METRO Business Journal - January 2011

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Our mission at the Greater Bakerseld Chamber of Commerce is to provide leader-

ship for a healthy business community. At your Chamber, we work enthusiastically to

create a community that attracts, promotes, and maintains quality businesses. For over

90 years, we have been serving our member businesses through numerous networking

events, electronic and print publications, educational programs, business expos, and

business advocacy at the local, state and federal levels.

The Chamber staff is a strong team focused on serving our membership and the com-

munity. They are always prepared to assist and direct you to the resources you need.Our board members and volunteers display a commitment that is unparalleled. Those

of us who serve you on the Board of Directors represent many businesses, large and

small, in our community and we understand how critical it is for members to experience

a return on their investment in the Chamber. We also understand that only together can

we accomplish what none of us can do alone.

Our continued success depends on the active involvement of our membership. If you

are currently a member, thank you. I hope you will take advantage of all we have to of-

fer and give us your input and your insight about how we can continue to carry out our

mission and serve you well. If you are not yet a member, I encourage you to take time to

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In this issue....JANUARY 2011

The Greater Bakerseld Chamberof Commerce is dedicated to:

Building a Strong Economy Providing Networking andBusiness Education Opportunities Promoting Our Community Representing the Interests ofBusiness with Government

METROBUSINESS JOURNAL

Promoting Our Community

Chairmans Message ....................... 1,2

Chairmans Circle Focus ................. 2

New Chairman Introduction ........... 3

Committee Reports .........................6

Ribbon Cuttings ..............................9

Thanks to METRO Advertisers ...... 11

Representing Business

2011 Labor Law Posters .................3

Thanks to Outgoing Board ..............3

Legislative Scorecard ......................4

Providing Business Education and

Networking OpportunitiesLabor & Employment Law ............. 1

Annual Dinner Gala ........................ 5

Thanks to Young Wooldridge .......... 6

Chamber Fundraiser ........................ 10

Connect for Lunch .......................... 11

Building a Strong Economy

Youth Leadership Bakerseld ......... 2,7

Chamber Investment Schedule ....... 5

Green Living Consulting................. 7

New Members ................................. 8,9

2010 Holiday Mixer at Young Wooldridge.......6

GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A Message from Our New Chairman

See Chairmans Message on Page 2

Employers face new laws, regulations in 2011. Ensure your compliance by attending

this annual forum on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 11:00 a.m. with a panel of experts in the eld

of labor and employment law.

Featured speakers will includeMichael Doolittle, Safety & Claims Consultants;

Dan Klingenberger, Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.; andMichael Marcks, Hanna,

Brophy, MacAleer & Jensen.

Cost is $25 per Chamber member, $50 per nonmember and includes a boxed lunch.Reservations are required. To RSVP call, (661) 327-4421 or register online at

www.bakerseldchamber.org.

Chamber Hosts 2011 Labor &Employment Law Update Seminar

Dan Klingenberger Michael MarcksMichael Doolittle


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Rabobanknow serves Bakerseld with ve branches, includ-

ing new branches at 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 100 across from the

Rabobank Arena and 3800 Riverlakes Drive (at Coffee Road).

Rabobank, N.A. is a California community bank that provides per-

sonalized service and a full array of quality products to individuals,

businesses, organizations and agricultural clients. With 120 branches,

we serve the needs of communities from Redding to the Imperial Val-

ley through a regional structure that promotes local decision makingand active community involvement by our employees.

We offer business checking and savings plans, cash management services, business

loans and lines of credit, business equipment leasing, agricultural nancing, investment

management and trust administration services.

Our lending decisions are made locally and the money you deposit at Rabobank is

invested back into the community through loans to local businesses like yours. Our

unique size allows us to respond quickly to customer needs and tailor our services to

each community we serve.

Safe, sound and secure, Rabobank, N.A. is part of the Rabobank Group, one of the

worlds safest banks with more than 110 years of trustworthy service.

To learn how Rabobank can help you reach your business goals, stop by or call any

of our local ofces.

METRO Business Journal is the

Ofcial Publication of the

Greater Bakerseld

Chamber of Commerce

1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947

Bakerseld, CA 93303

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

http://www.bakerseldchamber.org

The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

has the sole right to refuse any

advertisement in any Chamber

publication.

Thank You to

2010 Members!

Aera Energy LLC

Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman

Bright House Networks

Jim Burke Ford

Gregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc.

Carney's Business Technology Center

Castle & Cooke California, Inc.

Chevron

Citizens Business Bank

Continental Labor & Stafng Resources

Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock

Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

Golden Empire Transit

Hall Ambulance Service, Inc.

Christopher D. Jacobs CPA

Kern Schools Federal Credit Union

Klein DeNatale Goldner, et al.

Mercy & Memorial Hospitals

Mid State Development Corp.

