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GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
APRIL 2011
In this issue....
Spring Business After Hours Recap.......5
Promoting Our Community
Chairman’s Circle Focus ................. 2
Committee Reports ......................... 6
Ribbon Cuttings .............................. 8
New M embers ................................. 9
Renewing Members ........................ 10
Member N ews ................................. 11
Representing Business
1099 R equirement ........................... 1
Stalled Energy Projects ................... 2
2010 Census Data ........................... 7
Business Use Tax ............................ 8
Providing Business Education and
Networking Opportunities
The Entrepreneur Spirit................... 1
CalChamber O nline Training .......... 3
Heartland Saloon Spring Social ...... 4
Spring BAH Recap ......................... 5
Mixer: Four Points Sheraton ........... 12
Building a Strong Economy
Energy Luncheon Forum ................ 7
World Trade Day Event................... 7
Leadership Bakersfield Recruits ..... 11
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
BUSINESS JOURNAL
The Entrepreneur Spirit Seminar
 Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do
Join the Chamber on Tuesday, April 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with our guest
speaker, Joe Coughlin of Coconut Joe’s Beach Grill.
Get practical tips from this energized speaker, including:
· Make your daily work life more enjoyable while being even more successful at
what you do.
· Why most small businesses, even the “successful” ones, fail to deliver fulfillment?
· Ten critical steps necessary to build a business to support life - not consume it.
· The great “bait and switch” that everyone falls for when starting a business.
· Discover the Work Fulfillment Matrix - and how you fit into it.
· Find out who you really work for.
Join Joe as he shares his unique blend of life philosophy and work experience. Be
inspired and challenged as he exposes long-held beliefs about the world of work, and
creates new life-changing perspectives that deliver the real bottom line to the work-
weary business owner.
Cost is $25 per Chamber member; $50 per nonmember. Price includes lunch. Res-
ervations are required. Register online at www.bakersfieldchamber.org or call 661-327-
4421.
Sponsored By:
BEACH GRILL
Chamber Supported Repeal Passes U.S.
House of Representatives
The House of Representatives voted in March to repeal the “1099 Mandate” imbed-
ded in the new health care law. H. R. 4, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimi-
nation Act of 2011 passed by a margin of 314-112 with all Republicans present and
76 Democrats voting in favor, and 112 Democrats opposed. The provision would have
expanded the 1099 reporting requirements for all businesses, from small businesses to
corporations for all purchases totaling $600 or more in a calendar year.
The Chamber considered the 1099 Mandate to be another burdensome requirement
placed on businesses that would have added costs for compliance, increased audits, and
would have redirected small business owners’ efforts to filing instead of hiring. Further,
the 1099 requirement was concerning due to the fact that the provision was included in
the new health care law, while having no direct relationship with the subject of health
care.
The Bakersfield Chamber would like to thank all of those who responded to the
Chamber’s “Calls to Action” on the issue. H. R. 4 will now go to the Senate for con-
sideration. The Senate has already passed its own version of the 1099 repeal; therefore
both houses will need to reach agreement between both versions before a final bill can
be sent to the President. We will continue to monitor this legislation on behalf of our
members and provide updates as progress occurs.
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 2011
Chairman’s
Circle
Businesses
Supporting
Business!
• Aera Energy LLC
• Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman
• Bright House Networks
• Jim Burke Ford
• Carney’s Business Technology Center
• Castle & Cooke California, Inc.
• Chevron
• Continental Labor & Staffing Resources
• Daniells, Phillips, Vaughan & Bock
• Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.
• Golden Empire Transit District
• Gregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc.
• Hall Ambulance Service
• Kern Schools Federal Credit Union
• Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, et al.
• Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield
• Mid State Development Corporation
• Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.
• Pacific Gas & Electric Company
• Rabobank, N.A.
• San Joaquin Community Hospital
• State Farm Insurance
• Stinson’s Stationers, Inc.
• Tejon Ranch Company
• TelePacific Communications
• Wells Fargo Bank
• Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP
METRO Business Journal is the
Official Publication of the
Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce
1725 Eye Street • PO Box 1947
Bakersfield, CA 93303
661-327-4421 • FAX: 661-327-8751
http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org
The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO has
the sole right to refuse any advertisement in
any Chamber publication.
