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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an independent federal agency com-prised of a board offive members appointed by the President and charged with admin-

istering the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), has proposed a new rule requiringemployers to post notices informing employees of their rights under the NLRA. TheNLRA is the primary law governing the relationship between unions, employers, andemployees with the private sector.

The proposed rule would apply to all private-sector employers engaged in interstatecommerce and subject to the NLRA. Though the proposed notice appears similar tothose already required, like those that describe rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act, among others; the proposed notice appearsto favor organized labor. For example, the notices do not advise an employee of theirright to object to paying union dues or fees for political purposes. Nor does the pro-posed notice inform employees how to decertify a union or that an employee would losethe right to directly bargain with management as a result of unionizing. The proposed

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In this issue....MARCH 2011

The Greater Bakersfield Chamber ofCommerce is dedicated to: Building a Strong Economy Providing Networking and

Business Education Opportunities Promoting Our Community Representing the Interests of

Business with Government

METROBUSINESS J OURNAL

Promoting Our Community

Chairmans Circle Focus ................. 2

Committee Reports ......................... 8

Ribbon Cuttings ..............................12

New Members ................................. 13

Renewing Members ........................ 14

Member News ................................. 15

Representing Business

New NLRB Rule .............................1,3

SJVAPCD Rule 9410 ......................3

Chamber Budget Survey ................. 4,5

Survey Comment Analysis .............. 5

Small Business & High Speed Rail 9Providing Business Education and

Networking Opportunities

Introduction to Social Media .......... 1

Annual Dinner Recap ......................2

Heartland Saloon Spring Social ...... 10

Networking Breakfast ..................... 9

BAH Spring Tradeshow Mixer ....... 16

Building a Strong Economy

W.A.C.E. Conference Recap ...........6

Chamber in Action ..........................7

2011 Annual Dinner Recap.......2

GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Chamber Fights Proposed Rule That CreatesImbalance in Employer-Employee Rights

On Tuesday, March 8, at 9:00 a.m. please join us for this unique training opportu-

nity at Fresno Pacific University, 11000 River Run Blvd. Ste. 200. In this two-hour

workshop you will learn the skills you need to get started marketing your business using

social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Instructors Carlin Jones, ArtsCouncil of Kern; Jennifer Baldwin, California State University, Bakersfield; and

Spencer Schluter, Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce will guide you to

social media competency with lecture and hands-on instruction.

Cost is $35 for Chamber members, $70 for non-members. All attendees are asked

to supply their own laptop that meets the minimum system requirements, or they may

reserve a rental laptop for an additional $5.00. RSVP at www.bakersfieldchamber.

org or call (661) 327-4421. Please include number of attendees and laptop rentals in

your RSVP. Seating and laptop rentals are limited. For more information call Spencer

Schluter, (661) 327-4421 or email [email protected]

If you plan to bring your own laptop it must meet minimum system requirements,

please visit www.bakersfieldchamber.org for more information. Instructors will not be

able to assist with technical problems caused by laptops that do not meet these require-

ments.

Introduction to Social Media Marketing:A Practical Workshop for Professionals Join the Chamber on Tuesday, March 8, for this hands-on train-ing workshop and gain the tools you need to market yourbusiness using social media!

See NLRB on Page 3

Sponsored By:


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Chevron is one of the worlds leading integrated energy companies,

with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The companys

success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of its employees

and their application of the most innovative technologies in the world.

Chevron is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. The

company explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural

gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and other energy products;

manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geother-

mal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops the energy resources of

the future, including biofuels. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif., and also has field

operations and offices in and around Bakersfield.

METRO Business Journal is the

Official Publication of theGreater Bakersfield

Chamber of Commerce1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947

Bakersfield, CA 93303661-327-4421 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!

Chairman's Circle Focus

2011

Chairmans

Ci rc le

Celebrating service to Bakersfield and the

business community in 2010, the Chambers

annual dinner gala on Jan. 27 was a festiveoccasion highlighted by champagne toasts,

music and art. 2010 Chairman of the Board

Rick Riley, Townsend Design, passed the

gavel to 2011 Chairman Sheryl Chalupa,

Goodwill Industries of South Central

California.

Thanks are extended to Bakersfield Vice

Mayor David Couch for officiating the

swearing-in ceremony; Barry Zoeller, Tejon

Ranch Company, for serving as Master of

Ceremonies; the Jazz Quartet from the Ba-

kersfield Symphony, for providing outstand-

ing musical entertainment; Jarrod McNaugh-ton, Vice President of Marketing for San

Joaquin Community Hospital, for singing

the national anthem; and Greg Adamson with

his Facing the Music artistic performance.

