March 2014

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

Building a Strong EconomyDirectory/Map Now Available .................... 1Chairman’s Message ................................... 2FlyGirl Inspires YLB .................................. 7Welcome New Members ........................... 10 Bright House Promotes Danielle Wade .... 13“My Take” ................................................. 13 KEDC Economic Summit ......................... 16

Promoting Our CommunityAlign Giving With Company Values .......... 1 Chairman’s Circle Focus ............................. 2Member News ............................................. 6Renewing Members .................................. 11Ribbon Cuttings ........................................ 12Beautiful Bakersfield Nomination Form ... 15

Providing Business Education & Networking OpportunitiesHow to Use Your Membership.................... 3Chamber Palooza Sponsorship ................... 3Labor and Employment Law Update .......... 4Small Business Networking Breakfast ........ 5Chamber’s YouTube Channel ..................... 5Committee Reports ..................................... 8

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Start with what you care about and the issues that align with your company’s values.

That’s the advice that Susan Hersberger, Aera Energy’s public affairs director, and Jeff Pickering, CEO of the Kern Community Foundation, dispensed to the Good Morning Bakersfield breakfast attendees on being socially responsible and handling the hundreds of funding requests coming across the desks of local companies on any given day.

Working their way through a series of prepared questions, Hersberger and Pickering shared with the group how to make their contributions meaningful, the correlation between social responsibility and the bottom line, how to set funding priorities and some of the unique giving programs in the community.

“We get so many requests that it’s hard to know what to fund and I am the only one reviewing all the requests,” said Ed Ott, president and

CEO of Braun Electric Company, following the breakfast. “I came to find out how I can manage all the requests we get. It can be overwhelming,” he added, echoing a sentiment of many others in attendance.

Pickering encouraged companies to set expectations about the amount of time and money they would be investing as part of a giving program and to do careful planning up front. He also suggested piloting new programs on a small scale with customers first and cited Lightspeed System’s Amazing Giving Program that has helped that company corral all of the requests they receive each year from across the country.

According to Pickering, many companies are using the corporate giving cards, available through the foundation, as a way of supporting causes important to their employees and thanking them for their contributions to the company.

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2014 Guide/Business Directory and Street Map are Available!With a new look and expanded distribution, the maps and directories will reach more than 10,000 residents, businesses, visitors and newly relocated employees.

These publications provide an in-depth look at the Greater Bakersfield area and a detailed business directory of Chamber member businesses.

Editorial features highlight the area’s healthcare, travel and transit, entertainment, history, lifestyle, tourism, education and the economy.

Stop by the Chamber today to get your free map and directory, and then spend your hard earned money with the member businesses listed.

Quest to be the Best!Several of the Chamber staff and I just returned from the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) annual conference where we learned what’s trending with Chambers across the country and brought home learnings that we can use to help strengthen our Chamber and the work we do on behalf of you our members, each and every day!

One of our opening keynote presenters hit home with some information that I’d like to pass along to you. Lorna Riley, professional speaker, trainer, president and CEO of the American Training Association, and president and CEO of OTC Learning Solutions Inc., says that when going for your best, you can strive to reach either good or great results.

Riley says good organizations work to keep the status quo, while great organizations are continually dissatisfied. Great organizations do

not stop at the “prize” stage to rest on accomplishments. They begin the process again and again, each time improving enlarged results.

This reminds me of Walt Disney’s philosophy. During the early days of my career, when I worked for the Disney University, we trained employees or “cast members” using Walt’s words “don’t be content to rest on your laurels,” and it is that continual dissatisfaction that helped Disney become a great company.

According to Riley, there are subtle differences between what good and great organizations do, but it is the small differences along the way that add up to the big differences in the end.

For Disneyland, it was the overnight deep cleaning of the park--power washing the streets, scraping off the gum dropped earlier in the day and touching up the paint on the wrought iron to give the park that sparkling, new look when the guests arrived the following morning.

How about your company—do you periodically or continually question the status quo? Do you periodically set goals that stretch past records or continually push the limits of the envelope? Do you promote from within to build morale and loyalty or balance hiring with internal and external sources to bring in fresh ideas? Do you play by the rules or change the game and make new rules?

In reading the questions above, you can probably guess which part of each question represents a good company and which exemplifies a great one.

Riley goes on to say that great organizations create a more fulfilled, exciting workplace for staff while consistently reaping the rewards of increased profits, competitive advantage, customer loyalty and personal payoffs.

So ask yourself—is your company a good one or great one and which one do you want it to be going forward? I’m guessing you’ll want to be the great one. We’ll do whatever we can to help you get there.

