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Kern EDC Investor Service Directory The
2 2013 MARKET OVERVIEW and Investor Service Directory A MESSAGE FROM KERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION If you are searching for a location to start, relocate or expand a business, you’re in the right place. While it was oil and agriculture that laid the foundation for Kern County’s economy, a variety of other industries are flourishing today as well. They’re contributing to the welcoming and rewarding business climate which companies like Caterpillar Inc., Paramount Citrus, and Terra-Gen Power are already proud to call home. CONTENT 2 Business Overview 12 Quality of Life 24 Kern EDC 2012 Annual Report 27 Kern EDC Investor Service Directory Business owners consistently choose Kern County thanks to its enthusiastic and affordable work force, favorable tax climate, strategic central location, and stunningly-short permit process. Residents continue to enjoy the area for a variety of reasons including its proximity to California’s most prized natural wonders (the Sequoias, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the central/ southern coastlines), and easy access to metropolitan centers like Los Angeles and San Francisco. All seem to appreciate Kern County’s cost of living, high quality of life, and the fact that it is one of the most affordable home markets in the state (with a median home price of $138,500). Looking for more evidence of Kern’s draw? Here are just a few of the accolades and some media coverage we received last year: #1 large metro for annual economic growth rate in the nation IHS Global Insights 2012 #2 metro for job growth in the nation The Brookings Institution 2012 #3 most competitive major metro in the nation Economic Modeling Specialist Intl 2012 “Many signs Point to Bakersfield Boom” The Los Angeles Times, September 2012 “Din of Hammers, Oil Wells Signal Bakersfield Boom” The New York Times, December 2012 “Construction Fuels a Boom in Bakersfield” The Wall Street Journal, December 2012 This Market Overview and Investor Service Directory’s purpose is twofold. First, it is designed to give you a glimpse of Kern County’s business climate and quality of life, which are important to consider while making your business development decisions. Second, it provides you the contact information you need to reach out and create strong relationships with our business partners, all of whom recognize that a strong economic development effort is integral to a county’s continued vitality. The Kern Economic Development Corporation (Kern EDC) is a public private partnership formed in 1988 with the mission of stimulating a diversified and strong economic climate in Kern County. This is accomplished through new business recruitment and assistance with retention and expansion of existing businesses. 1 In 2007, Kern Economic Development Foundation (KEDF) was created to support Kern County businesses and communities in reaching their full economic potential. KEDF is a research and education-based organization which, among other projects, supports career mentoring initiatives in local high schools and economic growth in small communities. Business Overview Kern County’s Industry Clusters Our economic performance is driven by our “portfolio” of industry clusters. Clusters are groups of related businesses who export products and services from the county, bringing in new dollars. Clusters grow and change over time and competitive clusters generate high value jobs whose multipliers (salaries and expenditures within the county) create other jobs. A healthy economy has a diverse portfolio of competitive and newly emerging clusters. These are what our county “does for a living” Kern County’s Economic Development Strategy outlines six industry clusters of focus. The Kern County Board of Trade develops and markets the large Tourism and Entertainment cluster, while Kern Economic Development Corporation recruits and works to retain businesses in the other five: Aerospace and Defense While over 1,400 people are engaged in the private sector of the aerospace industry, the total employment picture reaches nearly 20,000 when contractors and public sector defense jobs are included. Kern County’s strongest aspect of the cluster is in aircraft manufacturing, which has seen much growth since 2000. The growth is promising considering the extremely high wages earned by employees in the industry. The aerospace and defense cluster is focused in East Kern, where both China Lake Naval Weapons Air Station and Edwards Air Force Base are located. Energy and Natural Resources Kern County’s natural resources create a marketable energy industry. The county is abundant with both traditional energy (petroleum) and renewables such as large and small solar projects, and an expanding wind power market. Additionally Kern County is home to geothermal and biomass facilities. The industry employs over 10,000 people. Healthcare Services This cluster provides over 24,000 jobs primarily in services, hospitals, and nursing care facilities in Kern County. Physicians’ offices, mental health practitioners, medical and diagnostic labs, and homes for the elderly are where Kern County shines. With the development of this cluster, medical device and equipment manufacturing should become just as successful. Wages in this industry are typically higher, adding to Kern County’s promise in this area. Transportation, Logistics and Advanced Manufacturing This industry has been a boon to Kern County with over 49,000 people employed locally. The available and skilled workers offer a strong labor force to employers, while the central location allows access to thirty-six million people within four hours. The industry is strongly united with oil and agriculture, which continue to be Kern’s strongest assets. As long as oil and agriculture succeed, this cluster will follow. Value Added Agriculture Kern County plays a major role in providing the state’s and nation’s food supply. Numerous exports (almonds, grapes, cotton, carrots, milk, pistachios, potatoes) rank at the top of California and the U.S. and that prominence makes Kern a natural area for value-added agriculture businesses to locate. Existing product can be processed and packaged locally, adding value to that product. Over 50,000 employees comprise this industry. 2 4 5 4 8 Market Access Major Highways North/South routes: Interstate 5 (the major route from California to Canada) State Highway 99 East/West routes: State Highway 58 (also connects with I-40, I-15, and US 395) State Highway 46 Airports Meadows Field (BFL) Airport Phone: (661) 391-1800 www.meadowsfield.com Nonstop flights to Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco and one-stop flights to hundreds of domestic and international destinations on United Express and US Airways. Open to the Public: • Bakersfield Municipal Airport • Delano Municipal Airport • High Desert and California City Municipal Airport • Inyokern Airport • Kern Valley Airport, Kernville • Lost Hills-Kern County Airport • Mojave Air and Space Port • Mountain Valley Airport, Tehachapi • Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) Airport • Taft-Kern County Airport • Tehachapi Municipal Airport • Wasco-Kern County Airport Public Transportation Rail Services Kern Commuter Connection Amtrak - Passenger/Cargo Nationwide www.amtrak.com Burlington Northern/Santa Fe (BNSF) - Main line Nearest Intermodal - Shafter, Los Angeles, Fresno and Barstow www.bnsf.com Rail America - Short line and regional railroads U.S. and Canada www.railamerica.com Union Pacific - Main line Nearest Intermodal - Los Angeles, Fresno and Modesto www.up.com Airport Bus of Bakersfield Service from BFL to LAX (661) 327-2157 Golden Empire Transit District (GET) Daily bus service throughout Bakersfield www.getbus.org Greyhound Bus Lines Daily departures across the U.S www.greyhound.com Free carpool-matching services and commute alternatives www.commutekern.org Kern Regional Transit (KRT) Bus service in outlying areas of Kern County www.roads.kerndsa.com/bus-services Deep Water Ports Port of Los Angeles Extensions through Paramount Logistics Park (Shafter) and Tejon Ranch Commerce Center (Lebec) 7 9 Incentives Location Enterprise Zones – Cities of Arvin, Delano and Taft • Earn $37,440 or more in state tax credits for each qualified employee hired. • Carry-forward up to 100% Net Operating Loss (NOL) may be carried forward 15 years under most circumstances. • Earn sales tax credits on purchases up to $20 million per year of qualified machinery and machinery parts. • Expense select depreciable property up-front. Lenders may also receive a net interest deduction. • Apply unused tax credits to future tax years. • Get preference points on state contracts. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) - California City, County of Kern Department of Airports, Mojave Airport, Rockefeller Group at Tejon Ranch, and Shafter • Manufacture, assemble, process, store, test, re-label, repack or process imported materials without paying customer duties or government excise taxes and export the final product without tax liabilities. • Pay U.S. Customs duties only when merchandise is shipped into a Customs territory. • Importer or manufacturer pays duty rate applicable to either the imported components or the finished product, whichever is lower. • Do not pay duties on exported merchandise, or on merchandise that is damaged, scrapped or unused. • Have greater flexibility for merchandise subject to just-in-time delivery constraints, quotas or marking requirements and expedite Customs clearance of merchandise. • Store merchandise even if the goods are subject to quota restrictions and ship it when quota is opened. Workforce Employment Training Panel (ETP) Provides funds to offset the cost of developing and implementing customized training programs for employees. Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) Federal tax credit up to $9,600 per individual based on qualified first-year earned wages. 8 Employers’ Training Resource Workforce Investment Act (WIA) On-The-Job Training Program offers employers reimbursement of selected trainees’ wages during their training. Career Services Center Offers no-fee services including developing customized recruitment plans, posting available positions, qualifying applicants, and providing technical assistance during the hiring process. Financial Industrial Development Bonds Provide manufacturing and processing companies low-cost, low-interest financing for capital expenditures. Kern County Incentive Program Offers cash payments equal to the net revenue generated by the (non-retail) business in the first five years, or $500,000, whichever is less. Individual cities may offer additional financial assistance. Kern Microenterprise Opportunity Program Financial and business assistance for businesses with fewer than five employees, excluding cities of Bakersfield, Delano, Maricopa, Taft, and Wasco. Research & Development Credit Offers 15% to 24% state income tax credit for qualified research activities. SBA 504 Loans Provides small businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing used to acquire fixed assets for expansion or modernization. Sales Tax Exemption State sales tax exemption on purchase of tangible property for manufacturing, processing, refining, fabricating or recycling businesses. USDA Rural Development Loans Rural economic development grants and loans. Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Low interest loans and assistance for manufacturers using recycled materials. All incentives are available based on their own specific requirements. Use of some incentives may trigger impacts of Prevailing Wage. Utilities Gas and Electric Pacific Gas and Electric - www.pge.com Southern California Edison - www.sce.com Southern California Gas - www.socalgas.com California Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO) - www.caiso.com Phone and Cable Brighthouse Networks - www.brighthouse.com AT&T - www.att.com Waste Kern County Waste Management - www.kerncountywaste.com Bakersfield ARC - www.barc-inc.org Water Water Association - www.wakc.com Permits & Licenses Fictitious Business Name Statement Kern County Clerk’s Office - (661) 868-3588 Weights and Measures Device Registration Department of Weights and Measures - (661) 868-6300 Environmental Health and Hazardous Materials /Underground Permits Environmental Health Services Department - (661) 321-3000 Industrial Waste Treatment Into a Sewer Kern Sanitation Authority - (661) 862-8984 Encroachment, Driveway and Transportation Permits Roads Department - (661) 862-8850 Cal/OSHA California Occupational Safety and Health Act - (510) 286-7000 9 10 13 Quality of Life Demographics 850,006 Kern County Population Source: State of California, Department of Finance, January 2013 354,480 Bakersfield Population Source: State of California, Department of Finance, January 2013 14 Cost of Living 13 15 Education Junior Colleges And Trade Schools Four Year Universities Bakersfield College California State University, Bakersfield www.bakersfieldcollege.edu Certificate and associates degrees www.csub.edu 9001 Stockdale Highway Enrollment: 8,500 Bakersfield, CA 93311 Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees Phone: (661) 654-CSUB Cerro Coso Community College www.cerrocoso.edu Certificate and associates degrees, honor programs Kaplan College www.bakersfield.kaplancollege.com Certificate and associates degrees San Joaquin Valley College www.sjvc.edu Certificate and associates degrees Santa Barbara Business College www.sbbcollege.edu Certificate and associates degrees Taft College www.taftcollege.edu Certificate and associates degrees CSU, Bakersfield is a comprehensive public university committed to offering excellent undergraduate and graduate programs that advance the intellectual and personal development of its students. An emphasis on student learning is enhanced by a commitment to scholarship, diversity, service, global awareness, and life-long learning. The University collaborates with partners in the community to increase the region’s overall educational level, enhance its quality of life, and support economic development. The university has an extraordinary level of student-faculty interaction and a highly-personalized learning atmosphere, offering 32 undergraduate degrees, seven credentials in education, and 18 graduate degrees. Students enjoy a range of extracurricular activities including sororities, fraternities, clubs and organizations, and student government. The CSUB Roadrunners are NCAA Division I athletes. With 17 sports programs and a Sears Cup (1998) in recognition as the best NCAA Division II program in the nation. 