Photos Courtesy ofIger Studio

Special Thanks To Our Gala Sponsors:

Annual Dinner Gala HonorsOutgoing Chamber Veterans andWelcomes New Leadership

Aera Energy LLC

Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman

Bright House Networks

Jim Burke Ford

Carneys 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

Rabobank, N.A.

San Joaquin Community Hospital

State Farm Insurance

Stinsons Stationers, Inc.

Tejon Ranch Company

TelePacific Communications

Wells Fargo Bank

Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP


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rule would also eliminate the existingrequirement that allegations of violationsof the NLRA be filed within six months.

This effort to make changes to theNLRA through the regulatory processas opposed to the legislative process isominous. Organized Labor failed in its at-tempt in prior sessions to have Congressenact radical reform to the NLRA throughCard-Check legislation. Though thisproposed rule is not Card-Check, it is asubtle step towards achieving the sameintent as Card-Check, which is to simplymake it easier for unions to organize.

In addition to the apparent bias con-tained in the proposed notice, it is alsocause for concern that the NLRB appearsto have exceeded its statutory authorityby proposing this rule change. By statute,the NLRB has two primary functions,

1) to prevent and remedy unfair laborpractices, committed by either labororganizations or employers, and; 2) todetermine whether or not certain groupsof employees desire labor organizationrepresentation for collective-bargainingpurposes, and if so, which union.

The NLRB operates in a quasi-judicialcapacity and should not initiate actionon its own volition in either one of itsfunctions, but rather should adhere to itsquasi-judicial structure to hear and ruleon charges of unfair labor practices andpetitions for employee elections.

The Board of Directors of the GreaterBakersfield Chamber of Commerce hastaken a position in opposition to theNLRBs proposed rule for the reasonsnoted above including creating an unfairimbalance between employer and em-ployee rights. The Chamber has also for-mally expressed its position in oppositionin writing by submitting comments to theNational Labor Relations Board.

NLRB

Employer Trip Reduction

Implementation Plan (E-TRIP) Rule 9410

was adopted by the Governing Boardof the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution

Control District (SJVAPCD) on December

17, 2009. Rule 9410 will require

employers who fall within a certain

criteria relative to employee count size

and geographic location as prescribed by

the SJVAPCD, to establish an Employer

Trip Reduction Implementation Plan in

an effort to reduce emissions of oxides

of nitrogen (NOx), volatile organic

compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter

(PM).

E-TRIP allows employers to choosefrom a set of measures each designed

to encourage employees at the worksite

to use alternative transportation and

ridesharing for commutes to and from

work. Employers under E-TRIP would

have the flexibility to choose the measures

that work best for their employees and

work environments, and the employers

also are afforded the option to suggest

measures that are not yet on the list to

choose from. Each measure is assigned a

point value, and an employers E-TRIP

needs to meet the point targets specified in

the rule.

The E-TRIP program will be

implemented over a period of three years,

in three distinct phases as follows:

Phase 1:

Marketing and Program Support

Phase, designed to increase program

awareness and to make ridesharing

Have 100 or more employees? DontLet Employer Based Trip Reduction(E-TRIP) Rule 9410 Run Over You

and alternative transportation easier

for employees. Phase 1 is due to the

SJVAPCD by September 1, 2011 withimplementation by January 1, 2012.

Phase 2:

Services and Facilities Phase,

includes measures to be deployed

in the workplace so that employees

are less likely to need to travel

offsite for personal business during

the workday. Phase 2 is due to the

SJVAPCD by September 1, 2012, with

implementation by January 1, 2014.

Phase 3:

Transportation, AlternativeSchedules, and Incentives Phase,

includes a wide variety of options

such as carpool and vanpool

programs, monetary incentives

for ridesharing, subsidized transit

passes, and telecommuting. Phase 3

is due to the September 1, 2013, with

implementation by January 1, 2014.

E-TRIP will apply to employers who

have at least 100 eligible employees at a

worksite located within the San Joaquin

Valley Air Basin. E-TRIP is estimatedto cost approximately $300-9700 per

year, per worksite depending on the

phase discussed above to implement

according to estimates provided by

the SJVAPCD. In an effort to lessen

burdens on employers the SJVAPCD

is offering support and guidance

throughout the entire process, including

several turn-key resources for the

employer to choose from at each phase

and assistance with filing requirements.

