Governor Jerry Brown introduced his budget proposal in January which seeks to address the State’s $25.4 billion shortfall. To help close the budget gap, the Governor proposes $12.5 billion in spending cuts, $12.0 billion in revenues, and $1.9 billion in other measures, such as borrowing from special funds and other sources to cover one-time costs. Most of the General Fund cuts would come from health and human services and higher education. The revenue would come from a 5-year extension of temporary tax increases, if approved by the voters in measures predicted to be placed on the June 2011 ballot.

The Governor’s administration forecasts that this budget, if enacted as presented, would eliminate deficit for at least a few years and provide a $1 billion reserve at the end of 2011-12. The major elements of the Governor’s plan include an extension of four temporary tax increases, a major re-alignment of State and Local programs, and expen-diture cuts. A breakdown of the key elements of Governor Brown’s budget proposal is as follows:

Tax ProposalsParamount to the Governor’s budget solution in order to achieve $12 billion in rev-

enue are the extension of four temporary tax increases to be extended for five years. • 0.25 percent increase in each of the state’s marginal rates for Personal Income Tax

(PIT).• Extending the temporary reduction of the PIT dependent exemption credit to the

same level as the personal exemption credit. (The personal exemption credit for the 2010 tax year was $99. Prior to the temporary tax increases in February 2009, the de-pendent exemption credit was $309).

• Extension of the 1% Sales and Use Tax rate from 2011-12 through 2015-16.• 0.5 percent increase in the Vehicle License Fee.

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In this issue....FEBRUARY 2011

The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to: • Building a Strong Economy• Providing Networking and Business Education Opportunities• Promoting Our Community• Representing the Interests of Business with Government

METROBUSINESS JOURNAL

Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce

Promoting Our CommunityChairman’s Circle Focus ................. 2 Guide & Business Directory ........... 5Committee Reports ......................... 6Ribbon Cuttings .............................. 8 My Chamber App ............................ 9 Member News ................................. 11Representing BusinessGovernor’s Budget Proposal ........... 1,2Meet Your Legislators ..................... 3,4 Providing Business Education and Networking OpportunitiesDale Carnegie Seminar ................... 1 Labor & Employment Law Recap .. 5 Heartland Saloon Spring Social ...... 7Connect for Lunch .......................... 11Mixer - Principal Financial Group .. 12Building a Strong EconomyBusiness After Hours Tradeshow .... 4 Green Living Consulting ................. 7 New Members ................................. 9Renewing Members ........................ 10

Labor & Employment Law Seminar Recap.......5

GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Governor Brown Introduces 2011 - 2012 State Budget Proposal

See California Budget Page 2

On Wednesday, Feb. 9, the Chamber is proud to host Michael Crom, Chief Learning Officer and Executive Vice President of Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. as he presents his seminar program Re-Engage and Re-Energize Your Employees. The event MC will be Jim Pentico, Dale Carnegie Training of Central California.

Registration for the event begins at 11:30 a.m., seminar will run from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 for Chamber members, $70 for non-members. Ticket price includes a boxed lunch.

Reservations are required. Please RSVP online at www.bakersfieldchamber.org or call, (661) 327-4421.

Re-Engage and Re-Energize Your Employees

Michael Crom

n Dale Carnegie Executive Vice President to Speak

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Kern Schools Federal Credit Union was founded in 1938 and granted a Federal Charter in 1940. By partnering great Member service with various financial products, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union has grown to become the largest Member-owned financial institution in Kern County. Residents of Kern County are eligible for Mem-bership and receive the benefits of an extensive loan program, including home and auto, merchant services, investment and insurance products, and a lifelong financial partner-ship.

METRO Business Journal is the Official Publication of the

Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce

1725 Eye Street • PO Box 1947Bakersfield, CA 93303

661-327-4421 • FAX: 661-327-8751http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org

The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO has the sole right to refuse any advertisement in any Chamber publication.

Thank You to 2011 Members!