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Stalled Energy Projects Cost California
Economy $59.1 Billion
 Both Renewable and Non-Renewable Projects Impacted
In a first-of-its-kind economic study, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has
identified 31 stalled energy projects in California that, collectively, are costing the
state’s economy $59.1 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) and 142,100 jobs a year
that could be created during the construction phase of the projects alone.
The economic study estimates the potential loss of investment and jobs in 351
proposed renewable, coal, natural gas, nuclear and transmission projects in 49 states.
The projects have been delayed or canceled due to “Not in My Backyard” activism,
a broken permitting process, and a system that allows for limitless lawsuits by
opponents, according to the U.S. Chamber. The study features a state-by-state analysis
that details the economic output and jobs that could be created by acting on these
stagnant projects.
Among the 31 California energy projects listed by the study is Sunrise Powerlink,
a 117-mile transmission line from Imperial County to San Diego. Construction for the
California Chamber and Bakersfield Chamber-supported project began on December
9, 2010, following several years of public education efforts and testimony before
regulatory bodies. The line is expected to begin service in 2012.
GDP/Jobs Benefits:
The study found that if the projects were built and operated for 20 years, the benefit
would be an estimated $3.4 trillion in U.S. GDP. This benefit would include $1.4
trillion in employment earnings and an additional 1 million jobs per year. Nearly half
of the projects identified in the study are renewable energy projects.
Other Findings:
• Investment Phase: Planning and construction of the projects would generate $577
billion in direct investment and would result in an approximately $1.1 trillion increase
in U.S. GDP. An estimated 1.9 million jobs would be required during each year of
construction.
• Operations Phase: Operation of the projects would generate $99 billion in direct
annual output and would yield $145 billion in increased GDP annually. An estimated
average of 791,200 jobs would be created per year of operation.
Additional Information:
The study by TeleNomic Research was conducted by Steve Pociask, president
of the American Consumer Institute, and Joseph Fuhr, professor of economics at
Widener University and senior fellow at the American Consumer Institute. An in-
depth breakdown of every stalled project appears at www.projectnoproject.com. The
full study, “Project Denied: The Potential Economic Impact of Permitting Challenges
Facing Proposed Energy Projects,” is available at uschamber.com.
Chairman's Circle Focus
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorpo-
rated in California in 1905, is one of the largest
combination natural gas and electric utilities in
the United States. Based in San Francisco, the
company is a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation.
There are approximately 20,000 employees who carry out Pacific Gas and Electric
Company’s primary business—the transmission and delivery of energy. The company
provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 15 million people throughout
a 70,000-square-mile service area that stretches from Eureka in the north to Bakersfield
in the south, and from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Sierra Nevada in the east.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company and other utilities in the state are regulated by the
California Public Utilities Commission. The CPUC was created by the state Legislature
in 1911.
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Chamber Seeks Blackjack Table Sponsorships & Silent
Auction Items For Heartland Saloon Spring Social
The Chamber’s one and only annual
fundraiser has been moved from August
to April in 2011. The Heartland Saloon
Spring Social (formerly Summer Social)
will kickoff at 6:00 p.m. on April 14 at
the Kern County Fairgrounds.
The Heartland Saloon Spring Social
will feature music, dancing, gaming,
food, prizes and silent auction.
Chamber Members have been mailed
packets of ten tickets. If you have not
received your tickets yet, contact the
Chamber.
This is our only fundraiser for the year
and we ask all members to purchase
tickets for their employees, ask their em-
ployees to purchase tickets, and/or to sell
tickets to clients and customers.
Please decide how many tickets in
your packet you plan to use. Cost per
ticket is $35 before the event, $50 when
purchased at the door. We ask that any
unwanted or unsold tickets be returned to
the Chamber or destroyed and that you
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provide the unused ticket numbers to the
Chamber.
Additional tickets for members and
non-members can be purchased by
phone, (661) 327-4421 or by visiting the
Chamber at 1725 Eye Street, downtown
Bakersfield.
The Chamber needs the support of
member businesses to ensure a spectacu-
lar annual fundraiser event this year.