14 16 National University - Bakersfield Academic Center Employment and Training Centers www.nu.edu Certificates and undergraduate and graduate degrees Bakersfield Adult School University of LaVerne - Bakersfield Campus www.carneys.com/services/education-services laverne.edu/locations/bakersfield Undergraduate and graduate degrees Delano Adult School University of Phoenix - Bakersfield Learning Center www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/ca/ central-valley-campus/bakersfield-learningcenter.html Teaching certification, undergraduate and graduate degrees Fresno Pacific University - Bakersfield Center bas.kernhigh.org Carney’s Business Technology Center www.djuhsd.org/Delano%20Adult Diamond Technologies Solutions www.diamondtechsolutions.net Employers’ Training Resource www.etronline.com Kern County Regional Occupational Program kcsos.kern.org/kcrop www.fresno.edu/bakersfield Teaching certification, undergraduate and graduate degrees Kern County Communities Arvin www.arvin.org Population: 19,304 The City of Arvin offers a small town atmosphere driven by its agricultural community which produces crops such as cotton, grain, carrots, potatoes, almonds, oranges, and grapes. Arvin is home to Granite Construction and Grimmway Farms. Bakersfield www.ci.bakersfield.ca.us Population: 354,480 The City of Bakersfield is Kern County’s largest, most diverse community, and provides Kern County residents metropolitan amenities at a more welcoming pace than most big cities. Bakersfield is home to Nestlé, Caterpillar, State Farm Insurance, and Chevron, among other Fortune 500 companies. 15 Kern County Communities (continued) California City www.californiacity.com Population: 14,120 California City residents value its affordability and outdoor recreational opportunities thanks to the community's 360 days of sunshine per year. California City is home to Edwards Air Force Base/ NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Mojave Air & Space Port, and Golden Queen Mining Co. Delano www.cityofdelano.org Population: 53,041 The City of Delano is the second largest city in the county, with a strong agriculture industry that ships commodities all over the world. Delano is home to Sears Logistics Distribution Center, Paramount Citrus, and Railex. McFarland www.mcfarlandcity.org Population: 12,707 The City of McFarland is a progressive-minded rural community, growing cotton, sugar beets, and potatoes among other crops. McFarland is home to Sunview Vineyards. Ridgecrest ridgecrest-ca.gov Population: 27,616 The City of Ridgecrest boasts a proximity to the scenic Sierra Nevadas and a highly-trained, technologicallyadvanced workforce. Ridgecrest is home to Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake. Shafter www.shafter.com Population: 16,988 The City of Shafter is a major manufacturing and distribution hub, with a serious commitment to infrastructure and rail development. Shafter is home to Target Distribution, Paramount Farming, MiSwaco, and America’s Tire Distribution. Taft www.cityoftaft.org Population: 9,327 The City of Taft has a proud history in oil production and a unique recreational culture which includes a skate park, water sports and skydiving. Taft is home to a large portion of Kern’s oil production fields for companies including Aera Energy and Oxy. 17 17 20 Kern County Communities (continued) Tehachapi www.tehachapicityhall.com Population: 14,414 The City of Tehachapi is a mountain community with a strong concentration in high-tech industries like aerospace and renewable energy. Tehachapi is home to Airstreams Renewables, Terra-Gen Power, and ICON Aircraft. Wasco www.ci.wasco.ca.us Population: 25,545 The City of Wasco offers quiet neighborhoods with strong ties to the value-added agriculture and farm industries, especially rose crops. Wasco is home to Sun World, Weeks Roses, and Primex Farms. Other Communities in Kern County Frazier Park • Population: 2,691 Kern River Valley • Population: 20,369 Lebec • Population: 1,468 Lamont • Population: 15,120 Maricopa • Population: 1,154 Mojave • Population: 4,238 Rosamond • Population: 18,154 Source: U.S. Census Bureau Annual Estimates April 1, 2010 – July 1, 2011 U. S. Census Bureau American Fact Finder 2010 Demographic Profile State of California, Department of Finance, January 2013 Medical Facilities Hospitals in Bakersfield Bakersfield Memorial Hospital/Dignity Health www.bakersfieldmemorial.org Good Samaritan Hospital (two locations) (661) 215-7500 Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center www.cbccusa.com Good Samaritan Hospital Southwest (Substance Abuse Treatment) 661) 398-1800 Kern Medical Center www.kernmedicalcenter.com HealthSouth Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital www.healthsouthbakersfield.com Mercy Hospital (two locations)/Dignity Health www.mercybakersfield.org Hospitals in Other Kern County Communities San Joaquin Community Hospital/Adventist Health www.sjch.us Delano Regional Medical Center www.drmc.com Specialty Care Kern Valley Healthcare District www.kvhd.org The AIS Cancer Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital www.sjch.us/services-and-programs/cancer-care Ridgecrest Regional Hospital www.rrh.org Bakersfield Heart Hospital www.bakersfieldhearthospital.com 19 Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District www.tvhd.org Recreation and Entertainment Indoor & Outdoor Recreation Discover Kern County • www.visitkern.com Greater Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau www.bakersfieldcvb.org Live Entertainment Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center www.rabobankarena.com/ The Fox Theater • www.foxtheateronline.com/ Professional Sports Bakersfield Blaze (Minor League Baseball) www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t423 Bakersfield Condors (East Coast Hockey League) bakersfieldcondors.com Bakersfield Jam (NBA Development League) www.nba.com/dleague/bakersfield 20 4 Kern EDC 2012 Annual Report We hope that the first part of this publication has given you many resources and much of the information you need as you consider expanding or relocating your business. When companies like yours grow and create jobs in Kern County, it benefits everyone in the community. Just what is the value of creating a job? For every new full-time job in Kern County, the following is spent annually in the local economy: Food: $5,000 And that’s just a snapshot. The Kern EDC team is well-equipped with the knowledge and enthusiasm that it takes to help create those valuable jobs. We provide no-fee assistance to you, our current and potential clients, so your company can flourish. Kern EDC Services Site Selection - Through partnerships Private/Public Sector Synergy- with the County of Kern, municipalities and real estate professionals, we can identify available property and buildings that will meet your requirements. We work closely with public entities to advocate for businesses. Whether we are helping facilitate the already expedient permitting process, or speaking to the Board of Supervisors on behalf of local companies, our strong relationship with the County is invaluable. Workforce Development - We provide direct access to educational/ vocational training organizations, as well as other local businesses, to help you recruit, hire, and train employees. Financing - We help you find and apply for financial incentives, and connect you with grant and loan professional. In the Pipeline 24 Research - We compile demographic data, economic vitality updates, and any other important information you need to objectively evaluate Kern County as a viable option for your growing business. Kern EDC Team Board of Directors 25 Kern EDC Investor Service Directory The following listing is comprised of Kern EDC’s generous investors. These companies recognize the importance of a strong, diverse economy in Kern County and they have put their resources forth to help us continue our work creating jobs through economic development. When you need to reach out to local business for services or to network, we hope you will look to one of our 170 investors first. They support local business and economic growth in our community. Accounting