Members, join us for lunch this Wednesday, July 10 for our next Government Review Council Meeting. CEO and Editor of SJV Water, Lois Henry, will discuss status updates on Kern River lawsuits, appeals and SGMA groundwater protection plan preparations in Kern County. SJV Water is an independent, nonprofit news site covering water in the San Joaquin Valley. Date: Wednesday, July 10 Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Greater Bakersfield Chamber, 1725 Eye St. (Park on the street or in the parking garage on 18th Street and enter through the west entrance facing The Padre). Please note that this is a members-only event. RSVP and secure a free lunch at https://bit.ly/4cILYf0 (link in bio).
Greater Bakersfield Chamber
Civic and Social Organizations
Bakersfield, CA 3,623 followers
Building Something Better
About us
The Greater Bakersfield Chamber is a member-driven and professionally staffed not-for-profit association of business people committed to improving the economic climate and quality of life in the greater Bakersfield area. The Chamber's strength lies in its membership. With a solid base of more than 1,100 members representing 70,000 employees, the Chamber is representative of all sizes and types of business. Corporate giants are represented, but over 85 percent of the Chamber's membership is made up of small businesses (classified as 10 employees or less). Chamber members are bankers and beauticians, communications consultants and caterers. Members have varied interests and concerns, and underlying all is the common desire to improve the local business environment and enhance the socio-economic and cultural well-being of our community. The Chamber is organized to focus attention and initiate private sector action on the major issues affecting the economic well-being and quality of life in the area. The Chamber is supported entirely by its membership and receives no government funding or contracts. The policies and programs of the Chamber are determined by its membership through the Board of Directors. They, in turn, select a paid full-time chief executive whose basic function is to organize and execute the Chamber's program of work. The chief executive assembles a professional staff to assist in supporting the membership.
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http://www.bakochamber.com
External link for Greater Bakersfield Chamber
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Bakersfield, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1920
- Specialties
- Business Development, Networking, Business Advocacy, Economic Development, Training, and Social Media
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1725 Eye St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301, US
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PO Box 1947
Bakersfield, CA 93303, US
Employees at Greater Bakersfield Chamber
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Janelle Capra
President & CEO @ Greater Bakersfield Chamber, PR Enthusiast, Published Writer/Contributor, Community Collaborator, Alzheimer’s Advocate, Fundraiser…
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Debbie Moreno
CEO at Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
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Ramona Puget
Executive Director at Kern Autism Network, Inc.
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Kami Gonzalez
Director, Administration & Operations
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Congratulations to the Unity team for the grand opening of their first Bakersfield location at 8501 Brimhall, Ste 203. We celebrated this new chapter with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Residents across Central California trust Unity for their Homeowners’ Association needs. Unity provides services and support for Homeowners' Associations, including but not limited to: 🏠 On-site inspections 🏠 Insurance claim administration 🏠 Monitoring vendor performance 🏠 Bid solicitation For more information, please visit https://www.unitypm.com/ (link in bio).
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Last week, we participated in United Way of Central Eastern California's 33rd annual Professional Development Conference. Congratulations, @unitedway_cec, on another successful event! We enjoyed networking with vendors, learning from workshop presenters, and hearing from keynote speakers. We also shared some exciting upcoming Chamber events, like our Labor Law & HR Forum and the State of the City Luncheon. Learn more about our upcoming events at bakochamber.com (link in bio).
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Last week, Candidate for District 5 Kern County Board of Supervisors Kimberly Salas joined the Government Review Council to discuss her candidacy for the upcoming election. If you missed it, here are some key takeaways: ▪️Her focus is on public safety, infrastructure and health ▪️She aims to address rising crime rates and quality of life. ▪️She advocates for long-term solutions over quick fixes to address issues faced by District 5 Thank you, Kimberly Salas, for your insights!
