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Beautiful Bakersfield Recap...Page 4&5 Promoting Our Community

Chairmans Circle Focus ........................ 2 Beautiful Bakersfield Recap .................. 4,5 Committee Activities ............................. 10 New Members ........................................ 13 Renewing Members ............................... 14 My Chamber App................................... 15
Representing the Interests of Business with Government

The 2011 State of the City Luncheon Forum will be held on July 12 at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon and program from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Join the Chamber in welcoming Mayor Harvey Hall, City Manager Alan Tandy and Police Chief Greg Williamson as we take a look at the past year and whats ahead for the City of Bakersfield. Mayor Hall will give his annual update on the Mayors activities on behalf of our community. City Manager Alan Tandy will provide updates on the citys budget and revenue, and the current active projects connected to the Thomas Roads Improvement Program. He will also discuss water in the Kern River and impacts of state legislation on our city. In his first presentation to the Chamber audience,
See State of the City Page 7

Chamber Lobby Trip .............................. 1,3 Chamber Board Actions ......................... 2

Providing Business Education & Networking Opportunities

New Online Event Registration ............. 3 Leadership Bakersfield Graduates ......... 8,9 SHRM Symposium ................................ 10 Connect for Lunch ................................. 15
Building a Strong Economy

Mayor Harvey Hall

City Manager Alan Tandy

Police Chief Greg Williamson

State of the City Luncheon Forum ......... 1,7 Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies................... 12

Chambers Sacramento Lobby Trip Expands Contacts & Communication

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

From the first evening reception hosting over 25 state legislators, lobbyists and consultants to the final morning testifying at the High Speed Rail Commission meeting, the Bakersfield Chamber Governmental Review Council Delegation took Sacramento by storm last month. For the first time, the Bakersfield Chamber invited Sacramento leaders to a reception hosted by the GBCC delegation to discuss issues of importance to our business community and the central valley. Attendees were also given a copy of the Chambers newly released Public Policy Platform Document and white papers on specific key issues. The legislative Summit on the second day, sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce, featured John Watson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chevron Corporation, who urged businesses to secure the states future by making the economy grow. He cited Chevron as an example of a company experiencing challenges with the states legislative and regulatory environment, estimating that the company incurs an an-

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Businesses Supporting Business!

Chamber Board Actions

In June the Chamber Board of Directors took action on the following pieces of legislation:
Oppose SB 168, which would provide that it is a misdemeanor for a person to pay anyone to gather signatures on a state or local initiative, referendum, or recall petition; and would prescribe penalties for doing so. This denies the check and balance on the legislative branch by the public limiting the use of paid signature gathers critical for successfully sponsoring a referendum. Oppose SB 568, which bans the use of polystyrene foam containers by food vendors (restaurants, delis and school districts). It threatens thousands of manufacturing jobs within the state and central valley, creates an unfair and inadequate recycling mandate on a single product, and does not reduce litter. Oppose SB 653, which would give counties, community college districts, and county offices of education the power to levy, increase or extend a local personal income tax, transactions and use tax, vehicle license fee, and excise tax, including but not limited to, an alcoholic beverages tax, a cigarette and tobacco products tax, a sweetened beverage tax and an oil severance tax, as provided. This bill would create long-term economic and compliance challenges and uncertainty for businesses and opens the door to an unequal tax structure that hurts the low and middle income taxpayers.

Aera Energy LLC Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman Bright House Networks Jim Burke Ford Carneys Business Technology Center Castle & Cooke California, Inc. Chevron Continental Labor & Staffing Resources Daniells, Phillips, Vaughan & Bock Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc. Golden Empire Transit District Gregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc. Hall Ambulance Service Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, et al. Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield Mid State Development Corporation Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc. Pacific Gas & Electric Company Rabobank, N.A. San Joaquin Community Hospital State Farm Insurance Stinsons Stationers, Inc. Tejon Ranch Company TelePacific Communications Wells Fargo Bank Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP

In addition, recent lobbying efforts based on the Chambers Policy Platform included:
Support SJR 4, which would ask Congress to pass and enact the Korea Free Trade Agreement. Oppose SB 104, which would allow a card check type structure for agriculture labor. Oppose AB 52, which would implement rate regulation on health insurance products in California. Oppose AB 350, which expands the displaced Janitors Act, forces employers to hire a predecessors employees, undermines the at-will employment presumption in California, and ensures continued union representation despite any change in employers.