Firms Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman Geoffrey B. King P.O. Box 11171 Bakersfield, CA 93389-1171 661/631-1171 www.bhkcpas.com specializing in accounting for special districts, pension plan audits, agriculture, medical, and non-profit organizations Brown Armstrong Accounting Corporation Art Medina 4200 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 300 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/324-4971 www.bacpas.com specializing in accounting services for the agriculture, construction & real estate, healthcare, oil & energy, and public sector industries Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock eMedia Managing Partner, James H. Bock 300 New Stine Road Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/834-7411 www.dpvb.com specializing in serving the owner-managed business Erin Henderson 1800 Oak Street, Suite B Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/323-0800 www.emediams.com specializing in creative advertising and media placement O’Dell Cross CPA Heise Media Group Nicolette Cross 5001 California Avenue, Suite 212 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/716-1160 www.odellcrosscpa.com specializing in full-service accounting Marlene B. Heise 1400 Easton Drive, Suite 148 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/323-8594 www.heisemedia.com specializing in full-service marketing, advertising, and communications Advertising Agencies Design Mark & Associates Mark Ramsey 5401 Business Park South, Suite 217 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/323-7787 661/323-6033 Fax www.designmarkassociates.com specializing in all forms of print communications, brand development/support, broadcast media, and web design The Marcom Group Incorporated David Plivelich P.O. Box 80125 Bakersfield, CA 93380 661/615-1150 www.themarcomgroup.com specializing in advertising, branding, design, and website development 27 Saba Agency Giumarra Vineyards Corporation Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc. Cathy Berthiaume P.O. Box 11570 5329 Office Center Court, Suite 220 Bakersfield, CA 93389 661/326-0393 www.sabaagency.com specializing in advertising, print, website development, graphic design, and electronic media Jeff Giumarra 11220 Edison Highway Edison, CA 93307 661/395-7000 specializing in grapes, potatoes, and citrus Danny Ordiz 5500 Ming Avenue, Suite 280 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/832-5258 www.ordizmelby.com specializing in institutional & commercial buildings Willis Design Studio Mike Willis 1703 Forrest Bakersfield, CA 93304 661/324-2337 www.willisdesign.com blog.willisdesign.com specializing in print and web design Advertising Agencies & Promotional Products Proforma Solutions Beckie Diltz 5330 Office Center Court, Suite 34 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/633-1117 www.proformabakersfield.com specializing in print, promotional, marketing and social media Agriculture / Food Processing Frito-Lay Jared Lorraine 28801 Hwy 58 Bakersfield, CA 93314 661/328-6000 www.fritolay.com specializing in snack foods 28 Grimmway Farms Jeff Green P.O. Box 81498 Bakersfield, CA 93380 661/845-5275 www.grimmway.com specializing as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper of carrots and other fruits and vegetables Paramount Farming Company Joe MacIlvaine 13646 Hwy 33 Lost Hills, CA 93249 661/797-6505 specializing in almonds, pistachios, and pomegranates Airports East Kern Airport District Stuart Witt 1434 Flightline Mojave, CA 93501 661/824-2433 www.mojaveairport.com specializing in aerospace and industrial development Architecture Firms KSA Group Architects Derek Holdsworth 4660 American Avenue, Suite 200 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/834-1331 www.ksagrouparchitects.com specializing in medical, retail, and industrial buildings Attorneys Borton Petrini, LLP Calvin Stead 5060 California Avenue, 7th Floor Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/322-3051 www.bortonpetrini.com specializing in business litigation, and environmental & real estate law Brumfield & Hagan, LLP Kristin Hagan 2031 F Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/215-4980 [email protected] www.brumfield-haganlaw.com specializing real estate, land use, and civil law Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc. Daniel Klingenberger 5080 California Avenue, Suite 200 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/716-3000 www.daklaw.com specializing in employment law Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP Dennis Mullins 4550 California Avenue, 2nd Floor Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/395-1000 www.kleinlaw.com specializing in commercial & business litigation and transactions, real estate law, construction law, employment litigation, health care law, and water law 31 32 Automobile Dealers Bill Wright Toyota Steve Downs 5100 Gasoline Drive Bakersfield, CA 93313 661/398-8697 www.billwright.com specializing in automobile sales and service Jim Burke Ford Mid State Development Corp. Wells Fargo Bank Keith Brice 1631 17th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/322-4241 www.msdcdc.org specializing in commercial real estate funding and 504 SBA loans Ben Hanson Sr. Vice President 5401 California Avenue, Suite 200 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/637-2600 www.wellsfargo.com specializing in a diversified financial services company providing commercial, agriculture & consumer banking, as well as insurance, investment & mortgage services Rabobank Dan Hay 2001 Oak Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/328-3600 www.jimburkeford.com specializing in automobile sales and services Anker Fanoe 3800 Riverlakes Drive Bakersfield, CA 93312 661/334-6900 [email protected] www.rabobankamercia.com specializing in full-service community banking Motor City Lexus-Buick/GMC Tri Counties Bank Richard Stricklen 3101 Pacheco Road Bakersfield, CA 93313 661/836-9000 www.motorcitywest.com specializing in GMC, Buick, and Lexus Greg Gill 5201 California Ave, Suite 102 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/325-9321 www.tcbk.com specializing in commercial lending Banks / Credit Unions / Financial Institutions Union Bank Bank of the Sierra Michael Olague 8500 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/654-6397 www.bankofthesierra.com specializing in independent full-service banking, including small business loans Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Steve Renock P.O. Box 9506 Bakersfield, CA 93389 661/833-7955 www.ksfcu.org specializing in financial services 9200 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/654-8635 www.unionbank.com specializing in retail and business banking Valley Republic Bank Bruce Jay 5000 California Avenue, Suite 110 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/371-2001 www.valleyrepublicbank.com specializing in local, responsive, and reliable community banking services Business Consulting Business Initiatives Sue Watson 9021 Willamette Court Bakersfield, CA 93312 661/301-7162 specializing in improving organizational effectiveness and conflict resolution Gene Tackett Consulting Gene Tackett 4550 California Avenue, Suite 500 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/716-7125 specializing in healthcare administrative services Providence Strategic Consulting, Inc. Tracy Leach 1800 30th Street, 4th Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/327-1698 www.provconsult.com specializing in strategic communications and government & public affairs 31 Chambers of Commerce Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Cynthia Pollard 