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

Pacic Gas & Electric Company

Rabobank, N.A.

San Joaquin Community Hospital

State Farm Insurance Companies

Stinson's Stationers, Inc.

Tejon Ranch Company

TelePacic Communications

Wells Fargo Bank

Law Ofces of Young Wooldridge LLP

Chairman's Circle Focus

2010

Chairmans

Circle

Continued from Page 1

Chairmans Message

learn more about the opportunities membership in the Greater Bakerseld Chamber of

Commerce has to offer you and your business.

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as Chairman of your Chamber this year. I am

excited about the opportunities that lay ahead and condent in our ability to creatively

address challenges the current economic conditions present. I am constantly impressed

by the strong partnerships and work ethic that built this community into one where we

can be proud to do business and raise our families. I encourage you to become morethan a member of the Chamber become a participant.

Sincerely,

GBCC Chairman of the BoardGoodwill Industries of South Central California

Sophomore, junior and senior students representing 17 high schools in the Greater

Bakerseld area are embarking on a concentrated program that seeks to develop emerg-

ing leaders and provides expanded perspectives about our communitys many opportu-

nities, careers and options.

The Chamber and the Youth Leadership Bakerseld Advisory Council proudly an-

nounce the following members of the Class of 2011:

James Beeghly, Highland High School; Juan Castaneda, Golden Valley High

School; Crystal Escobar, West High School; Christopher Esparza, Independence

High School; Alexa Foster, Liberty High School; Kathleen Furtado, Highland High

School; Grace George, Bakerseld Christian High School; Rio Goesling, Stockdale

High School; Ryan Gonzales, Highland High School;

Chamber's Award-Winning ProgramPrepares Tomorrow's Community Leaders

and WorkforcenPresenting the Youth Leadership Bakerseld Class of 2011.

See Youth Leadership Class on Page 7


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Regulators are cracking down in

California, with nes up to $17,000 for

not posting all required notices conspicu-

ously where all employees and applicants

can see them even if you have only one

employee.

These notices include your Workers

Compensation benets, payday schedule,

emergency contacts and more.The Chamber will provide 2011

California Employment Notices Posters

at a cost of $30 per poster (available in

English and Spanish). Pre-order yours

now by calling (661) 327-4421 or e-mail

[email protected].

Chamber Helps MembersComply with Posting NoticeRequirements

GBCC Purchasing Policy

Any purchase of goods and/or

services by the Greater Bakerseld

Chamber of Commerce must be

approved in advance by the President/

CEO. No Chamber member shall be

considered an agent of the Chamber

for any purpose unless such agency

relationship is specically created and

dened by the President/CEO.

Sheryl Chalupa

has served Goodwill

Industries of South

Central California

as President and

Chief Executive

Ofcer since April2001. The mis-

sion of Goodwill

is to provide work

opportunities and skills development

to people with barriers to employment.

Under her leadership, the local Goodwill

has signicantly increased the number of

clients served, the agency revenue, and

the number of locations. Before joining

Goodwill Industries, Ms. Chalupa served

as Executive Director of Girl Scouts

Joshua Tree Council.

Ms. Chalupa holds a Masters Degreein Public Administration and a Bachelors

Degree in Political Science, both from

California State University, Bakerseld.

Additionally, she holds a Certicate in

Nonprot Management from Case West-

ern Reserve University in Cleveland and

is a Certied Executive with Goodwill

Industries International. In 2010, she

was among four alumni inducted into the

CSUB Hall of Fame.

With Goodwill Industries, Ms. Cha-

lupa served two terms as a member of the

Goodwill Industries International Board

of Directors, is a Past-Chair of both the

Goodwill Industries International Con-

ference of Executives and the national

GII Public Policy Committee. She is a

member and former ofcer of the Council

of California Goodwill Industries.

Her involvement with the community

includes membership in the Bakerseld

Rotary Club and the American Associa-

tion of University Women and service

on the boards of the Greater Bakerseld

Chamber of Commerce, CSUB Founda-tion Board, WESTEC (Westside Energy

Services & Education Center), Kern Eco-

nomic Development Foundation, League

of Dreams, and CSUB Public Policy

and Administration Advisory Board. In

2007, she was appointed by Governor

Arnold Schwarzenegger to the State

Compensation Insurance Fund Board of

Directors.

A native of McFarland, Ms. Chalupa

is married and has three grown daughters

and two granddaughters.

Introducing your 2011Chairman of the Board

Sheryl Chalupa

The Greater Bakerseld Chamber of

Commerce would like to extend warm

thanks and appreciation to three members

of the Board of Directors who concluded

their terms of ofce at the close of 2010.

