METRO Business Journal - October 2010

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In this issue....October 2010

The Greater Bakersfield Chamberof Commerce is dedicated to: Building a Strong Economy Providing Networking and

Business Education Opportunities Promoting Our Community Representing the Interests of

Business with Government

METROBUSINESS J OURNAL

Promoting Our Community

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

New Members.................................. 10,11

Ribbon Cuttings................................ 12,13

Renewing Members......................... 14

Member News.................................. 15

2011 Member Directory......... .......... 15

Representing Business

Chamber PAC Endorsements........... 1

High Speed Rail Update................... 1

Ballot Propositions........................... 2,6

Board Leadership Ratifications........ 5

Providing Business Education and

Networking Opportunities

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

Entrepreneur Training Seminars...... 7

2010 Summer Social Recap............. 8,9

Building a Strong Economy

2010 Business Expo......................... 3

Principal Partners Day............... ...... 5

Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (BCCPAC) State

Leadership Endorsements

Meg Whitman Governor

Abel Maldonado Lt. Governor

Steve Cooley Attorney General

Damon Dunn Secretary of State

Mimi Walters Treasurer

Tony Strickland Controller

Mike Villines Insurance Commissioner

David Valadao State Assembly, 30th District

The following endorsements were carried over from the primary election to the Novem-

ber general election:

Shannon Grove State Assembly, 32nd District

Zack Scrivner County Supervisor, 2nd District

In addition, the Board of Directors of Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce

has endorsedCarly Fiorina for U. S. Senate. Final Chamber endorsements will be

released in early October.

Chamber PAC takes a stand on 2010 candidatesChamber PAC takes a stand on 2010 candidates

Crazy 80s Summer Social Recap 8,9

High Speed Rail On the MoveHigh Speed Rail On the MoveProgress continues to roll forward for the nations first high speed rail network as theRevised Final Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Bay Area to Central

Valley portion of the project was certified by the California High-Speed Rail Authority

recently. The revised EIR included over 3,700 comments from approximately 500 agen-

cies, local governments, and members of the public obtained during the 45 day public

comment period held in March and April.

The newly certified report identifies the Pacheco Pass Network Alternative serving

San Francisco via San Jose as the preferred option to connect the Bay Area to the Cen-

tral Valley. The report notes that the Pacheco Pass alternative minimizes the impacts on

wetlands, bodies of water and the environment.

The Authority also approved preliminary Alternative Analysis for the Bakersfield to

Palmdale section of the project which calls for study of three alternatives in the Bakers-field region, specifically two adjacent to the north side of State Route 58 and one along

Edison Highway. In addition, the report lists four different options to bring the project

out from the Central Valley through the Tehachapi Mountains and two others as the

project moves into the Antelope Valley, including, running the rail between the Union

Pacific Railroad and Sierra Highway and the other, which calls for the tracks to be pri-

marily elevated and to run adjacent to or within Sierra Highway itself.

Additionally, the Authority approved a Supplemental Alternatives Analysis for the

Fresno to Bakersfield section of the project.

The Chamber supports the High Speed Rail project, which offers many benefits to

the Central Valley region and Bakersfield, including revitalization of Downtown areas,

creating nearly 160,000 construction related jobs, and reduced traffic.

GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


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Gregory D. Bynum and Associates, Inc.

(Bynum & Associates) is a full-service real

estate company specializing in real estate

development, appraisal-analysis, property

management, brokerage and consultation services in Bakersfield and surrounding areas.Since its beginnings in 1981 as a sole proprietorship, the staff has expanded and the

firm has diversified, earning the reputation of providing successful real estate develop-

ment of recognizable quality, professional appraisal and analysis services, well planned

and negotiated acquisitions of real estate projects and quality investment opportunities

for its clients and investors.

To date, the company has developed over one million square feet of buildings and

manages more than 700,000 square feet of office, retail and medical space. As a local

business responsible to the communities it serves, Bynum & Associates endeavors to

support and improve the quality of life in the Bakersfield region through the quality of

the projects it develops, the high level of its services and a commitment to community

involvement.

METRO Business Journal is the

Official Publication of theGreater Bakersfield

Chamber of Commerce1725 Eye Street PO Box 1947

Bakersfield, CA 93303661-327-4421 FAX: 661-327-8751http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org

The Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

has the sole right to refuse any

advertisement in any Chamber

publication.

Businesses

SupportingBusiness

Aera Energy LLC

Barbich Hooper King Dill Hoffman

Law Offices of Borton Petrini LLP

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 & Staffing 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.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Rabobank, N.A.