Chairman's Circle Focus

METRO Business Journal is the Official Publication of the

Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce

1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947 Bakersfield, CA 93303 661-327-4421 FAX: 661-327-8751 http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO has the sole right to refuse any advertisement in any Chamber publication.

One of the first to bring financial services traditionally used by large corporations to the middle market, Wells Fargo Bank focuses on companies with annual sales of $10 million and above, providing credit, treasury management, investment management, online services and other customized financial solutions. Its Commercial Electronic Office internet portal processes more than one million customer account log-ins a month. Wells Fargo Commercial Banking has more than 80 offices in 30 states serving clients nationwide. Headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo is the largest lender to U.S. agriculture among commercial banks, among the largest lenders to companies in the energy and gaming industries, and is one of the United States Top-40 largest private employers.

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Chamber Legislative Trip

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nual, incremental tax cost of up to $7,000 per employee in California compared to Texas. Watson further warned that the tax burden and cost of doing business in California drives out an average of five businesses per week, also stating When 84 percent of business owners say that they wouldnt locate in California if they werent here already, you know youve got big problems. Other featured speakers at the Summit included Frank Luntz, internationally recognized communications expert, political pollster and bestselling author, Mac Taylor, the Legislative Analyst for the State of California, Dan Walters, Political Columnist, The Sacramento Bee and Allan Zaremberg, President and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce. The economy, jobs, and state budget issues were the hot topics discussed at the Summit. The Final day featured Governor Jerry Brown and Cal Chamber Chairman of the Board S. Shariqu Ysufzai at the annual Host Breakfast attended by business and Chamber leaders from around the state.

Thanks to Sacramento Reception and Delegation Sponsors:

Chamber Launches New Online Events Registration System

In late June the Chamber launched its updated and improved online Calendar of Events and Member Representative Login website modules. These new modules allow Chamber Member Representatives to update contact information and register for Chamber events. Once logged into the Member Representative area, reps will be able to modify their contact information; change login and password; and register for events. Member Representative Login information was e-mailed to all Chamber Member Representatives. If you did not receive your Member Representative Login information or if you have any questions about the new website modules, please contact the Chamber at (661) 327-4421.

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Chairmans Award: Assistance League of Bakersfield (Photo: Tony Moreno)

Jennifer Shrader Arts Individual Sponsor: DoubleTree by Hilton A Grand Affair of the Heart Arts Group Sponsor: Valley Republic Bank California Living Museum Cats of California Exhibit Architecture Sponsor: Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP KRC Foundation Meet Your Neighbors All-America City Tradition Civic/ Nonprofit Sponsor: Fresno Pacific Univeristy The Norman Levan Center for the Humanities Commercial Remodel Sponsor: Wells Fargo Bank Dr. Julio Blanco Education Sponsor: Aera Energy LLC Bakersfield College Photovoltaic Field Environmental Sponsor: Automobile Club of Southern California Mercy and Memorial Hospitals Community Wellness Program Health Sponsor: Interim HealthCare

Milt Younger Humanitarian Individual Sponsor: RJs Klassen Corporation Humanitarian Group Sponsor: ARRC Technology First 5 Kern Ready to Start Public/Private Partnership Sponsor: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS Darlyn Baker Seniors Sponsor: Rosewood Retirement Community James ORourke Youth Individual Sponsor: McDonalds Stockdale High School Youth Group Sponsor: Chevron Assistance League of Bakersfield Chairmans Award Special Award for Overall Excellence

