MEMBER NEWS

• CSU Bakersfield COVID-19 Vaccination Hub is now open to the public and is sponsored by a consortium of health organizations in California that have joined together to create a network of COVID-19 mass vaccination hubs. The vaccination hub is located at 9001 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield (Student Recreation Center). Enter at Don Hart Drive East. The hub is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days a week, depending on vaccine availability. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. The entire process takes about 40 to 60 minutes. To schedule your appointment or for more information, please visit www.csub.edu/vaccines. • For the entire year of 2021 local business Hidey Style will be donating 15% of their sales to help fund The

Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County

and The Boys & Girls Clubs of America. There will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on April 12, 3 p.m., at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County in the E.L. Jack and Monica Armstrong Youth Center. The building is located at 801 Niles St. All members are invited to join. • The Outlets at Tejon is excited to kick off their 2021 sweepstakes with quarterly prizes and opportunities to win exclusive grand prizes. The campaign was created to encourage families to shop, dine, fuel up and recharge at the Outlets and Tejon Commerce Center while providing fun rewards for their guests. Participating in the sweepstakes gives people a shot at winning unique California trips, experiences and gift cards. For a list of all rules and details, guests can visit tejonoutlets.com/travel-tejon. • The Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference moved their 2021 conference to a fully online, virtual experience that will take place on Monday, April 26 through Thursday, April 29. They are excited that a virtual event makes it possible to broaden not only our learning and engagement opportunities, but the audience beyond Bakersfield as well. Attendees will have access to more conference sessions than ever before! In addition to their celebrity keynote speakers, attendees can now partake in as many BWBC workshops as they’d like (30+ options!) with early access starting Monday, April 26. Ticket registration is now open: http://bakersfieldwomen.org/. • Mark your calendar for Give Big Kern Day on May 4. To prepare for this FREE opportunity to raise unrestricted funds and recruit volunteers, participating agencies need to attend the trainings that Kern Community Foundation, in partnership with GiveGab, has been working hard to develop for you. You will find these trainings on the trainings page of the Give Big Kern website. There are a total of six trainings. Click here to sign up: https://www. givebigkern.org/. • Bags of Love would like you to know about their upcoming eRACE - Childhood Cancer Virtual 5k Fundraiser is happening on May 8. It will be a peer-to-peer fundraiser. Individuals can sign-up for free, create a team and raise money to win prizes. You can view their sponsorship package here. If you have any questions, Julian can be reached at juliancastaneda01@yahoo.

com.

• Health Net is committed to improving the health of our community one person at a time and the Youth Impact Award allows us to engage and empower students to be the change and take action to solve the national public health epidemic. This year Centene Institute’s Youth Impact Award is challenging teens to develop an original 30-to 60-second Public Service Announcement (PSA) with educational messaging to spread the word about the dangers of vaping. All submissions are eligible for up to 10 hours of community service, as well as a chance to win one of 13 cash prizes. Students aged 14 to 19, are invited to enter by April 16. More information about the Youth Impact Award can be found HERE. • In French, Faire la fête means “to party.” Guests at Farm to Table(aux) will enjoy an evening reflecting turn of the century Paris with fine-dining, tableaux art inspired by Henri De Toulouse Lautrec, amazing paintings created by Boys & Girls Club youth, and entertainment in support of Boys & Girls Club enrichment programs throughout Kern County. The sixth annual event presented by Don C. and Diane S. Lake Family, will be held at Highgate at Seven Oaks by Castle & Cooke on Friday, October 8 from 6-9 p.m. Farm to Table(aux) brings together local community leaders to enjoy a feast of fresh and seasonal dishes prepared by local chefs and farmers alongside local artists and entertainers' imaginative productions and performances. Sponsorships for the October 8 event are now available. For more information, go to farmtotableaux.com/event/bgckc/ or contact Zane Smith at 661-325-3730.

We believe that empathy can be embraced as a superpower to positively impact organizational culture, productivity and profitability.

Why

The “new day, new problem” world that we are currently navigating requires us to

identify and empower the problem-solvers in our teams.

Next, we need to alter our perspective to grow through these unique times by acknowledging the stress in our organizations and lead through the lens of

empathy, relationships, gratitude, education, problem-solving, and service.

Workshops ~ Individual Coaching Programs ~ Keynotes

With learning outcomes that include: Heightened awareness and understanding of empathy as an organizational Who Howsuperpower to drive cultural and financial success. Tangible activities to foster a culture of unity and collaboration within teams. Our programs are designed for: Individual Contributors ~ Managers ~ Executives & C-Suite Leaders Solopreneurs ~ Entrepreneurs

We are grateful to partner with BYP to bring you a series of workshops in April. Come join us!

Contact Us: For more information on how an Empathy Strategy© can transform your organization www.EmpathifyU.com

Welcome New Chamber Members

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to the companies that have joined the Greater Bakersfield Chamber. Thank you for investing in our mission to Build a Better Bakersfield.

Mercy House

1900 E. Brundage Ln., Ste. 1 Bakersfield, CA 93307 661-336-9967

www.mercyhouse.net

"To be a leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunites, programs and supportive services. We help people find their way back home."