Failure to participate and comply will

result in a violation and with penaltiesdepending per situation.

For more information on E-TRIP

Rule 9410 and to see if you are an

eligible employer please visit

www.valleyair.org The Chamber

recognizes the significant impact that

this rule has on employers and will

continue to provide information as the

rule progresses to ensure members are

completely informed.


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9%

21%

12%

18% 18%

23%

Economy and

Jobs

Healthcare

and

Healthcare

Costs

State Budget

Deficit

Ta xes Educa tion Crime

Which issues facing California today are the most important for the governor and statelegislature to work on in 2011?

22%

76%

3%Right Direction

Wrong Direction

No Response

Overall, do you think things in California are going in the right direction or the wrong

direction?

53%

2%

39%

2%

5%

Mostly Through Spending

Cuts

Mostly Through TaxIncreases

Using a Mix of Spending

Cuts and Tax Increases

Loans and Payment

Deferment

Other

With the State currently facing a $28 billion deficit, how would you prefer to

deal with the state's budget gap?

41%

46%

13%

Yes

NoUndecided

Governor Brown has asked for a specialelection in June for the voters to consider a

five (5) year extension of a several taxincreases that were enacted in 2009 and

currently scheduled to expire on July 1,including personal income tax, vehicle

license fees, state sales tax, and dependent

exemption credit reductions as a part of aneffort to close Californias budget shortfall.

Do you support the Governors proposal to

extend these taxes for an additional five

years?

California Governor Jerry Brownrecently submitted a proposed budget that

seeks to address the States approximate

$28 billion shortfall. His budget offers

a combination of cuts, re-alignment of

certain government services, extending

tax increases enacted in 2009, and the

elimination of Redevelopment Agencies

and Enterprise Zones that have been

touted as vehicles used to create jobs

and bring businesses into economically

depressed areas of the State.

While the Governors proposed

budget will impact many of us in differentways, we are particularly interested in

how the Governors budget will impact

the business community and how our

members may feel about those effects.

In February the Chamber surveyed its

members about the state of Californias

budget and some of the Governors plans

to balance it. Here are their responses.

Chamber SurveysMembers onCalifornia StateBudget


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Redevelopment AgencyFunding Spurs ManySurvey Comments

53%

32%

14%

1%

Yes

No

Undecided

No Response

Governor Brown has proposed eliminating funding for local

redevelopment agencies, in order to redirect that tax revenue to

local governments for schools and other local services.

Do you support eliminating redevelopment agencies for the

reasons stated above?

53%

28%

15%

2%3%

Yes

No

Undecided

No Opinion

No Response

Governor Brown has proposed eliminating funding for state tax

benefits for enterprise zones, in order to redirect that tax revenue to

local governments for schools and other local services.

Do you support eliminating enterprise zones for the reasons stated

above?

By Debbie Moreno, CEO

The write-in comments associatedwith the survey show that members arefrustrated, worried and disgusted withgovernment. Take the question regardingredevelopment agencies above. Many felt

that the work of redevelopment agencieswas good but the system was bureaucraticand fraught with waste. Others feltthe agencies have value but for now,everything needs to be cut back. Somerespondents even said at this time weneed to eliminate redevelopment agenciesbut NOT divert the money to educationor anywhere else, as suggested by theGovernor the point right now is to cut,and that means everywhere.

On the flip side, respondents said dontpunish local government agencies forstimulating the economy, while others

said, lets at leastfi

nish projects that arestarted before funds are cut. While theidea shared repeatedly in the survey, thatredevelopment funds are good whentimes are good and a luxury in tightbudget times like now, there is a realpossibility that once cut, the funds willnever come back. If Californias morethan 400 local redevelopment agenciesare eliminated, it will result in the lossof hundreds of thousands of jobs andbillions of dollars in local economicactivity throughout the statesome of itin our own backyard.


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Chamber staff members,President/

CEO Debbie Moreno, Director of

Operations Tonya Sterling, Programs

Manager Pauline Bartlett and Director of

Membership Tonya Dretzka spent several

days in February at the annual Western

Association of Chamber Executives

(W.A.C.E.) Conference in Los Angeles.

The conference offers training in

key Chamber core competencies

including, Representing the Interests of

Business with Government, Promoting

Communities, Creating and Sustaining a

Strong Local Economy and Networking

and Business Education Programs.

