Sample:
Enhanced Listing
($150 per year)
Includes all features of a Basic Listing
plus:
-Color Background
-25 word enhanced description
Sample:
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The Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce is pleased to once again
be working with the cartographic and
marketing firm of Target Marketing
to publish a new, up-to-date, full color
Greater Bakersfield Street Map and
Resource Guide. This publication will
be the only official map endorsed and
distributed by the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce.
The Business and Professional
Showcase Directory of Members section offers the opportunity to promote
your business. This section will classify
participating businesses by category,
including a brief description of their
products and/or services. Advertising
space on the back cover and a limited
number of interior display panel ads are
also available. Participating advertisers
will receive a complimentary supply
of the folded maps with a counter-top
display dispenser.
Don’t miss out on this unique
member opportunity to reach potential
buyers, new residents and new partners.
Space is limited and sponsorships are
reasonable, especially considering more
than 12,000 maps will be printed and
available for the next 12-24 months.
Information on how to advertise in
the Greater Bakersfield Street Map
and Resource Guide will be sent to all
Chamber Members. Members will be
contacted directly by Target Marketing
over the next few months. If you are
interested in placing an advertisement
or would like more information, please
contact Target Marketing at (800) 9333909.
Ambassador of the
Quarter
Kelly Sloan, Bakersfield Marriott at the
Convention Center
The Ambassador/Mixer Committee
has selected Kelly Sloan of Bakersfield
Marriott at the Convention Center as
Ambassador of the Quarter. Thanks are
extended to Kelly for her contributions to
the Chamber and business community.
According to Kelly, “Being an
Ambassador is a great way to network
and serve your community. Every event is
an opportunity to meet new people, and
to show case your business.”
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Building Relationships Through Committee Connections
Ambassadors / Mixer
Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group – Chair
Leadership Bakersfield
Bryan Burrow, IES Engineering – Chair
 Our recent presenter Allison Perkins-Thomas,
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation had a
nice presentation while sharing some interesting
national and local statistics about this disease.
The foundation provides much information
outreach and assistance to individuals and
families that are dealing with Diabetes as well
as volunteer opportunities for others to learn and
get involved in the solutions. The committee
was also busy welcoming new and expanding
businesses in Bakersfield with several Ribbon
Cuttings (see enclosed photos in this issue).
Don’t forget to join us at the next mixer at
Camelot Park, see back page for details!
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
 A warm welcome is extended to 20112012 Chair Julianna Gaines, Kern County
Superintendent of Schools, and to incoming
Council members Rene Chow, Bakersfield
Police Department; Nicolette Cross, O’Dell
Cross, A Professional Corporation; Kristen
Doud, California State University, Bakersfield;
and Patricia Newquist, McIntosh & Associates.
Thanks are also extended to retiring Council
members Lisa Boydstun, Bank of the Sierra;
Cathy Patton, Vintage Production California
LLC; Mike Payne, Bakersfield Police
Governmental Review Council
Jeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair
 In July, Governmental Review Council
members heard legislative and budget updates
from Senator Jean Fuller and Assemblywoman
Shannon Grove, reviewed legislation – AB
375 – Workers’ Comp Presumptive Disability
for Hospital Workers, AB 889 – Domestic
Employees Mandated Benefits and SB 432 –
Workplace Safety Lodging Regulating Sheets
and Cleaning tools - that would put further
mandates on employers and create new crimes
and misdemeanors through the regulatory
process. In August, we will be visited by local
education representatives from grade school to
advanced education on the impact the newly
enacted budget and legislation will have on
programs, staff and students. We invite you
to attend GRC meetings for information and
discussion on the latest legislative, regulatory,
and public policy issues facing the community
and local area businesses and industries. The
GRC meets every Friday morning at 7:30 a.m.
at the Chamber office.
Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook
International Business and Trade
Bob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair
 The Committee met on July 6th to discuss
feedback from World Trade Day and ideas
to be included in next year ’s program.
Additionally, they reviewed the program
of work to meet their goals and objectives.
Anyone interested in learning more about
international trade is welcome to join the
committee, which meets the first Wednesday
of the month from 3:00 – 4:30 pm* at the
Chamber office. The next meeting is August
3rd. *Please note the meeting time change.
Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook
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Department; Steve Sanders, Kern County
Superintendent of Schools; and Steven
Teglia, City of Bakersfield. The selection
committee is currently in the process of
interviewing applicants for the 2012 class
of Leadership Bakersfield. Final selections
will be made in August and announced in
the September issue of the METRO Business
Journal. This year’s class will mark the 25th
year for Leadership Bakersfield, which has
graduated over 700 community leaders.
Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling
Chamber Supports Annual Blood Drive
A legacy of Bakersfield’s Vision 2020 assessment of community needs, the annual
Community Wide Blood Drive for Houchin Community Blood Bank takes place this
year from August 1-20, 2011 to ensure there are sufficient blood supplies for Kern
County during the last month of summer vacation. Thirty-six groups have scheduled
mobile blood drives as part of the effort, and six of those are open to the public in Bakersfield. Thanks to sponsors San Joaquin Community Hospital and Kaiser Permanente, donors at the blood bank and on all mobiles will be entered to win a grand prize
trip for four to Disneyland and California Adventure, as well as one of the six $100
gasoline cards raffled off each week during the Community Wide Blood Drive.
The blood drive kicks off Monday, August 1, with a mobile at 21st and L Streets at
KGET TV-17 from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. Prime Cut will provide huge breakfast burritos to donors while supplies last, and LaRosa will be distributing fruit bars throughout
the event. The public is encouraged to visit the blood bank at 5901 Truxtun Avenue
during regular hours or one of the mobile drives to show their support for a safe and
adequate blood supply for our community.
The Chamber and the Bakersfield Californian will host a mobile blood drive on
August 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in their shared parking lot area on 18th Street
between Eye Street and H Street. Parking is available on the first two floors of the
18th and Eye parking structure across the street from the Chamber.
Other Community Wide Blood Drive sponsors are Clear Channel Radio, The Bakersfield Californian, and Golden Empire Transit District. The Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce is assisting with promotion. For more information or appointments, call (661) 323-4222 or log onto www.hcbb.com.
Chamber Monthly Planner - July 2011
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.
DATE
COMMITTEE
TIME
Aug. 3
Connect for Lunch
12:00 p.m.
PLACE
Aug. 3
International Business & Trade
3:00 p.m.
Chamber
Aug. 4
Leadership Bakersfield Advisory
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
Aug. 5
Governmental Review Council
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
Aug. 8
Youth Leadership Advisory
11:45 a.m. Chamber
Aug. 11
Connect for Lunch
12:00 p.m.
Aug. 12
Governmental Review Council
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
Aug. 16 Labor & Employment Law Forum 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Aug. 17
Energy Committee
8:00 a.m.
Aug. 17
Board of Directors
11:45 a.m. Chamber
Aug. 17
Connect for Lunch
12:00 p.m.
Aug. 19
Governmental Review Council
7:30 a.m.
Aug. 22
Business Development Committee
11:45 a.m. Chamber
Aug. 23
Ambassador/Mixer Committee
11:45 a.m. Chamber
Aug. 25
Connect for Lunch
12:00 p.m.
Aug. 25 Mixer: Camelot Park
Chamber
Chamber
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 26 Breakfast with Congressman Kevin McCarthy
7:30 a.m
Four Points by Sheraton - Bistro Ballroom
Aug. 31
Connect for Lunch
12:00 p.m.
Sep. 1
Leadership Bakersfield Advisory
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
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Fulfill your potential while you make a difference in people’s lives.
You’ll sleep soundly at night representing Northwestern Mutual –
named by FORTUNE ® Magazine as “America’s Most Admired”
Company in its industry for the 25th time.
The Congdon Financial Group
5080 California Ave.
Bakersfield
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
661-321-9172
www.congdonfinancial.nmfn.com
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05-2887 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI. The Congdon Financial
Group. Tony D. Congdon is a District Agent of Northwestern Mutual (life and disability insurance,
annuities) amd a Registered Representative of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC
(securities), a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual broker-dealer and member FINRA and SIPC.
FORTUNE magazine, March 2008.
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Alliance Brokers & Consultants
5301 Office Park Drive, Suite 200
(661) 427-4700
New Location
Finance and Thrift
3401 Pacheco Road, Suite A
(661) 323-2707
Grand Opening - New Branch
Rosewood Health Center
1401 New Stine Road
(661) 835-2512
Grand Opening - New Outpatient Therapy Center
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Welcome Ten New Chamber Members
The businesses listed below have made a significant commitment to the community
and an important investment in their future by joining the Chamber. (Quotes provided
by new members.) New members joined during the period of June 15 through July 14.