San Joaquin Community Hospital

State Farm Insurance Companies

Stinson's Stationers, Inc.

Tejon Ranch Company

TelePacific Communications

Wells Fargo Bank

Law Offices of Young Wooldridge LLP

Chairman's Circle Focus

2010

Chairmans

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Think business when votingon ballot propositions

In preparation for the upcoming November elec-tion, the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Com-merce has been hard at work researching and ana-lyzing ballot propositions with potential impacts

to businesses and making a recommendation tomembers and the general public. In the past monththe Board of Directors took action on the follow-ing propositions.

Proposition 25 Changes Legislative Vote Requirement to Pass a Budget fromTwo-Thirds to a Simple MajorityThis initiative proposes to change the constitutional requirement for a two-thirds voteby both houses of the state legislature to a simple majority and requires that legislatorsforfeit pay from June 15th until the day the budget bill is passed.The Chamber recommends a NO vote on Proposition 25 for the following reasons: This initiative does not address the legislatures spending habits or structural deficitproblems. Passage may worsen the states financial condition by making it easier for legislators

to enact spending. The initiative makes it easier for legislators to introduce and pass additional taxes andfees through the state budget.

Proposition 26 Increases Legislative Vote Requirement to Two-Thirds for StateLevies and Charges, and Imposes Additional Requirement for Voters to ApproveLocal Levies and Charges with Limited Exceptions.This initiative expands the definition of a tax and a tax increase so that more proposalswould require approval by two-thirds of the legislature or by local voters. This mea-sure broadens the definition of a state or local tax to include many payments currentlyconsidered to be fees or charges and specifies that state laws that result in any taxpayerpaying a higher tax must be approved by two-thirds of each house of the legislature.The Chamber recommends a YES vote on Proposition 26 for the following reasons: This initiative would provide taxpayers protection in the event that Proposition 25

passed. The measure could reign in reckless spending. Provides for voter input on spending decisions.

See CHAMBER POSITIONS ON BALLOT PROPOSITIONS on page 6


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Tuesday, October 26, 2010Rabobank Convention Center

Trade Show: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Mixer/Food Service Starts at 5:30 p.m.

Admission: $5.00

Networking:The largest business-to-business showcase in

our area features an average of 140 booths and

over 1,600 attendees annually. This 20th

annual event is the place to be to help your

company grow.

Giveaways Galore:

GBCC Door PrizesTerrific Prizes From Our Exhibitors

Sponsored by:

Food samples from local caterers and restaurants:

Ben & Jerrys

Camilles Sidewalk Cafe

The Garden Spot Restaurant

Hodels Country Dining

Hourglass Kitchen & Bar

Jersey Mikes Subs

Little Caesars Pizza! Pizza!

Logans Roadhouse

Panera Bread Que Pasa Mexican Cafe

For more information on attendingor exhibiting, please contact theGreater Bakersfield Chamberof Commerceat 327-4421.

Media Sponsors: Beverage Sponsors:

THE 20TH ANNUAL

2010GREATER BAKERSFIELD

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


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Join us at the end of your work day and learn from KMTG Trusts and Estates attorneys as theynavigate the changing landscape of tax laws, estate planning and trust administration

Date: October 21, 2010

Time: 4:30 5:30 p.m.

Location: Petroleum Club, 5080 California Ave., Bakersfield

MCLE: This seminar qualifies for 1 hour of CLE credit

A great seminar for individuals, married and unmarried couples, domestic partners, parents,grandparents... anyone with questions about the practical application of estate planning andadministration.

For more information and to register, please visit our website at www.kmtg.com or contactKristy Garza at 661.864.3800.

How to Best P lan for Future Generat ions

w i thout a Crysta l Ba l l

Upcoming Seminar

Estate Planning Seminar

11/09/2010 The New Normal - How Financing and Development of Real Estateare Changing

Today!

Members of the GBCC Board of Directors have been confirmed for terms beginning January 1, 2011.

Elected to fill open positions for a first term are:John Stovall, Law Office of John Stovall; Greg Chamberlain, Bakersfield Col-

lege;Karen King, Golden Empire Transit;Jarrod McNaughton, San Joaquin Community Hospital; and to fill a vacancyRick

Stevens, Stevens Transportation, Inc. In addition,Dan Klingenberger will serve ex-officio as Labor Law Council to the Board.

Second term nominations include: Scott Begin, Citizens Business Bank;Derek Yurosek, Bolthouse Farms, Inc.; Sheryl Cha-

lupa, Goodwill Industries of South Central California;Danny Ordiz, Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.; Susie Geiger, Occidental of

Elk Hills, Inc.;Leslie Walters, Walters & Associates.