• 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 • Mid State Development Corporation• Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.• Pacific Gas & Electric Company• San Joaquin Community Hospital• State Farm Insurance• Stinson’s Stationers, Inc.• Tejon Ranch Company• TelePacific Communications• Wells Fargo Bank

Chairman's Circle Focus

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State and Local Government Re-AlignmentThis proposal would shift $5.9 billion in state program costs to counties in phases

and provide a comparable amount of funds to support these new obligations to local government. While it is unclear at this point which programs will exactly be shifted to counties, it is anticipated that the areas likely to be shifted are adult parole, lower level offenders, juvenile justice programs, and certain social services. The $5.9 billion proposed to follow the realigned programs would come from $5.9 billion generated by extending two tax increases set to expire in June 30, 2011 for an additional five years. These taxes specifically are a one cent sales tax and 0.5 percent increase of the Vehicle License Fee rate. The Governor has proposed placing these extensions before voters in a special election to be held in June of 2011.

Tax Increase Extension in Special Election to be held in June 2011The Governor proposes to place two ballot measures before the voters in a June

special election, pertaining to 1) a constitutional measure to extend the temporary tax increases adopted in February 2009 for another five years and to dedicate two of these revenues to realignment and 2) a measure to change Proposition 10 and initiative that established a 50 cent tax increase on tobacco products and cigarettes that was passed by the voters in 1998 and designed to provide funding for early childhood develop-ment programs, to allow these funds to be used in the Medi-Cal program. Much of the Governor’s proposed $12 billion in budget solution hinges on voter approval of these measures in the June special election.

Expenditure CutsThe Governor’s budget proposes unallocated $500 million in General Fund reduc-

tions to the University of California and California State University systems. A reduc-tion in Cal WORKS grants effective June 1, 2011, which would result in a General Fund savings of $14 million in 2010-2011 and approximately $405 million in 2011-2012. In-Home Supportive Services may see a reduction of authorized hours for recipients for a saving of $128 million in 2011-12, which may face legal challenges under the U. S. Americans with Disabilities Act. Further the Governor hopes to achieve approximately $308 million in savings for 2011-12 by assuming new Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with 6 of the state’s 21 employee bargaining units.

Above is a brief synopsis of the Governor’s Budget plan. The Chamber will continue to monitor these proposals as they are discussed and debated, and will update mem-bers periodically especially on matters pertaining to business and Kern County’s local economy and many industries.

California Budget

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With elections long over, a new legisla-ture has been seated, and a legislative ses-sion underway, we would like to take this opportunity to introduce to you some new faces representing the greater Bakersfield area in the California State Legislature.

State Senator Michael J. Rubio16th DistrictCommittees• Budget Sub-Com-mittee #4 on State Administration• General Govern-ment and Judicial, Chair Professional Experience5th District, Kern County Supervisor, Legislative Aide to Former State Senator, Dean Florez.EducationB. A., University of New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Elected Experience/Civic InvolvementMember, Kern County Board of Supervi-sors, Board Member, Kern Council of GovernmentsPersonalMarried, 1 ChildContact Information/OfficesState Capitol Room 313Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-4016(916) 327-5889 (fax)1800 30th Street Suite 350Bakersfield, CA 93301(661) 395-2620(661) 395-2622 (fax)http://sd16.senate.ca.gov

Bakersfield, Meet Your LegislatorsState Senator Jean Fuller18th DistrictCommittees• Senate Rules Committee• Senate Budget Committee

Professional ExperienceEducator. Superin-tendent, Bakersfield City School District (1999-2006)EducationA. A., Bakersfield College, BakersfieldB. A., California State University, FresnoM. P. A., California State University, Los AngelesPh. D., University of California, Santa BarbaraElected Experience/Civic InvolvementServed on Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Club, Kern County Adult Literacy Council, Kern County Museum Authority, California School Boards Superintendent’s Council.PersonalMarriedContact Information/OfficesState Capitol Room 306 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-4018(916) 322-3304 (fax)

Local Office (661) 323-0443(661) 323-0446 (fax)http://cssra.us/web/18

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PO Box 2426 • 93303661-861-9249

www.scorebakersfield.com

Counselors to America's Small Business

SCORE is a national non-profit organization made up of retired and working business professionals

who volunteer their time to help thesmall business community.