Barry Zoeller, Tejon Ranch;Stepha-

nie Weber, Mercy Hospitals of Bakers-

led; andJim George, CSU Bakerseld

have provided years of service and

numerous contributions to the board and

the Chamber, generously offering their

guidance, wisdom and support. We salute

their exemplary commitment and dedica-

tion to the membership and business

community.

They will be recognized for their ser-

vice on Jan. 27 during the Annual Dinner

Gala.

Thanks Extended to

Outgoing BoardMembers


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AB X8 6 (Evans) Authorization for Metropolitan Planning Organization to raise taxes and

suspension of unitary tax credit. Increases diesel sales tax.

AB X8 8 (Evans) Encourages out-of-state retailers to advertise and sell with afliates in other

states to avoid collecting our use tax and unfairly penalizes compliant taxpayers.

AB 656 (Torrico) Increases gas prices and dependence on foreign oil by targeting the oil

industry for a tax on only oil extracted in California (Oil & Gas Severance Tax).

AB 1107 (Blakeslee) Reduces the likelihood that overly burdensome environmental regulations will

be adopted.

AB 1139 (Perez) Undermines California Enterprise Zone (EZ) program.

AB 1604 (Nava) Gas Price Increase (Oil Severance Tax).

AB 1804 (Hagman) Ensures that employer-generated funds for the Employment Training Panel that are

diverted by the state to other programs are repaid within three years.

AB 1805 (Calderon) Facilitates job creation by giving a limited number of environmentally sound

development projects protection from CEQA lawsuits.

AB 2139 (Chesbro) Increases cost for consumers and businesses by requiring producers of select

products sold in California to manage their recycling and/or disposal.

SB 356 (Wright) Claries who can obtain a judicial declaration as to the validity of specied

regulations or orders of repeal.

SB 632 (Ashburn) Prohibits a local agency from entering into an underwriting or similar relationship

with an individual or rm, with respect to a bond issue that requires voter approval.

SB 657 (Steinberg) Identies companies publicly for failing to address human trafcking.

SB 810 (Leno) Creates a new government-run, multibillion-dollar socialized health care system.

SB 990 (Dutton) Claries meal break laws.

SB 1010 (Correa) Facilitates job creation by giving a limited number of environmentally sound

development projects protection from CEQA lawsuits.

SB 1231 (Corbett) Requires companies to track the entire supply chain of manufactured products and

certify that their products were not produced using forced labor.

SB 1335 (Cox) Provides a simplied, voluntary way for establishing exible work schedules.

H. R. 4853 (Oberstar) Tax relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010.

H. R. 5141 (Lungren) Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act.

H. R. 5766 (Thompson) Ensures the underwriting standards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac facilitate the

use of property assessed clean energy programs.

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REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF BUSINESS WITH GOVERNMENT

The Greater Bakerseld Chamber of Commerce works to promote a healthy business environment in which employers and entrepreneurs can ourish and help

create jobs and economic vitality. These, in turn translate into a better quality of life for everyone. It is with this goal in mind that the Chamber strives to represent the

interests of the business community with our elected representatives.

The above voting record is a small sampling of the thousands of bills that legislators vote on each year and does not completely depict all of the possible business

votes our legislators made during the 2010 Legislative session. However, the above voting record does show how our legislators voted on issues that the Chamber

identied as important due to their potential impacts on the business community. While we may not always agree on all issues, the Chamber enjoys a good working

relationship with all of our state representatives and we look to strengthen these relationships in the years to come. This chart was compiled using information from the

Legislative Council's website at leginfo.ca.gov.

How They Voted2010 State and Federal Legislative Scorecard

California Assembly & Senate

U.S. House of Representatives

Bill Number

Bill Number

Subject

Subject

Chamber

PositionGilmore

AD 30

Fuller

AD 32

Florez

SD 16

Ashburn

SD 18 Status

Status

Voting Record:

Yes - Yes on the Floor

No - No on the FloorAbs - Abstaining, Absent or Not Voting

* - Bill did not make it to oor or move to second House

Bill Status:

Law - Signed into Law Com - Held in Committee

Dead - Bill Died Fail - FailedSus - Suspended Veto - Vetoed by the Governo

Ret - Returned to Secretary of Senate

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% of Voting in Accordance with Chamber Positions 100% 100% 10% 100%

% of Voting in Accordance with Chamber Positions 100% 100%

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Chamber Investment a SoundBusiness Strategy

Surveys show being recognized as a member of your local

Chamber of Commerce is a good strategy for businesses to use in

communicating four signicant company traits:

Good business practices

Reputation

Caring about customers

Community involvementIn addition, membership in the Greater Bakerseld Chamber of

Commerce provides many direct benets to you, our member,

through products and services and added value programs. For ex-

ample two new FREE benets to Chamber members for 2011 are:

My Chamber App Listing: $100 value FREE

Labor Law and Human Resources Forums quarterly

$200+ value each (up to $800) FREE

For 2011 we have adjusted and simplied the tier and rate struc-

ture as listed below, to better reect the cost of providing the many

valuable programs of the Chamber to you, our valued member. We

look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve you.