At the Conference, Tonya Sterling

was recognized as a graduate ofW.A.C.E.s Academy Training, a three

year program of education for Chamber

professionals. Pauline Bartlett is also

a previous graduate of the program.

Taking advantage of professional

development specifically designed for

our industry is one of the reasons the

Bakersfield Chamber has stayed strong in

the down economy and continues to serve

our members and community well, said

Debbie Moreno.

Chamber StaffParticipates inIndustry ExcellenceTraining To BetterServe Our Members

and Community

Moreno served as the Chairman of

the Board of W.A.C.E. in 2010, a 15

state organization serving over 600

local Chambers of Commerce. She was

recognized at the conference for her

service to the organization as well as

being recognized by California Chamber

of Commerce President/CEO Allan

Zaremberg for her position as a member

of the Board of Directors for the Cal

Chamber for the past two years. According

to Zaremberg, Debbie was an active

participant in our meetings and played an

important role assuring that the rest of theBoard had insight from local Chambers

in California on many important issues

including statewide ballot measures.

Tonya Sterling receives her W.A.C.E. TrainingCertificate

Debbie Moreno receives an award for service to theBoard of Directors of the California Chamber ofCommerce from Allan Zaremberg

Debbie Moreno passes the gavel to 2011 W.A.C.E.Chair Cindy Roth of the Riverside Chamber

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Chamber in Action

Represented the interests of businesswith government by: Preparing and sharing a scorecard of voting records of

our elected representatives Testifying in Sacramento on behalf of High Speed Rail to

support jobs in our community Speaking out to protect the rights of business in union

negotiations Beginning development of a Policy Platform Document to

share with elected officials and members to encourageand educate on advocacy on behalf of business

Educating members on the first draft of the proposed2011-2012 state budget

Provided business education opportunities by: Forecasting the future in Real Estate, Healthcare Insurance and High Speed Rail to 210 guests at the Bakersfield the

Next Five Years Forum Presenting an important Labor & Employment Law Seminarcovering new laws to help our members stay compliant Educating 33 high school youth on the opportunities for them in our community with the roll-out of a new year of the

award winning Youth Leadership Bakersfield Program Featuring Dale Carnegie Executive Vice President Michael Cromin an education seminar on re-engaging and

re-energizing employees

Promoted the community and our business members by: Featuring information about and from our members on Facebook and Twitter Launching a Smart Phone App FREE to, and featuring, our Chamber members Publishing the 2011 Chamber Business Guide & Directory and Bakersfield Metropolitan Map Facilitating and welcoming 15 companies with Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening ceremonies Gathering over 80 nominations to honor businesses, organizations and individuals through the Beautiful Bakersfield

Awards Program

Connected members through: Organizing mixers at Daniells Phillips Vaughn & Bock, The Law Offices of Young Wooldridge and Principal Financial Group Bringing together large and small companies at the December Networking Breakfast Small group lunch meetings with the Connect-for-Lunch Program The Chambers Annual Dinner Gala featuring 400 local business leaders Planning for the Chambers biggest networking event of the year, Heartland Saloon Spring Social

On behalf of our members, recently the

Chamber . . .

Dale Carnegie Executive Vice President Michael Crom speaks duringRe-Engage and Re-Energize Your Employees

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Youth Leadership Bakersfield Advi-

sory Council

Shonna Shearson, Kern Schools Federal

Credit Union Chair

The Council was very busy in February,organizing two programs during the month.

Arts & Culture was the focus of the Feb.2 class. Thanks are extended to Advisory

Council Chairs Jill Egland, Arts Council of

Kern; Renee Goodwin, Community Volun-

teer; Lili Marsh, The Petroleum Club; and

Beth Pandol, Bakersfield Museum of Art.

Health and Human Services was the focus

of the Feb 23 class. Thanks go to Advisory

Council Chairs Heidi Carter Escudero, KC

Dept of Human Services; Leslie Golich,

Kaiser Permanente; and Michele Newell,

Aera Energy LLC. These outstanding

day programs were made possible through

the sponsorship support ofAera Energy

LLC, Bakersfield Association of Real-tors, Bright House Networks, Colombo

Construction, Kaiser Permanente and San

Joaquin Community Hospital.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

Ambassadors / Mixer

Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair

The committee enjoyed a presentation

from Don Clark, Kern Veterans Memorial

Foundation, Inc. Additionally, we heard

from Kelly Sloan, Bakersfield Marriott at

the Convention Center for the 5 minutecommercial. We hope that you can join us for

the March Business After Hours Trade Show

Mixeron March 24th at the Double Tree Hotel

from 5:30-8:00pm. Booths are limited so reserve

yours now. Otherwise, bring plenty of business

cards and be ready to do some networking.

Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Business Development

Eric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair

Thank you to Jim Pentico, Dale Carnegie

Training of Central California for allowing

us to enjoy the recent presentation from

Mr. Michael Crom , Dale Carnegie &Associates on Re-Engage and Re-Energize

Your Employees. Next we have a very useful

hands-on seminar titled An Introduction to

Social Media Marketing: A Practical Workshop

for Professionals (see front page article for more

details). Make your reservations now, since

space is limited.


Energy

Tony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chair

Thank you to Brenda Turner, San Joaquin

Valley Air Pollution Control District and

Susanne Campbell, Kern Council of Gov-ernments for the recent presentation that gave

the committee some insights into the eTrip

Programs for businesses with 100+ employ-

ees. Phase 1 starts in September and phases

2 and 3 will follow. Please join the commit-

tee for more informational presentations and

programs.


Governmental Review Council

Jeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair

In February the Governmental ReviewCouncil (GRC) received updates on City and

County issues from newly elected Bakers-field City Councilman Rudy Salas and Kern

County Supervisor Zack Scrivner. The GRC

also considered a new rule proposed by the

National Labor Relations Board that would

require employers to post a notice informing

employees of their rights under the National

Labor Relations Act. The discussion on the

proposed rule was led by Dick Castner, Ex-

ecutive Director, Western Regional Office of

the U. S. Chamber of Commerce.

Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog

Building Relationships Through Committee Connections

Heartland Saloon Spring Social

Maggie Cushine, Boys & Girls Club of Kern County

Chair

Plans are moving along for the upcoming

Chamber Fundraiser scheduled for April 14th,

2011 at the Kern County Fairgrounds from

6-10:00pm. We are looking for auction donations,Black Jack table sponsors and volunteers too. If

you are interested, please contact Pauline Bartlett

at the Chamber.


International Business and Trade

Bob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair

The International Business and TradeCommittee met in February and welcomed a

presentation from Mark Evans, Associate Dean

and Professor of Economics at CSUBs School

of Business and Public Administration. In

addition, the Committee continued its work

planning and preparing for its World Trade Day

2011 event that is scheduled for May 5, 2011.

Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog

Leadership Bakersfield

Bryan Burrow, Bank of America Chair

The February Leadership Bakersfield ClassDay tackled the issues of Growth/Community

Issues and the Government Process. Serving as

Day Chairs were Matt Constantine, County of

Kern and Steven Teglia, City of Bakersfield.

Local government leadership provided a first-

hand look at the opportunities and challenges

facing our community. The class receivedan update on the California High Speed Rail

Project; toured the Mohawk Extension and

Westside Parkway projects; learned about the

impact of the 2010 elections; and were pro-

vided information on how to get involved on

local boards and commissions. The class day

was made possible by the generous sponsor-

ships ofCastle & Cooke California, Inc. and

Pacific Gas & Electric Company.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

YLB performs a dance routine as a flash-mob

The Leadership Bakersfield class visits the MohawkStreet Extension of the Westside Parkway (ViewLooking East Towards Truxtun Ave.)

YLB students take an art lesson at the BakersfieldMuseum of Art

YLB class takes a walking tour of downtownBakersfield


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Chamber Monthly Planner - March 2011

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACE

Mar. 2 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. ChamberMar. 3 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Mar. 3 Leadership Bakersfield Advisory 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 4 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Mar. 8 Introduction to Social Media Marketing: 9:00 a.m. Fresno Pacific A Practical Workshop for Professionals UniversityMar. 9 Beautiful Bakersfield Committee 11:45 a.m. Bakersfield CollegeMar. 9 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Mar. 10 Small Business Networking Breakfast 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 11 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 14 YLB Advisory 11:45 a.m. ChamberMar. 15 Green Business Breakfast Workshop 9:00 a.m. ChamberMar. 15 Heartland Saloon Committee 3:00 p.m. ChamberMar. 16 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. ChamberMar. 16 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. ChamberMar. 17 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Mar. 18 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 22 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberMar. 16 YLB Class Day 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 18 Leadership Bakersfield Class day 7:30 a.m. VariousMar. 23 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.Mar. 24 Business After Hours Spring Trade Show Mixer

Doubletree Hotel, Bakersfield 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.Mar. 25 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMar. 28 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberMar. 31 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.