Providing FREE Business ConsultationsMarketing & Business Planning Assistance

Financing and Loan ReviewGovernment Procurement Opportunities

Assemblyman David G. Valadao30th District Committees• Agriculture, Vice-Chair• Utilities and Commerce• Environmental Safety & Toxic Materials• Elections and Redistricting• Budget Professional ExperienceDairyman/Farmer, Managing Partner, Valadao DairyEducationCollege of the Sequoias, Visalia, Cali-fornia Elected Experience/Civic InvolvementServed on Board of Directors, Cali-fornia Milk Advisory Board, West-ern States Dairy Trade Association, Regional Leadership Council Chairman for Land O’Lakes. PersonalMarried, 3 Children Contact Information/OfficesState Capitol Room 2174Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 319-20301489 W. Lacey Blvd. Suite 103Hanford, CA 93230(559) 585-7170(559) 585-7175 (fax)assemblymember.valadao@assembly.ca.gov

See Legislators Page 4

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Showcase your products and services and put your company in the spotlight. Sign up now to be an exhibitor during the Chamber’s March 24 Business After Hours Trade Show Mixer. Sponsored by Bright House Networks Business Solutions, this exceptional evening of networking and information sharing takes place at the DoubleTree Hotel from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

2010 exhibitor Norm Barone, Bakers-field Business Brokers, said, “The BAH Trade Show is a great way to meet a vari-ety of businesses not available on a daily

BAH Exhibitors Will Get Connected!n Exhibitor applications for March 24 Business After Hours trade show mixer now available

basis. Just another way of networking and keeping the momentum going in these slow times.”

Featuring terrific prizes, exhibitor give-aways, hors d’œuvres, refresh-ments, and lots more, the March 24 Business After Hours Trade Show Mixer is a great way to spring into spring, giving a boost to your business! An exhibitor application is enclosed in this issue of METRO, can be printed from the Chamber website or call, (661) 327-4421 for more details.

The Congdon Financial Group5080 California Ave.Bakersfield661-321-9172www.congdonfinancial.nmfn.comCA#0E67288

05-2887 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, The Congdon Financial Group. Anthony Duane Congdon is a District Agent of Northwestern Mutual (life and disability insurance, annuities) and 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.

CA# 0E67288 The Congdon Financial Group5080 California AveBakersfield(661) 321 - 9172www.tonycongdon.com

Define yourself by what you do.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.

05-2887 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, The Congdon Financial Group. Anthony Duane Congdon is a District Agent of Northwestern Mutual (life and disability insurance, annuities) and 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.

CA# 0E67288 The Congdon Financial Group5080 California AveBakersfield(661) 321 - 9172www.tonycongdon.com

Define yourself by what you do.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.

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.

Assemblywoman Shannon Grove32nd DistrictCommittees• Jobs, Economic Development & the Economy• Natural Resources• Accountability & Administrative Review• Human Services• InsuranceProfessional ExperienceCEO, Continental Labor and Staffing ResourcesMilitary ExperienceUnited States ArmyElected Experience/Civic InvolvementServed on Board of Directors, Small Miracles Foundation, Kern Leadership Alliance, Garden Pathways, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, and Advancement Committee Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.Personal Married, 5 ChildrenContact Information/OfficesState Capitol Room 3098Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 319-2032(916) 319-2132 (fax)4900 California Avenue, Suite 100-BBakersfield, CA 93309(661) 395-2995(661) 395-3883 (fax)assemblymember.grove@assembly.ca.gov

The Chamber congratulates the state legislators representing the Greater Ba-kersfield area and looks forward to work-ing with these elected officials on issues of mutual concern during their tenure in the state legislature.

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Brighthouse Networks booth at the March 2010 Business After Hours trade show mixer

Four Points booth at the March 2010 Business After Hours trade show mixer

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Providing a comprehensive overview about Bakersfield and its unique style and qualities as well as highlighting the unsur-passed professional services and amenities provided by Chamber member businesses, the 2011 Bakersfield Guide & Business Directory is available now.

Chamber Business Guide Promotes Members and Community

“We know the value of keeping Bakersfield’s economy strong by doing business locally whenever possible. So when you’re looking for a local business, what better place to look than in the directory of the area’s largest business organization,” said Debbie Moreno, GBCC President/CEO.