Blackjack Table Sponsorship:
To sponsor a Blackjack Table for
$350, submit a completed Blackjack
Table Sponsorship Form by fax, (661)
327-8751 or email to, Pauline Bartlett
at pbartlett@bakersfieldchamber.org.
Blackjack Table Sponsorship Forms are
available at the Chamber or at www.
bakersfieldchamber.org.
Silent Auction Item Donation:
Can you give a gift card to a lo-
cal restaurant, an iPad, digital camera,
jewelry, golf accessories...anything you
think others would like for the Chamber
Silent Auction? Do you have promotional
items to contribute that will help show-
case your business? Can you donate a
gift basket for movie lovers, pet lovers,
chocolate lovers, or spa lovers?
The positive benefits of donation are:
• The item is on view at the event
• Your business is thanked in the event
program.
• Your prize and business name is an-
nounced during the event.
• Your business is thanked in the
monthly METRO newsletter, published
by the Chamber (circulation approxi-
mately 2,800).
To donate a silent auction item submit
an Auction Item Donation Form by fax
to Pauline Bartlett at (661) 327-8751 or
email to pbartlett@bakersfieldchamber.
org. Auction Item Donation Forms are
available at the Chamber or at www.ba-
kersfieldchamber.org. For more informa-
tion call (661) 327-4421.
Sold Out Spring Trade Show Brought Chamber Members
& Potential Clients Together
they will be around to service any goods The next Business After Hours Trade
and services that I may purchase,” said Show Mixer takes place on Thursday,
Norm Barone, Bakersfield Business June 24.
Brokers.
“This is an excellent, stress-free way
to learn about new and existing busi-
nesses, find businesses that can help your
business and reconnect with business
associates,” said Brooks Douglass, ESG
Republic.
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and generate leads, the Chamber’s March booth at next year’s March trade show. Over 300 guests attended the BAH mixer
24 Business After Hours Trade Show
Mixer brought together a wide range of
businesses showcasing their products
and services to three hundred members Thanks to Sponsor:
and representatives from throughout the
community.
“The Chamber provides an opportunity
to meet other business owners that I can
turn to for goods and services with a high
degree of confidence. I feel comfortable
working with members because I know Seacrest Resort Pismo Beach won best booth

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Building Relationships Through Committee Connections
Ambassadors / Mixer
Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group – Chair
 At the March meeting the committee
enjoyed a presentation from Sonja Hill and
Susan Wiggins, American Lung Association,
another Chamber member organization that is
working hard to make our community healthier.
Additionally, we heard from Norm Barone,
Bakersfield Business Brokers for the 5 minute
commercial. If interested in joining this active
committee, please contact Pauline Bartlett at
the Chamber.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Energy
Tony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chair
 Thank you to Nick Ortiz, Pacific Gas &
Electric for giving an informative overview
into the Smart Meter program and the utility
rate structure at the March committee meet-
ing. Save the date for the upcoming Energy
Luncheon Forum on May 4th, 2010. We will
feature Karen Harbert, Institute for 21st
Century Energy, Washington D.C.
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Governmental Review Council
Jeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair
 The GRC was visited at the end of February
by Assemblyman David Valadao, 30th District
(R-Hanford) who provided the group insight
on legislative activities in Sacramento, as well
as his perspective on issues. In March, the
Governmental Review Council (GRC) heard
presentations from Jamie Henderson, Executive
Director, First 5 Kern, regarding the potential
effects of the Governor’s budget on First 5
programs. Rob Ball, Director of Planning with
the Kern Council of Governments discussed
SB 325 (Rubio) and the proposed effects SB
325 would have on railroad use. Lastly, the
GRC heard an update on City issues from
newly elected Bakersfield City Councilman
Russell Johnson. Special thanks to all our
guest speakers.
International Business and Trade
Bob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair
 The International Business and Trade
Committee met in March for further planning
of the committee’s upcoming World Trade Day
2011 event scheduled for Thursday, May 5 at
the Chamber office. The half day event will
feature a variety of speakers who will discuss
topics ranging from the global economy, social
culture, international trade regulations, and
speakers sharing personal experiences doing
business abroad. The event is designed to
provide business owners valuable information
and training on how to do business overseas
and be successful.