In the meantime…All the best,

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How to Use Your Membership1. Decide what you want to get out of your Membership• Referrals and Leads• Networking and Connections• Promotions and Marketing• Government Advocacy• Education2. Get the database and use it!• Highlight your products and services with a direct mailing to more than 1,300 businesses. For

$125 we will provide you mailing labels to all of our members.3. Advertise and promote your business• Get on the social media train with the Chamber. Our Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and

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to Member broadcast email to more than 4,000 people.4. Generate leads and referrals• Attend networking events, mixers and events that draw hundreds of people for one-on-one

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volunteer to help staff one of our events (it’s another way to connect with other business!).If you’re not sure where to get started or need help recognizing which benefits best suit your business needs, call Joy Davis at (661) 327-4421 or email jdavis@bakersfieldchamber.org.

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Hersberger shared the importance of engaging in the community with a strategic vision of your business in mind and noted when you do “the return is priceless.” She pointed to Aera’s focus on health, safety and workforce development through education and shared how the company partnered with California State University Bakersfield and other companies to fund an occupational health program to fill positions they will have open in the company. She also shared how the company initiated Ready to Learn, a

pre-K program that helped prepare children to enter kindergarten, explaining that learning how to read and learn in school is ‘pre-STEM’ (science, technology, engineering and math) and provides the earliest foundation for the STEM education so critical the oil industry.

“This was really good information,” said Leslie Golich, who as public affairs director for Kaiser Permanente oversees much of the company’s annual giving in Kern County. “It’s really important to have a funding focus because it helps provide clarity when difficult decisions must be made about what programs to fund.”

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Jeff Pickering, Kern Community Foundation, and Susan Hersberger, Aera Energy LLC, join CEO Cindy Pollard following the breakfast.

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Wage and Hour Law--Eight Ways to Get it Right!Wage and hour lawsuits drive up costs and headaches

Learn how you can avoid getting caught up in the proliferation of wage and hour lawsuits that have recently been described as “low hanging fruit” for employee claims. Leading this seminar will be Attorney Dustin Dodgin, partner with Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et al and human resources expert Marsha Sutton, senior HR consultant, with BBSI. From misclassification of employees to the hot-button issues of timecard requirements, rounding practices, donning and doffing, meal periods, travel time and rest breaks, the presenters will arm you with the information you need to avoid costly penalties and stay out of court.

Cost is free for Chamber members, $40 for nonmembers. Complimentary light breakfast will be provided.

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This Quarterly Labor and Employment Law Update Forum featuring Attorney Daniel O. Jamison of Dowling Aaron Incorporated and Troy Burden of The Lynn Company will give you the information to walk away with a complete understanding of the employer's role with the A�ordable Care Act. There is no cost for Chamber members, $40 for nonmembers. A boxed lunch will be provided. To register, call (661) 327-4421or visit www.bakers�eldchamber.org. Please park in the Eye Street parking structure located on the northwest corner of 18th and Eye streets.

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Small Business Networking Breakfast

Leslie Golich, Kaiser Permanente, will talk about what it takes to do business with one of Kern County’s leading healthcare organizations and Teresa Hitchcock, Kern County Board of Trade & Film Commission, will tell you all you need to know to compete for business with the film crews.

Bring plenty of business cards and come prepared to promote your products and services to a variety of potential clients.

Cost is $25 for Chamber members, $50 for nonmembers.

Continental breakfast will be provided. To register, call (661) 327-4421 or visit www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

Please park in the Eye Street parking structure located on the northwest corner of 18th and Eye streets.

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Chamber’s YouTube Channel Brings You Business 24/7On January 6, 2014, the Chamber expanded its social media presence with Strictly Business a one-hour live stream video broadcast on www.bakersfield.com. While we hoped this new platform would help us provide tips, resources and news to businesses, we didn’t quite realize the impact of our ability to host content that would outlive the one-hour show.

From marketing tips to perspective on immigration reform, viewers can hear from local professionals and leaders on topics important to their business.

“Strictly Business has become the ultimate business information resource,” said Lauren Smoot, the Chamber’s marketing and communications manager. “By loading topic-specific clips onto YouTube after our live show, we are able to provide useful information to anyone at anytime.”

Weekly, each topic from the show is uploaded onto the Chamber’s YouTube channel:

BakersfieldChamber. You can find the list of all shows and segments on our Strictly Business playlist, from the link on our website.

This show has become the future of how the Chamber shares information. Here are the top 5 reasons you should find us on YouTube:1. Free and original video on timely

business topics2. Provides reputable information from

local industry professionals.3. Content varies and can be utilized across

all industries.4. Visual content is much more appealing

than written and can be watched at anytime.

5. If you love the show and the content you can market your business and reach our audience by appearing on the show, or through sponsorship or advertising.

For more information about the show or learning how you can join- contact Lauren Smoot (661) 327-4421.

Learn how:

Thursday, March 13Check-in and Networking:

7:15 a.m.Event: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

At the Chamber 1725 Eye Street

A bi-monthly publication put together with the help of the Bakersfi eld Californian, County of Kern, Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) and the Greater Bakersfi eld Chamber of Commerce.

The journal contains news and information from local Kern County business leaders and organizations.