Colonial Life
9530 Hageman Rd. Ste. B
Bakersfield, CA 93312
661-332-6056
www.coloniallife.com
“Provides supplemental products, which
help with your existing health insurance
needs. Give us a call and let us show you.”
Darlene Din Agricultural Land-Use/
Public Policy Consultant
PO Box 2152
Bakersfield, CA 93303
831-682-0734
“I market to those professionals who need
assistance with agricultural land-use and
public policy under the current paradigm
shift in California.”
Melaleuca The Wellness Co.-Darrell
Muhammad
PO Box 22305
Bakersfield, CA 93390
661-979-5867
www.dsgogreen.com
”Melaleuca develops, manufactures and
sells over 350 products for your home.
These eco-friendly, non-toxic, nature-based
products are those that you use every day
and are competitively priced.”
Mody Pumps Inc.
2166 Zeus Ct.
PO Box 82278
Bakersfield, CA 93380
661-392-7600
www.modypump.com
“Manufacturer of submersible pumps.”
Northwest Janitorial
Bakersfield, CA 661-717-0319
www.nwjanitor.com
“Locally owned for over 15 years, offering
commercial, residential and real estate
cleaning services. ‘One call does it all!’ We
are the total cleaning solution.”
Plumberry’s
13011 Stockdale Hwy. Ste. 500
Bakersfield, CA 93314
661-589-8889
www.plumberryspizza.com
“Voted one of the best pizzas around!
Terrific atmosphere and friendly service
combine for a quality family dinner
experience.”
Roya Resources
5201 California Ave. Ste. 260
Bakersfield, CA 93309
661-326-0026
www.royaresources.com
“Roya generates oil and mining
exploration prospects in the western U.S.,
finances development, operates oil, gas and
mining projects.”
So-Cal Electric
1004 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-330-7248
www.socalelectricbakersfield.com
“If we can’t do it, it can’t be done!”
Tahoe Joe’s Famous Steakhouse
9000 Ming Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-664-7750
www.tahoejoes.com
“Join us at Tahoe Joe’s for award-winning
steaks grilled over an authentic almond
wood fire. Open for lunch daily with 20
entrees under $10!”
Veteran Vendors Corporation
PO Box 5215
Bakersfield, CA 93388
800-285-4009
www.VeteranVendors.com
“Assisting our men and women of the
Armed Forces to transition from a state of
war to peacetime professions.”
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we’ll make sure it gets out to all our fans.
Chamber Reminds
Business to Train
Supervisors to
Prevent Heat
Illness
Businesses need to take all available
precautions to prevent heat illness among
their employees during the warm summer
months.
Heat illness occurs when the body's
temperature control system is unable
to maintain an acceptable temperature.
Under normal circumstances, the body
cools itself by sweating. However, when
high temperatures and humidity prevent
the body from releasing heat efficiently,
a person's body temperature can rise
quickly, causing numerous symptoms. If
left untreated, high body temperatures can
damage the brain and other vital organs
and, ultimately, lead to death.
In July 2006, California’s Division of
Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/
OSHA) implemented new regulations
to protect outdoor employees from the
effects of heat exposure and mandated
training requirements for employees and
supervisors on the prevention, symptoms
and treatment of heat illness. The
regulations apply to all companies with
employees working in outdoor places of
employment. In addition to the training
requirements, employers must provide
potable drinking water, access to shade,
and compile heat illness prevention
procedures, including employee training,
in writing.
The Heat Illness Prevention (HIP)
Network is a voluntary public/private
partnership established to inform
employers and employees about heat
illness prevention measures in order
to prevent fatalities and create a safer
working environment in California.
HIP Network membership is free and
interested parties can join by submitting
name, title, organization name, telephone
number and e-mail to communications@
dir.ca.gov.
To sign up for online training,
visit http://www.calchamber.com/
onlinetraining and go to the Health and
Safety section. Bakersfield Chamber
Members can receive a discount on
CalChamber online training by entering
priority code YBK at checkout.
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Promoting Our Community
44 Renewing Members Support Chamber
The following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of June 15
through July 14. We thank them for their support and commitment to the Chamber!
