metro business journal - may 2011

8/6/2019 METRO Business Journal - May 2011

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In this issue....MAY 2011

The Greater Bakerseld Chamber ofCommerce is dedicated to:

Building a Strong Economy

Providing Business Education &Networking Opportunities

Promoting Our Community

Representing the Interests ofBusiness with Government

Promoting Our CommunityChairmans Circle Focus ................. 2

Beautiful Bakerseld Nominees ..... 5

Committee Activities ...................... 8

Ambassador of the Quarter............. 9

My Chamber App ............................ 10

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

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

Representing the Interests of

Business with Government

Chamber Protects Business ............. 2, 10

Chamber Regulation Survey ...........3

HSR Chief Visits Kern County ....... 13

Providing Business Education &

Networking Opportunities

The Essential Art of Networking ....1

Heartland Saloon Recap.................. 6, 7

Online Business Training ................ 11

Connect For Lunch .........................15

Bakerseld RV Resort Mixer.......... 16

Building a Strong Economy

Leadership Bakerseld Enrollment. 1

World Trade Day ............................. 4

State of the City Sponsorships ........ 13

Heartland Saloon Recap.......8-9

Please join the Chamber

on Tuesday, May 10 for

our latest training semi-

nar, The Essential Art of

Networking with speak-

ersJim Pentico, Dale

Carnegie Training in

Central California andSarah Ketchum, Edward

Jones Investments. Learn

some valuable tips and

techniques through this

interactive workshop

while strengthening your

personal skills.

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the seminar will begin at 12:00 p.m. and end at

1:00 p.m. People tend to do business with people they like. Reservations are required.

Cost is $25.00 per Member / $50.00 non Member, and includes boxed lunch.

The Essential Art of Networkingn Building Personal Business Connections

Jim Pentico Sarah Ketchum

Applications are now being accepted for the Greater Bakerseld

Chamber of Commerce Leadership Bakerseld program.

Dedicated to promoting and developing dynamic business and

community leaders, this unique and versatile program offers an

opportunity for participants to become actively involved in the

community and gain knowledge about our areas challenges and

issues while exploring solutions and alternatives.

Once a month, from September through June, participants attend an all-day seminar

that includes a combination of lectures, panel discussions and hands-on visits to loca-

tions relevant to the days theme. Local decision-makers and experts on the topics ad-

dressed are invited to share their insights and views. Group discussions give participants

an opportunity to express their opinions and interact with the experts and each other.

Applications are available online at www.bakerseldchamber.org. Submission dead-

line is 5 p.m. on Friday, June 24. For more details, email

[email protected] or call (661) 327-4421.

Leadership Bakerseld is truly a gem in our community. I was born and raised in

Bakerseld and was amazed at the information and new relationships I made through

Leadership. Its an asset for anyone, whether a long-time resident or newcomer to our

community.

Jarrod McNaughton, Associate Vice President of Marketing

San Joaquin Community Hospital

The Chamber Seeks Bakerselds NextCommunity Leaders


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San Joaquin Community Hospital (SJCH)

is a 255-bed acute care hospital located in

Bakerseld, CA. Having served the commu-nity for over 100 years, SJCH continues to be a pioneer of health care innovation in

the San Joaquin Valley. Recently, the hospital became the rst between Los Angeles

and San Francisco to have both a Nationally Certied Stroke Center and Nationally

Accredited Chest Pain Center under one roof. In addition, SJCH is home to Kern

Countys only full-treatment burn center; an award-winning Maternity Care Center;

Bariatric Solutions, a weight-loss center; and The Wellness Center for diabetes edu-

cation and cardiac rehab. Recently, the hospital merged with Quest Imaging to pro-

vide the community with top-notch radiology and diagnostic imaging services. The

hospitals mission is to share Gods love with the community by providing physical,

mental and spiritual healing. Visit them at www.sjch.us or call (661) 395-3000.

METRO Business Journal is the

Ofcial Publication of the

Greater Bakerseld

Chamber of Commerce1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947Bakerseld, CA 93303

661-327-4421 FAX: 661-327-8751

http://www.bakersfeldchamber.org

The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

has the sole right to refuse any advertisement

in any Chamber publication.

BusinessesSupportingBusiness!

Chairman's Circle Focus

Chamber Works to Protect Business,Economy, Quality of Life

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 & Stafng 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 Bakerseld

Mid State Development Corporation

Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.

Pacic Gas & Electric Company

Rabobank, N.A.

San Joaquin Community Hospital

State Farm Insurance

Stinsons Stationers, Inc.