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Heartland Saloon Spring Social Youth Leadership Bakersfield Advi-
Maggie Cushine, Boys & Girls Club of Kern County sory Council
– Chair Shonna Shearson, Kern Schools Federal
 The committee is working hard in putting Credit Union – Chair
together this entertaining evening scheduled
from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. on Apr. 14, 2011 at the
Kern County Fairgrounds. We look forward
to sharing an evening of Food, Casino Gaming,
Music, Silent Auction, Prizes and much more. Be
ready to network and enjoy this festive evening.
Purchase your dinner tickets now for only $35 in
advance or $50 at the door. Hope to see you then!
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett
Business Development
Eric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence – Chair
 Our March Social Media Seminar was very YLB class trains with fire-fighting tools and
equipment.
successful with over 60 attendees. We appreciate
Fresno Pacific University for allowing us to  The March session of Youth Leadership
utilize their beautiful facility. Thank you also focused its attention on Law, Criminal
to Carney’s Business Technology Center for Justice and Public Safety. Students were
sponsoring the event. We also appreciate the time educated about the dangers of cyber bullying
and expertise given from our featured speakers: as it relates to social media; reminded of
Carlin Jones, Arts Council of Kern; Jennifer the dangers of driving while impaired by
Baldwin, CSUB and Spencer Schluter, Greater representatives of Life Interrupted; learned
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce. Our April about the daily functions of a deputy coroner;
seminar is sure to be motivational as we hear and were provided hands-on training with
from successful business owner Joe Coughlin, tools and equipment at the Kern County
Coconut Joe’s. (See the front page article for Fire Department Training Facility. Special
event details). thanks to Advisory Council Day Chairs Sean
Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett Collins, Kern County Fire Dept, Joe Aldana
Leadership Bakersfield and Brian Clayton, Bakersfield Police Dept
Bryan Burrow, IES Engineering – Chair for their expertise and planning of the day.
The day was made possible by the generous
The March Leadership Bakersfield Class support of program underwriter Aera Energy
Day focused its attention on Education in Kern LLC and day sponsor Pacific Gas & Electric
County. Local leaders in education addressed Company.
the issues and challenges facing K-12 and Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling
higher education. Class members also had
the opportunity to tour and learn more about
programs offered by Bakersfield Adult School,
Regional Occupation Center, Virginia Avenue
School and the Claude W. Richardson Center.
Serving as Advisory Council Chairs were Julie
Gaines, Kern County Superintendant of
Schools and Kathy Miller, Aera Energy LLC.
This session was made possible by our generous
day sponsor Bakersfield College.
Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling
YLB class learns about the Kern County Fire
Department’s air unit.
LB class learns from a panel of leaders from local
schools, colleges and universities.
Chamber Hosts Chamber Monthly Planner - April 2011
Energy Luncheon Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

Forum May 4 DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACE

Apr. 1 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Please join the Chamber on May 4 at Apr. 5 Seminar: The Entrepreneur Spirit 11:00 a.m. Chamber
the DoubleTree Hotel for the Greater Apr. 6 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. Chamber
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Energy Apr. 7 Leadership Bakersfield Advisory 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Luncheon Forum. Registration starts at Apr. 7 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m., luncheon forum runs from Apr. 8 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber
Apr. 13 Beautiful Bakersfield Committee 11:45 a.m. DoubleTree
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Apr. 13 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.
Our keynote Apr. 14 Heartland Saloon Spring Social 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
speaker for this Kern County Fairgrounds
forum is Karen Apr. 15 Governmental Review Council Dark
Alderman Apr. 19 Heartland Saloon Committee 3:00 p.m. Chamber
Harbert, President/ Apr. 20 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber
CEO of the Apr. 20 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. Chamber
Apr. 21 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.
Institute for 21st Apr. 22 Governmental Review Council Dark
Century Energy, Apr. 25 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber
Washington DC Apr. 26 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber
(a division of the Apr. 27 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.
US Chamber of Apr. 28 Mixer - Four Points Sheraton 5:30 p.m.