Helping small business connect with

big business, the Greater Bakersfield

Chamber of Commerce presents the first

Small Business Networking Breakfastof2011 on Thursday, March 10, 7:30-9:30

a.m. at the Chamber. Cost is $15.00 for

Chamber members and $30.00 non-mem-

bers and includes breakfast.

Speakers will include Chris Davis and

Natalie Erlendson, Sun World Inter-

national, LLC; Mario DiBella, Alon

USA / Paramount Petroleum; Caron

McNearney, Clinica Sierra Vista Inc.

To RSVP call (661) 327-4421, e-mail

[email protected] or go to

www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

Sponsored By:

Aera Energy LLC

Alon USA

Chevron

Citizens Business Bank

Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield

Tejon Ranch

Connect Your SmallBusiness with BigBusiness

The California High-Speed Rail

Authority has begun the process of

establishing a policy encouraging

participation in project contracts by

Small Businesses (SB) and Disabled

Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE),

the first draft of which was publicly

presented to the Board of Directors of

the High Speed Rail Authority during its

regular February meeting.

As it currently reads, the policy

calls for minimum contracting goalsof 25 percent for small businesses, and

3 percent for disabled veteran-owned

businesses. The policy reflects current

practices already being implemented

by the Authority. In FY 2009-10, the

Authority reported SB participation at

27.72 percent and 7.07 percent DVBE

participation, of the nearly $18.5 million

in contracts let during that fiscal year.

Small Business toPlay a Role in High

Speed Rail


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Allstate Insurance HillisInsurance Agency4200 Easton Dr. #1Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-327-3486www.allstate.com/mhillisWe provide personal insurance forHome, Auto and Life and specialize inCommercial insurance and employeebenefits.

BI Incorporated500 Baker St.Bakersfield, CA 93305 661-326-8172www.BI.comThe DRC strives to provide a highdegree of discipline combined withintensive treatment programs to preventcriminal behavior and encourage positivesocial attitudes.

Covanta Delano, Inc.31500 Pond Rd.PO Box 550

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HomeTown Buffet4221 S. H St.Bakersfield, CA 93304 661-397-9363

i2SYS, Inc.Bakersfield, CA 661-805-6866www.i2sys.comCustom software developer andengineering services for small & mediumsized businesses, including Applicationson web, mobile devices, databases,information management & office tasksautomation.

Bakersfield Jazz WorkshopBakersfield, CA 661-444-0853www.bakersfieldjazzworkshop.comThe Bakersfield Jazz Workshop is anonprofit organization for the educationof jazz students, advancement of jazzmusicians, enrichment of jazz enjoymentfor the general public, and promotion ofjazz in our community.

Knowledge Solutions Group, N.A.Bakersfield, CA 661-379-6196www.ksgcorp.com

Mobile Pet Veterinary, Inc.5387 TruxtunPO Box 81691Bakersfield, CA 93380 661-496-8709www.drlovepetvet.com

New Advances for People withDisabilities N. Sillect

3720 N. SillectBakersfield, CA 93308 661-324-9854www.napd-bak.orgProviding day program servicesto developmentally disabled adults.Administrative offices for the NAPDTransportation Department.

Extreme Wireless8120 Rosedale Hwy. Ste. 200Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-587-7070

Thomas J. Webdell AccountancyCorporation

4520 California Ave. Ste. 200Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-377-0035www.webdellcpa.comI am a CPA in Bakersfield with 17 yearsof experience in both public accountingand the private sector. Skills range frombookkeeping to SEC reporting.

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

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Volunteer Center of Kern County1400 Chester Ave. #JBakersfield, CA 93301 661-395-9787www.volunteercenter.infoThe Volunteer Center is the leaderin strengthening our community byconnecting people to volunteer serviceand providing resources and support tononprofit organizations.