2011 GBCC Investment Schedule - (based on Full Time

Equivalent Employees (FTE) with 2 part-time = 1 full-time)

1-9 $345

10-25 $415

26-39 $500

40-69 $600

70-99 $750

100 + $750 plus $2 per FTE over 100

The Chamber wishes to invite you to attend our Annual Din-

ner Gala, an evening of art and music, on Thursday, Jan. 27,

2011. The event will be held at the Bakerseld Marriott at the

Convention Center. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with

dinner and program beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Reservations are required, please register online at www.ba-

kerseldchamber.org or call, (661) 327-4421. Standard ticketprice is $75 per person, table sponsorships are available for

$850 and include seating for ten people and acknowledgement

in the event program.

Gala Event Sponsors

Come Celebrate with the Chamberat Annual Dinner Jan. 27

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Energy

n Thank you to our Chair Rob Duchow,

The Gas Company for leading our active

committee this year. We look forward to

featuring some additional educational oppor-

tunities to the committee and the area students

this year. Please contact Pauline Bartlett ifyou would like to get involved with this com-

mittee.

Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Business Development

Eric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair

n We appreciate our 2010 Chair - Kym

Patterson, Act 1 Personnel for her dedication

and leadership on a very busy year. The

recent Bakersfield: The Next Five Years

event was a success with some valuable

information shared by our speakers on Real

Estate, Healthcare and High Speed Rail. Thankyou to: Gail Malouf, Bakerseld Association

of REALTORS,Clay Koerner, Alliance

Brokers and Consultants; and Thomas G.

Tracey, Parsons Brinkerhofffor their insights

into these topics. We kick off the new year

with our January 18th seminar on Labor &

Employment Law Updates. (See front page

article for details). Make your reservations now!


Ambassadors / Mixer

Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair

n A sincere Thank you goes out to our

dedicated chairMaggie Cushine, Boys &Girls Clubs of Kern County who led each

meeting and event with her wonderful attitude

and smile. We look forward to another year of

Ribbon Cuttings, Mixers and special events. If

you want to become involved as an Ambassador

for the Chamber, please contactPauline Bartlett

at the Chamber.


Small Business Networking Breakfast:

Thank you to our recentDecember Networking

Breakfastpresenters:Brenda Baldwin, Pacic

Gas & Electric and Dean Brown, TejonRanch. We are currently seeking Sponsors

for the 2011 Series so please contact Pauline

Bartlettat the Chamber if your company would

like to enjoy the benets of sponsoring these

important events. Also mark your calendar for

the next event on March 10th, 2011.


Building Relationships through Committee Connections

International Business and Trade

Bob Meadows, Union Bank - Chair

nCongratulations to the Committee for itshard work in 2010 and a special thank you

toHarley Pinson , Attorney, Klein, DeNa-

tale, Goldner Law Firm for his service and

leadership as Chairman. Robert Meadows,Vice President/Manager, Union Bankwill

assume the Chairmanship in 2011 and we look

forward his leadership and to the Committees

good work in the year to come.

Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog

Governmental Review Council

Jeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair

nCongratulations to the GovernmentalReview Council (GRC) on another produc-

tive year reviewing legislative issues affecting

local area businesses and industries. A special

thank you toDonna Carpenter, Consultant,Development Consulting Services for her

service as GRC Chairperson and for her

leadership throughout the year. Taking the

gavel as Chair for 2011 isJeff Green, General

Counsel, Grimmway Farms. Lets welcome

Jeff and show him our support this year. We

look forward to the GRC continuing its good

work in 2011.

Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog

Leadership Bakerseld

Bryan Burrow, Bank of America Chair

nThe December session focused on Health

& Human Services and the wide range of ser-vices available to Bakerseld residents. Advi-

sory Council Day Chairs wereDustin Dodgin ,

Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et al, andJeremy

Zoch, Mercy Hospitals of Bakerseld. The

class day was made possible by the generous

support of our day sponsors, Hall Ambulance

Service, Inc., Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et

al, and Mercy Hospitals of Bakerseld.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

Labor Law & Human Resources Forum

Robin Paggi, KDG HR Solutions Chair

nA big thank you toRobin Paggi, KDG HR

Solutions for her commitment and efforts in

planning this years Labor Law & Human

Resource Forums. Thanks are also extended

toMike Doolittle, Safety & Claims Consul-

tants;Dan Klingenberger, Dowling, Aaron

& Keeler, Inc.; andMichael Marcks, Hanna,

Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, for

providing comprehensive safety, employ-

ment law and workers compensation updates

throughout the year.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

Special Thanks to OurHoliday Mixer HostYoung Wooldridge

On Dec. 16 the Law Firm of Young

Wooldridge hosted the Chamber

Holiday Mixer. This was one of our best

attended mixers in recent memory. We

would like to take this opportunity to

thank Young Wooldridge for hosting this

mixer, the Young Wooldridge staff who

organized the event and decorated the of-

ce and our Chamber Ambassadors who

served as volunteers for the event.