Karen Alderman Harbert Commerce). Apr. 29 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber
The Institute May 4 Energy Luncheon Forum 11:30 a.m. DoubleTree
May 4 New Member Reception 4:30 p.m. Chamber
builds support for meaningful energy May 5 World Trade Day at the Chamber 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
action nationally and internationally
through policy development, education
and advocacy. It is focused on building
support for a comprehensive, long-term
agenda to secure America’s energy future.
At the Institute, Harbert was instrumental
Census Data Will Save the Date:
in formulating 88 specific policy
recommendations that were presented
Impact Redistricting World Trade Day
to President Obama and members of the
111th Congress. She frequently testifies in
The U. S. Census Bureau released
detailed information on California’s
May 5, 2011
front of Congress and provides analysis population this month. That data will The Greater Bakersfield Chamber
to the media, policy makers and industry be used by the state’s newly created of Commerce will hold its 2nd World
leaders. independent Citizen’s Redistricting Trade Day event on Thursday, May
Among her impressive resume, is her Commission to draw new political district 5 at the Chamber from 7:30 a.m. to
former position as the assistant secretary boundaries for the state legislature, 1:00 p.m. and includes lunch. The
for policy and international affairs at the Congress, and the state Board of Chamber’s International Business and
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Equalization. The new 14 member Trade Committee is organizing the
Price is $35 for Chamber members Commission has until August to adopt new event to provide local area businesses
and $55 for non members. Registration districts which will be used for the 2012 with valuable information on how to
is required. To RSVP please call, (661) elections. conduct business abroad and help those
327-4421 or register online at www. California’s official 2010 population already engaged in overseas commerce
bakersfieldchamber.org of 37,263,308, a 10 percent increase to expand.
over year 2000 totals, was made public The event will feature guest
Gold Sponsor:
in December. The newly released data speakers who will cover a variety of
includes census tract, city and county topics ranging from cultural awareness
breakdowns, in addition to income, etiquette, export permitting and
ethnicity, and percentages. According to regulations, and global economic
Silver Sponsors:
the data, Kern County experienced a 26.9 forecasts. The event is FREE to
percent increase, and Bakersfield seeing a Chamber members and $35 per ticket
40 percent jump from 2000 figures. for non-chamber members. For more
For more information visit http://www. information please call the Chamber at
Additional sponsorship opportunities
dof.ca.gov/research/demographic/state_ (661) 327-4421.
are available, contact Debbie Moreno at
the Chamber at (661) 327-4428. census_data_center/census_2010/view.php
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 State Announces
300,000
Businesses May
Owe Use Tax
In March the Chairman of the Cali-
fornia Board of Equalization (BOE),
Jerome E. Horton directed BOE staff to
notice approximately 300,000 business
owners that they may owe use taxes.
The notices are a result of a new
law passed in 2009 designed to help
address the state’s budget shortfall,
which requires businesses that meet the
definition of a “qualified purchaser” to
Mobile Pet Veterinary Services register with the BOE and to file returns
5387 Truxtun Avenue reporting all purchases from the previous
(661) 496-8709 calendar year that are subject to the use
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tax. According to the BOE, a “qualified
purchaser is a business that receives at
least $100,000 in gross receipts per year
from business operations, is not required
to hold a seller’s permit with the BOE, is
not a holder of a use tax direct payment
permit, is not required to be registered
with the BOE, and is not otherwise regis-
tered with the BOE to report use tax.”
The use tax applies when individu-
als or businesses with the state consume,
give away, store, or use personal prop-
erty that is purchased from out of state
vendors, including purchases made via
telephone, mail order, or through online
Greenshops.com Inc. retailers. According to the BOE, busi-
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ness owners and sole proprietors may file
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by this year’s filing date of April 18.
Small business owners statewide
reacted quickly to the BOE’s edict, de-
nouncing it as another regulatory hurdle.
While it’s understood that taxes are owed,
most bemoan the additional paperwork
and costs associated with compliance.