A must-have for visitors, new resi-dents, and anyone looking to relocate to the area, the directory is also distributed throughout the year to business own-ers, corporate personnel and recruiters who visit, have relocated or are look-ing to relocate to Bakersfield and Kern County.

From the local to the international level, the Chamber responds to hun-dreds of inquiries on a daily basis. Whether by e-mail, fax, phone or in person, the first point of reference and referral is the Directory, which makes its way from coast to coast and points between and beyond every year.

Whether you’re a multi-national corporation, a small business owner, or an individual in need of clear, competent and innovative answers, put the law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner to work for you to protect your interests.

KDG keeps it simple.

4550 California Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309 • 661.395.10005260 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93704 • 559.438.4374

www.kleinlaw.com

Buying orSelling aBusiness?

Jennifer A. Adams

Barry L. Goldner

Jose A. Guerrero

Business Counseling

Business Transactions

Entity Formation

Mergers & Acquisitions

Partner/Shareholder Disputes

Real Estate Transactions

Chamber Thanks Labor & Employment Law Seminar Speakers and Attendees

The Chamber would like to thank the featured speakers at the annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar Michael Doolittle, Safety & Claims Consultants; Dan Klingenberger, Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.; and Michael Marcks, Hanna, Brophy, MacAleer & Jensen.

The Chamber would also like to thank the over sixty attendees of this seminar, for helping to make the event such a success.

Youth Leadership Bakersfield Advisory CouncilShonna Shearson, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union – Chairn The Council kicked off the 2011 Youth Leadership program with Leadership & Ethics Day on January 12. Thanks are extended to Advisory Council Day Chairs Shonna Shear-son, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union; Randy Adams, California Division of Oil and Gas; Cherese Grell and Bryce Sterling, Lightspeed Systems, for putting together such a dynamic day. The session was made possible through the generous day sponsor-ship of Lightspeed Systems and DeVry University.Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

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Ambassadors / MixerSteve Bohn, Principal Financial Group – Chairn The committee met and learned a bit more about the Virtual Enterprise Program. Additionally, we heard from Kate Eucce, Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County. The committee is active in many ribbon cuttings and look forward to seeing you all at the next mixer on February 24th, 2011 at Principal Financial Group. Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Business DevelopmentEric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence – Chairn We kicked off the year with a Labor & Employment Law Update Seminar. Next we have an exciting national speaker: Mr. Michael Crom, Dale Carnegie & Associates who will give a seminar titled Re-Engage and Re-Energize Your Employees on February 9th. Make your reservations now … (see front page article for more details). Social Media Workshop coming on March 8th, more details coming! Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

EnergyTony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chairn Many activities planned for the year including student tours, guest speakers, etc. We welcome your involvement, updates and ideas. Join us for our February 16th meeting to learn more. Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Governmental Review CouncilJeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chairn The Governmental Review Council kicked off the New Year with the construction of its Program of Work for 2011. A special thanks to Michael Hulsizer, Chief Deputy for Govern-ment Affairs, Kern County Office of Educa-tion, Allan Krauter, Legislative Analyst, County of Kern, and Michael Turnipseed, Executive Director, Kern County Taxpayer’s Association for their participation as panel members.Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog

International Business and TradeBob Meadows, Union Bank - Chairn The International Business and Trade Com-mittee held its first meeting of the New Year recently in which the Committee developed its Program of Work for the year. The Com-mittee adopted an ambitious agenda for 2011 that includes promotion of a World Trade Day event to be held in May and strategies to edu-cate Chamber members and the Bakersfield business community about international trade opportunities.Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog

Building Relationships Through Committee Connections

Leadership BakersfieldBryan Burrow, Bank of America – Chairn The first Leadership Bakersfield Class Day of 2011 focused its attention on Energy in Kern County. Serving as the Advisory Council Day Chair was Cathy Patton, Vintage Pro-duction California LLC. The class session provided a look at the business of oil, wind and solar industries within Kern County. The day included tours of the Kern County Museum’s “Black Gold: The Oil Experi-ence” exhibit and the Vintage Kern Front Oil Field. This class day was made possible by the generous sponsorships of the following companies; Aera Energy LLC, Chevron, Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc. and Vintage Production California LLC.Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