Member Since
Ace Hydraulics Sales &
Service, Inc. ............................. 2009
Advanced Data Storage.................... 2009
Agape Mortgage............................... 2004
Bakersfield Dental Group ................ 2003
Bank of the Sierra-Coffee Branch.... 2006
Belfor Property Restoration ............. 2010
Berry Petroleum Company .............. 1997
The Bistro......................................... 2003
Shirley Brewer ................................. 2010
Century 21 Hometown Realty ......... 2009
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ............. 2007
Chevron Global Power Company .... 1991
Cintas Corporation ........................... 2009
Emeritus of Bakersfield.................... 2009
Foundation for SUCCESS ............... 2004
Greenlawn Mortuaries &
Cemeteries................................ 2007
Grubb & Ellis/ASU & Associates .... 1987
His Rosedale Auto Sales .................. 2004
Hislop Photography ......................... 2009
Hocking Denton Palmquist, CPAs ... 2007
Independent Oil Producers’
Agency ..................................... 1992
Johasee Rebar................................... 2003
Kern Federal Credit UnionHageman Branch ...................... 2009
Kern River Tours .............................. 1992
The Lodge at Painted Rock .............. 2007
Mary Kay Cosmetics Valerie Otterness ...................... 2006
Mountain and River Adventures ...... 2003
Moxley International ........................ 1996
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Kern County Office .................. 2000
New Advances for People with
Disabilities (NAPD) ......................... 2010
Parkview Julian Convalescent
Hospital .................................... 1995
REC Solar ........................................ 2006
Safe 1 Credit Union ......................... 1994
San Joaquin Community Hospital ... 1958
Sprague Real Estate Group .............. 2008
Sprocket Websites, Inc. .................... 2010
State Bank of India........................... 2009
State Compensation Insurance
Fund ......................................... 1988
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Member Since
State Farm InsuranceJohnny Williamson................... 2008
StructureCast .................................... 1999
Gerald P. Tadej DDS MS ................. 1990
Uricchio’s Trattoria .......................... 1995
Western Pacific Research ................. 1990
Western Properties ........................... 2010
Promoting Our Community
Promoting Our Members
News from and about your fellow Chamber members
 Stockdale Property Management,
Inc., local commercial property
management firm, has earned the
Accredited Management Organization
(AMO®) accreditation from the Institute
of Real Estate Management (IREM®),
an affiliate of the National Association of
REALTORS®. The AMO® accreditation,
achieved by only 520 management
firms nationwide, is awarded to real
estate firms with a track record of high
performance, experience, stability and
financial accountability, and have a
Certified Property Manager ® (CPM®)
directing and supervising the management
team. AMO® firms must adhere to a
rigorous Code of Professional Ethics that
is strictly enforced by the Institute. The
firm, founded in June 1986 by President/
CEO Cheryl L. Miller, CPM®, is
also celebrating its twenty-fifth year in
operation. Ms. Miller has been active for
many years in San Joaquin Chapter 85 of
IREM®, currently serving as Presidentelect.
 California State University,
Bakersfield will host a semi-annual
Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling
event from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Aug.
4 and 5 and from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 6. The event is open to all
residents and businesses in Kern County.
To drop off items, enter the campus from
Camino Media on Roadrunner Drive and
turn right into Parking Lot I. For recorded
information regarding the E-Waste
Recycling event, please call CSUB’s
Safety and Risk Management Office at
(661) 654-2581, or (661) 654-6320 for
business E-Waste assistance.
 Please join Raymond’s Trophy
& Awards on Friday, Sept. 9 to
commemorate the ten-year anniversary
of the September 11th attacks. Stop by
Raymond’s at 300 Chester Ave. any time
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for
your complimentary 9/11 Remembrance
Antenna Ball.
 San Joaquin Community Hospital
asks you to save the date, Monday,
September 26, 2011, for the Lights &
Sirens Invitational Golf Tournament. Join
Bakersfield and Kern County’s Public
Safety and EMS community as they raise
funds to support treatment and therapy
for burn survivors at the Grossman Burn
Center. For more information, call (661)
833-2876.