Yanno Furniture GalleryPO Box 1254Ojai, CA 93024 805-558-7749


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Advanced Womens Health Center .........2008Aera Energy LLC ....................................1981

American Cancer Society, BakersfieldUnit.................................................1986

Bakersfield Association of Realtors ........1955Bakersfield College .................................1974Bakersfield Electric Motor Repair, Inc. ..1967Bakersfield Heart Hospital ......................1998Bakersfield Museum of Art .....................1996Bakersfield Premier Realty .....................2005Bakersfield Racquet Club .......................1965Barber Group, Inc. ..................................1997Bella at the Marketplace .........................2000Blueprint Service Company ....................2000Brown Armstrong Accountants ...............1985BSK & Associates ...................................1972Business Assistance Center of KCCD ....1991

Pat Callahan Ceramic Tile Marble &Granite Fabrication ........................1992

CAMS Juniper California .......................1988Cannon ....................................................2004Castle & Cooke California, Inc. ..............1988W. Michael Chertok ................................2008Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino .........2008Circle Bookkeeping ................................1995Coldwell Banker Preferred/Michelle

Overstreet .......................................2010Coserees Kitchen ...................................1992CSUB Extended University ....................2001D B and Company ...................................1990The Daily Report.....................................1995Danny G. Dane, Tax & Financial

Services ..........................................1992Jim Darling Public Relations ..................2008Darling & Wilson ....................................1948Discount Tire Center ...............................2009DoubleTree Hotel ....................................1983Doughty-Calhoun-OMeara Funeral

Directors .........................................1929Edward Jones Investments,

Greg Meister ..................................2009Emcore ....................................................1963Family Motors Auto Body & Paint, Inc. .2005Firestone Complete Auto Care

Chester ...........................................2008First Assembly of God ............................2002Functional Ergonomics, Inc. ...................2008Garces Memorial High School................1995Garden District Flowers, Inc. ..................1993Glenwood Gardens..................................1999Globe Loan Jewelry Company................1992Golden Empire Youth Tackle Football ....2010Granite Construction ...............................1977Griffith Company ....................................1930Harmony Court Senior Living

Apartments .....................................2008Healthnet of California ...........................2009Hodels Country Dining ..........................1986KBAK-TV/KBFX-TV ............................1953Kern County Builders Exchange ............1957

105 Renewing Members Support ChamberThe following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of January15 through February 14. Please thank them by patronizing their businesses and shopping locally.

Member Since Member Since

Kern County Fair/15th DistrictAgriculture Association..................1958

Kern County Network for Children ........1996Kern County Superintendent of

Schools/CCCC ...............................1988KIA Insurance Associates, Inc. ...............1971Lees Clinical Pharmacy .........................2006Lees Printing Center ..............................1987The Limousine Scene ..............................1994The Lockup II .........................................1997Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield

Truxtun Campus .............................1948Minuteman Press .....................................1991Mission Uniform & Linen Service .........1940Walter Mortensen Insurance ...................1946Mr. Tuxedo ..............................................1991Nabors Well Services Co. .......................1995

Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc. ...................1970Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church .......1993Pacific Shore Stones ................................2008Pepsi Beverages Company ......................1956Placer Title Company ..............................2008Point Loma Nazarene University ............2008Price Disposal .........................................1997Beckie Diltz/Proforma Solutions for

Printing ...........................................2010PumaSoft .................................................2000Pyrenees French Bakery .........................1958Quad Knopf, Inc......................................1984Quality Steel Builders, Inc. .....................2002Reed Print, Inc. .......................................1986Right At Home ........................................2009

Rosewood Retirement Community .........1978San Joaquin Community Hospital ..........1958San Joaquin Valley College.....................1984Servpro of SW Bakersfield .....................2009Jess Smith & Sons Cotton LLC ..............1958Southwest Contractors ............................1993State Farm Ins. Keith Stonebraker

Insurance Agency ...........................2004Stewart Title of California, Inc. ..............1975Subway ....................................................1986Sunbelt Business Brokers .......................2000Team Busby ............................................2005Tejon Ranch Company ............................1956TERRIO Therapy-Fitness, Inc.

Easton Drive ...................................2000Tri-Valley Corporation ............................1996TWIW Insurance Services ......................2000UBS/Financial Services ..........................1987Urners Appliance and TV ......................1920Valley Plaza Mall ....................................1964Varnet, Inc. ..............................................2008Vector Environmental, Inc. .....................1995Vintage Production California LLC ........2009Watson Touchstone Real Estate ..............1981Wholesale Fuels ......................................1987Wilsons Roofing .....................................1998Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP..1993

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United Ways Professional

Development Conference for Nonprofitson Tuesday, Mar. 8 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. brings together nonprofit staff andvolunteers from throughout Kern Countyfor a day of learning and networking.Keynote speakers and workshoppresenters will cover topics including on-line fundraising, volunteer engagement,leadership, workplace wellness andnonprofit finance. Learn to maximize yourfinancial and human assets. Call (661)834-1820 for information.