On Saturday evening, June 4 at 7:00 p.m., the 2011 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards was broadcast before a live audience of over 400 from the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton on KGET TV-17. The Beautiful Bakersfield Crystal Camellia awards were presented to local businesses, groups and citizens who helped to improve the image and quality of life in our community during 2010. The evening celebration began with a hosted reception honoring all nominees and featuring visual displays of the many people and projects nominated for this years awards. The climax of the event was the live broadcast and announcement of winners in each of the 14 categories. A special Chairmans Award was presented at the end of the evening to honor one nominee from among the entire list of 82 nominations for overall excellence, not specific to the criteria of any individual category.

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Environmental: Bakersfield College Photovoltaic Field (Photo: Tony Moreno)

Humanitarian - Group: Klassen Corporation (Photo: Tony Moreno)

Seniors: Darlyn Baker (Photo: Tony Moreno)

Youth - Group: Stockdale High School (Photo: Tony Moreno)

Thanks are extended to all of the category sponsors, the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton for all their help in hosting this event and Raymonds Trophy & Awards for sponsoring the Beautiful Crystal Camellia Awards; The Bakersfield Californian for helping to salute all of our nominees and recipients, Bright House Networks for hosting the reception, KGET TV-17 and Eye Street Productions for their untiring efforts in promoting, producing and televising the event, to the judges and to the nominees whose contributions to and efforts on behalf of our community help to promote our community and improve our quality of life. Special thanks are extended to the Beautiful Bakersfield Committee members for their dedication, energy, enthusiasm and hard work in ensuring the success of this program: Chair Michelle Watson, Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP; Lourdes Arrubla, Kern Assistive Technology Center; Jennifer Blackwood, Klassen Corporation; Susan Bowser, Rosewood Retirement Community; Shirley Brewer, Community Volunteer; Gail Braze, Law Offices of Borton Petrini LLP; Nancy Chaffin, The Bakersfield Californian; Maggie Cushine, The Boys & Girls Club of Bakersfield; Lisa Holder, Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et al; Bill Jeffries, Citizens Business Bank; Belinda Juarez, Kern Schools Federal Credit Union; Cori Kitchen, Kern Economic Development Corporation; Josie Martin, DoubleTree by Hilton; Tony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now; Davyd Morris, March of Dimes; Dan OConnor; Bakersfield College; Jean Scheiber, GBCC; Orlando Trevino, KGET-TV/Eye Street Productions; and Jim Tripeny, KGET-TV/Eye Street Productions.
Architecture: CALM - Cats of California Exhibit

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State of the City

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Police Chief Williamson will discuss community policing and the business community. The annual State of the City Luncheon is an important business leadership forum for our community. Reserve your seats today! Ticket price is $38 for Chamber Members, $75 for non-members. Reservations for tables of ten are also available. To register call (661) 327-4421 or go to www.bakersfieldchamber.org. Silver Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor:
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center GEMCare Health Plan Pacific Gas & Electric Company San Joaquin Community Hospital Bronze Sponsor: Alon USA University of California, Merced

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Leadership Class Team Projects Enhance Our Community

Team One - Veteran Enhancement Team (VET) Team One partnered with the California Veterans Assistance Foundation (CVAF) for their community project. Team One worked with CVAF to help reach out to local homeless veterans and corporate sponsors to create an informational resource manual for use by all Veteran organizations in Kern County, partnered with Lowes Heroes to completely renovate one of the CVAF transitional housing facilities, provided decals to CVAF van to help increase community awareness and concluded the project with a barbecue serving those who served to honor local veterans and mark the completion of this collaborative effort. Team Members: Patty Keefer, Tunde Deru, Tim Maples, Charles Brown, Scott Black, Mickey Ghazarian and Jeanne Tunnicliffe. Team Two - Bakersfield Brain Drain Team Two sought to enhance the competitiveness of the local workforce by ensuring an adequate pool of educated talent and future leaders in our community. The team worked with Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) and CSUBs Center for Career Engagement and Community Education (CECE) to develop and conduct surveys and focus groups with CSUB students. These research tools were used by the group to determine why students want to leave or stay in Kern County. The team then compiled the metrics and tried to determine what factors might be mitigated and what positive measures can be taken to retain intellectual talents in our community. This information was then passed along to CECE with the expectation that CECE will be the vehicle to help reverse the brain drain well into the future. Team Members: Michele Newell, Ken Beurmann, Jeff Roberts, Carinne Cowell, Lois Onsum, Jason Meek and Jean James West.