Under my chin, I have three rows of scars — medical embroidery commemorat-ing the unfortunate ends to various

bike rides of my youth. Of course, I also have plenty of good memories of riding bikes: the wind on my face, the impossible speed and the way those two wheels expanded the perimeter of my world.

But my clearest recollections — the ones that are of photographic quality — are those of that moment right before the crash.

My first accident happened when I was 6. My oldest sister’s friend hopped on the back of my banana seat. We went downhill at an un-expected speed that shook my handlebars. The bike moved of its own accord to the gravely shoulder, and I knew we were going down. Af-ter that incident, which required stitches, there was yet another hill and more gravel (that time, my back bore the brunt of the injury). Each following accident had its own special flavor — sometimes a flip over the handlebars and other times a sideways skid with the bike landing on top of me like a brutish metallic butterfly. But they were all the same in one quality, the moment of clarity before the mo-ment of pain: Well, here I go again, right into the road.

Upon graduating high school, I didn’t have enough money for a car, so my dad found a

10-speed at a garage sale, gave it a tune-up, and wrapped the handlebars with tape that looked like it should have been cordoning off a crime scene. Presto, instant transportation!

On that particular bike, I crashed into a trash can in front of a truck full of boys (humiliating!), got a traffic ticket (didn’t even know that was possible), and ended up with

yet another set of stitches on my face (third time’s the charm).

Then, glory be, I got a car. I was now one of the four-wheeled dictators of the road. Did it matter that my vehicle was primer bronze? That the sound system was a boom box in the front seat? That the windshield wipers one day broke in the on position, and I drove through

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Under my chin, I have three rows of scars — medi-cal embroidery commemo-rating the unfortunate ends to various bike rides of my youth. Of course, I also have plenty of good memories of riding bikes: the wind on my face, the impossible speed and the way those two wheels expanded the perim-eter of my world.

But my clearest recollec-tions — the ones that are of photographic quality — are those of that moment right before the crash.

My first accident hap-pened when I was 6. My oldest sister’s friend hopped on the back of my banana seat. We went downhill at an unexpected speed that shook my handlebars. The bike moved of its own accord to the gravely shoulder, and I knew we were going down.

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Downtown Business Association invites you to participate in this year’s Bakersfield Amazing Race on Saturday, April 12, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Steward’s Inc. HQ, 2211 H Street. For more information or to register visit www.stewardsinc.org

BARC invites you to attend its 6thAnnual Celebrity Waiters Luncheon on April 23, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. For more information or to make your reservation, contact Linda Hartman (661) 834-2272 ext. 268 or visit www.barc-inc.org

San Joaquin Community Hospital was distinguished by the American Heart Association as a Heart Attack Receiving Center. SJCH is the first in Kern County and the second in California representing the highest level of heart attack care.

Kern County Superintendent of Schools announces the 15th Annual Leaders in Life Youth Conference on Thursday, March 13, 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Rabobank Convention Center. For more information contact David Cuellar at (661) 706-1820.

Optimal Hospice Foundation invites you to its 2nd Annual Optimal Cares Concert Event, Thursday, April 10, 5:30 p.m., Nile Nightclub, 1721 19th St. This concert will feature singer, songwriter Ry

Expo Delivers!“We landed an $80,000 order for more than 300 chairs and made several other solid contacts at the Chamber’s Business Expo! The sales leads are out there. You just need to have a way to connect and network with them. The Expo helped us do that.”

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*Mark your calendar for Expo 2014—October 23. Details to follow!

Member News From and About Your Fellow Chamber Members

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Member News From and About Your Fellow Chamber Members She is known today as “FlyGirl,” and she

brought her inspirational message about pursuing your dreams and not letting anyone else derail your plans to the Chamber’s Youth Leadership Bakersfield class in February.

Vernice Armour, the first African-American female naval aviator and first African-American female fighter pilot in the US Marine Corps, was spellbinding as she shared one memorable flight where she rescued American troops pinned down by enemy fire in Iraq.

She was low on fuel, following another bombing exercise, and had only one missile remaining on her helicopter, when she received the call to go to their aid. Using only the reflection off their visors to locate her comrades on the ground, she made one pass and fired the missile. The missile, remaining on the helicopter because it was known to malfunction

and she had hoped she wouldn’t have to use it, did not release.

Her crew quickly recalibrated and reset circuit breakers while she made one more pass over the intended target. This time the missile fired—a direct hit on the target which allowed those American troops to get back to base.

She brought goosebumps and a few watery eyes as she shared the coincidental meeting some years later with one of the Marine whose life she saved that day.

Dreams, leadership, hard work in the face of adversity made it possible and she encouraged the students to dig deep within themselves to find inspiration for pursuing their own dreams.

“When you’re 80 years old, and sitting out on your front porch thinking back on your life, I don’t want you to have regrets for what you could have accomplished,” she told the

students, encouraging them to take out a sheet of paper, or use a cell phone to begin writing their own goals for family, friends, money, income, jobs.

While you pursue your dreams, “bloom where you’re planted,” she told them, giving them perspective on making the best of every situation.