1725 Eye Street P. O. Box 1947 Bakersfield, CA 93303 661/327-4421 www.bakersfieldchamber.org specializing in providing leadership for a healthy business community Computer / Internet Services Carney’s Business Technology Center Rick Kreiser 2001 Westwind Drive Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/327-0030 www.carneys.com specializing in design, installation, and support of business-class networks Guinn Construction Company Jeff Affonso 6533 Rosedale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93308 661/325-6109 www.earthmover.com specializing in general engineering construction Pac-Van, Inc. Tom Svare 2801 E. Brundage Lane Bakersfield, CA 93307 661/324-0060 www.PacVan.com specializing in modular buildings, mobile offices, and storage equipment Turman Construction Construction Jeff Turman 4301 Park Circle Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/831-0905 www.turmanconstruction.com specializing in general engineering, contracting, and infrastructure Baymarr Constructors, Inc. Contractors - Electrical Patrick Howes 6950 McDivitt Drive Bakersfield, CA 93313 661/395-1676 [email protected] www.baymarr.com specializing in concrete/tilt-up construction Granite Construction Company Dennis Wesley 3000 James Road Bakersfield, CA 93308 661/399-3598 www.graniteconstruction.com specializing in general engineering/aggregate and asphalt materials sales 32 A-C Electric Company Daren Alexander P.O. Box 81977 Bakersfield, CA 93380-1977 661/410-0000 www.a-celectric.com specializing in electrical engineering, construction automation, and service Electrical Systems & Instrumentation, Inc. David Howlett 6906 Downing Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93308 661/587-9322 www.elect-systems.com specializing in electrical & instrumentation construction and maintenance South Valley Electrical Contractors, Inc. Darren Scott 309 Windsor Park Drive Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/665-9809 [email protected] specializing in electrical maintenance, construction, and remodels of commercial, industrial, and home projects Contractors - General Griffith Company Luke Walker 1128 Carrier Parkway Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93308 661/392-6640 www.griffithcompany.net specializing in paving, concrete, and underground utility S.C. Anderson, Inc. Jeff Foy P. O. Box 81747 Bakersfield, CA 93380 661/392-7000 www.scanderson.com specializing in commercial, educational, and healthcare development properties Wallace & Smith Contractors Bob Smith John Anderson 3325 Landco Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308 661/327-1451 www.wallacesmith.com specializing in multi-unit housing and commercial, industrial, institutional, agriculture, and aviation buildings Contractors - Steel Fabricators Kern Community College District PCL Industrial Services, Inc. Mark Pittser 1500 South Union Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93307 661/832-3995 www.pcl.com specializing in full-service heavy industrial contracting Corporate Meeting Space The Lodge at Painted Rock Tom Teofilo P.O. Box 3203 Lake Isabella, CA 93240-3203 760/379-5500 [email protected] www.lodgeatpaintedrock.com specializing business meetings, weddings, and corporate get-aways Education California State University, Bakersfield Mark Evans 9001 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/654-2111 www.csub.edu specializing as Kern County’s only regionallycomprehensive state university Kaplan College Mary Whitlock 1914 Wible Road Bakersfield, CA 93306 661/836-6308 www.bakersfield.kaplancollege.com specializing in vocational and employeroriented education 34 Sandra V. Serrano 2100 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/336-5104 www.kccd.edu specializing in university transfer, basic skills, and workforce training education for students at the lower division undergraduate college level Kern County Superintendent of Schools Christine Lizardi Frazier 1300 17th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/636-4000 www.kern.org specializing in services to school districts Taft College Dr. Dena Maloney 29 Emmons Park Drive Taft, CA 93268 661/763-7700 www.taftcollege.edu University of La Verne Kern County Campus Nora Dominguez 1201 24th Street, Suite D200 Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/328-1430 www.laverne.edu specializing in bachelor's and master's degrees in business and education, credentials, corporate employee tuition discounts, and on-site degree programs. WASC Accredited Employment / Training /Recruitment Services Continental Labor & Staffing Resources Francis Cueto 900 Mohawk Street, Suite 120 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/635-0335 www.clsri.com specializing in all your human resource & safety needs Volt Workforce Solutions Sofia Espinoza 4560 California Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/395-0135 [email protected] www.volt.com specializing in accounting and finance, administrative, engineering IT, and light industrial services Energy Producers - Oil, Gas, Cogeneration, Wind and Solar 8minutenergy Renewables Tom Buttgenbach 10100 Santa Maria Blvd. Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90036 213/281-9771 www.8minutenergy.com specializing in solar development Aera Energy LLC Susan Hersberger 10000 Ming Avenue P.O. Box 11164 Bakersfield, CA 93389-1164 661/665-5000 www.aeraenergy.com specializing in oil & gas production Chevron Carla Musser 9525 Camino Media Room A-2050 Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/654-7155 www.chevron.com specializing in energy development and production E&B Natural Resources Management Steve Layton 1600 Norris Road Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/679-1700 www.ebresources.com specializing in oil exploration and production EDF Renewable Energy Mark Tholke 4000 Executive Parkway Suite 100 San Ramon, CA 94583 925/242-0168 www.enxco.com specializing in renewable energy sources EDP Renewables North America LLC Tim Marvich 53 SW Yamhill Street Portland, OR 97204 503/222-9400 www.edpr.com specializing in alternative energy Gestmap Solar Julia Jauregui 2440 Tulare Street, Suite 410 Fresno, CA 93721 559/440-6430 specializing in developing and operating utility-scale photovoltaic plants Hydrogen Energy California by SCS Energy Tiffany Rau 189 E. Front Street Buttonwillow, CA 93206 661/764-6442 [email protected] www.heca.com specializing in alternative energy by converting fossil fuels into hydrogen to generate clean electricity and manufacture low-carbon fertilizer products, while capturing CO2for use in enhanced oil recovery by resulting in permanent storage of greenhouse gas emissions Maricopa Sun, LLC Jeffrey Roberts 1396 West Herndon, Suite #101 Fresno, CA 93711 559/436-0900 specializing in land for utility scale solar development NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Jess Melin 505 14th Street, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 96412 561/267-1079 specializing in wind & solar development Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc. Susie Geiger 10800 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/412-5044 www.oxy.com specializing in oil & gas exploration and production Sempra U.S. Gas & Power Lisa Briggs 101 Ash Street, HQ15A San Diego, CA 92101 619/696-4016 [email protected] specializing in alternative energy Sun Edison Tim Lasocki 44 Montgomery, Suite 2200 San Francisco, CA 94104 415/986-8038 www.sunedison.com specializing in solar energy Terra-Gen Power, LLC Randy Hoyle 11512 El Camino Real, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92130 858/764-3720 www.terra-genpower.com specializing in wind, solar, and