Tejon Ranch Company

TelePacic Communications

Wells Fargo Bank

Law Ofces of Young Wooldridge LLP

The Greater Bakerseld Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) is continually working toimprove the business climate, eliminate or minimize California regulations that haveadverse economic impacts, and to speak out on legislation, supporting those billsthat support a strong economy and opposing those that hurt our economy and thus,our quality of life. A recent win for our Chamber business members was the repeal

by Congress of the 1099 mandate that was imbedded in the Health Care law. TheBakerseld Chamber supported the repeal which would have expanded 1099 reportingrequirements for all businesses, large and small, whose purchases totaled $600 or morein a calendar year. But the ght for business is ongoing. Some current issues include:

SB 142 (Rubio) Inter-regional parity in electricity rates - SupportThe GBCC Board of Directors supports SB 142 in an attempt to address and x the

current disparity in electric rates that has a signicant adverse affect on those living inextreme climates like Kern County, by charging them higher rates in comparison withresidents living in milder climates and coastal areas. The bill will require the CaliforniaPublic Utilities Commission (CPUC) to reform the existing electric rate charged byinvestor-owned utilities, by reforming the existing tiered rate structure that chargesresidential customers higher and higher prices that exceed the cost of serving those cus-tomers. In the phasing out and restructure, the CPUC would be required to meet severastandards of fairness and equity, including fairly and equitably reecting; the actualcost of serving customers, differences in climate and other factors that are outside thecontrol of customers and appropriate and effective incentives to customers to conserveand manage their energy use.

While the bill is targeted at residential rate payers, it represents an economic devel-opment issue for our area. Excessive energy costs can, and have, impacted companydecisions to bring a business to an area. Skewing electricity costs against Kern Countyand the valley makes us less competitive. In addition the bill would allow rate reformsthat would help mitigate the high costs of surcharges on all customer bills (includingcommercial and industrial) that must be paid to cover the cost of certain subsidies. (Billcurrently set for Hearing in Energy Committee, May 3)

AB 10 (Alejo) Minimum wage: annual adjustment - OpposeAB 10 would increase the cost of doing business for employers in California by

raising the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour beginning in January 2012, and thenautomatically indexing the wage rate, increasing every year thereafter in accordancewith the annual percentage of ination. The Chamber opposes automatic increases inminimum wage. In light of Californias economic condition, the Chamber stronglybelieves saddling employers with this mandate would further stymie economic growthand recovery. (Bill referred to Appropriations Committee, Suspense File)

See Chamber Fights for Business Interests on Page 10


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Each year, the Kern County Bar Association bestows theBench and Bar Award to a local member of the legalcommunity who brings credit to the legal profession throughtheir outstanding service to the administration of justice andcontributions to their profession.

This year, the recipient of the Bench and Bar Award is BarryGoldner, a partner at the law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner.

Throughout his career, Barry has been a passionate supporter of the BarAssociation and its mission to promote excellence in the legal profession andfoster a better understanding of the roles that judges and lawyers have inprotecting the rights and interests of the citizens of our community.

KDG congratulates Barry for this well-deserved honor and are proud to

share his passion for excellence in the service we provide to our clients.

Abraham Lincoln

As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior

opportunity of being a good man.

4550 California Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309 661.395.1000 5260 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93704 559.438.4374

www.kleinlaw.com

8.5%

31.7%

32.9%

39.0%

51.2%

53.6%

67.0%

Other

Health or Saftey Regulations

Environmental and La nd Use Regulations

Tax Related Regulations

Licensing, Permitting & Inspections

Health Insurance Mandates

Employment Regulations

With which regulations do you find it most difficult for your businessto comply? (Respondents selected one or more answers)

In April the Chamber surveyed

its members on the impact of state

regulations on the Bakerseld business

community.

This survey gathered a massive

amount of narrative informationincluding: which agencies enforce

regulations on which industries; the

amount of lost employee time due to

regulatory paperwork and reporting;

nancial impact of regulation; and the

impact of overlapping and contradictory

regulatory mandates. These narratives

will be used by the Chamber as part of

their continuing effort to reform state

regulation and make California a more

business friendly environment.

In addition, the survey gathered

quantitative data on the types of

Chamber Survey Gauges the Impact of State Regulations onBakerseld Businesses

Indicate the extent to which you feel government regulation has impacted your ability to:

Strong Negative Impact Negative Impact No Impact Positive Impact Strong Positive Impact

Hire new employees or create new positions in your company 31% 37% 32% 0% 0%

Retain existing employees 10% 42% 47% 1% 0%

Grow and expand your business 39% 40% 21% 0% 0%

regulation that impact our local economy,

and the effects of those regulations. The

chart and table below show the results of

this segment of the survey.