Pacific Energy Network

4900 California Ave. Tower B, Ste. 210 Bakersfield, CA 93307 661-546-2053

www.pacificenergynetwork.com

"Our primary goal is to align qualified homeowners with zero out-of-pocket programs designed to lower their cost of living while significantly reducing our planets carbon footprint through clean renewable energy."

For more information about joining the Chamber, please contact Cathy Albyn at calbyn@bakochamber.com.

A PROUD PARTNER OF

PROVIDENCE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, INC. IS CENTRAL VALLEY’S PREMIER STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FIRM.

We understand how di cult running a business can be with ever-changing regulations. Whether it’s winning project approval, building coalitions, gaining community support, engaging the media or securing key endorsements, Providence can help remove the roadblocks that, all too often, keep businesses from operating profitably and e ciently. Our marketing team also has extensive experience creating targeted, strategic communications and marketing campaigns. The entire team at Providence is dedicated to delivering positive results to our clients in Kern County and across the state of California.

2600 F ST. | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 661.327.1698 | WWW.PROVCONSULT.COM E QDC

Renewing Members

Thank you to our members who have reinvested in the Greater Bakersfield Chamber. Your continued investment helps the Chamber continue its mission to Build a Better Bakersfield.

ARCpoint Labs of Bakersfield – 2013 Aunt Mae's Sweet Tooth – 2020

Bakersfield Christian High School

– 1999 Bakersfield Heart Hospital – 1998 Bakersfield Museum of Art – 1996 BBSI - Bakersfield – 2014

Beckie Diltz/PROforma Solutions for

Printing LLC – 2010

Blue Sky Sales, Inc. dba Famoso Nut

Company Sales – 1996 Brookdale Riverwalk – 1999 California MENTOR - North – 2007

California Resources Corporation

– 1970 Canteen Vending – 2011 Columbus Estates – 2014

Community Connection for Childcare/

KCSOS – 1988 Courtyard by Marriott Hotel – 1997 Cushman & Wakefield/Pacific – 1991 Deprigo, Inc. – 2014 Empire Eye and Laser Center – 2017 Employers' Training Resource – 1984

Froehlich Signature Homes, Inc.

– 1991 Greer's Banner Air – 1999 Grimmway Schools – 2019 Hacienda Guerrero Catering – 2012

Hansen's Moving & Storage, Inc.

– 2019 Jack Gotcher – 2013

Key Properties dba Intrados Inc.

– 1982

M.H. Wolfe & Associates Environmental Consulting, Inc.

– 2005

Macpherson Energy Corporation

– 2017 Mary Trichell – 1955

Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center

– 2016 Metropolitan Recycling LLC – 2011 Ming Around the Corner – 2000

North of the River Recreation & Park

District – 2013 Rain for Rent – 1992

Rick Clemmons Construction DBA

The Plumbing Doc – 2019 SA Recycling, LLC – 1997 Salters Associates – 2020 sPower – 2015

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bakersfield

– 1989 The Daily Report – 1995 The Gombos Company – 2019 The Village at Seven Oaks – 2015 Unitek College – 2018 Valley Achievement Center – 2003

Valley Strong Credit Union -

Administration – 1989 Western Nutrients Corp. – 2012 Women's Business Center – 2019 Wonderful Orchards – 1994 WOW Pest Control – 2017 Young Wooldridge LLP – 1993

APRIL 2021

4.6.21

BYP Council Meeting 3 p.m. | Zoom

4.7.21

Leading with Empathy Workshop 1 10 a.m. | Zoom

4.9.21

GRC Meeting 10 a.m. | Zoom

4.14.21

Leading with Empathy Workshop 2 10 a.m. | Zoom

4.15.21

BYP Happy Hour 5:30 p.m. | Zoom 4.20.21

Labor Law & HR Forum 9:30 a.m. | Zoom

4.20.21

Beautiful Bakersfield Committee Noon | Zoom

4.21.21

Leading with Empathy Workshop 3 10 a.m. | Zoom

4.23.21

GRC Meeting 10 a.m. | Zoom

4.27.21

Ambassador Committee Meeting Noon | Zoom

4.28.21

Leading with Empathy Workshop 4 10 a.m. | Zoom

For more information about any of our events, committees or councils, visit bakochamber.com.

2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairman of the Board Derek Jeffery KGET-TV 17

Chairwoman Elect of the Board Kristen Beall Watson Kern Community Foundation

Vice Chair Public Policy & Political Action Rob Duchow Southern California Gas Company

Vice Chair Economic Vitality Andy Anderson Aera Energy LLC

Vice Chair Member Engagement Tasha Clayton Tel-Tec Security Systems, Inc.

Vice Chair Leadership & Workforce Development Denise Newton Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Member-at-Large Rick Jhaj Countryside Construction/ Countryside Markets

General Counsel Mark Bateman Young Wooldridge LLP Stinson’s is your single solution for all office, technology, breakroom, janitorial, and furniture needs. From competitive pricing to custom solutions, we are your one-stop supplier that puts customer service first.

MAJOR INVESTORS

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CHAMBER STAFF

Nick Ortiz | President/CEO

Cathy Albyn | Membership & Business Development Manager

Frances Klingenberger | Manager, Strategic Programs

Hillary Haenes | Vice President, Member Engagement

Kaelyn Peterson | Manager, Policy & Public Affairs

Jean Scheiber | Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer

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