Goodwill Industries of South Central California

Ken Beurmann

Scott Black
Mission Bank

Michelle Collier
Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Brian Conner
Lightspeed Systems

Carinne Cowell
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union

Ricki Foster

e Boys & Girls Club of Kern County

Mickey Ghazarian
Chevron

Mike Grover
Bakers eld ARC (BARC)

California State University, Bakers eld

Patty Keefer

National Oilwell Varco

Tim Maples

Partricia Marquez
Kern Economic Development Corporation

Michele Newell
Aera Energy LLC

Lois Onsum, LMFT

Lois Onsum

Je Roberts
Medtronic, Inc.

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Charles Brown
City of Paso Robles Fire Department

Kimberly Brown
Paramount Farming Company

Je rey Burdick
Bakers eld Police Department

Summer Cunningham
Links for Life

Processes Unlimited

Tunde Deru

Law O ces of Young Wooldridge LLP

Alan Doud

Team Three - Kern County As Time Goes By Team Three compiled a thirty-minute video documentary featuring first-hand accounts of life as it was here in our Valley going as far back as the early 1920s. The film includes reflections on growing up, raising families and earning a living here in our community and captures recollections on everything from the earthquake in 1952 to personal involvement in World War II and impressions of present day Kern County. The video concludes with words of wisdom from those who have lived a long and rich life in Kern County, the place they have all come to love and call home. It provides a wealth of perspective for the community to learn from and enjoy. The public will have access to this community treasure at the Beale Library and is available to view on Bright House Networks Bakersfield On Demand,Channel 300. Team Members: Andrea Mobley, Mike Grover, Sara Stratton, Janine Hines, Summer Cunningham, Jeff Burdick, Michelle Humecky and Alan Doud. Team Four - Tree Planting Team Four chose a project that would benefit the community for many years to come and supports the existing goals outlined in the Bakersfield Vision 2020 Plan. Drawing directly from the plan they looked for ways to support the efforts to increase shade canopy to 30% and the number of trees in Greater Bakersfield from 1 million to 3 million by the year 2020. The team committed its time and resources to a beautification project at the Kern River Campground. Working with the Kern Tree Foundation, team members were joined by family, friends, Interact volunteers and representatives of Trans West Security to plant a total of 75 trees. The team itself provided 35 trees, representing $1,750 in funding. Team Members: Kimberly Brown, Michele Hatfield, Ricki Foster, Patricia Marquez, Brian Conner, Bill Taylor, Mariel Mehdipour.

Michele Hat eld

e Bakers eld Californian

Metro Record Storage and Shredding

Janine Hines

California State University, Bakers eld

Jean Jaymes West

Bethany Services Bakers eld Homeless Center

Jason Meek

Mariel Mehdipour
Kern County Public Health Services Department

Andrea Mobley
Bright House Networks

Sara Stratton
Chevron

Granite Construction

Bill Taylor

Jeanne Tunnicli e
Mercy Hospitals of Bakers eld

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Building Relationships Through Committee Connections