With respondents permission, the

personal stories and data from thissurvey will also be shared withLois

Henry, columnist for the Bakerseld

Californian, for a series of articles she

is writing regarding the impact of state

regulation on business.

The results of this survey have

already been put to work in the

Chambers efforts to represent theinterests of business with government.


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Public/Private Partnership Chevron - Kern High School District -

Project Lead Way First 5 Kern - Ready to Start Kern County Water Agency Treated

Water Expansion Project

Rosewood Senior Living Community Kern County Senior Games Total Woman Fitness National

Multiple Sclerosis Society LivingWell with MS

Vision 2020 Mid-Point ProgressReport

Seniors Darlyn Baker Martha Grifth Bill St. Claire

Youth (Individual) Alex Knight

James ORourke Cameron Werner

Youth (Group) Independence High School/Falcon

Autistic Solar Team South High School Stockdale High School

Chamber members provide support

through sponsorships of event catego-

ries. For 2011 the category sponsors are:

Fresno Pacic University- Bakers-eld Center (All-America City Tradi-

tion - Civic/Non-Prot); Law Ofces of

Young Wooldridge LLP (Architecture);

DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton (Arts In-

dividual); Valley Republic Bank (Arts

Group); Wells Fargo Bank (Commercial

Remodel); Aera Energy LLC (Educa-

tion); Automobile Club of Southern

California (Environmental); Interim

HealthCare (Health); RJs Bar and

Grill (Humanitarian Individual); ARRC

Technology (Humanitarian Group);

Bakerseld Association of REAL-

TORS (Public-Private Partnership);

Rosewood Retirement Community(Seniors); Golden Empire McDonalds

Operators (Youth Individual); and

Chevron (Youth Group).

Reception sponsor is Bright House

Networks, and the Crystal Camel-

lia sponsor is Raymonds Trophy &

Awards.

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Recognizing the

many contribu-

tions that have been

made by businesses,

organizations and

individuals through-

out the community,the 2011 Beautiful

Bakerseld Awards

Banquetis slated

for Saturday, June 4 at the DoubleTree

Hotel by Hilton.

Presented by the Greater Bakerseld

Chamber of Commerce, festivities for the

evening begin at 5 p.m. with a recep-

tion featuring hosted hors doeuvres and

viewing of nominee presentation boards,

followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The awards

telecast will air at 7 p.m. on KGET TV-

17.

For contributions made in 2010, the

2011 nominees are . . .

All-America City Tradition - Civic/Nonprot Alzheimers Disease Association of

Kern County Center for Kern Political Education Community Action Partnership of Kern

Food Bank Covenant Community Services, Inc. Creative Connections Inc. Links for Life

Meet Your Neighbors Kern RegionalCenter

Valley Adult Services West Bakerseld Optimist Club

Architecture California Living Museum Cats of

California Exhibit Kern County Employees Retirement

Association PCL Industrial Services, Inc.

Arts (Individual) C. Lee Clark Michael B. Eggert Jennifer Shrader Betty Younger

Arts (Group) Bakerseld Art Association Bakerseld Jazz Festival The Empty Space Theatre Greater Bakerseld Green Expo

Student Art Showcase San Joaquin Community Hospital

Foundation

Chamber Honors Efforts to Improve Local Quality of LifeCommercial Remodel Bakerseld Community House Kaiser Permanente Murray Family Farms, Inc. The Norman Levan Center for the

Humanities

Sparking Image Car Wash Sun World International, LLC

Education Bakerseld College-MESA Week

Zero Project Dr. Julio Blanco Foundation for SUCCESS Monica Guerrero Hoopfest Lassens Natural Foods Sandy Lewy Nona Tolentino U-PLANit Valley Achievement Center

Environmental Bakerseld College Photovoltaic Field Great American Clean-up Green Shops Kern Council of Government Rideshare

Program State Farm Insurance Companies

Health Bakerseld Ronald McDonald House Body Exchange Biggest Loser

Competition Robin Enos Glinn & Giordano Physical Therapy The Heart Center Mercy and Memorial Hospitals

Community Wellness Program Donald R. Montano DDS, MSD TERRIO Therapy-Fitness, Inc. Debbie Wood

Humanitarian (Individual) David Collins Jim Darling Vinod Kumar MD Susan Lara Bob Meadows Richard Shefeld

Jacquie Sullivan Fuchsia Ward Milt Younger

Humanitarian (Group) Assistance League of Bakerseld Bakerseld Condors Carriage House Estates Community Service Cooperative Club Hearts in Service Kern County Bar Association