Ambassador

of the Quarter

Steve Bohn,Principal Financial Group

I have met a lot of great peoplethrough the Chamber. Some have

become clients, many of them I have

referred my clients to for services

that I do not provide. The Chamber

has been great for my clients and

my business.

Since joining the Chamber in 2005, Steve

Bohn has been actively involved with the

Ambassador/Mixer and other committees.


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Chamber Monthly Planner - January 2011

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACE

Austin Jagels, Foothill High School;

Charity Jensen, Liberty High School;

Amanda John, Garces High School;

Natalie Kennedy, East Bakerseld

High School; Renae Lewis, West High

School; Sara Little, Bakerseld High

School; Elizabeth Mazmanian, Rid-

geview High School; Camille McLewis,

East Bakerseld High School; Mad-

eline Ming, Bakerseld High School;

Felipe Mota, South High School;

Esmeralda Murillo, Golden Valley High

School; Amy Navarrete, Ridgeview

High School; Nancy Nguyen, Rid-

geview High School; Jennifer Olague,

Foothill High School; Brad Prout,

Centennial High School; Jayme Reyna,

Frontier High School; Ana Rojas, Mira

Monte High School; Taylor Rose, Inde-

pendence High School; Samantha San-

chez, Golden Valley High School; Jona-

than Santa Cruz, Independence High

School; Sonia Serrano, North HighSchool; Jacob Singleton, Centennial

High School; Hanna Webb, Centennial

High School; Dylan Wilson, Bakerseld

Christian High School; Tammy Yabiku,

East Bakerseld High School.

The rst class on Leadership and Eth-

ics kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at the

Chamber. To nd out more on how you

can help with sponsorship support for

this leadership and workforce develop-

ment program, call 661-327-4421 or

e-mail [email protected].

Youth LeadershipClassContinued from Page 2

e Greater Bakerseld Chamber of Commerce has partnered with GreenLiving Consulting (GLC), a division ofGreenshops.com Inc.,to providemembers with an added value program to encourage and assist memberbusinesses to think green. e goal is to provide businesses with tools andprograms that will create a positive quality of life for our community whilemaking decisions with sound business sense.

GLC provides educational workshops for your company to empoweremployees. By engaging your employees you can maximize your greeningresults and drive productivity at the same time! GLC can help provide a Green Action Plan for your corporation and assistin implementation. GLC can support you in providing various guides such as our PurchasingGuide tailored to your corporation.

Chamber members only can save: 10% off on any GLC provided service 10% off on any Corporate Gifts provided by Greenshops

For more information about this program call, (888) 222-9420 or email,[email protected].

Announcing a new member benefit...

Welcome 2011 Incoming

Board Member Rick Stevens

Rick Stevens,

Stevens Transportation, Inc.

Jan. 5 Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. Chamber

Jan. 5 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. Chamber

Jan. 6 Leadership Bakerseld Advisory 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Jan. 6 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.

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

Jan. 10 YLB Advisory 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Jan. 12 Beautiful Bakerseld Committee 11:45 a.m. DoubleTree Hotel

Jan. 12 New Member Reception 4:30 p.m. Chamber


Jan. 14 Beautiful Bakerseld Nominations Deadline


Jan. 18 Labor & Employment Law Seminar 11:00 a.m. Chamber

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

Jan. 19 Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. Chamber



Jan. 21 Leadership Bakerseld Class Day 7:30 a.m. Various

Jan. 24 Business Development Committee 11:45 a.m. ChamberJan. 25 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber


Jan. 27 Annual Dinner Gala 5:30 p.m.

Bakerseld Marriott at the Convention Center

Jan. 28 Governmental Review Council Dark

Feb. 2 YLB Class Day 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Feb. 2 International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. Chamber

Feb. 3 Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m.

Feb. 4 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber


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year. We specialize in gourmet cupcakes,mini pies, cobblers and espresso coffee.

nEnviro Cleaners

1400 Calloway Dr. Ste. 104Bakerseld, CA 93312 661-588-0018www.envirodrycleaners.comEnvironmentally friendly dry cleaning,laundering and alterations. Deliveringthe highest quality green cleaning thatonly family-owned can provide at anaffordable price. Corporate accountswelcome.

nGateway Collision Center, Inc.2550 E. Belle TerraceBakerseld, CA 93307 661-834-3350www.gatewaycollisioncenterinc.com

Locally owned and operated, providingexcellent collision repair and restorationto your vehicle. We serve our communityand customers with honesty, integrity andcraftsmanship.

nIKEA Distribution Services, Inc.4104 Industrial Pkwy.Lebec, CA 93243 661-858-0345www.ikea.comTo create a better everyday life for many

people.

