MESSAGE FROM STAFF

What can the Chamber do for you? First, we want to say THANK YOU! Through the support of our members, we are able to foster a sustainable business community, stimulate growth and create positive change. Although 2020 has been a hectic year and we have had to revamp some of our programs and events, it is our goal to continue to make Bakersfield and Kern County a region for economic prosperity by collaborating with businesses, organizations and government. As a result, we are busy at the Greater Bakersfield Chamber. • We have launched the BYP (Bakersfield Young Professionals) Virtual Summit Series covering topics such as: Enneagram Types, Leading During a Crisis and Achieving Financial Success, among others. • Labor Law webinars educate and inform our members. These quarterly virtual events are hosted by experts and cover-up-to date information on topics that are pertinent and useful to the current business climate. • Valuable finance tips from the Moneywise Wealth Management are available weekly for you to view and can be accessed through our Trending weekly email. • Members can participate in our Industry Specific Round Tables. These meetings are by invite and discuss topics germane to each industry. • Advocacy is one of the biggest ways we are constantly working for you. We endeavor to create a business-friendly environment in Bakersfield and Kern County through advocating at the local, state and federal levels on policy that affects your bottom line. • Coffee with the Chamber will resume virtually this month and is for members only. This month we will be discussing how businesses have adapted to Covid-19; their successes and failures. • State of the City will air Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. on KGET-TV 17. Tune in to hear from our featured speakers, Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh and City Manager Christian Clegg. They will share highlights from the past year as well as outline priorities for the coming year. • Our 30th Virtual Annual Beautiful Bakersfield Awards has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24 and will be televised on KGET-TV 17. • Ambassador Meetings are a great way to connect with other businesses and to highlight your company. These meetings are virtual and are generally held the fourth Tuesday of each month. • Our virtual GRC (Government Review Council) Meetings are perfect for our politically active and interested members, who want the opportunity to hear about policy and politics that affect your business. • Throwback Thursdays are an opportunity to celebrate your company anniversary or Chamber anniversary on the Chamber Instagram platform. • Ribbon Cuttings are a great way for new businesses to be showcased virtually. We love to celebrate this achievement with our members. • Our political action committee (BAKPAC) works to elect business-friendly candidates to office and support issues important to the local business community. We endorse candidates, provide direct contributions to candidates and causes and engage in independent efforts to contact voters. • Marketing: We also offer options to showcase your business through our social media platforms, Member to Member e-blasts, Metro publication ads, sponsorship opportunities, as well as FREE space in our Member News. Are you currently following us in our Facebook Group Greater Bakersfield Chamber Community? Our business is a better Bakersfield. We are here to serve you and to be a catalyst for your success. Building Something Better together. What can the Greater Bakersfield Chamber do for you?

- Chamber staff

Staff Contact Information:

PRESIDENT/CEO - Nick Ortiz For Membership, please contact Cathy Albyn For Accounting, please contact Jean Scheiber For Government Affairs, please contact Kaelyn Peterson For Member Engagement, please contact Hillary Haenes For Social Media, please contact Frances Klingenberger