Community Liaison Committee Klassen Corporation


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Youth Leadership BakersfielAdvisory CouncilShonna Shearson, Kern Schools Federal

Credit Union Chair

n In March students of Youth Leadership

Bakerseld learned about Kerns Energy

Industry. Throughout the day various

speakers shared their knowledge andexpertise about wind, solar and oil in Kern

County. Special thanks to Advisory Council

Day ChairsMichele Newell, Aera Energy

LLC, andRandy Adams, California

Division of Oil & Gas for their expertise

and planning of the day. The day was made

possible by the generous support of program

underwriterAera Energy LLC and day

sponsor Chevron.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

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Ambassadors / Mixer

Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair

n Thank you to Christina Contreras, BI

Incorporated for her presentation along

with several clients to share their stories and

experiences with the Committee. We also want

to thank Patrick Frase, Bakersfield JazzWorkshop for sharing their music with the

committee along with a 5 minute commercial.

It was a real treat! Please join the committee for

our monthly mixers and Ribbon Cuttings that

feature new and expanding businesses.

Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Business DevelopmentEric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair

n Thank you toJoe Coughlin, Coconut Joes

for his recent inspirational seminar which

received some of the highest ratings and

exceptional comments. Next we feature Jim

Pentico, Dale Carnegie Training of CentralCalifornia and Sarah Ketchum, Edward Jones

Investments for our May 10th Seminar, The

Essential Art of Networking: Building Personal

Business Connections (see the front page article

for event details). Sign up for the seminar today

as space is limited. Also look forward to our

June 7th marketing seminar.


EnergyTony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chair

n The Committee recently had several stu-

dents from Independence High tell us about

the Energy & Utility Academy. We were soimpressed with how this program has devel-

oped over the past few years and witnessed

such an incredible transformation of the

students. The program is always looking for

adults to assist as mentors and if you are inter-

ested, please contact Pauline at the Chamber.


Governmental Review CouncilJeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair

nGRC thanks April speakers on several issues:

Michael Hulsizer from the Kern County

Superintendent of Schools, with an update

on the stalled State budget; State SenatorMichael Rubio, who provided an update from

his perspective on activity at the State legislature

and SB 142, the electricity rate bill he authored

(see more info on SB142 on page two of this

Metro); and Allan Krauter from the County

of Kern speaking on Redistricting of County

Supervisorial District Boundaries.

Building Relationships Through Committee Connections

Heartland Saloon Spring SocialMaggie Cushine, Boys & Girls Club of Kern County

Chair

n Thank you to everyone that participated in

the recent Chamber Fundraiser this year The

Heartland Saloon Spring Social The event was a

great success because so many of our business andChamber members either sponsored the event, the

blackjack tables, donated auction items, donated

or discounted goods and services and volunteered

their time to add to this wonderful event. Many

people commented on the fun evening and said

they really enjoyed the gaming aspect. We look

forward to doing it all again next year. Thanks

again to all involved! See recap in this issue for

photos and a list of our event contributors!


International Business and TradeBob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair

n The Committee met in April to nalize theagenda for their World Trade Day event at the

Chamber, Thursday, May 5 from 7:30 a.m. to

1:00 p.m., which will be FREE to Chamber

members (fee for non members) and include

morning refreshments and lunch along with an

exciting line up of speakers/topics. See page four

of this metro for complete information and then

call the Chamber to reserve your spot. Seating

will be limited!

Leadership BakerseldBryan Burrow, IES Engineering Chair

nIn April the Leadership Bakerseld class

focused its attention on Agriculture in KernCounty. Serving as Advisory Council Chair was

Steve Murray, Murray Family Farms. This

session was made possible by our generous

day sponsors Murray Family Farms and

Paramount Farming Company.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

YLB Student tour the Black Gold exhibit at the

Kern County Museum

YLB Students view the new solar array at CSUB


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Chamber Monthly Planner - May 2011

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACEMay 4 New Member Reception 4:30 p.m. ChamberMay 4 International Business & Trade DarkMay 5 World Trade Day at the Chamber 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.May 5 Leadership Bakerseld Advisory 7:30 a.m. Chamber

May 5 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.May 6 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMay 6 YLB Class Day 7:30 a.m. ChamberMay 6 YLB Graduation 6:30 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Bistro BallroomMay 9 YLB Advisory 11:45 a.m. ChamberMay 10 Seminar: The Essential Art 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

of Networking ChamberMay 11 Beautiful Bakerseld Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberMay 11 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.May 13 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m.May 17 Labor & Employment Law Forum 7:30 a.m. ChamberMay 18 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. ChamberMay 18 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. ChamberMay 19 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.