geothermal project development & operation Western States Petroleum Association Nick Ortiz 901 Tower Way, Suite 300 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/321-0884 www.wspa.org specializing in striving to ensure adequate, reliable, and affordable energy for consumers in the western United States Pioneer Green Energy, LLC Cyrus Tashakkori 1802 Lavaca Street, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701 512/921-8643 www.pioneergreen.com specializing in renewable energy project development 35 Engineering Firms Automated Control & Technical Services David Morton 315 30th Street P.O. Box 82191 Bakersfield, CA 93303 661/399-2200 www.a-cautomated.com specializing in complete industrial automation services, including: control system engineering, systems integration, instrumentation, and electrical construction BSK Associates Engineers & Laboratories On Man Lau, P.E., G.E. 700 22nd Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/327-0671, ext. 206 www.bskassociates.com specializing in providing analytical chemistry, construction observation, ecological services, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and water resources management. Cannon Skip Carleton, PLS 5001 California Avenue, Suite 120 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/328-6280 [email protected] www.cannoncorp.us specializing in providing responsive solutions to clients in oil & gas, development, and public infrastructure DeWalt Corporation Quad Knopf, Inc. Jeffrey Gutierrez 1930 22nd Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/323-4600 www.dewaltcorp.com specializing in providing creative and pragmatic civil engineering and land surveying solutions for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial development Jeff Cowart 5080 California Avenue, Suite 200 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/616-2600 www.quadknopf.com specializing in the dedication of providing innovative and efficient solution in the areas of civil & traffic engineering, surveying, construction management, landscape architecture, utility coordination, planning and urban design, environmental permitting, and NEPA/CEQA compliance Krazan & Associates Byron “Kip” Williamson 2205 Coy Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93307 661/837-9200 www.Krazan.com specializing in geotechnical & environmental engineering McIntosh & Associates Roger McIntosh 2001 Wheelan Court Bakersfield, CA 93309-4975 661/834-4814 www.mcintoshassoc.com specializing in civil engineering, land surveying, land development, photogrammetry, and landscape design Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, Inc. Terry Schroepfer, P.E. 1800 30th Street, Suite 280 Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/616-5900 www.ppeng.com specializing in engineering, planning, surveying, water resources, and infrastructure for private sector clients and government SEI - Soils Engineering, Inc. Tom Bayne 4400 Yeager Way Bakersfield, CA 93313 661/831-5100 www.soilsengineering.com specializing in soils, geology, environmental, and construction materials testing and consulting Teter Justin Moreno 7535 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 201 Fresno, CA 93711 661/843-8400 www.teterae.com specializing in architecture design and structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering WZI, Inc. Jesse D. Frederick 1717 28th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/326-1112 www.wziinc.com specializing in engineering consulting 37 Entertainment Flight Training School Bakersfield Blaze International Flight Training Academy Carolyne Wood 4009 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/716-HITS www.bakersfieldblaze.com specializing in sports entertainment Bakersfield Condors Professional Hockey Matthew Riley P.O. Box 1806 Bakersfield, CA 93303 661/324-7825 www.bakersfieldcondors.com specializing in sports entertainment Financial Services Central Valley Fund Brad Triebsch 1590 Drew Avenue, Suite 110 Davis, CA 95618 530/757-7004 www.centralvalleyfund.com specializing in management buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and intergenerational transfers Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Rupert Gregorio and Shane Bryan 5601 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 150 Bakersfield, CA 93309 800/366-4397 661/322-3971 [email protected] [email protected] specializing in providing customized investment strategies for affluent clients looking to manage, grow, preserve and transition their wealth 38 Janet Moore 1450 Boughton Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308 661/391-1100 www.ifta.aero specializing in flight training Government AgenciesCity / County City of Bakersfield Doug McIassic 1751 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/326-3681 www.bakersfieldcity.us City of California City Tom Weil 21000 Hacienda Blvd. California City, CA 93505 760/373-7170 www.californiacity.com City of McFarland John Wooner 401 West Kern Avenue McFarland, CA 93250 661/792-3091 www.mcfarlandcity.org City of Shafter John D. Guinn 336 Pacific Avenue Shafter, CA 93263 661/746-5001 www.shafter.com City of Taft Craig Jones 209 East Kern Street Taft, CA 93268 661/763-1222 www.cityoftaft.org City of Tehachapi David A. James 115 South Robinson Street Tehachapi, CA 93561 661/822-2200 www.tehachapicityhall.com City of Wasco Dan Allen 746 8th Street Wasco, CA 93280 661/758-7214 www.ci.wasco.ca.us County of Kern John Nilon 1115 Truxtun Avenue, 5th Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/868-3140 www.co.kern.ca.us Rosamond Community Service District Steve A. Perez 3179 35th Street W Rosamond, Ca 93560 661/256-3411 [email protected] www.rosamondcsd.com Healthcare Providers Bakersfield Heart Hospital Randy Rolfe 3001 Select Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93308 661/316-6000 www.bakersfieldhearthospital.com specializing in high acuity medical and surgical care, including cardiovascular, cardiac catheterization, general surgery, and a full-service ER CBCC - Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center Gitesh Patel 6501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/322-2206 www.cbccusa.com specializing in cancer and blood diseases and the world’s only Comprehensive Cancer Center with a freestanding Cyberknife Center Dignity Health Bakersfield Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Jon Van Boening 420 34th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/327-1792 www.bakersfieldmemorial.org specializing in tertiary hospital services Dignity Health Bakersfield Mercy Hospital Russell Judd Truxtun Campus 2215 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/632-5000 Southwest Campus 400 Old River Road Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/663-5000 www.mercybakersfield.org specializing in healthcare Foundation for Medical Care of Kern and Santa Barbara Counties HealthEdge Administrators Carolyn Temple, CEO 5701 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/327-7581 www.healthedgeinc.com specializing in healthcare services GEMCare Medical Group US HealthWorks Medical Group Brent Boyd 4550 California Avenue, Suite 500 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/716-7120 specializing in healthcare services Liz Martinez 1800 Westwind Drive, Suite 301 Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/327-9617 www.ushealthworks.com specializing in medicine, urgent care, return to work, and workers compensation GEMCare Mercy Memorial Health Systems Robert Severs 4550 California Avenue, Suite 500 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/716-7125 specializing in healthcare