Armour was in Bakersfield as the keynote speaker for a luncheon at Aera Energy in celebration of Black History Month.

*A special thank you to Aera Energy for sharing Vernice Armour with the Youth Leadership Bakersfield class. Aera employee Michele Newell is chair of the YLB Advisory Council.

This story was previously published in February E-News.

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Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour sharesher story with the Youth Leadership Bakersfield class at left and joins class after her remarks.

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Ambassador CommitteeBob Meadows, Mission Bank – ChairAt the January meeting, Bob Meadows discussed the direction of the Ambassador committee for 2014. At the monthly committee meetings there will be presentations from local non-profits and business tips from experts. The committee will continue to represent the Chamber in the community at Ribbon Cuttings and future mixers, as well as reach out to new Chamber members. The goals and objectives were reviewed at the January meeting. The Ambassador committee meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We are looking for energetic people who believe in the Chamber and the community to join the committee. If this is you, please contact Heather. Staff contact: Heather Pennella

Beautiful Bakersfield Committee Casey Knaak, United Way of Kern County - ChairThe committee did not meet in February. If you know someone from our community who has worked to enhance or promote our desirable quality of life, please complete the nomination form (in this issue). Nominations will be accepted through Monday, March 17, for projects completed during the 2013 calendar year. Staff contact: Jean Scheiber

Business Development Committee Kelly Walters, San Joaquin Valley College - ChairDuring the January meeting the committee goals and objectives were reviewed, and the group decided on a name change to reflect the mission of the committee. The Business Education & Enhancement committee will plan and facilitate the Small Business Networking Breakfasts, seminar series and Labor and Employment Law forums. The Business Education & Enhancement committee meets on the fourth Monday of the Month. If you’re interested in helping drive the business education programs at the Chamber, contact Heather.Staff contact: Heather Pennella

Chamber Palooza CommitteeHolly Arnold, Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.- Chair Planning for the June 13 Chamber Palooza is well under way, with the help of a very strong committee. There is still an opportunity to help coordinate the premier networking event of the year. Please contact Heather if you would like to help plan the Palooza!Staff contact: Heather Pennella

Energy CommitteeLes Clark, Independent Oil Producers Association - ChairDuring the February meeting, Blair Knox presented on behalf of California Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA). Knox discussed the role of CIPA in local oil production and announced that CIPA will be opening an office in Kern County. The Energy Committee will meet next on Wednesday, March 19, from 8:00-9:00am at the Chamber office. If you would like to attend the Energy Committee meeting, please contact Heather.Staff contact: Heather Pennella

Governmental Review CouncilLeslie Golich, Kaiser Permanente - Chair GRC tackled AB 1439- Sweepstakes. The group had a very thorough and thoughtful discussion and decided that the word “sweepstakes” as used in the legislation is too broadly defined. In addition, the group thought it would be best to await the decision of the pending court case, which will determine whether the internet cafés are indeed gambling facilities. It was also suggested that the issue could be managed through the lease and by working with the internet café owners association to strengthen guidelines governing the business. Staff contact: Leticia Flores

Leadership Bakersfield Advisory CouncilKathy Miller, Aera Energy LLC - ChairThe March Leadership Bakersfield session focused on Education in our community. Local leaders in education addressed issues facing Kern County schools. Class members had the opportunity to learn more about special programs and services offered through

a variety of public and private institutions. Advisory Council Chairs were Kristen Doud, Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Wesley Neal, Kern County Superintendant of Schools. This session was made possible by the generous support of the Bakersfield College Foundation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. If you would like more information on how you can be a part of Leadership Bakersfield program, contact the chamber at 327-4421. Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

Youth Leadership Bakersfield Advisory CouncilMichele Newell, Aera Energy LLC - Chair The Council was very busy in February, organizing two programs. During the Arts and Culture day, students gained a better understanding of how art and culture define our community and of the many facets comprising art and culture in the community today. They also experienced the relationship between leadership and stepping outside their comfort zone. During the Health and Human Services day, they gained insight into careers in those fields and ended the day with a better understanding of the network of health and human services available and the types of issues from which the need for such service arise. Special thanks are extended to Advisory Council Chairs Colleen Dillaway, CSU Bakersfield; Liz Sherwyn, Bakersfield Museum of Art; and Day Assistant Jill Egland, United Way of Kern County. Health and Human Services was the focus of the Feb. 19 class. Thanks go to Advisory Council Chairs Michelle Corson, Kaiser Permanente; Maggie Cushine, Boys and Girls Club of Bakersfield; and Amy Smith, American Red Cross – Kern Chapter. These outstanding day programs were made possible through the sponsorship support of program underwriters Aera Energy LLC and San Joaquin Community Hospital and day sponsors Bright House Networks, Boys and Girls Club of Bakersfield, Dignity Health and Kaiser Permanente.Staff contact: Jean Scheiber

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Mar. 6 LB Advisory Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Mar. 7 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Mar. 10 YLB Advisory Council 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Mar. 11 Chamber Palooza Meeting 12:00 p.m. Chamber