The Guild House invites you to attend

Wines of the World, wine tasting and horsdoeuvres on Mar. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. Admission is $75 per person andproceeds benefit The Henrietta WeillMemorial Child Guidance Clinic. Formore information and reservations call,(661) 322-1021.

On Saturday, Mar. 19, Dodgeball TheTournament presented by Bright HouseNetworks and the Boys & Girls Clubwill raise funds that will allow morechildren in our community to participatein after-school activities at no cost to theirfamilies. New this year is a bracket releaseparty and carb feed at Pasta Fazool forall the teams on Mar. 18. Get your friends,family, and co-workers together and get aDodgeball team (ages 13 and up) togetherfor a chance to win the golden dodgeballand trophy. For more information and tosign up your team, call (661) 325-3730.

National Health Services, Inc. wouldlike to announce the grand opening oftheir new facility the Brimhall CommunityHealth Center on Apr. 12. The new facilitywill be located at 1014 Calloway Dr. inBakersfield.

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Promoting Our MembersPromoting Our MembersNews from and about your

fellow Chamber membersBolthouse Farms, an innovativehealth and wellness company based inCalifornias fertile San Joaquin Valley,introduced the newest addition to its

popular Protein Plus beverage line: theParfait Smoothie. The Parfait Smoothie isthe only yogurt parfait based smoothie inthe category. Its flavor is extraordinary each smooth sip delivers an equal measureof strawberries, yogurt and granola. TheParfait Smoothie is the third BolthouseProtein Plusflavor, joining Chocolateand Mango, and will also be availablenationwide, with a suggested retail priceof $3.19 for each 15.2 oz bottle.

K. Eric Adair, a natural resourcesattorney, has relocated to KronickMoskovitz Tiedemann and Girards(KMTG) Bakersfield office. Adairsmove from the KMTG Sacramento officewill expand KMTGs natural resourcespractice in the region, providing currentand prospective clients with over twodecades of expertise in environmental

and natural resources litigation, toxic tortdefense, product liability, and generalcommercial litigation. Adair started hiscareer as in-house counsel with Texaco in

Los Angeles and has worked extensivelyin the oil and gas industry throughout hiscareer, principally in assisting industryclients manage claims and litigationinvolving environmentally-impactedproperties. With the move, Adair will alsoextend the firms mediation practice intoKern County and Southern California.

Congratulations to:Brett L. Price,Moskovitz Tiedemann and Girards(KMTG) shareholder and long timeBakersfield resident, for his election toserve as the President of the Kern County

Bar Association (KCBA) for the 2011calendar year; The Boys & Girls Clubof Kern County for receiving a grantfrom BNSF Foundation in the amount of$5,000.

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Chairman of the BoardSheryl ChalupaGoodwill Industries of SouthCentral California

Chairman of the Board ElectTim TerrioTerrio Therapy Fitness, Inc.

Vice Chair Administration

Garrett MingJim Burke Ford Lincoln Jaguar

Vice Chair Business AdvocacySusie GeigerOccidental Petroleum

Vice Chair Member EducationChristine FrazierKern County Superintendent of Schools

Vice Chair NetworkingBill MurrayDoubleTree Hotel

Vice Chair Community OutreachLinda HealdAutomobile Club of Southern California

TreasurerScott BeginCitizens Business Bank

Immediate Past ChairRick RileyTownsend Design

Director-at-LargeMatthew ParkKern County Farm Bureau

Board MembersMike Allen AGM Californi a

Dr. Greg Chamberlain Bakersfield College

Dana Fabbri Rabobank, N.A.

Bruce Freeman Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc.

Shaun Kelly TWIW Insurance Services

Karen King Golden Empire Transit

Dan Klingenberger Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

Jarrod McNaughton San Joaquin Community Hospital

Dayna Nichols Castle Print & Publication

Danny Ordiz Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.

Tom Randour KGET-TV 17

Monique Rogers ARRC Technology

Rick Stevens Stevens Transportation, Inc.

John F. Stovall Law Offices of John F. Stovall

Danielle Wade Bright House Networks

Leslie Walters Walters & Associates

Derek Yurosek Bolthouse Farms, Inc.

Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Debra L. MorenoDirector of Operations Tonya Sterling

Controller Jennifer Abercrombie

Marketing & Communications Mgr. Spencer Schluter

Project Manager Pauline Bartlett

Government Affairs Mgr. Romeo Agbalog

Operations Assistant Jean Scheiber

Director of Membership Tonya M. Dretzka

Information Specialist Janet Ursery

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