Heartland Saloon Spring Social Maggie Cushine, Boys & Girls Club of Kern County – Chairn Plans are moving along for the upcoming Chamber Fundraiser scheduled for April 14th, 2011 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. We are looking for sponsors, auction donations and Black Jack table sponsors too. If you are interested, please contact Pauline Bartlett at the Chamber. Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

The Leadership Bakersfield Class of 2011 Visits the Kern County Museum

The YLB Class of 2011 meets for the first time at the Chamber

YLB students visit Chamber member Lightspeed Systems

�e Greater Bakers�eld Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Green Living Consulting (GLC), a division of Greenshops.com Inc., to provide members with an added value program to encourage and assist member businesses to think green. �e goal is to provide businesses with tools and programs that will create a positive quality of life for our community while making decisions with sound business sense.

• GLC provides educational workshops for your company to empower employees. By engaging your employees you can maximize your greening results and drive productivity at the same time! • GLC can help provide a Green Action Plan for your corporation and assist in implementation. • GLC can support you in providing various guides such as our “Purchasing Guide” tailored to your corporation.

Chamber members only can save:• 10% off on any GLC provided service • 10% off on any Corporate Gifts provided by Greenshops

A Value-Added Benefit for All Chamber Members

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Chamber Monthly Planner - February 2011

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACEFeb. 2 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. ChamberFeb. 3 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Feb. 3 Leadership Bakersfield Advisory DarkFeb. 4 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberFeb. 9 Dale Carnegie Seminar 11:30 a.m. Chamber Re-Engage and Re-Energize Your Employees Feb. 9 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Feb. 11 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberFeb. 14 YLB Advisory 11:45 a.m. Chamber Feb. 16 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. ChamberFeb. 16 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. Chamber Feb. 17 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m. Feb. 18 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberFeb. 18 Leadership Bakersfield Class Day 7:30 a.m. VariousFeb. 21 Chamber Closed - President’s Day ObservedFeb. 22 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberFeb. 23 YLB Class Day 7:30 a.m. ChamberFeb. 23 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Feb. 24 Mixer - Principal Financial Group 5:30 p.m. 4700 Stockdale Highway, Suite 100Feb. 25 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberFeb. 28 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberMar. 2 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. ChamberMar. 2 New Member Reception 4:30 p.m. ChamberMar. 3 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Mar. 4 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

The Chamber’s one and only annual fundraiser has been moved from August to April in 2011 The Heartland Saloon Spring Social. will kickoff at 6:00 p.m. on April 14 at the Kern County Fair-grounds.

The Heartland Saloon Spring Social will feature music, dancing, gaming, food, prizes and silent auction.

Sponsorship opportunities are avail-able, the Chamber needs the support of member businesses. For more informa-tion download the sponsorship contract at www.bakersfieldchamber.org or call, Pauline Bartlett at 327-4421.

Sponsorship Levels:Gold Sponsorship: $5,000Silver Sponsorship: $2,500Bronze Sponsorship: $1,000

Mark Your Calendar for The Heartland Saloon 2011 Spring Social - April 14

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Rabobank N.A. - Riverlakes3800 Riverlakes Drive (661) 334-6900Grand Opening - New BranchBanking

Rabobank N.A. - Truxtun900 Truxtun Avenue (661) 324-6260Grand Opening - New BranchBanking

The Blessing Corner101 Union Avenue(661) 477-6028Grand Opening Non-Profit

CSUB - Graduate Student Center9000 Stockdale Highway(661) 654-2792ExpansionNew Graduate Student Center

Pasta Fazool700 Truxtun Avenue(661) 327-3737Grand OpeningRestaurant/Catering

CALM - Cats of California Exhibit10500 Alfred Harrell Highway(661) 872-2256ExpansionNew Animal Exhibit

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n Air Care Heating & Air Conditioning3700 Planz Rd.Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-836-8466http://aircarebakersfield.com“Family owned heating and air conditioning repair business, proud to be serving Bakersfield for over 16 years. Now installing solar too!”

n The Blessing Corner101 Union Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93307 661-861-0349“A thriving ministry which is known for catering to the community with a variety of food, clothing, toys and gifts via community distributions.”