Mar. 12 Youth Leadership Bakersfield Class Day Chamber

Mar. 13 Small Business Networking Bkfst. 7:15 a.m. Chamber

Mar. 14 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Mar. 17 Beautiful Bakersfield Nominations DUE 5:00 p.m. Chamber

Mar. 19 Energy Committee 8:00 a.m. Chamber

Mar. 19 Board Meeting 12:00 p.m. Chamber

Mar. 20 Mixer- Returns! 5:00 p.m. Randall House

Mar. 21 Leadership Bakersfield Class Day

Mar. 21 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Mar. 24 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Mar. 25 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Mar. 26 Social Media Therapy 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Mar. 28 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

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Upcoming Chamber Meetings and Events

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Green Clean Floor CareBakersfield, CA 93308 661-333-3489www.cleanmyfloors.net“We utilize the most advanced technology to clean and restore your floors back to their natural beauty. Residential and commercial.”

Kern Medical Center1700 Mt. Vernon Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93305 661-326-2000“Kern Medical Center, a general acute care teaching hospital, operates the community’s only Level ll Trauma Service and graduate medical education program that trains nearly 200 residents, fellows and medical students each year.”

Kern Schools Federal Credit Union – Town & Country8200 Stockdale Hwy.PO Box 9506Bakersfield, CA 93389 661-833-7900www.ksfcu.org “Kern Schools Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution founded in 1938 (we received our federal charter in 1940). Today, we are the largest member-owned financial institution in Kern County with over 160,000 Members.”

Les Schwab Tire Center – Ming Ave.4901 Ming Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-397-0664“We provide world class customer

service in the tire industry, also specializing in brake and alignment service. We work every day to provide world class customer service.”

Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc.2280 S. Union Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93307 661-833-2280www.pavementrecycling.com“PRS offers a full range of state-of-the art recycling solutions to reclaim, preserve and rehabilitate pavement at any stage of the life-curve. The only company of our kind in California, we offer proven alternatives that raise quality, cut costs, and reduce environmental impact.”

REC Solar3903 Patton WayBakersfield, CA 93308 661-910-1158www.recsolar.com“REC Solar, Inc., a subsidiary of Mainstream Energy Corporation, is a national leader in solar electric system design and installation. REC Solar is committed to delivering high-quality systems while lowering the cost of solar power for all.”

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Welcome to Our New Chamber MembersJanuary 15, 2014 - February 14, 2014

Advanced Reading TechniquesBakersfield, CA ”ART offers techniques to enhance the flow of information into the mind. Our goals are to help you get through reading at least three times faster, stay on top of your priority material, gain confidence to excel in the information age, and realize the greater potential within you.”

BTS – Business Training Solutions10204 Cave Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93312“BTS provides a variety of services to our clients including training, travel consulting and an upcoming retail shop. A percentage of our profits are donated to local animal non-profits.”

Dollar General4193 Industrial Parkway Dr.Lebec, CA 93243 661-664-2299www.dollargeneral.com“We make shopping for everyday needs simpler and hassle-free by offering a carefully edited assortment of the most popular brands at low everyday prices in small, convenient locations.”

Energy Systems Engineering7702 Meany Ave. #102Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-589-4477www.ese-corp.com“Electrical Engineering and Construction Company who provides full phase Process Controls Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation in Oil & Gas, Industrial, Agricultural, Wastewater and other private and government applications.”

Fish Window CleaningPO Box 445Bakersfield, CA 93302 661-412-9107www.fishwindowcleaning.com/881“We are genuinely pleased to offer the most professional and consistent window cleaning services for our commercial and residential customers. Our window cleaners are uniformed ,

Promoting Our Members

Renewing Members Support ChamberThe following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber and local business community during the period of January 15, 2014 - December 15, 2014

Member Since Member Since Member Since

8minutenergy Renewables, LLC .............................. 2013Todd Ablin .............................................................. 1992Accelerated Urgent Care ......................................... 2012Advance Beverage Company ................................... 1955AECOM Technical Services Inc. ................................ 1957Area Energy LLC ...................................................... 1981Alliance Brokers & Consultants, Inc. ........................ 1991American Cancer Society, Bakersfield Unit .............. 1986The Arts Council of Kern .......................................... 1998Bakersfield Association of REALTORS ...................... 1955Bakersfield College ................................................. 1974Bakersfield Heart Hospital ...................................... 1998Bakersfield Museum of Art ..................................... 1996Bakersfield Pet Food Pantry .................................... 2012Bank of the West .................................................... 1957Baymarr Constructors, Inc. ..................................... 1997Bella at the Marketplace ......................................... 2000bfgc architects planners, inc. dba IBI Group ........... 1984Blackwell Land, LLC ................................................ 1983Boys & Girls Club of Kern County ............................ 1989Braun Electric Company, Inc. .................................. 1995Bright House Networks ........................................... 1966Brown Armstrong Accountants ................................ 1985BSK & Associates ..................................................... 1972Business and Entrepreneurship Center .................. 1991California State University, Bakersfield ................... 1968CAMS Juniper California ......................................... 1988Castle & Cooke California, Inc. ................................ 1988Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino ........................... 2008Clerou Tire Company, Inc. ...................................... 1950Community Connection for Childcare/KCSOS ......... 1988Community Counseling & Psychological Services, Inc............................................................ 2010CSUB Extended University, BDC 30 ......................... 2001Danny G. Dane, Tax & Financial Services ................. 1992Denim & Diamonds Realty ...................................... 2010DoubleTree by Hilton ............................................. 1983Eagle Mountain Casino ........................................... 2004