Welcome 23 New Chamber MembersThe businesses listed below have made a signicant 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 November 15 through December 14.

nIrene Sanchez, M.D. OccupationalMedicine4105 Empire Dr.Bakerseld, CA 93309 661-633-2125www.irenesanchezmd.comIt is our mission to deliver high qualityoccupational medical services in acompassionate and timely manner tomeet the industry needs of Kern Countyemployees.

nLaw Ofce of Craig D. Braun1620 Mill Rock Way, Ste. 400Bakerseld, CA 93311 661-663-8300www.braunlawrm.comThe Law Ofce of Craig D. Braunhelps people navigate through a worldof obstacles in the areas of real property,construction and business litigation.

nLouis C. Allen O.D., Inc.6001 Truxtun Ave. Ste. 380Bakerseld, CA 93309 [email protected]. Allen has been practicing optometry

for over 20 years, carries exclusiveeyewear, has lab on site, and acceptsmany insurance plans.

nLuna & Glushon1801 Century Park East, Ste. 2400Los Angeles, CA 90067 310-556-1444www.lunaglushon.comThe rms notable success in resolving

highly complex legal matters for its Oil& Gas clients ranks Luna & Glushonamong the nations most innovative law

rms. Practice areas: energy, real estate,business law and litigation.

nNelms Surveying, Inc.1700 N. Chester Ave.Bakerseld, CA 93308 661-399-9006www.nelmssurveying.comSince 1992, have been providingland surveying services to Bakerseldand Kern County such as boundary,topographic, route, construction staking,

land division & expert testimony.

nOptimist International WestBakerseldBakerseld, CA 661-301-6797Our primary focus is the UnicornGardens Home for Boys; sponsoringnumerous events throughout the year withour biggest in July - We Can a daycamp teaching the boys about lifestyle.

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Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank1807 Feliz Drive (661) 398-4520

Remodeling Community Food Bank

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nShakeology Anthony CisnerosBakerseld, CA 661-303-4882www.myshakeology.com/02bakoloserSHAKEOLOGY the healthiest mealof the day! 70 healthy ingredients in 1

glass. Doctor recommended. Lose weight,lower cholesterol, improve digestion andregularity. Tastes delicious too!

nSharon Adams CPA1801 Oak St. Ste. 118Bakerseld, CA 93301 661-334-2798With over 25 years in public accounting,Sharon is focusing on providing topquality tax and accounting services tothe specic needs of small business andindividuals.

nSLC InvestmentsPO Box 60177Bakerseld, CA 93386 661-303-1733www.SLC-investments.comOur goal is to create a solution for you,whether it be swiftness of the transaction,debt relief, cash in hand or affordable

housing.

nVagabond Inn South6501 Colony St.Bakerseld, CA 93307 661-831-9200www.vagabondinn-bakerseld-california-hotel.comWhether you travel on business or

pleasure, well serve you with our ownbrand of Western hospitality, great value,

friendly people its how we do things.

nWaterfall Cleaners6631 Ming Ave.Bakerseld, CA 93309-3446 661-398-3399

www.waterfallcleaners.comWaterfall Cleaners offers the best

service and quality in town. Locallyowned and family operated; offering freeconvenient pickup and delivery services.

PO Box 2426 93303

661-861-9249

www.scorebakersfeld.com

Counselors to America's Small Business

SCORE is a national non-prot organization made

up of retired and working business professionalswho volunteer their time to help the

small business community.

Providing FREE Business Consultations

Marketing & Business Planning Assistance

Financing and Loan Review

Government Procurement Opportunities


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With new postings daily you can keep up

to date with member news on our

Facebook!

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ACS Discovery Shop ..............................1998Ameri-Cal Printing & Promotional

Products Bakerseld ............................1991Anthony Vineyards, Inc. .........................1994ATCO Property Management, Inc. .........1991B&B Surplus, Inc. ...................................1993Beladagio ................................................1999Benjis French Basque Restaurant, Inc. ..1992Boy Scouts-Southern Sierra Council ......2002Brandt Homes, Inc. .................................1992Brookside Catering .................................1997Buttonwillow Raceway Park...................1996California Chemical of Bakerseld ........1998California City Landowners Association1993California Electric Supply.......................1999Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC .............2007Centre For Neuro Skills ..........................1999