n Pasta Fazool700 Truxtun Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-327-3737“New Italian restaurant located at the Best Western Hill House in downtown Bakersfield. Family style dinner along with banquet rooms, meeting rooms and full service catering.”

n SeekingSittersPO Box 60063Bakersfield, CA 93306 661-444-4852www.seekingsitters.com“Unique referral service of experienced, background screened and on-call sitters is the perfect answer to your family’s individual needs!”

n Jess Smith & Sons Commodities2905 F St.PO Box 1178Bakersfield, CA 93302-1178661-325-7231www.jesssmith.com

n Wendy Yuan-Sway CPA2026 17th St. Ste. 103Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-323-1288“We offer personal and reliable accounting services including tax planning, preparation, payroll, bookkeeping, QuickBooks and QuickBooks Pro consulting and auditing.”

Welcome Six New Chamber MembersThe businesses listed below have made a significant commitment to the community and an impor-tant investment in their future by joining the Chamber. (Quotes provided by new members.) New members joined during the period of December 15 through January 14.

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Advance Beverage Company ..................1955Advance Communications & Consulting, Inc. .......................................2001Advanced Laser Source ..........................1995AECOM Technical Services Inc. ............1957AltaOne Federal Credit Union ................2007AmeriPride Uniform Services .................1957Angel Quest Homecare ...........................2008Applied Technology Group, Inc. .............2002M.D. Atkinson Company, Inc. ................1994Automobile Club of Southern California 1967The Bakersfield Californian ....................1920Bakersfield Cash Register .......................1976Bakersfield City School District .............1979Bakersfield Family Medical Center ........1983Bakersfield Irrigation Company, Inc. ......2008Bakersfield Police Department ...............2001Bank of the West .....................................1957Banks Pest Control ..................................1978Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman .......1983Best Western Royal Oak Hotel ...............1997bfgc Architects Planners Inc. ..................1984Bike Bakersfield/Biking for Fun .............2007Bill Wright Toyota, Inc. ..........................1982Black’s Construction ...............................1991Blueprint Service Company ....................2000Bright House Networks ...........................1966Buck Owens Production Company, Inc. .1965Burgess, Ted ............................................2009Jim Burke Ford .......................................1951Business Initiatives .................................2001Calcot, Ltd. ..............................................1953California Deposition Reporters .............2004California Division of Oil & Gas ............1996California Living Museum Foundation ..2000S.A. Camp Pump Company ....................1955Carney’s Business Technology Center ....1984CBIZ Southern California, LLC .............1998Chicago Title Company ..........................1962China Palace Restaurant .........................1984CHW-Kern Service Area .........................1983Clarion Hotel ...........................................1990Clark Pest Control ...................................1951Clerou Tire Company, Inc. ......................1950Clifford and Bradford Insurance Agency 1946Coldwell Banker Realtors – Gail Malouf .............................................1992Community Counseling & Psychological Services, Inc. ...................2010Comprehensive Care Systems .................1997Cook’s Computer Maintenance & Engineering .............................................1978Croad Vineyards ......................................2009Dale Carnegie Training in Central California ................................................1999Daniells, Phillips, Vaughan & Bock........1956Derrel’s Mini Storage ..............................1986Douglass Truck Bodies ...........................1958Eagleson Body Works, Inc. .....................1970Econo-Air ................................................1984Electric Motor Works, Inc. ......................1971

163 Renewing Members Support ChamberThe following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of December 15 through January 14. Please thank them by patronizing their businesses and shopping locally.