Serving as officers for 2011 are Chairman of the Board Sheryl Chalupa, Goodwill Industries of South Central California;Immediate Past ChairRick Riley, Townsend Design; Chair-Elect Tim Terrio, Terrio Therapy-Fitness, Inc.; Treasurer Scott Begin,

Citizens Business Bank; Vice Chairman Administration Garrett Ming, Jim Burke Lincoln Mercury; Vice Chairman Networking

Bill Murray, DoubleTree Hotel; Vice Chairman Member Education Christine Frazier, Kern County Superintendent of Schools;

Vice Chairman Business Advocacy Susie Geiger, Occidental of Elk Hills, Inc.; Vice Chairman Community OutreachLinda Heald,

Automobile Club of Southern California; and Director-at-LargeMatt Park, Kern County Farm Bureau.

As outlined in the Chamber Bylaws, board members may serve up to two consecutive three-year terms. New board members will

be installed at the January 27, 2011 Annual Dinner.

Board Leadership RatificiationsBoard Leadership Ratificiations

GREATER BAKERSFIELD

CHAMBER OF COMMERCEKern County Hispanic

Chamber of Commerce


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Energy

Rob Duchow, The Gas Company - Chair

Thank you toHank Ryan, Small Business

California/C of C Greensheet for an infor-

mative presentation at our recent committee

meeting. We hope you can join us for the

Oil & Gas Conference on October 21, 2010at the Bakersfield Marriott Hotel at the

Convention Center. We will featureJohn

Felmy, Chief Economist for the American

Petroleum Institute (API). See ad on Page

13 for reservation details, conference topics

and pricing.

Staff Contact: Pauline Bartlett

Business Development

Kym Patterson, Act*1 Personnel Chair

Thank you toKay Mardon, SBA;Keith

Brice, Mid State Development andMichael

Olague, Bank of the Sierra for offering suchdetailed information at our recent seminar on

Small Business Financing Continuing our

Fall Entrepreneurship Series we will have

How to Write a Business Plan on Octo-

ber 14th and Government Contracting on

November 9th. Thank you also to Mid State

Development Corporation and Bank of the

Sierra for their dedication in sponsorship for

this series.


Ambassadors / Mixer

Maggie Cushine, Boys & Girls Club of

Kern County Chair

We would like to thankDavid Morris,

March of Dimes for his recent committee

presentation. We would also like to thank

Truxtun Radiology Group for the lovely

mixer on September 23rd, where the attendees

were able to view their impressive facility.

Hope everyone has October 26th on their

calendar for the 2010Business Expo Trade

Show Mixer!!


International Business and Trade

Harley Pinson, Klein, DeNatale, Goldner,

Cooper, Rosenlieb and Kimball, LLP. - Chair

Te International Business and rade Com-mittee got back into swing this month with itsfrst meeting aer a brie hiatus. Tis monththe committee established its program o workor the rest o the year and set ambitious goalsincluding a celebration to mark World radeDay in Kern County next May.Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog

Building Relationships through Committee Connections

PO Box 2426 93303661-861-9249

www.scorebakersfield.com

Counselors to America's Small Business

SCORE is a national non-profit organization made

up of retired and working business professionals

who volunteer their time to help the

small business community.

Providing FREE Business Consultations

Marketing & Business Planning Assistance

Financing and Loan Review

Government Procurement Opportunities

Proposition 27 Eliminates State Commission on RedistrictingThis measure returns the responsibility to determine political district boundaries of stateoffices back to the state legislature. Under this measure, the commission recently estab-lished by voters under the passage of Proposition 11 in 2008 to determine these districtboundaries would be eliminated.The Chamber recommends a NO vote on Proposition 27 for the following reasons: The legislature cannot be trusted to draw fair political district boundaries, resulting ingerrymandered districts. Gerrymandered districts lend to a polarized legislature and legislative gridlock.

Proposition 19 The Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010The Chamber recommends a NO vote on Proposition 19.

Proposition 20 Redistricting of Congressional DistrictsThe Chamber recommends a YES vote on Proposition 20.

Proposition 21 Vehicle License Surcharge to Fund State Parks and Wildlife Pro-grams and GrantsThe Chamber recommends a NO vote on Proposition 21.

For more information on these Chamber positions visit www.bakersfieldchamber.org.