Christines ...............................................1998Comfort Keepers .....................................2008Communication Enterprises Inc. .............1990Continental Labor andStafng Resources ..................................1997Diamond Ridge Roong, Inc. .................1994Downhole Stabilization, Inc....................1998Employers Depot, Inc. ............................2007Energy Watch-Staples & Associates .......2004Epic Jet Center ........................................2008Esparza Enterprises, Inc. .........................2001Famous Daves Legendary Pit B-Que.....2007Foot & Ankle Institute ............................2005Frugattis Italian Eatery...........................2004The Garden Spot .....................................2006

Gundlachs ..............................................1995Hardwood Floor Company .....................2001Hathaway LLC ........................................2007Health Care Planning & Education forElderly & Family ....................................1991Icon Printing Solutions/Just Listed Bakerseld ............................2009Information Technology Solutions ..........1996Jaco Oil ...................................................1990Jessica Bloom Creative ...........................2001Jims Supply Company, Inc. ...................1990Junior Achievement of Bakerseld .........1994Kaplan College........................................2004Kenyon Enterprises .................................2002Kern Bros. Trucking................................1990Kern Community College District ..........2004Kern Council of Governments ................1990Kern High School District Career Resource Division .......................1994Lowes Home ImprovementWarehouse Colony Drive .....................2004Melos Gas & Gear .................................2001Mercy Hospitals of Bakerseld Southwest Campus ..................................2000Mish Funeral Home ................................2009Mission Bank ..........................................1998MLH Solutions........................................2009The Mortgage House, Inc. ......................2001Old River Sod .........................................1993

Renewing members support Chamber Get News fromChamber MembersThe following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of November15 through December 14. Please thank them by patronizing their businesses and shopping locally.

Member Since Member Since

Open & Shut ...........................................2000Parker & Associates,

Professional Investigations .....................2009Petes Seats ..............................................2006Pre-Employment Proles/A Division of Parker & Assoc., PI ..........2006Que Pasa Mexican Caf ..........................2003Robert Half International ........................2003Rocket Shop Caf ...................................2008Rotary Club of East Bakerseld .............1996Safety & Claims Consultants ..................1991San Dimas Medical Group, Inc. ..............1990Saylor Magic ...........................................2002SC Communications, Inc. .......................1997Seven Oaks Country Club .......................1991Smiths Bakeries .....................................1998Spherion Stafng ....................................2008

Stevens Transportation, Inc. ....................1990Stewart Electric Supply, Inc. ...................1994Stockdale Ceramic Tile Center, Inc. .......1990Studio Bliss Day Spa ..............................2008The Margarita Man .................................2005The Meadows ..........................................2008The Payroll People, Inc. ..........................1994Trans West Security Service, Inc. ...........1990Turnupseed Electric Service ...................2009Ultrex Business Products ........................1999Univision KUVI TV45, KABETV39 & KBTF TV31 ..............................1995Vagabond Inn North ................................2003Valley Detroit Diesel Allison ..................1991Vital Signs of Bakerseld .......................1991

Walters & Associates ..............................2003Watson Realty ERA Mike Saba ...........2002WZI Inc. ..................................................1990Second Smile Denture Care/Dana L. Yeoman, D.D.S. .........................2007Zee Consulting & Associates ..................1991

PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY

www.facebook.com/bakersfieldchamber

The Chambers only fundraiser will have a whole new look and feel beginning in

2011, that starts with moving it from August to springtime each year, April 14 for 2011.

Formerly known as Summer Social, we obviously now need a new name. Send your

ideas for Summer Socials new name to [email protected] by Friday,

January 7th. The winning idea (received rst if duplicate suggestions) will win 4 tickets

to the 2011 event, valued at over $100.

We are also looking for sponsors to support this fundraising event in 2011. Gold

($5,000), Silver ($2,500) and Bronze ($1,000) sponsorships are available. Contact Pau-

line Bartlett at the Chamber at 327-4421 for more info or email,

[email protected].

Name that Chamber Fundraiser

and win!

As 2011 begins along with the task

of preparing tax returns for 2010, the

Chamber reminds members that 93% of

their dues investment is deductible as a

business expense.

Based on changes in federal taxes that

took effect January 1, 1994, Chambers

must inform members that the portion of

their membership dollars directly attrib-

uted to lobbying or inuencing legislative

or administrative action is not deductible

as a business expense for tax purposes.

GBCC dues invoices include a state-

ment that 93% of dues is deductible.

Chamber Dues Deductibleas a Business Expense


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The law rm of

Kronick

Moskovitz

Tiedemann &

Girardis proud to

advertise in

METRO. As alocal business,

we welcome the

opportunity to partner with a publication

that reects our companys commitment

to the Bakerseld community.

-Brett Price, Shareholder

Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann &

Girard

If you are interested in promoting yourbusiness in the METRO Business Journal

contactSpencer Schluter, (661) 327-

4421 or e-mail,

[email protected].