Ambassadors / Mixer Steve Bohn, Principal Financial Group Chair n Thank you to Cindy Von Bibber, Bakersfield National Cemetery for sharing some interesting facts and information at the June Committee meeting. The committee was also busy welcoming new and expanding businesses in Bakersfield with many Ribbon Cuttings (see enclosed photos in this issue). We also enjoyed a wonderful Business After Hours Trade Show at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center. Please join us for next months mixer at Jim Burke Ford. You wont want to miss the networking, prizes, food and opportunities to see their beautiful array of vehicles. See you there! Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett Business Development Eric Merz, Institute for Business Excellence Chair n Many thanks to the June Seminar Subcommittee for putting together the recent Marketing Seminar. Jared Clemence, Air Care Heating & Air Conditioning served as a great moderator for the event and we received many positive comments from the attendees. The committee is currently discussing our fall seminar series and our lineup for the Annual December Bakersfield: The Next Five Years event. We welcome your input and invite any interested Chamber members to join the committee. Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett Energy Tony Moreno, Valley Clean Air Now - Chair n We had a very interactive and informative Committee meeting in June. We discussed the various Air Quality issues that are impacting the industry. Additionally we heard a great presentation from Kevin Scheidt, REC Solar regarding the status of Kern County solar. We also had a brief commercial along with some cost saving energy tips from Committee member Jared Clemence, Air Care Heating & Air Conditioning. The Committee will be dark for July but will pickup in August with some exciting projects including the plans for a VIP Oil Tour and another Energy Forum. If you want to stay on top of important Energy issues, events and topics, please contact Pauline at the Chamber to join this committee. Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett Governmental Review Council Jeff Green, Grimmway Farms - Chair n The last week of May and first week of June, Governmental Review Council (GRC) members planned and helped the Chamber host a very successful legislative reception at Frank Fats in Sacramento as while attending the Cal Chamber Legislative Summit. In June the GRC was visited by Dick Castner, Executive Director, Western Regional Office of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who asked GRC members a few question regarding the state of the economy and filmed them for possible promotion on the US Chamber Web site. He also discussed the Debt Ceiling and Deficit Reduction. Ron Brummett, Executive Director of Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) provided an overview of the responsibilities and work of Kern COG. Lastly the GRC was presented with newly suggested Supervisorial redistricting maps by Allan Krauter, Legislative Analyst, County of Kern. Staff Contact: Leigh Ann Cook Small Business Networking Breakfast n We extend our appreciation to the wonderful company representatives that took the time to explain their procurement process and extend opportunities to small business at the recent Small Business Networking Breakfast on June 9th, 2011. Thank you to: Greg Chamberlain, Bakersfield College; Katie Ivester, TIC (The Industrial Company); and William James and Rose Lasley, Rio Tinto. Please note our next quarterly breakfast event will be on September 8th, 2011. Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett Leadership Bakersfield Bryan Burrow, IES Engineering Chair Club. As the 2010-2011 Council year draws to a close, we would like to salute Chair Bryan Burrow, IES Engineering, and this years hard-working, dedicated council members: Lisa Boydstun, Bank of Sierra; Nancy Chaffin, Bakersfield Californian; Matt Constantine, Kern County Public Health Dept.; Dustin Dodgin, Klein, DeNatale, Goldner et al; Julianna Gaines, Kern County Superintendent of Schools; David Gordon, Bakersfield Museum of Art; Nance McKinley, Kern Federal Credit Union; Jarrod McNaughton, San Joaquin Community Hospital; Kathy Miller, Aera Energy LLC; Steve Murray, Murray Family Farms; Cathy Patton, Vintage Production California LLC; Mike Payne, Bakersfield Police Dept.; Steve Sanders, Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

Save the Date For SHRM Symposium Sept. 8

The 15th Annual Kern County Society for Human Resource Management (KCSHRM) Symposium and Expo will be held on Thursday, September 8, at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Scott Christopher, co-author of the bestselling The Levity Effect: Why It Pays to Lighten Up and Director of Speaking and Training at the O.C. Tanner Company. If you or your company would like to sponsor the Symposium and Expo, please contact Dan Nelson at (661) 327-8560 or Dan Klingenberger at (661) 716-3000. Co-sponsored in part by the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.