administrative services Houchin Community Blood Bank Greg Gallion 5901 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/323-4222 www.hcbb.com specializing in being the sole provider of a safe, adequate blood supply from volunteer blood donors for the purpose of saving the lives of the residents of Kern County Kaiser Permanente David Womack 5055 California Avenue, Suite 240 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/864-3308 www.kp.org specializing in providing high quality, affordable health care in an easy and convenient manner with a personal touch San Joaquin Community Hospital Bob Beehler 2615 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/395-3000 www.sjch.us specializing in hospital/healthcare Home Builders Towery Homes Matt Towery 13620 Scafell Street Bakersfield, CA 93312 661/587-4665 www.toweryhomes.com specializing in residential building Hotels Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center Carlos Navarro 801 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/323-1900 www.bakersfieldmarriott.com specializing in corporate & leisure travel, lodging, catering, and all meeting & function needs Courtyard, Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dana Gillis 3801 Marriott Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308 661/377-4000 www.marriott.com specializing in lodging needs 39 Doubletree by Hilton - Bakersfield Bill Murray 3100 Camino Del Rio Court Bakersfield, CA 93308-6247 661/323-7111 www.bakersfield.doubletree.com specializing in corporate & leisure travel, lodging, catering, and all meeting and function needs Homewood Suites/Hampton Inn & Suites Sidles Duncan & Associates, a Hub, International Company Mineral Mining Eric Barthel 4800 Stockdale Highway, Suite 201 Bakersfield, CA 93309 714/389-5577 www.sidlesducan.com specializing in employee benefits and healthcare consulting Golden Queen Mining Company, Ltd. State Farm Insurance H. Lutz Klingmann 6411 Imperial Avenue West Vancouver, BC V7W 2J5 604/921-7570 www.goldenqueen.com specializing in mineral mining Heart of Nature Nicole Kirkland 1505 Mill Rock Way Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/664-0400 www.bakersfield.homewoodsuites.com specializing in corporate & leisure travel, lodging, and all meeting & function needs Chris Ward Westlake Executive Office 1 Baxter Way Westlake Village, CA 91362 805/379-5049 www.statefarm.com specializing in providing insurance and financial services Insurance Labor National Cement Company of California, Inc. Bustos Insurance Agency Building and Construction Trades Council John French Terrence Alexis 15821 Ventura Boulevar d, Suite 475 Encino, CA 91436-2935 818/728-5200 specializing in cement and concrete Patrick Bustos 2200 Oak Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/327-1621 www.bustosinsurance.com specializing in business & workers compensation, and group health & providing auto, home, and life insurance First Solutions Insurance Services Jackie McCarville 4550 California Avenue, Suite 105 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/325-3005 specializing in employee benefits, individual life, health, annuities, and senior plans John Spaulding 200 West Jeffrey Street Bakersfield, CA 93305 661/323-7957 specializing in providing essential coordination and support to the work of its affiliated national and international unions Media The Bakersfield Californian Kern Business Journal Bakersfield Life Magazine John Wells P.O. Box 440 Bakersfield, CA 93302 1707 Eye Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/395-7500 www.bakersfield.com specializing in providing Kern County residents with the most complete source of local news and information Jerry Tyler 34710 7th Standard Road Bakersfield, CA 93314 661/978-4234 www.heartofnature.biz specializing in 100% natural minerals for agriculture and environmental uses Reyneveld Construction Willy Reyneveld 2911 Landco Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308 661/859-0224 specializing in full-service concrete construction Rio Tinto Minerals Brent Rush 14486 Borax Road Boron, Ca 93516 760/762-7432 www.riotintominerals.com specializing in being a leading supplier of borates, and servicing more than 2,400 direct customers worldwide 41 Vulcan Materials Company John Hunt P.O. Box 22800 Bakersfield, CA 93390 661/835-4800 www.vulcanmaterials.com specializing in construction materials, including sand and gravel, asphalt, and ready mix concrete Non - Profit Organizations BARC, Inc. Jim Baldwin 2240 South Union Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93307 661/834-2272 www.barc-inc.org specializing in building a stronger community by helping people with developmental disabilities achieve individual goals for a better life Goodwill Industries of South Central California Sheryl Chalupa 4901 Stine Road Bakersfield, CA 93313 661/837-0595 www.giscc.org specializing in providing work opportunities and skills development to people with barriers to employment Office Furnishings, Equipment and Supplies Stinson Stationers Ben Stinson 1108 Baker Street Bakersfield, CA 93305 661/323-7611 www.stinsons.com specializing in office supplies and furnishings 42 Partners Antelope Valley Board of Trade Vicki Medina - Executive Director 548 West Lancaster Blvd., Suite 103 Lancaster, CA 93534 661/942-9581 www.avbot.org Career Services Center Dan C. Smith 1600 E. Belle Terrace Bakersfield, CA 93307 661/336-6849 www.etronline.com specializing in employment and training Kern County Board of Trade Teresa Hitchcock 2101 Oak Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/868-5376 www.visitkern.com Kern County Taxpayers Association Michael Turnipseed 331 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/322-2973 www.kerntaxpayers.org Kern High School District Don Carter 5801 Sundale Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/827-3100 www.khsd.k12.ca.us specializing in serving the 9th-12th grade educational needs of more than 37,000 students Printing / Digital / Direct Mail Services DB & Company Dave Bass 2001 G Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/324-2222 www.dbandcompany.com specializing in marketing, SEO, and print Sierra Printers Jon Van Alstyne Steven Van Alstyne 901 19th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/322-6128 www.sierraprinters.com specializing in commercial printing and direct mail services Trek Imaging Valarie Canfield 3700 Easton Drive Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/325-2695 www.trekimaging.com specializing in printing, copying, promotional products, and wide format equipment Promotional Products Creative Concepts Tom Saba 5329 Office Center Court, Suite 220 P.O. Box 11570 Bakersfield, CA 93389 661/326-0393 www.promocc.com specializing in imprinted promo items, safety incentive programs, embroidered & silk-screened wearables, and promotional products Public Relations Larry Pickett/Public Relations Larry Pickett 9530 Hageman Road, Suite B166 Bakersfield, CA 93312 661/587-8173 www.LarryPickettPR.com specializing in public relations, government affairs, crisis management, and meeting facilitation Passantino Andersen George Passantino 42225 10th Street West, Suite A Lancaster, CA 93551 661/400-5840 [email protected] www.passantinoandersen.com specializing in renewable energy, commercial & residential development Real Estate - Commercial Colliers International David Williams, SIOR 10000 Stockdale Highway, Suite 102 Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/631-3800 www.colliers.com/bakersfield specializing in office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties Cushman & Wakefield/Pacific Commercial Realty Advisors Wayne