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Publishing the METRO Business Journal

would not be possible without the gener-

ous support of our advertisers. We would

like to take this opportunity to thank our

2010 advertisers for their generous sup-

port and look forward to working with

you in 2011!

A&L Marketing and Advertising

American Business Women's

Association (ABWA)

Bakerseld Business Brokers

Bakerseld College Foundation

Bakerseld Marriott at the

Convention Center

Bakerseld Memorial Hospital

Bank of the Sierra

Bank of the West

Bakerseld Womens

Business Conference

Boys & Girls Club of Kern County

CASA of Kern County

CSU Bakerseld Athletics

Environmental Sound Solutions, Inc.

Flower Bar

Garces Memorial High School

Hall Letter Shop

Kaiser Permanente

Kern County Department of

Human Services

Kern Council of Governments


Kern Valley Printing Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et al

Kronick, Moskovitz,

Tiedemann & Girard


Lee's Printing

Mercy & Memorial Hospitals

Northwestern Mutual Financial

Parker & Associates

PAS Associates

San Joaquin Community Hospital

SCORE

Sports Clips Haircuts

The Marcom Group

TWIW Insurance

Ultrex

Valley Achievement Center

Valley Republic Bank

Chamber Thanks 2010 METRO Advertisers

Youve joined the Chamber to meet other Chamber members.

You want them to become your customers and to send referrals

to you - the kind of referrals that bring repeat business for you,

year after year.

To get those referrals, Chamber members will need time to get

to know you, to have confidence in you.

And what better way for them to get to know you than by

spending an hour or more in a small group setting over a

relaxing business lunch?

...why not spread the word about you and your businessat the same time? Well set it all up for you.

Each week, youll have the opportunity to go to lunch

with two or three different Chamber members. Youll be

the only one in your profession at the table.

Well make the reservation for you and provide a map to

the restaurant. Well even provide you with information

about your lunch partners beforehand, so that you can be

ready with some brilliant questions for them over lunch.

Connecting, Not Collecting

Since Youre Going to Have

Lunch Anyway...

Start your one-month trial today:

www.tiny.cc/bakersfieldconnect


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Chairman of the BoardSheryl ChalupaGoodwill Industries of SouthCentral California

Chairman of the Board ElectTim TerrioTerrio Therapy Fitness, Inc.

Vice Chair Administration

Garrett MingJim Burke Ford Lincoln Mercury

Vice Chair Business AdvocacySusie GeigerOccidental Petroleum

Vice Chair Member EducationChristine FrazierKern County Superintendent of Schools

Vice Chair NetworkingBill MurrayDoubleTree Hotel

Vice Chair Community OutreachLinda HealdAutomobile Club of Southern California

TreasurerScott BeginCitizens Business Bank

Immediate Past ChairRick RileyTownsend Design

Director-at-LargeMatthew ParkKern County Farm Bureau

Board MembersMike Allen AGM California

Dr. Greg Chamberlain Bakerseld College

Dana Fabbri Rabobank, N.A.

Bruce Freeman Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc.

Shaun Kelly TWIW Insurance Services

Karen King Golden Empire Transit

Dan Klingenberger Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

Jarrod McNaughton San Joaquin Community Hospital

Dayna Nichols Castle Print & Publication

Danny Ordiz Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.

Tom Randour KGET-TV 17

Rick Stevens Stevens Transportation, Inc.

John F. Stovall Law Ofces of John F. Stovall

Danielle Wade Bright House Networks

Leslie Walters Walters & Associates

Derek Yurosek Bolthouse Farms, Inc.

Chamber Staff

President/CEO Debra L. MorenoDirector of Operations Tonya Sterling

Controller Jennifer Abercrombie

Marketing & Communications Mgr. Spencer Schluter

Project Manager Pauline Bartlett

Government Affairs Mgr. Romeo Agbalog

Operations Assistant Jean Scheiber

Director of Membership Tonya M. Dretzka

Information Specialist Janet Ursery

2011 Board of Directors

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Nominations for the Chambers2011 Beautiful Bakerseldawards are nowbeing accepted.

is is your opportunity to publicly recognize businesses, organizations andcitizens for their contributions with your Beautiful Bakerseldnominations.

Recognizing achievements completed during the 2010 calendar year andhonoring the businesses, organizations and people that contribute to ourquality of life, nominations are in 14 categories.

All nominations submitted by theJanuary 14, 2011 deadline will beconsidered by the committee, which reserves the right to determine nalcategory placement and limit the number of nominations per category.Self-nominations are accepted.

Names of award recipients will be announced at the Beautiful BakerseldAwards Banquetand live television broadcast on June 4, 2011.

A nomination form is available onlinewww.bakerseldchamber.org.For details, call (661) 327-4421 or e-mail

[email protected].

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METRO Business Journal - January 2011