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The next Labor Law Forum for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training is less than two weeks away! Mark your calendars and join Dr. Juanita Webb, certified HR professional and founder of J. Webb Consulting, as she equips you with practical tools and strategies for implementing DEI in your organization. Date: Tuesday, July 9 Time: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Location: Greater Bakersfield Chamber, 1725 Eye St. (Park on the street or in the parking garage on 18th Street and enter through the west entrance facing The Padre) Price: $40 members; $70 nonmembers To RSVP, please email info@bakochamber.com or call 661-327-4421.
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Together, we're creating a place we're proud to call home. 🏳️🌈✨ We celebrated the grand opening of the Pride Chamber of Kern, the first chamber of commerce in Bakersfield dedicated exclusively to serving the business, economic and professional needs of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the greater Bakersfield area. @pridechamberkern Congratulations to the founding members, and a huge shout out to Jim Damian, the Chief Economic Development Officer for the County of Kern, who was the guest of honor. June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate than to make history together by supporting an initiative that fosters inclusive economic empowerment through advocacy, development and education? For more information, please contact Pride Chamber of Kern President David Madding at dmadding@kernpride.org. #PrideChamberKern #InclusiveEconomy #CommunityEmpowerment #BakersfieldPride #GreaterBakersfieldChamber #ChambersUnite
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The Greater Bakersfield Chamber is proud to present this very special Beautiful Bakersfield Awards edition of METRO. 🏆 @valleystrong_cu The 2024 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, presented by Valley Strong Credit Union, is over, but we're not done shining the spotlight on those who make Bakersfield a more beautiful place. Here's a peak at what you can find inside: 🌟 A full list of all the winners 🌟 Pictures from the stunning "Old Hollywood" themed night 🌟 Find out what the Chamber is up to next Read the full edition and relive the highlights at https://bit.ly/48CEEz3 (link in bio). Like the pictures in Metro? You can view the full event gallery and purchase your photos on April & Co.'s website at https://bit.ly/3Y1Vo1d (@aprilmcgill_aprilco).
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And that's a wrap folks! This #ThankfulThursday, we want to thank everyone who joined us to celebrate the 2024 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, presented by Valley Strong Credit Union! (@valleystrong_cu) 🏆 Congratulations to all the nominees and award winners! Hearing your stories was inspiring to us all. If you missed the awards show on Saturday night, KGET-17 (@kgetnews) will be rebroadcasting the event on Saturday, June 29 at 6 p.m. Tune in to witness this "Old Hollywood" themed night. The Chamber extends its gratitude to all the individuals and businesses who made this event possible, including all our sponsors who supported this event. Finally, don't forget that nominations for the 2025 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards are open! It's never too early to recognize the individuals and organizations that make Bakersfield a better place. Visit https://lnkd.in/gtfwNSfJ to nominate someone today (link in bio). @ValleyStrong_CU @adventisthealthkerncounty @bzpbakersfield @kaiserpermanente @ordiz_melby_architects @yourkerncounty @gvmsp @HallAmbulance @HeartAndLegCenter @Chevron @DignityHealthBakersfield @bakersfieldcity @kcsos @KernFoundation @kernhealthsystems @vecchiosbelcourt @BankOfAmerica @andraegonzales @RaymondsTrophyAndAwards
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The 2024 State of the City, presented by Adventist Health and Kaiser Permanente, is on Wednesday, July 17! 📆 @adventisthealthkerncounty @kaiserpermanente Don't miss the opportunity to hear Mayor Karen Goh and City Manager Christian Clegg discuss last year's projects and share future plans for Bakersfield. Date: Wednesday, July 17 Time: Check-in starts at 11:30 a.m.; Luncheon starts at noon Location: Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center, 801 Truxtun Ave. Price: $90 for a seat or $1,000 for a table of 10 Visit https://bit.ly/3xxCNz9 for more details. Interested in supporting one of the Chamber’s most recognized business events? Sponsorship opportunities are available until July 1. To inquire or purchase tickets, email us at info@bakochamber.com or call 661-327-4421.
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