Member Since Member Since Member SinceEmeritus of Bakersfield ...........................2009Employers’ Training Resource ................1984Eurotan ....................................................1996First 5 Kern .............................................2001Fleet Card Fuels ......................................1984Thomas Frank D.D.S., Inc. .....................1991GAF / Elk Corporation ............................1995Gary Icardo Farms ..................................1999The Gas Company ...................................1936Gaskill Custom Homes ...........................1991Rick Gavin, DDS ....................................1984Gene Tackett Consulting Services ..........1986Global Web Strategies .............................2003Golden Empire Transit District ...............1985Gregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc. ...1985Guarantee Shoe Center ...........................1986Habitat for Humanity Re-Store ...............2009Haddad Dodge ........................................1987Hall Ambulance Service .........................1984Hannink, Tanuwijaya & Martinez of Ameriprise Financial ...............................1992Heise Media Group .................................1999Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic ......................................1981Herald and Brown, CPAS .......................1988Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary ...1963Houchin Community Blood Services .....1977Lance Howard Insurance Services, Inc. ..2000Christopher D. Jacobs CPA .....................1984Karpe Real Estate Center ........................1920Kern County Medical Society .................1948Kern County Water Agency ....................1973Kern Electric Distributors .......................1968Kern Forms, Inc. dba New Central Printing ....................................................1973Kern Trophies..........................................1966Key Cold Storage ....................................1982KGET-TV 17 ...........................................1978Kilpatrick Energy Group .........................1998Kisco Sales, Inc. ......................................1974Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et al ................1987Little Red School House .........................1972Log Cabin Florist ....................................1962The Lynn Insurance Group .....................1977Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center ......................................................1994Mazzei Injector Co. LLC ........................1996McCumber Insurance Services ...............1992McIntosh & Associates ...........................1990Thomas E. Mestmaker Insurance & Associates, Inc. .......................................1986Metro Record Storage and Shredding .....2006Minter Field Airport District ...................1997Missions of Love.....................................2009MTS Stimulation Services, Inc. ..............1998Multi Business Systems ..........................1975Neptune Society of Central California FD1406 ...................................................2001New York Life Insurance – JoAnn Marling ........................................2000Newby Rubber, Inc. ................................1964

PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY

Nighbert Group .......................................1972Nile Point Veterinary Hospital, Inc. ........1966Olivieri Commercial Group, Inc. ............2003Pacific Gas & Electric Company ............1920Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy............1990Paramount Farms, Inc. ............................1995Paychex, Inc. ...........................................2009Plains Exploration & Production Company .................................................2001Plains LPG Services, L.P. .......................1992Protection One ........................................2005Rabobank Arena Theater & Convention Center ......................................................1998Rabobank, N.A. – Stockdale Branch ......1984Rand Employment Solutions ..................1982Herbert P. Sears Company, Inc. ..............1926Serban Sound and Communications .......1986Skyline Cabinet & Millworks .................1998Frank St. Clair Management ...................1992Stanley, Wes ............................................1997Martin A. Starr, CPA ...............................1957State Farm Insurance – Abir Pulskamp ...1995Stinson’s Stationers, Inc. .........................1953Stockdale Fashion Plaza .........................1946Stockdale Property Management, Inc. ....1987Sullenger Financial Group ......................1998Sullivan Petroleum Company .................1947Superior Sanitation ..................................1997Target Distribution ..................................2003Tel-Tec Security Systems, Inc. ................1983The Boys & Girls Club of Bakersfield ....1989The Heart Center .....................................2010The Institute for Business Excellence .....2006The Sequoia Sandwich Company ...........2000W.A. Thompson, Inc. ..............................1955Turk’s Kern C-opy, Inc. ..........................1987TW Telecom ............................................1999United Refrigeration & Air Conditioning ...........................................1999Valley Decal ............................................1965Valley Public Radio – KVPR/KPRX White Ash Broadcasting .........................1985Valley Steel Construction ........................1958Valley Yellow Pages ................................1988Vallitix .....................................................1995Vulcan Materials Company, Western Division ...................................................1957Walker-Lewis Rents ................................1988Wallace & Smith Contractors, Inc. .........1963Walmart #1574 ........................................1991Walmart Stores, Inc. ................................1997Weatherby’s Furniture Guild ...................1994Wells Fargo Bank – South Valley Market .....................................................1981Westamerica Bank ...................................1975Westcare ..................................................2009Wilson, Paves & Associates Insurance Agency ....................................................1988Wool Growers Restaurant, Inc. ...............1957Work Force Staffing ................................1981

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You’ve joined the Chamber to meet other Chamber members. You want them to become your customers and to send referrals to you - the kind of referrals that bring repeat business for you, year after year.

To get those referrals, Chamber members will need time to get to know you, to have confidence in you.

And what better way for them to get to know you than by spending an hour or more in a small group setting over a relaxing business lunch?

...why not spread the word about you and your business at the same time? We’ll set it all up for you.