May 20 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMay 23 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberMay 24 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberMay 26 Mixer Bakerseld RV Resort 5:30 p.m.May 27 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. ChamberMay 30 Chamber Closed Memorial Day Jun. 1 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. Chamber Jun. 3 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber Jun. 4 Beautiful Bakerseld Awards 7:30 a.m.

DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton

Please join the Chamber on Tuesday,

May 17, 2011 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. for our

quarterly labor law and human resources

update.Topics will include everything you

need to know to stay out of trouble on:

Wage and Hour Law; Meal and Rest

Periods; Overtime Issues; Independent

Contractor vs. Employee; Exempt vs.

Non Exempt Employees; and the Inside

Scoop from the Other Side on Class

Actions.

This forum will be presented by a

panel of Experts including:David Blaine,

Attorney, Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et

al; Gina Hester, Senior Deputy Labor

Commissioner; andAlex Wheeler,Attorney, Rex Parris Law

Attendance is FREE for Chamber

members in good standing with dues

current; $40 per nonmember. Morning

refreshments will be served.

Reservations are required, call (661) 327-

4421 to RSVP.

The Chamber has selectedNorm

Barone ofBakerseld BusinessBrokers as Ambassador of the Quarter.

Thanks are extended to Norm for his

contributions to the Chamber and

business community. According to Norm:

It is not just being there that measures

success, it is what you contribute that is

the criteria.

The Chamber would also like

to congratulate our runner up for

Ambassador of the quarter,Kelly

Sloan ofBakerseld Marriott at the

Convention Center.

Spring 2011 LaborLaw & HumanResources Update

Ambassador of theQuarter

Norm Barone, Bakerseld Business Brokers The Congdon Financial Group

5080 California Ave.

Bakerseld

661-321-9172www.congdonnancial.nmfn.com

CA#0E67288

Define yourself by what you do.

Fulfill your potential while you make a difference in peoples lives.

Youll sleep soundly at night representing Northwestern Mutual

named byFORTUNE Magazine as Americas 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 ofNorthwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC

(securities), a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual broker-dealer and member FINRA and SIPC.

FORTUNE magazine, March 2008.


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AB 400 (MA) Employment: paid sickdays mandate - Oppose

AB 400 mandates that all employers,except those with collective bargainingagreements, provide any employee whohas worked in California for seven days

with paid sick leave, the accrual rate atone hour for every thirty hours worked.After the 90th day of employment, em-ployees would be allowed to utilize theirpaid sick leave to care for themselves ora family member. The Chamber opposeslegislation such as AB10 that does notinclude a detailed cost-benet analysisto determine economic impacts that thiswould have on businesses, especially inour already struggling business climate.(Bill has moved to Assembly JudiciaryCommittee)

AB 1326 (Furutani) Oil severance tax- Oppose

Once again the potential of an oilseverance tax is raised in California, evenafter defeat of statewide voters in 2006

(Prop. 87), and two attempts by legislaturethat were killed in 2010. The Chambercontinues to oppose the oil severance tax.From a statewide perspective this measurewould make Californias oil productionthe most heavily taxed in the nation by

far. California needs more competitiveadvantage, not less. Messages from sup-porters of an oil severance tax always referto the fact that California doesnt havean oil severance tax while other oil statesdo. What they dont add is that Californiaoil is already taxed at one of the highestrates in the nation through multiple taxesand fees that other states do not impose.From a more local perspective, since KernCounty produces the majority of jobs in,and related to, the production of oil, mostof the projected loss of 10,000 jobs withpassage of an oil severance tax would hitKern County. Decreased in-state produc-tion would also severely impact KernCountys local tax base eroding local ser-vices, including education. (Bill currentlyin Higher Education Committee)

SB 104 (Steinberg) Labor represen-tatives: elections - Oppose

The GBCC is opposed toSB 104 which seeks to eliminate anagricultural employees democraticright to cast an independent vote in a

secret ballot election regarding whetherto unionize. The current provisionsof the Agricultural Labor RelationsAct (ALRA) adequately protect therights and interests of employees andemployers, as well as unions. Passingthe card check like bill would upsetany existing balance between employerand union rights and would erode anemployees right to express their truesentiments about unionization throughthe employees free, un-coerced andcurrent choice. (Bill currently on Floorof Assembly)

Continued from Page 2

Chamber Fights for Business Interests


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SolarCity5206 Young Street, Suite D(661) 765-2489

New Ofce

National Health Services, Inc. -Brimhall Community Health Center1014 Calloway Drive, Building F(661) 760-1551Grand Opening

Mercy Hospitals of Bakerseld2215 Truxtun Avenue(661) 632-5000Grand Opening & Dedication of Healing Garden

PO Box 2426 93303

661-861-9249

www.scorebakersfeld.com

Counselors to America's Small Business

SCORE is a national non-prot organization made

up of retired and working business professionals

who volunteer their time to help the

small business community.