The BOE offers information on its
website at www.boe.ca.gov to assist
businesses with compliance. The BOE
is a five member tax board elected by the
public that serves as an appellate body
for business, franchise, and personal tax
appeals, including the assessment and
administration of property taxes. The
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BOE collects approximately $48 billion
(661) 281-0307 in taxes and fees per year.
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Welcome Twelve New Chamber Members
The businesses listed below have made a significant commitment to the community and an important investment in their future by joining the Chamber.
(Quotes provided by new members.) New members joined during the period of February 15 through March 14.

Alliance Realty & Development, Inc. Kern Schools Federal Credit Knowledge Solutions Group, N.A.
2112 24th St. Ste. 3 Union Bakersfield, CA 661-379-6196
Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-377-3800 Mt. Vernon; Tehachapi; University www.ksgcorp.com
www.AllianceRDI.com PO Box 9506 “We design and implement solutions that
“We are a full service real estate office Bakersfield, CA 93389 661-833-7900 achieve our client’s strategic objectives
specializing in foreclosures, HUD homes, www.ksfcu.org and result in streamlined operations,
multi family, and development.” optimal performance, reduction of costs
M & S Security Services, Inc. and increased shareholder value.”
Champion Products LLC 2900 L St.
3553 Landco Dr. #B Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-397-9616 Rabobank, N.A. – Riverlakes
Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-323-1633 www.MSSecurityServices.com 3800 Riverlakes Dr.
www.worldschamp.com “M&S Security Services, Inc. is a local, Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-334-6900
“We have mastered the art of blending family owned company providing alarm www.rabobankamerica.com
cleaning solutions. By formulating systems, guard services and private
natural and synthetic surfactants we investigations to the San Joaquin Valley Rabobank, N.A. – Truxtun
produce a wide range of environmentally since 1976.” 900 Truxtun Ave.
responsible cleaning products.” Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-324-6269
Metropolitan Recycling www.rabobankamerica.com
Clear Channel Airports Corporation
4635 Crackersport Rd. 2601 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. Springer & Daly, Inc.
Allentown, PA 18104 800-628-6800 PO Box 2716 33 S. Real Rd. Ste. 7
www.clearchannelairports.com Bakersfield, CA 93303 661-836-8380 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-250-6107
“Clear Channel Airports manages the www.kernrefuse.com www.springerdaly.com
advertising program inside the Kern “Sorting & recycling of construction and “Springer & Daly, Inc. is a full service
County Air Terminal” demolition materials i.e. wood, concrete, collection firm with over 110 years
aggregate materials, dirt and sand, etc.” combined collections expertise in
Ehrlich Pledger Law, LLP accounts receivables management and
5001 California Ave. Ste. 223 National Health Services, Inc. – judgment enforcement.”
Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-323-9000 Brimhall
www.eplawyers.net 1014 Calloway Dr. Westec
“Mel Ehrlich and Jean Pledger formed Bakersfield, CA 93312 866-625-4900 5801 E. Lerdo Hwy.
a new law firm, Ehrlich Pledger Law. www.nhsinc.org Shafter, CA 93263 661-387-1055
LLP, effective February 1, 2011 and will “The Brimhall Community Health www.westec.org
specialize in oil and gas and real estate Center is located in the heart of West “An educational cooperative offering
transactions and litigation.” Bakersfield, and provides medical, short and long-term training programs;
dental and mental health services to the partnering with local community colleges
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Bakersfield community.” to fund our programs and provide
– Home Loan Investment Center students college credit upon completion
PO Box 9506 of classes.”
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 PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY
85 Renewing Members Support Chamber
The following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of February
15 through March 14. We thank them for their support and commitment to the Chamber!