 Kaiser Permanente invites you
come check out some of your favorite
vendors for amazing organic fruits and
vegetables, delicious baked breads,
flowers, herbs, jerky and jams at the
weekly Kaiser Permanente Farmers’
Market, every Friday from 4:00 to
7:00 p.m. at the Ming Medical Office
Building, 8800 Ming Avenue. For more
information, call (661) 334-2039.
 The U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA) and the American Red Cross
- Kern Chapter have joined forces to
intensify outreach efforts to educate the
public about the importance of having
a disaster recovery plan in place. The
two agencies will also work to increase
awareness in the business community about
the Red Cross Ready Rating™ program.
Ready Rating (www.readyrating.org)™ is
a free, self-paced, web-based membership
program that helps a business measure its
ability to deal with emergencies, and gives
customized feedback on how to improve
those efforts. For more preparedness tips for
homes and businesses, visit www.sba.gov/
disasterassistance.
 Pacific Health Education Center
invites you to attend Dealing with
Difficult Brains, a seminar featuring
world-renowned brain scientist and
international speaker Dr. Arlene R
Taylor, Aug. 6 & 7 from 3:00 to 5:00
p.m. Learn how the brain functions,
why some people have odd behaviors,
and out-of-this-world attitudes.
For more information or to make
reservations, call (661) 633-5300.
 The California Rural Water Association
(CRWA) has selected Quad Knopf as
one of only three Preferred Providers,
making the firm’s expert environmental
and engineering services available to
CRWA’s 987 member agencies and nearly
4,000 entities throughout the State. For
nearly 40 years, Quad Knopf has partnered
with rural water districts and municipal
agencies, providing expert professional
services designed to ensure that their
critical water supply, the most vital of basic
resources, remains safe and reliable for their
customers.
 Kern Value Card is currently offering
easy and no cost fundraising. Your group
can earn 50% of the total proceeds.
KVC offers discounts at over 225 local
restaurants and merchants in Kern County.
Ongoing fundraisers include the Kern
Assistive Technology Center and The
American Heart Association. For more
information about fundraising call Kern
Value Card at (661) 619-1750.
 Retiring Kern County
Superintendent of Schools
Administrator Pat Alexander insisted
there be no gifts at her farewell
reception, but there was one gift she
couldn’t refuse. Chevron’s Adam
Alvidrez presented a $25,000 check
in tribute to Alexander’s four decades
of service to public education and
Kern County children. The money
is earmarked to offset costs for Kern
County College Night, Do the Math (a
televised math tutorial service) and We
the People student competition. Kern
County Superintendent of Schools
Christine Lizardi Frazier called
Chevron’s donation a gift of recognition
to one whose first priority always
has been what was right for students
and thanked Chevron for its ongoing
partnership with Kern County schools.
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Board Members
Mike Allen
Greg Chamberlain
Dana Fabbri
Bruce Freeman
Shaun Kelly
Karen King
Dan Klingenberger
Jarrod McNaughton
Dayna Nichols
Danny Ordiz
Tom Randour
Monique Rogers
Rick Stevens
John F. Stovall
Danielle Wade
Leslie Walters
Derek Yurosek
AGM California
Bakersfield College
Rabobank, N.A.
Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc.
TWIW Insurance Services
Golden Empire Transit
Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.
San Joaquin Community Hospital
Castle Print & Publication
Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.
KGET-TV 17
ARRC Technology
Stevens Transportation, Inc.
Law Offices of John F. Stovall
Bright House Networks
Walters & Associates
Bolthouse Farms, Inc.
Chamber Staff
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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bulletin board. All employees of member
businesses are invited to Chamber functions.
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Chairman of the Board
Sheryl Chalupa
Goodwill Industries of South
Central California
Chairman of the Board Elect
Tim Terrio
Terrio Therapy Fitness, Inc.
Vice Chair Administration
Garrett Ming
Jim Burke Ford Lincoln Jaguar
Vice Chair Business Advocacy
Susie Geiger
Occidental Petroleum
Vice Chair Member Education
Christine Frazier
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Vice Chair Networking
Bill Murray
DoubleTree Hotel
Vice Chair Community Outreach
Linda Heald
Automobile Club of Southern California
Treasurer
Scott Begin
Citizens Business Bank
Immediate Past Chair
Rick Riley
Townsend Design
Director-at-Large
Matthew Park
Kern County Farm Bureau
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
1725 Eye Street • PO Box 1947
Bakersfield, CA 93303
2011 Board of Directors