Correction
GBCC Chair Sheryl Chalupa and LB Chair Bryan Burrow

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n The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the graduation of 29 community leaders from the Leadership Bakersfield Class of 2011. Class members were officially recognized during graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 17 at The Petroleum

In the June Edition of METRO E-News we printed information in our Member News segment about the Bakersfield Walk to End Alzheimers. We incorrectly attributed this to our Chamber Member the Alzheimers Disease Association of Kern County. This event is not affiliated with any Chamber Member.

Chamber Monthly Planner - July 2011

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

DATE
Jul. 1 Jul. 4 Jul. 6 Jul. 6 Jul. 6 Jul. 7 Jul. 8 Jul. 12 Jul. 14 Jul. 15 Jul. 19 Jul. 20 Jul. 20 Jul. 22 Jul. 25 Jul. 26 Jul. 28 Jul. 28 Jul. 29 Aug. 3 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 5

COMMITTEE

TIME

PLACE

Governmental Review Council Dark Chamber Closed: Independence Day Executive Committee 12:00 p.m. Chamber International Business & Trade 4:00 p.m. Chamber New Member Reception 4:30 p.m. Chamber Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Dark Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber 2011 State of the City Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m. Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber Kern Stop Meth Now 11:30 a.m. Chamber Business Training Energy Committee Dark Board of Directors 11:45 a.m. Chamber Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber Business Development Committee Dark Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber Connect for Lunch 12:00 p.m. Mixer: Jim Burke Ford 5:30 p.m. 2001 Oak St, Bakersfield Governmental Review Council Connect for Lunch International Business & Trade Leadership Bakersfield Advisory Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Chamber Chamber Chamber Chamber

Introducing...

Leigh Ann Cook has been selected as the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Manager. Previously, Leigh Ann served as Field Representative to Supervisor Ray Watson who represents the Fourth District of Kern County, District Scheduler to Congressman Bill Thomas before his retirement in January 2007 and Government Relations Coordinator for the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Leigh Ann has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications with a Minor in Business from California State University at Bakersfield. Leigh Ann Cook Leigh Ann has been a resident in Kern County for over 30 years, living in Tehachapi, Ridgecrest and Bakersfield. Leigh Ann s father, Larry Cook, was City Manager of Tehachapi and Ridgecrest and her mother, Barbara, a Spanish Teacher in local school districts. Leigh Ann and her sister, Laura, spent the majority of their childhood growing up in Tehachapi and Ridgecrest. Leigh Ann has been married to Robert Bowles, Sales Manager at Motor City Lexus, for 13 years. They have two children, Ronan, 7 and Alexandra 4.

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Jersey Mikes Subs 5120 Stockdale Highway, Suite B (661) 716-2711 Grand Opening

PROforma Progressive Marketing 6600 District Boulevard (661) 617-6117 Brand New Office

Golden Empire Transit District 1815 McKee Road (661) 869-6304 Grand Opening - Kern Delta Park & Ride

Pacific Health Education Center 5300 California Avenue (661) 633-5300 Grand Opening

Glenwood Gardens 350 Calloway Drive, Building C (661) 587-0221 Re-Opening

Tony Camarena Insurance Agency 324 Oak Street, Suite Q (661) 322-3500 Grand Opening

Star Dental Group 13061 Rosedale Highway, Suite B (661) 588-5511 Grand Opening

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Welcome Sixteen New Chamber Members

The businesses listed below have made a significant 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 May 15 through June 14.