Member Since
Todd Ablin ..............................................1992
ADT Security Services, Inc. ...................1978
AJ’s Tuxedo J unction ..............................1994
American Jewelry Company ...................1958
Bakersfield Christian High School..........1999
Bakersfield Credit Control Service .........2008
Bakersfield Inn and Suites ......................2010
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Foundation .....................................1982
Bakersfield Recruiting Company –
U.S. Army ......................................2002
Bakersfield Senior Placement/Interim
HealthCare ..............................................1994
The Balloon House .................................2009
Bank of America .....................................1920
Baymarr Constructors, Inc. .....................1997
The Blind Installer ..................................1994
Borton Petrini, LLP.................................1951
California State University, Bakersfield .1968
California Water S ervice .........................1943
Cambria Pines Lodge ..............................2009
CB Richard Ellis .....................................1991
Central Body Work and Paint Shop, Inc. 1963
Central Cardiology Medical Clinic .........1986
Citizens Business Bank –
17th Street Branch..........................1983
Clayton Court Reporting .........................2008
Coldwell Banker Preferred .....................2009
Colombo Construction Company, Inc.....1978
Costco Wholesale S .W. ...........................2007
Costco Wholesale....................................1985
Eagle Mountain Casino ...........................2004
Engelstours.com ......................................2006
Environment Control Building
Maintenance Company ..................1986
Flanders Green Products .........................2008
Four Points Hotel by Sheraton ................1983
James H. Fox Insurance .........................1998
G.H. Slack and Son Company ................1999
The Garlic Company ...............................2002
Stefan J. Ginilewicz ................................1991
Golden Empire Managed Care,
A Medical Group............................1993
Golden West C asino ................................1996
Grapevine Entertainment, Inc.
DÉJÀ VU .......................................1991
Habitat for Humanity – Golden Empire..1995
Hall Letter Shop ......................................1990
Honey Baked Ham Company .................1998
IgerS tudio...............................................1981
Interim HealthCare/Bakersfield
SeniorP lacement............................1994
ArnoldJ ohansen......................................1991
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants ....................1986
KHSD – Regional Occupational Center .1991
Kronick, Moskovitz,
Tiedemann & Girard ......................2005
M.D. Manufacturing, Inc. .......................2010
McDonald’s Restaurant, F Street ............2002
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Member Since
McMillin Homes,
A Corky McMillin Company .........2004
Mexican American Opportunity
Foundation .....................................1988
Ming Around the Corner .........................2000
Mission Community Services Corp. -
Women’s Biz Partners ....................2007
National Health Services.........................2008
Neon Energy ...........................................2008
Pacifica Senior Living .............................2009
Pathpoint .................................................2007
Pavletich Electric &
Communications, Inc. ....................1997
Premier Management Company .............2000
Priority Management/Productivity
Development G roup .......................1999
Que Pasa Mexican Grill ..........................2001
Rain for Rent ...........................................1992
Ray Morgan.............................................2009
Lynn E. Rickard, ARA ............................1998
S.A. Camp Companies ............................2003
Salem Engineering Group, Inc. ...............2008
San Joaquin Bookkeeping &
Tax Services ...................................2002
Jeanne Seal Bookkeeping &
Accounting I nc. ..............................1972
State Farm Insurance...............................1995
State of California Employment
Development ..................................1976
Dr. Stephen Klein ....................................2009
Sun World International, LLC.................1978
Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino ..................2007
The Hampton Inn Bakersfield .................2006
Tri Counties Bank – Colony St. ..............2010
Truxtun Radiology Medical Group .........1996
Valley AchievementC enter.....................2003
Valley Clean Air Now .............................2006
Valley Republic Bank .............................2009
Varner Bros. Inc. .....................................1996
Watson Realty – Rosina Dewar ..............1998
Webb & Son ............................................2002
Western States Petroleum Association ....1990
M.H. Wolfe & Associates
Environmental Consulting, Inc. .....2005
Wood & Randall......................................2004
 PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY
Promoting Our Members
News from and about your
fellow Chamber members
 The American Cancer Society invites
you to attend Bark for Life on Apr. 3 at
Yokuts Park in Bakersfield. Walk kick-off
is at 1:00 p.m., Best Dressed contest is at
3:00 p.m. and Look-A-Like Contest is at
3:30 p.m. Register by Friday, Apr. 1. This
event is sponsored by Truxtun Radiology
Medical Group and Mission Linen
Supply. For more information call (661)
496-9115.
 BARC and Metro Recycling
Corporation invite you to join thousands
of volunteers for the Great American
Cleanup & Bakersfield Green Expo on
April 9 at Yokuts Park in Bakersfield.
Volunteer team sign-up forms are available
at www.keepbakersfieldbeautiful.us or
call, (661) 326-3539 for more information.