Providing FREE Business Consultations

Marketing & Business Planning Assistance

Financing and Loan Review

Government Procurement Opportunities


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nAmerican Tire Depot4860 Stine Rd.Bakerseld, CA 93313 661-837-0387www.americantiredepot.com

nCactus Valley Mexican Restaurant4215 Rosedale Hwy.Bakerseld, CA 93308 661-633-1948

nCamelot Park1251 Oak St.Bakerseld, CA 93304 661-859-1861www.CamelotParkBakerseld.comBakerselds family fun center andbirthday/group event headquarters, with

go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, batting

cages and full arcade.

nCanteen Vending2429 Fruitvale Ave, Bay 5Bakerseld, CA 93308 800-852-5726www.canteen.comFull line vending, ofce coffee services& Avanti markets; offering quality serviceand name brand products for all yourneeds.

nDedicated Dental Systems Inc.3400 Wible Rd.Bakerseld, CA 93309 661-835-8672

www.dedicated-dental.comDedicated Dental has dental ofcesthroughout Kern County. Dedicated Dental

provides convenient, comprehensive, andaffordable dental care in both general and

specialty dentistry.

nEdifce Inks

Bakerseld, CA 661-444-3972In the interests of building unity and

promoting self-expression, Edice Inksprovides screen printed clothing tobusinesses large and small, schools,

families and charities.

nHiggins Auto Parts12825 S. Union Ave.Bakerseld, CA 93307 661-831-2411www.higginsauto.comHiggins Auto Parts is the leading providerof the highest quality recycled auto parts inSouthern California. Established in 1951,our outstanding reputation for deliveringexcellent products backed by superior

service & warranties is unmatched.

nThe Karcher Law Firm2318 20th St.Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-326-1959www.stevekarcher.comThe Karcher Law Firm is focused oncontinuous improvement in offering top

ight servicesbusiness, collections/bankruptcy, real estate, litigation, andinjuryat competitive pricing.

nMill Creek Florist & Balloons608 18th St.Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-323-7300www.bakerseldcaorist.comA full service orist, balloons and giftbaskets.

nJeanine Adams New Life Realty7850 White Ln. Ste. E-114Bakerseld, CA 93309 661-203-9501

nPacifc Construction Services Inc.

PO Box 21012Bakerseld, CA 93390 661-829-1002www.pcsbakerseld.comWe are a locally-owned, multi-serviceGeneral Construction Company with anemphasis on residential remodels, buildingmaintenance and project management.

n

PCL Industrial Services, Inc.1500 S. Union Ave.Bakerseld, CA 93307 661-832-3995www.pclindustrialservices.comA full service, heavy industrial contractorthat responds to the unique constructionneeds of our clients in the petrochemical,oil and gas, gas compression/transmission,and power/cogeneration industries.

nPeople Helping People1701 Westwind Dr. Ste. 107Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-205-2844www.myphpdream.com

We believe all great things come frompeople helping people. We believe peopleneed a hand up, not a hand out. We do itthrough education.

nStewards Inc.2211 H St.Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-631-1258www.stewardsinc.org

nToo Fat Sandwiches721 18th St.Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-631-8401www.toofatsandwiches.com

Welcome Fifteen New ChamberMembersThe businesses listed below have made a signicant commitment to the communityand an important investment in their future by joining the Chamber. (Quotes providedby new members.) New members joined during the period of March 15 through April 14.

High Speed RailChief to Visit KernCounty

State of the CityForum SponsorshipsProvide ValuableMarketing Exposure

The Kern County Fast Track

stakeholder coalition chaired bySupervisor Ray Watson has announcedthatRoelof van Ark, CEO of theCalifornia High Speed Rail Authority,will visit Kern County on Monday,May 16. Mr. van Ark and members ofhis planning staff will be hosted by thecoalition in activities including toursof proposed HSR facilities sites, small-group meetings with key stakeholders,and much media interaction. A principalfocus of the days events will be awelcoming luncheon featuring van Arkas the keynote speaker, arranged by the

Kern Transportation Foundation at thedowntown Bakerseld Marriott.Kern County is in active competition

for recognition as the Central Valleymaintenance and operations hub ofthe projected 800-mile, $45B new railsystem. The economic benets to thesuccessful Valley competitor will beenormous, as billions of dollars and manyhundreds of jobs are involved.