n Bako STARZ 3100 Mall View Rd. Ste. 1045 Bakersfield, CA 93306 661-873-2943 www.bakostarz.com BakoStarz is Bakersfields full service media center specializing in media, entertainment and all forms of advertising. Well make you famous! Live shows, commercials, radio, print, etc. n Bradys Entertainment Bakersfield, CA 661-205-5519 www.bradysentertainment.com Bradys Entertainment was designed for our clients to provide experienced and professional disc jockey entertainment. Allow us to transform your special occasion into a memory of a lifetime. n CFO Simple, LLC Bakersfield, CA 661-808-0446 www.cfosimple.com CFO Simple offers a smart software service that gives guidance to pay off all mortgage and consumer debt in an average of half the regularly scheduled time or less. n El Tango Reception Hall 5400 Woodmere Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93313 661-335-2494 www.eltangohall.com Create your own affair to remember. El Tango Banquet Hall provides a unique setting for any occasion, with a full bar and kitchen, with a capacity of 500+. n Good Samaritan Hospital 901 Olive Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-215-7503 www.goodsamhospital.com Good Samaritan Hospital is an essential access community healthcare organization whose mission is to provide safe, effective, and efficient medical and neuropsychiatric services in a caring manner for all members of our community. n Heart of Nature 34710 7th Standard Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93314 661-978-4243 www.heartofnature.biz Heart of Nature is a company that mines a 100% natural (USDA Organic approved) ph reducing mineral used in the agricultural and environmental industries.

n James Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. 2100 Deerfield St. Bakersfield, CA 93314 661-587-7770 www.jamesairconditioning.com Locally owned family air conditioning and heating business for over fifteen years, specializing in residential HVAC service, repairs and installations. n Jersey Mikes Subs Stockdale 5120 Stockdale Hwy. Ste. B Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-716-2711 www.jerseymikes.com Deli style setting with all the meat & cheese sliced right in front of you. All produce sliced fresh every morning. n John Lopez Welding School 2925 Mosasco St. #B Bakersfield, CA 93312 661-588-3525 www.jlweldingschool.com We train students who are seeking to excel in the welding profession. Our objective is to teach actual job practices used in todays welding industry. n Lamar Advertising 3737 Alken St. Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-588-6535 www.lamar.com Lamar Bakersfield provides large format outdoor advertising from L.A. County to the south, Siskiyou County to the north, with the majority billboard inventory in Kern County. n Pneumatic Control, Inc. 1200 34th St. Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-325-1200 www.pneumaticcontrol.com Quality Engineered Products for Engineered Solutions in Oil, Refining, Power, Waste Water, Agricultural, Food Processing and Municipal Services that meet or exceed their service requirements. n ProSearch Associates 2104 24th St. #4 Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-377-2300 www.prosearchassociates.com ProSearch Associates is a local Executive Recruitment firm founded in 2007. The business prides itself in customizing their searches and rates based on the client needs.

n Star Dental Group 13061 Rosedale Hwy. #B Bakersfield, CA 93314 661-588-5511 www.mystardentalgroup.com Star Dental Group in Bakersfield is a private dental practice. We strive to provide comfortable and cutting edge dental care to kids, adults and our respected senior citizens. n TeleSelect Partners Paso Robles, CA 93446 800-557-3507 www.teleselectpartners.com TeleSelect Partners is a telecom agency offering all the major carriers. We are a single resource for all your business voice and data communication needs. n Tony Camarena Insurance 324 Oak St. Ste. Q Bakersfield, CA 93304 661-322-3500 www.tonycamarena.com Locally owned with over 10 years of experience; offering auto, home, business, life & health insurances along with exceptional customer service and very competitive rates. n Truxtun Psychiatric Medical Group 6001 Truxtun Ave. Ste. 160 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-323-6410 www.truxtunpsych.com Truxtun Psychiatric Medical Group is committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to persons in Kern County and surrounding areas.

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Promoting Our Community

55 Renewing Members Support Chamber

Member Since

The following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of May 15 through June 14. We thank them for their support and commitment to the Chamber!
Member Since