Employers’ Training Resource ................................. 1984Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Gasoline Alley Dr. ................ 2012Environmental Sound Solutions, Inc. ...................... 2010First Assembly of God ............................................. 2002First Solutions Insurance Services ........................... 1999Foot & Ankle Institute .............................................. 2005Gaslight Melodrama Theatre .................................. 2009Golden Empire Managed Care, A Medical Group ... 1993Golden West Casino ............................................... 1996H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection .......................................... 2007Habitat for Humanity – Golden Empire .................. 1995Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. ................................... 1984Hall Letter Shop Inc. ............................................... 1990Hillcrest Sheet Metal, Inc. ....................................... 1963Hilton Garden Inn Hotel ......................................... 2003Hungry Hunter Steakhouse ..................................... 2013Ice House America Vending .................................... 2012Inland Empire Job Corps Center ............................. 2012Bakersfield Jazz Workshop ...................................... 2011KBAK-TV/KBFX-TV .................................................... 1953Kern Assistive Technology Center ............................ 2008Kern Community Foundation ................................. 1999Kern County Fair/15th District Agriculture Association ............................................ 1958Kern County Medical Society .................................. 1948KERO-TV 23............................................................. 1946Key Energy Services California, Inc. ......................... 2000Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard ................ 2005KVS Transportation, Inc........................................... 1996Lee’s Clinical Pharmacy ........................................... 2006The Lynn Company ................................................. 1977M.H. Wolfe & Associates Environmental Consulting, Inc. ....................................................... 2005M & S Security Services, Inc. ................................... 2011Courtyard by Marriott Hotel .................................... 1997McIntosh & Associates ............................................ 1990Memorial Hospital ................................................. 1983Mercy Hospital Downtown ..................................... 1948

Minuteman Press ................................................... 1991Mission Linen & Uniform Service ............................ 1940Motor City Auto Center ........................................... 1972Mountain and River Adventures ............................. 2003Nabors Completion & Production Services Co. ........ 1995Pacific Gas and Electric Company ........................... 1920Pepsi Beverages Company ...................................... 1956Point Loma Nazarene University ............................. 2008Beckie Diltz/Proforma Solutions for Printing ........... 2010Pyrenees French Bakery, Inc. .................................. 1958Quad Knopf, Inc. .................................................... 1984Quality Steel Builders, Inc. ...................................... 2002Rain for Rent .......................................................... 1992Reed Print, Inc. ....................................................... 1986Residence Inn by Marriott ...................................... 1990Lynn E. Rickard, ARA ............................................... 1998Rosewood Retirement Community ......................... 1978Salem Engineering Group, Inc. ............................... 2008Sam’s Club ............................................................. 2005San Dimas Medical Group, Inc. .............................. 1990San Joaquin Bookkeeping & Tax Services ................ 2002San Joaquin Community Hospital ........................... 1958San Joaquin Valley College...................................... 1984HP Sears ................................................................. 1926Jess Smith & Sons Cotton LLC .................................. 1958Southern California Edison ..................................... 2012Frank St. Clair Management ................................... 1992Stanley, Wes ........................................................... 1997Tejon Ranch Company ............................................ 1956Tolman & Wiker Insurance Services, LLC ................. 2000Valley Plaza Mall ..................................................... 1964Varnet Land Administration, Inc. ............................. 2008Vector Environmental, Inc. ...................................... 1995Vintage Production California LLC ........................... 2009Westec ................................................................... 2011Wood & Randall...................................................... 2004Yankee Communications, Inc. ................................. 2013Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP ..................... 1993

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Robert Heely Construction, LP5401 Woodmere Dr.Bakersfield, CA 93313 877-578-1010www.rhcteam.com“Since 1977, RHC has been a leader in oilfield construction and maintenance in Kern County. We are a fully integrated company serving markets throughout California and beyond.”

Rotary Club of Bakersfield Breakfast5060 California Ave., 12th FloorPO Box 2568Bakersfield, CA 93303 661-809-0015www.bbrc.org

“Breakfast is a group of local business leaders who have joined together to create positive, lasting change in our local community and around the world.”

Sears Outlet2300 White Ln., Ste. BBakersfield, CA 93304 www.shos.com

Sleep Number2701 Ming Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93304 661-834-5802www.selectcomfort.com“The most important factor in Sleep

Number’s success is being dedicated to our vision to become the world’s most beloved brand by delivering an unparalleled sleep experience.”