Each week, you’ll have the opportunity to go to lunch with two or three different Chamber members. You’ll be the only one in your profession at the table.

We’ll make the reservation for you and provide a map to the restaurant. We’ll even provide you with information about your lunch partners beforehand, so that you can be ready with some brilliant questions for them over lunch.

Connecting, Not Collecting

Since You’re Going to HaveLunch Anyway...

Start your one-month trial today:www.tiny.cc/bakersfieldconnect

n If you love animals and have a desire to share your knowledge with others, the California Living Museum’s (CALM) Docent Program is for you! The first of the seven week Docent Training sessions is scheduled for Feb. 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at CALM. For more information call, 872-2256 ext. 15.

n San Joaquin Community Hospital’s Grossman Burn Center invites you to attend Bowling for Burn Survivors on Feb. 13 from 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. at AMF Southwest Lanes. Register as an individual or as a team of five people. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information on registration and sponsorship call, (661) 869-6138.

PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY

Promoting Our MembersNews from and about your fellow Chamber members

n The Downtown Business Association invites you to attend the State of the Downtown Breakfast Feb. 14 at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Cost is $25 for members, $35 for non-members. For more information call, (661) 325-5892.

n The American Cancer Society of Bakersfield invites you to the Denim & Designer Delights Event on Feb. 18, 19 and 20. For more information on this event or to donate or volunteer please call, (661) 324-1359.

n Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County was recently awarded an Office of Justice Program (OJP) Group Mentoring grant through the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The program is looking to match up mentors in a group setting with the goal for the mentoring to continue during the summer months. For more information call, (661) 325-3730.

n In November of 2010, a few employees of Cannon – an engineering firm with offices in Bakersfield – were discussing the need for water wells in developing countries. Less than two months later, Cannon had raised over $10,000 through donations, enough to build two wells in Ethiopia. The two water wells that the extended Cannon family has funded will be built later this year. When completed, each well will provide clean, safe water for 250 people.

Congratulations to: Julie Ashford, a senior branch office administrator at Edward Jones, for becoming a limited partner in The Jones Financial Cos., the holding company for the St. Louis-based financial services firm.

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Chairman of the Board Sheryl Chalupa Goodwill Industries of South Central CaliforniaChairman of the Board Elect Tim Terrio Terrio Therapy Fitness, Inc.Vice Chair Administration Garrett Ming Jim Burke Ford Lincoln MercuryVice Chair Business Advocacy Susie Geiger Occidental PetroleumVice Chair Member Education Christine Frazier Kern County Superintendent of SchoolsVice Chair Networking Bill Murray DoubleTree HotelVice Chair Community Outreach Linda Heald Automobile Club of Southern CaliforniaTreasurer Scott Begin Citizens Business BankImmediate Past Chair Rick Riley Townsend DesignDirector-at-Large Matthew Park Kern County Farm Bureau

Board MembersMike Allen AGM CaliforniaDr. Greg Chamberlain Bakersfield CollegeDana Fabbri Rabobank, N.A.Bruce Freeman Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc.Shaun Kelly TWIW Insurance ServicesKaren King Golden Empire TransitDan Klingenberger Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.Jarrod McNaughton San Joaquin Community HospitalDayna Nichols Castle Print & PublicationDanny Ordiz Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.Tom Randour KGET-TV 17Monique Rogers ARRC Technology Rick Stevens Stevens Transportation, Inc.John F. Stovall Law Offices of John F. StovallDanielle Wade Bright House NetworksLeslie Walters Walters & AssociatesDerek Yurosek Bolthouse Farms, Inc.

Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Debra L. MorenoDirector of Operations Tonya SterlingController Jennifer AbercrombieMarketing & Communications Mgr. Spencer SchluterProject Manager Pauline BartlettGovernment Affairs Mgr. Romeo AgbalogOperations Assistant Jean ScheiberDirector of Membership Tonya M. DretzkaInformation Specialist Janet Ursery

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Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce661-327-4421 • FAX: 661-327-8751http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org

Chamber Mixer

Eat. Drink. Network.

February 24, 20115:30 - 7:30 p.m.

$5 for Chamber Members$10 for Non-Members

4700 Stockdale Hwy. Ste. 100