Luncheon registration information maybe downloaded at www.ktfonline.org.Space is expected to be at a premium so take action now.

The annual State of the City Forum is

one of the Chambers premier businessinformation luncheon forums eachyear and attendees represent businessleadership in our community. The July12 forum features Bakerselds Mayorand designated city department headsreporting on the past year as well ascurrent projects and projections forthe future of Bakerseld. RaymondsTrophy and Awards is the PresentingSponsor and for the rst time theChamber invites additional levels ofsponsorship. Silver ($2,000) and Bronze($1,000) sponsorships are available.

Please contact Chamber CEO DebbieMoreno at 327-4428, or [email protected] formore information or a sponsorshipcontract.


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Apex Management Group.......................2010The Arts Council of Kern ........................1998

Bakerseld Audi......................................2007Bakerseld Blaze ....................................2004Bakerseld High School .........................1998Bakerseld RV Resort.............................2007Bakerseld Truck Center........................1992Bank of America .....................................1920Ben & Jerrys ..........................................2008Best Western Hill House .........................1999Brain Injury Association of California....2010Jim Burke Ford Lincoln Jaguar

Gasoline Alley................................1922California Fruit Depot .............................2005Childrens Advocates Resource

Endowment ....................................2006Central Valley Occupational Medical

Group .............................................2004Chester Avenue Brake LLC ....................1925City of Bakerseld ..................................2001Comprehensive Blood & Cancer

Center .............................................1997Cotterman Co. .........................................2005Floyds Ofce Solutions .........................1997Froehlich Signature Homes, Inc. ............1991Gaslight Melodrama Theatre ..................2009Golden Living Center.............................2009Golden Youth Rejuvenation Centre &

Spa ..................................................2007Greers Banner Air..................................1999Guild House ............................................1993Guinn Construction.................................2010

Claudia Holderness CPA.........................2010H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection ........................2007Home Instead Senior Care ......................2008Income Property Association of Kern .....2009Jersey Mikes Subs ...................................2009Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation .1999Kentucky Fried Chicken/A.D. Bakes......1992Kern County Department of Human

Services ..........................................1996Kwik Signs Inc........................................2001LeBeau-Thelen LLP ................................1989Logans Roadhouse .................................2009Courtyard by Marriott Hotel ...................1997Russell D. Martin CPA............................1996T.L. Maxwells Restaurant & Bar...........2004McCright Agency ....................................1990McDonalds.............................................1999McDonalds Restaurant Coffee Rd. .....1999McDonalds Restaurants .........................1997Mercedes Benz of Bakerseld ................1987Motor City Auto Center ..........................1972

National Cement .....................................2009Neiras Collision Centers Inc. .................1995Ofce Depot............................................2009Paradigm Shift Enterprises, LLC ............2010Paramount Farming Company ................1994Personal Express Insurance.....................2009

86 Renewing Members Support ChamberThe following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of March 15through April 14. We thank them for their support and commitment to the Chamber!

Member Since Member Since

CSUB Politics Research Center ..............2001Precision Pharmacy .................................2006

Prepaid Legal Services............................2009ProCare Hospice/FCMS..........................2010RE/MAX Magic ......................................2009Royal Palms ............................................1996Sams Club ..............................................2005Santa Barbara Business College .............1983SCORE ....................................................1989Shinault Baker & Company ....................1996Skarphol Associates ................................1995Smurt Recycling Company...................1970Snelling Stafng Services .......................2008Southern Sierra General

Engineering, Inc. ............................2009Storage Mobility .....................................2005Law Ofces of John F. Stovall................2005

Jack Arian Other Properties .................2001TIC The Industrial Company ...............2000Today Cleaners........................................2003Travelodge ..............................................2009Tree Foundation of Kern.........................2009Valley Direct Inc. ....................................2008Weir & Associates ...................................1988Xerox-Intelligent Document Solutions ...2005

PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY

OnlyBakersfeld

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of exposurefor one

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ISSUE: 28-2 (JUNE/JULY)

Advertising Close:

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The Man IssueThe Man Issue provides the

perfect tie-in opportunity to

sell your products and services

geared toward MEN.

Man Profiles: Theres a lot to

be said about your business.

Things that cant be said within

traditional ad space.

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healthcare

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inding it essential to market their

practice to patients and referral

physicians alike.

Medical Profiles: Tell your story

in a professional manner to our

audience of over 60,000 educated,

afluent and inluential readers.