SpringHill Suites by Marriott113 E. Sydnor Ave.Ridgecrest, CA 93555 760-446-1630www.marriott.com/iyksh“Upscale lodging, strong commitment to guest satisfaction. Pool, spa, conference space, complimentary hot breakfast with healthy options. Interior rooms for security.”

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Vision Essentials by Kaiser Permanente, Grand Opening9000 Ming Ave, Ste L1-B in the Marketplace 661-664-3300 Chamber Board Members Danny Ordiz, Ordiz-Melby Architects; Susie Geiger, Occidental Elk Hills; and Tom Saba, Saba Agency; and Ambassadors Bob Meadows , Mission Bank; Lexi Carpenter, Continental Labor & Staffing; Marisol O’Neil , Schwab; Casey Knaak, United Way; Jacob Henry, Diamond Technologies; Julian Herrera, Continental Labor & Staffing; Marilyn Henderson, Send Out Cards; Gina Hayden, Golden Empire Transit; Chad Bradley, Pacific Advisors; and Carlin Jones, Proforma Progressive celebrated the opening.

Glenwood Gardens, Grand Un-Masking of Independent Living350 Calloway Drive 661-587-0221Chamber Ambassadors Lexi Carpenter, Continental Labor & Staffing; Bob Meadows, Mission Bank; Steven Blakesley, Kern County Raceway Park;and Susan Bowser, Rosewood were on hand for the grand un-masking.

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We apologize for the incorrect phone number for Stockdale Radiology published in our February Metro. The correct information for the company is: Stockdale Radiology, 661-631-8000

Bright House Networks announced on February 27, 2014 that it has promoted Bakersfield Chamber board member Danielle Wade to vice president/general manager of its Bakersfield service area. In her new role, Wade will be responsible for managing all aspects of Bakersfield’s cable operations, as well as ongoing local execution of new products and services. She will report to Kevin Hyman, executive vice president, Cable Operations.

Wade has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the cable industry, and has worked with Bright House Networks in Bakersfield for 14 years. She previously served as the Vice President of Marketing and Sales for the Bakersfield market, where she oversaw customer operations, the inbound-outbound call center, collections, audit, daily operations of numerous service lobbies, marketing and sales. She has also held marketing roles with Time Warner Cable in Indianapolis and Prime

Cable and Jones Intercable in the Chicagoland area.

Wade is an alumna of the 1993 Walter Kaitz Fellowship Program, and the 2001 Cable and Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM) Executive Management Program, CTAM U Harvard University. In 2002, she was recognized by the southern California chapter of Women In Cable Telecommunications (WICT) as the LEA Woman to Watch and as the Woman of the Year in 2008. She is a 2004-05 Betsy Magness Leadership Foundation Class XI graduate. In 2008, Wade was named a one of Multichannel News’ “40 Under 40” executives and one of CableFax’s top 100 most influential minorities in cable.

In addition to the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Wade also serves on the Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Foundation board at California State University, Bakersfield, having previously served as past president and vice president.

Wade holds a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, in mass media arts from Hampton University.

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“My Take” on Building a Relationship With the Chamberwritten by Heather Sullivan, VP/ Loan Officer, Bank of the Sierra

Keep Thinking, Keep Serving, Keep Learning, Keep Growing, Keep Giving and Keep Striving; these are the key fundamentals that Bank of the Sierra is committed to and they are also fundamentals that the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce demonstrates through their commitment to relationships, business education and the community.

Through our longstanding relationship with the Chamber, Bank of the Sierra has had the opportunity to sponsor and participate in many events over the years. This year we are excited to be the presenting sponsor and master of ceremonies for the Business Development Series, as well as providing opportunities for our employees to take part in Leadership Bakersfield. I am part of the graduating class of 2014. These partnerships with the Chamber provide Bank of the Sierra opportunities to

not only utilize the educational resources for

the bank and our customers, but also to keep our fingers on the pulse of local business. Through the Chamber, we gain key insight into the challenges and successes that businesses experience every day.

Bank of the Sierra has also demonstrated the commitment to our fundamentals through a rebranding initiative to position ourselves for continued growth. Our promise to our customers continues to be that we will keep climbing with them, side by side, to provide them with the tools that they need to achieve their goals.

Through our common mission Bank of the Sierra and the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce will continue to do what it takes to make Bakersfield businesses more successful and support them on their journey.

Bright House Networks Promotes Danielle Wade to Vice President/General Manager of Bakersfield Market

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Bakersfield Association of reALtors®

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Interim HealthCare

Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP

raymond’s trophy & Awards

rosewood retirement Community

Valley Clean Air now

Valley republic bank

Wells Fargo bank

Active Adults (Individual/Group)An individual or group age 60 or older that exemplifies meaningful contributions, strength of character and commitment to our community.