Kress 5060 California Avenue, Suite 1000 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/633-3819 www.paccra.com specializing in commercial properties NAI Central California Coffee-Brimhall, LLC Chad Brock 2130 F Street, Suite B Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/864-1000 www.naicentralcal.com specializing in commercial real estate, brokerage, and management services Betsy Ramsey 9302 Garfield Avenue South Gate, CA 90280 310/541-8210 [email protected] Olivieri Commercial Group, Inc. Anthony Olivieri 9810 Brimhall Road Bakersfield, CA 93312 661/327-1200 Main 661/617-1850 Direct www.oliviericommercial.com specializing in sale and leasing of commercial real estate Stockdale Property Management, Inc. AMO® Cheryl Miller, CPM® - President 5001 California Avenue, Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93309-1607 661/323-7830 [email protected] specializing in property management for office buildings, shopping centers, and light industrial Real Estate - Developers, Investors, Property Owners Castle & Cooke California, Inc. Bruce Freeman 10000 Stockdale Highway, Suite 300 Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/664-6500 www.castlecooke.com specializing in the development of master planned communities and commercial & retail centers Jaco Oil Company Lee Jamieson P.O. Box 82515 Bakersfield, CA 93380-2515 661/393-7000 specializing in convenience stores, and petroleum products Manco Abbott, Inc. Eric Burkhart P.O. Box 9440 Fresno, CA 93792 661/616-1214 www.mancoabbott.com specializing in managing commercial & multifamily real estate Roll Real Estate Development, LLC John Ritchie Vice President of Commercial Development 4805 Centennial Plaza, Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93312 661/829-8104 661/316-9478 specializing in industrial development Tejon Ranch Company Dean Brown P. O. Box 1000 Lebec, CA 93243 661/248-3000 www.tejonranch.com specializing in a diversified real estate development and agribusiness company committed to responsibly using its land and resources to meet the housing, employment, and lifestyle needs of Californians 43 Tracy Ranch, Inc. Mike Frey 7540 Tracy Avenue Buttonwillow, CA 93206 661/764-5865 specializing in agriculture real estate Real Estate - Residential Coldwell Banker, Preferred Realtors John Mackessy 9100 Ming Avenue, Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/836-2345 www.cbbakersfield.com specializing in 30 years of local real estate experience Prudential Tobias Realtors Darlene Tobias 1620 Mill Rock Way, Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/654-1608 specializing in residential real estate sales Real Estate - Residential / Commercial Bakersfield Association of Realtors ® Linda Vernon 2300 Bahamas Drive Bakersfield, CA 93309 661/635-2300 www.bakersfieldrealtor.com specializing in real estate trade association Relocation Services Excel Relocation Systems Steve Gutierrez 1759 Elzworth Street, #5 Bakersfield, CA 93312 661/587-7356 www.excelrelocation.com specializing in moving of homes, offices, and corporate employees 44 Retail Walmart Aaron J. Rios 9 Executive Circle Irvine, CA 92614 559/274-8461 www.walmart.com specializing in one-stop shopping and helping people save money so they can live better Security Systems / Services Tel-Tec Security Systems, Inc. Morgan Clayton 5020 Lisa Marie Court Bakersfield, CA 93313 661/397-5511 www.tel-tec.com specializing in burglary, fire, and access control & camera systems TRANS-WEST Trans-West Security Services, Inc. Trans-West Services, Inc. Brooke Antonioni 4444 Grissom Street Bakersfield, CA 93313 661/834-0711 www.twsecurity.com specializing in private security patrol and janitorial service Telecommunications AT&T Dana Cop 1150 S. Olive Avenue #2801 Los Angeles, CA 90015 213/743-7030 www.att.com specializing in communication services, including wireless, high speed Internet access, home entertainment/digital television, and residential & business phone service Bright House Networks Joe Schoenstein 3701 North Sillect Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93308 661/634-2200 www.brighthouse.com specializing in residential & business cable television, and high speed internet and phone Title / Escrow Companies Chicago Title Company Gary Hallstrom 4015 Coffee Road, Suite 100 Bakersfield, CA 93308-5024 661/410-4700 www.chicagotitle.com specializing in residential, refinance, commercial, ag, and oil & gas real estate transactions Ticor Title Company Joe Armas 10000 Stockdale Highway, Suite 101 Bakersfield, CA 93311 661/847-7000 www.ticortitle.com specializing in residential, refinance, commercial and agriculture real estate transactions Transportation BNSF Railway Hector Garcia 740 E. Carnegie Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408 909/386-4020 www.BNSF.com specializing in railway transportation Golden Empire Transit District Karen King 1830 Golden State Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/324-9874 www.getbus.org specializing in public transportation utilizing compressed natural gas vehicles for clean air Travel Agencies Uniglobe Golden Empire Travel Ray W. Watson, Jr. 1820 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/323-1213 www.uget.com specializing in corporate travel, meetings & incentives, and vacations Utility Companies Pacific Gas & Electric Company Terry Scott 1918 H Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 661/321-4468 www.pge.com specializing in gas & electric services along with energy efficiency Southern California Edison Cal Rossi 2425 S. Blackstone Street Tulare, CA 93274 559/685-3240 [email protected] www.sce.com Southern California Edison Economic Development Services Laurel Shockley 25625 W. Rye Canyon Valencia, CA 93155 661/257-8217 [email protected] www.sce.com/ebd Southern California Gas Company Rob Duchow 3701 Pegasus, Suite 114 Bakersfield, CA 93308-2559 661/393-1501 www.socalgas.com Warehouse / Distribution Advance Beverage Company, Inc. Bill Lazzerini 5200 District Boulevard Bakersfield, CA 93313 661/833-3783 specializing in beer distribution, including Budweiser and Bud Light B&B Surplus, Inc. Michael Georgino 7020 Rosedale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93308 661/589-0381 specializing in steel and pipe warehouse and distribution Dollar General Marcus Banks 4193 Industrial Parkway Drive Lebec, CA 93243 661/664-2251 www.dollargeneral.com specializing in providing top quality brands and being the largest small-box discount retailer Jim’s Supply Company, Inc. Daron Hobson 3530 Buck Owens Boulevard Bakersfield, CA 93308 800/423-8016 www.jimssupply.com specializing in steel vineyard and livestock products Target Corporation Distribution Center T-593 Mike Bellich 3880 Zachary Avenue Shafter, CA 93263 661/396-6054 specializing in distribution United States Cold Storage Randy Dorrell 6501 District Boulevard Bakersfield, CA 93313 661/832-COLD www.uscoldstorage.com specializing in cold storage Waste Processing Clean Harbors Buttonwillow, LLC Marianna Buoni P.O. Box 787 Buttonwillow, CA 93206 661/762-6236 [email protected] www.cleanharbors.com specializing in hazardous & non-hazardous waste treatment, and storage & disposal 45 Knight’s Pumping and Portable Services, Inc. Maureen Napier P. O. Box 41657 Bakersfield, CA 93384 661/397-4116 www.knightsservices.com specializing in portable restrooms, executive restroom trailers, temporary fence, temporary power, holding tanks, water tanks, septic tanks, and grease tanks Westside Waste Management Company, Inc. Bob Hampton 274 East Cedar P.O. Box 104 Taft, CA 93268 661/763-5135 specializing in solid waste collection, recycling collection, and recycling 46