The June/July issue ofBakersfield

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nThe Mexican American Opportunity

Foundation cordially invites you to attendthe 22nd Annual Aztec Awards Banqueton Friday, May 6 at the Petroleum Clubof Bakerseld from 6:00 11:00 p.m.Tickets are $60 per person and tables ofeight are available for $450. For moreinformation or to RSVP call, (661) 336-6943.

nGuild House is excited to beparticipating inFirst Friday on May 6thfrom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy lightappetizers, desserts and a glass of wine forjust $7 per person. Featuring live music byLarry Peahl, keyboard & Ken Fahsbender,saxophone. See the 100-year old BarlowHome that is Guild House, a Bakerseldtreasure!

PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY

Promoting Our MembersNews from and about your

fellow Chamber membersnFresno Pacic University is hostingThe Global Economy and its Effect onCentral Valley Business, part of theFPU

Business Luncheon Roundtable series, on

May 12 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at FPU,11000 River Run Blvd., Suite 200. Cost is$25 per person, or $125 for a table of sixand includes lunch. To RSVP call (661)617-3217.

nSan Joaquin Community Hospitalinvites you to an evening of the Bestof Bakerseld. All proceeds from thisevent will benet Global Family, anorganization based in Bakerseld thatrescues and cares for abused, oppressedand abandoned children overseas and righthere in Bakerseld. The event will be

held on Saturday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. inthe Second Floor Ballroom of StockdaleTowers. For more information and ticketscall, (661) 616-0326.

nAlzheimers Disease Associationof Kern County, Alternative Care,GEMCare, Golden Living, KernSchool Federal Credit Union, Pacica

Senior Living, Pro Care Hospice &Optimal Hospice Present: 2011 Caring

for the Caregiver Your Importanceas the Caregiveron Saturday, June 11from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the OliveDrive Church Great Room (5500 OliveDrive Building 9). Topics will includecare giving concerns, legal issues,outreach services and many more. A lightcontinental breakfast and lunch will beserved. To make your reservations call,(661) 393-8871 (extension 14). Reserveby Wednesday, June 1.

Congratulations to:State FarmInsurance for receiving the 2011 WRAPAwardfor the efforts of the State FarmCalifornia Green Team Committee, theaward was presented byMayor Harvey

Hall; Susan C. Hersberger ofAeraEnergy LLC for receiving the prestigious

John Brock Community Service Award.

Youve 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 businessat the same time? Well set it all up for you.

Each week, youll have the opportunity to go to lunch

with two or three different Chamber members. Youll be

the only one in your profession at the table.

Well make the reservation for you and provide a map to

the restaurant. Well 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 Youre Going to Have

Lunch Anyway...

Start your one-month trial today:

www.tiny.cc/bakersfieldconnect


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Chairman of the Board SherylChalupa GoodwillIndustriesofSouth CentralCaliforniaChairman of the Board Elect TimTerrio TerrioTherapyFitness,Inc.Vice Chair Administration

GarrettMing JimBurkeFordLincolnJaguarVice Chair Business Advocacy SusieGeiger OccidentalPetroleumVice Chair Member Education ChristineFrazier KernCountySuperintendentofSchoolsVice Chair Networking BillMurray DoubleTreeHotelVice Chair Community Outreach LindaHeald AutomobileClubofSouthernCaliforniaTreasurer ScottBegin CitizensBusinessBankImmediate Past Chair RickRiley TownsendDesignDirector-at-Large MatthewPark KernCountyFarmBureau

Board MembersMikeAllen AGMCalifornia

GregChamberlain BakerseldCollege

DanaFabbri Rabobank,N.A.

BruceFreeman Castle&CookeCalif.,Inc.

ShaunKelly TWIWInsuranceServices

KarenKing GoldenEmpireTransit

DanKlingenberger Dowling,Aaron&Keeler,Inc.

JarrodMcNaughton SanJoaquinCommunityHospital

DaynaNichols CastlePrint&Publication

DannyOrdiz Ordiz-MelbyArchitects,Inc.

TomRandour KGET-TV17

MoniqueRogers ARRCTechnologyRickStevens StevensTransportation,Inc.

JohnF.Stovall LawOfcesofJohnF.Stovall

DanielleWade BrightHouseNetworks

Lesl ieWalters Walters&Associates

DerekYurosek BolthouseFarms,Inc.

Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Debra L. Moreno

Director of Operations Tonya Sterling

Controller Jennifer Abercrombie

Project Manager Pauline Bartlett

Director of Membership Tonya M. Dretzka

Marketing & Communications Spencer Schluter

Operations Assistant Jean Scheiber

Information Specialist Janet Ursery

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