All-America City Tradition - Civic/NonprofitThe collaboration of efforts that have enhanced the quality of life in Bakersfield.

ArchitectureThe completion of a new design integrating the environment with space and materials.

Commercial RemodelThe completion of a renovated design that upgrades an existing structure and/or incorporates the use of landscaping to enhance the aesthetic value of the property.

EducationEfforts that promote or benefit education in our city at all levels.

EnvironmentalAn individual, group, business or organization that promotes preservation and conservation of our local environment.

HealthAn individual, group or organization that has made a significant contribution toward healthy living in Bakersfield through education, prevention or medical services.

Humanitarian (Individual)An individual whose personal effort has contributed to the community as a whole.

Humanitarian (Group)A group whose combined efforts have contributed to the community as a whole.

Performing Arts (Individual/Group)Excellence or achievement by an individual or group in any of the following: dance, music, musical theater and theater.

Public/Private PartnershipThe use of public/private funds in a partnership effort to enhance the quality of life in our community.

Visual Arts (Individual/Group)Excellence or achievement by an individual or group in any of the following: ceramics, drawing, literature, painting, photography and sculpture.

Youth (Individual/Group)An individual or group 20 years or younger that, through personal involvement and endeavors, has answered the challenge of good citizenship.

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Do you know someone from our community who has worked to enhance or promote our desirable quality of life?

(Please print or type) This information is required for nomination to be accepted.

Nominee is: _______Individual _______Organization/Business

Nominee’s Name:__________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Zip:_______________

Nominee email address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Suggested Category (see description on back): ________________________________________________________________________________

Nominated By:______________________________ Address:_______________________________________________ Phone: __________________

Note: Nominators will only be contacted if the committee is unsuccessful in contacting the nominee.

In the space below, summarize (please print or type) the candidate’s activities for the year 2013 that warrant consideration. Attach additonal pages if needed.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Entries must be received on or before Monday, March 17, 2014.Please mail, fax or bring completed form on or before March 17, 2014 to:

Beautiful Bakersfield CommitteeGreater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce1725 Eye Street • PO Box 1947Bakersfield, CA 93303Fax: (661) 327-8751

For additional information:

Jean ScheiberGreater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce(661) 327-4421Email: jscheiber@bakersfieldchamber.org

GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Beautiful Bakersfield Awards Banquet is a gala evening celebration that honors businesses, organizations and citizens for their contributions to the people and image of Bakersfield.

We need your nomination. If you know of a project or achievement within the Greater Bakersfield metropolitan area that was com-pleted during 2013, this is your chance to publicly applaud the positive work with your Beautiful Bakersfield nomination. Simply fill out this form and return it to the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce. Upon review and approval by the committee, nominees will be contacted to accept the nomination. Self-nominations are welcome. Categories are defined on the back of this nomination form. The Beautiful Bakersfield committee reserves the right to determine a nominee’s category and also reserves the right to limit the number of nominations per category.

Decisions of the judges are independent of the committee and are final. Names of the award recipients will be made public at the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards Banquet scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2014. The program will be streamed live on www.bakersfield.com.

2014 Beautiful Bakersfield Award Nomination Form

Chairman of the Board Danny Ordiz Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.Chairman of the Board Elect Susie Geiger Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.Vice Chair Administration Shaun Kelly Tolman and Wiker Insurance Services, LLCVice Chair Networking Division Karen King Golden Empire Transit DistrictVice Chair Business Advocacy Derek Abbott Tejon Ranch CompanyVice Chair Member Education Christine Frazier Kern County Superintendent of SchoolsVice Chair Community Outreach John F. Stovall Law Offices of John F. Stovall Treasurer Andy Paulden Brown Armstrong AccountantsImmediate Past Chair Garrett Ming KABI LLCDirector-at-Large Steve Murray Murray Family Farms

Board MembersPaul Anderson Moneywise/BrokersXpress Brooke Antonioni Trans West Security Service, Inc.Susan M. Benham Dignity Health Memorial Hospital Greg Chamberlain Bakersfield CollegeDavid Dobbs Imbibe Wine & Spirits MerchantKaren Goh Garden Pathways, Inc.Scott Guseman Paramount Farming CompanyRonald Johns RA Johnsfam dba McDonald’sDuane Keathley Cushman & Wakefield/PacificKathy Miller Aera Energy LLCDarlene Mohlke Castle & Cooke California, Inc.Bill Murray DoubleTree by HiltonCarla Musser ChevronPritesh Patel Valley Republic BankTom Saba Creative Concepts/Saba AgencyRick Stevens Stevens Transportation, Inc.DeAnn Straub Kern Federal Credit UnionDanielle Wade Bright House Networks

Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Cynthia D. PollardDirector of Operations Tonya SterlingController Jennifer AbercrombieProject Manager Heather PennellaOperations Assistant Jean ScheiberInformation Specialist Janet UrseryGovernment Affairs Manager Leticia FloresCommunications Manager Lauren Smoot Director of Membership Joy Davis

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