 Apr. 9 the San Francisco Gay Men’s
Chorus returns to Bakersfield for an
evening of music and entertainment, a
benefit concert for Bakersfield LGBTQ.
Joining them onstage will be the Rainbow
Voices of Bakersfield! The Chorus
will present a concert of uplifting and
joyous music that speaks directly to the
experience of seeking freedom in the
face of discrimination. Advance seats
are available by credit card at www.
communityboxoffice.org.
 Bakersfield College & Neil Agness
E-Waste Recyling have teamed up to
provied a free electronic waste collection
event on Friday & Saturday, Apr. 15 & 16
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bakersfield
College. For more information call, (661)
369-9861.
 The American Lung Association in
California invites you to participate in
the 2011 Fight for Air Walk on April 16 at
Yokuts Park in Bakersfield. This event is
sponsored in part by Chamber members
Southern California Gas Company,
Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield,
Bakersfield Magazine, Gundlach’s,
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, San
Joaquin Community Hospital, Valley
Clean Air Now, Barbich Hooper
King Dill Hoffman Accountancy
Corporation, GEMCare Health Plan
and Kaiser Permanente. For more
information call, (661) 847-4700.
 During the month of April, Curves
gyms in the Bakersfield area will
participate in the 13th Annual Curves
Food Drive to collect non-perishable food
and cash donations to benefit area food
banks. Current members who make a $30
donation or an equivalent donation of food
are eligible to receive a Curves reusable
Food Drive grocery bag. And, from April
4-17, Curves will waive the membership
fee for new members who donate a bag of
non-perishable food or make a minimum
donation of $30. For more information
call, (661) 589-2380.
 Motor City Lexus asks you to Save
the dates, May 14 & 16, for the 18th
Annual Sharyn Woods Memorial Pro-
Am Tournament & Gala. The Links
for Life Annual Gala and Pro-Am Golf
Tournament supports the mission of the
organization by providing an organization
to benefit persons and families affected by
breast cancer; challenging each woman
in Kern County to be aware of her breast
health and promote support for those
affected; and educating the general public
about breast health and providing funds
for research. Sponsorship opportunities
are now available. For more information
call, (661) 322-5601.
 As part of its dedication to protect
the public, the American Council of
Engineering Companies (ACEC), Kern
County Chapter played a major role in
the Kern County Infrastructure Report
Card project. The Report Card informs
our community and elected officials of
our infrastructure needs. The Report Card
Committee has received awards from the
American Society of Civil Engineers,
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce, and most recently by the Kern
Council of Governments. The ACEC
Kern Chapter has also been bestowed with
the ACEC Golden Chapter Award because
of efforts to promote the engineering
profession.
 Walmart has announced that it has
eliminated more than 80 percent of the
waste that would go to landfills from its
operations in California. The company’s
comprehensive waste reduction program
that produced these results is now
being implemented across Walmart’s
4,400 stores, Sam’s Club locations and
distribution centers in the U.S., moving it
closer to its global goal of creating zero
waste.
 In light of the tragic earthquake and
tsunami in Japan, AT&T has teamed
up with the American Red Cross relief
efforts in Japan by collecting donations
from customers to help provide food,
shelter, counseling and other assistance
to victims of the disaster. To make a $10
donation to the Red Cross, AT&T wireless
customers can text REDCROSS to 90999
to support the people affected in Japan.
Per AT&T no text message fees will apply.
Learn to be One of
Bakersfield’s Leaders
Applications are now being accepted
for the Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce Leadership Bakersfield
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 learn
about our area’s challenges and
issues while exploring solutions and
alternatives.
From September through June,
participants attend monthly all-day
seminars that includes a combination of
lectures, panel discussions and hands-
on visits to locations relevant to the
day’s theme. Local decision-makers
and experts on the topics addressed 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 at the
Chamber or at www.bakersfieldchamber.
org. Application submission deadline is
5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24. For details,
contact Tonya Sterling at (661) 327-4421.
“Leadership Bakersfield is truly a
gem in our community. I was born and
raised in Bakersfield and was amazed at
the information and new relationships I
made through Leadership. It’s 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
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