A-C Electric Company............................1951 ACX Pacific Northwest, Inc. ..................2010 Alcorn Aire, Inc. .....................................2004 Altria Client Services, Inc. ......................2003 Apple Shed ..............................................2010 ARRC Technology ..................................1996 Auto Spa Express Wash ..........................2010 Bakersfield Drug Testing ........................2007 Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association .....................................1993 Bank of the Sierra Ming Avenue ..........2008 Barbara Smith Homes .............................2009 Best Western Crystal Palace Inn & Suites ..............................................1987 Blue Sky Sales, Inc. dba Famoso Nut Company Sales...............................1996 ISU Busby-Stone Risk Management ......2004 California Independent Petroleum Association .....................................1992 California Retirement Plans LLC ...........2009 CALPLY Inc. ..........................................1993 Chain Cohn Stiles ...................................1946 Cherished Memories Memorial Chapel ..2009 Chevron ...................................................1920 James N. Clark DDS ...............................1992 Coffee News of Bakersfield ....................2010 Color Me Mine........................................2004 Conservation Committee of CA Oil & Gas Producers ................................1995 Darlene Denison State Farm Insurance...2008 Dewars Candy Shop, Inc. ......................1994 Faast Pharmacy .......................................2006 Ferra and Associates ...............................1991 Gelt, Inc...................................................2010 Golden Construction & Excavation ........1999 HB Elite Services Inc. .............................2010 In Shape Sport .........................................2008 The Management Trust, Goetz Manderley, LLC .............................2009 Manpower ...............................................1991 Mary Kay Cosmetics Valerie Otterness ............................2006 California Mentor, Chester Ave. .............2002 Meridian Property Company...................2008

Donnie Moss-Craig .................................1999 New City Cleaners ..................................1957 Andrew Pandol Farming .........................2008 The Petroleum Club ................................2002 Dale Piner, CPA.......................................1991 PM Custom Catering...............................2009 Dr. Stephen Ratty, Optometrist ...............1994 SA Recycling, LLC .................................1997 Service Oil Company, Inc. ......................1993 Sierra Printers, Inc. .................................1993 Sizzler Restaurant Real Road...............1997 PrimeCare Physicians Medical Group ....2008 Target Marketing .....................................1994 Three Way Automotive Group ................1956 Townsend Design ....................................1995 University of California Merced .............2001 Venoco, Inc. ............................................2010 Woodland Furniture ................................2004

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Since Youre Going to Have Lunch Anyway...

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

Connecting, Not Collecting

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?

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.

Start your one-month trial today: www.tiny.cc/bakersfieldconnect

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2011 Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board Sheryl Chalupa Goodwill Industries of South Central California Chairman of the Board Elect Tim Terrio Terrio Therapy Fitness, Inc. Vice Chair Administration Garrett Ming Jim Burke Ford Lincoln Jaguar Vice Chair Business Advocacy Susie Geiger Occidental Petroleum Vice Chair Member Education Christine Frazier Kern County Superintendent of Schools Vice Chair Networking Bill Murray DoubleTree Hotel Vice Chair Community Outreach Linda Heald Automobile Club of Southern California Treasurer Scott Begin Citizens Business Bank Immediate Past Chair Rick Riley Townsend Design Director-at-Large Matthew Park Kern County Farm Bureau Board Members
Mike Allen Greg Chamberlain Dana Fabbri Bruce Freeman Shaun Kelly Karen King Dan Klingenberger Jarrod McNaughton Dayna Nichols Danny Ordiz Tom Randour Monique Rogers Rick Stevens John F. Stovall Danielle Wade Leslie Walters Derek Yurosek AGM California Bakersfield College Rabobank, N.A. Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc. TWIW Insurance Services Golden Empire Transit Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc. San Joaquin Community Hospital Castle Print & Publication Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc. KGET-TV 17 ARRC Technology Stevens Transportation, Inc. Law Offices of John F. Stovall Bright House Networks Walters & Associates Bolthouse Farms, Inc. Debra L. Moreno Tonya Sterling Jennifer Abercrombie Pauline Bartlett Leigh Ann Cook Tonya M. Dretzka Spencer Schluter Jean Scheiber Janet Ursery

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Chamber Staff
President/CEO Director of Operations Controller Project Manager Government Affairs Director of Membership Marketing & Communications Operations Assistant Information Specialist

Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce 661-327-4421 FAX: 661-327-8751 http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org

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Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce 1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947 Bakersfield, CA 93303

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