Chamber Positions on Ballot Propositions

Continued from page 2

Governmental Review Council

Donna Carpenter, Consultant - Chair

The Governmental Review Council (GRC)

reviewed the remainder the propositions

slated to appear on the November 2, 2010

statewide ballot including Propositions 25,

26, and 27. The GRC heard a presentationfrom Rob Ball, Director of Planning, Kern

Council of Governments regarding S. B. 375

and greenhouse emission reduction targets,

and discussed two important issues that would

have great impacts on local businesses currently

being debated in Washington D. C., specifically

extension of the 2001 and 2003 federal tax

cuts, and Section 9006 of the new federal

health care law that would expand the 1099

filing requirement to approximately 40 million

entities nationwide including, sole proprietors,

partnerships, and corporations.

Staff Contact: Romeo Agbalog

Leadership Bakersfield

Bryan Burrow, Bank of America Chair

The Leadership Bakersfield Class of 2011

started the new year with a kickoff dinner and

their first session on the topic of leadership

during September.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling

Youth Leadership Bakersfield

Shonna Shearson, KSFCU Chair

The council welcomed new committee

Chair Shonna Shearson of KSFCU and said

goodbye toAnne Schoolcraft ofKern COG,

previous Chair who recently moved to Mary-

land. Applications are out at high schools forthe class of 2011.

Staff Contact: Tonya Sterling


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Chamber Monthly Planner - October 2010

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Chamber meetings & events.

DATE COMMITTEE TIME PLACE

Oct 1 Governmental Review Council 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Oct 7 Leadership Bakersfield Advisory 7:30 a.m. Chamber


Oct 11 YLB Advisory 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Oct 13 Beautiful Bakersfield Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Oct 14 Writing a Business Plan Seminar 11:00 a.m. Chamber


Oct 15 LB Class Day 7:30 a.m. CSUB

Oct 18 Labor Law and Human Resource Forum 11:30 a.m. Chamber

Oct 19 Green Business Breakfast Workshop 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Oct 19 Ambassador/Mixer Committee 11:45 a.m. Chamber

Oct 20 Energy Committee 7:30 a.m. Chamber

Oct 20 Board 11:45 a.m. ChamberOct 21 Oil & Gas Conference 7:30 a.m. Marriott


Oct 26 Bakersfield Business Expo 2010 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Rabobank Convention Center


Over the next two months the Chamber

will host a series of entrepreneur training

seminars in partnership with SCORE and

SBA, sponsored by Mid State Develop-

ment Corporation and Bank of the

Sierra. Call (661) 327-4421 to RSVP.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Writing a Business Plan

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Speakers:

Kay Mardon, SBA

Eric Merz, Institute for Business

ExcellenceNicolette Cross, ODell Cross

A Professional Corporation

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Government Contracting

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Speaker:Lori Lesher, SBA

Entrepreneur TrainingSeminar Series


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Silent Auction &Prize Donors

A Good ime OutAct 1 Personnel Services

Agape MortgageAJs uxedo Junction

American Cancer Society Discovery ShopBakersfeld Condors

Bakersfeld Fire DepartmentBakersfeld Magazine

Bakersfeld Museum o ArtBakersfeld Symphony Orchestra

Banks Pest Control, Inc.Bolthouse FarmsBoston Eye Care

Shirley BrewerBright House Networks

Brown Armstrong AccountantsButtonwillow Raceway ParkCapital Dental Group

City Welcome CommitteeContinental Labor & Stang Resources

Dance Lessons by CianneDaniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock

Days Inn BakersfeldDreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Eagle Mountain CasinoFleet Card Fuels

Four Points Hotel by Sheraton

Golden Youth Rejuvenation Center and SpGregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc.Hilton Garden Inn BakersfeldHodels Country Dining

Jim Burke Ford Lincoln MercuryKern rophiesLaw Oces o Young WooldridgeLimousine SceneLogans RoadhouseMargarita ManMary Kay Cosmetics / Valerie OtternessMark Kay Cosmetics / Rachel LopezMr. uxedoMyBakersfeldPrinter.com

Proorma Solutions SupplierQue Pasa Mexican CaRaymonds rophy & AwardsSan Dimas PharmacySecuritas Security ServicesSubwayejon Ranch Companyoday CleanersUricchios rattoriaUrners

Western Sierra Property Rentals

ContributorsAdvance BeverageAGM Caliornia

Ben & JerrysCastle Print & PublicationsGood ime Entertainment

Highway 99 Cruise & ShowKBAK CBS 29

Kern County Fairgrounds

KGE V 17/Eye Street ProductionsKnights SecurityLimousine SceneTe Margarita ManNo LimitPepsi Cola Bottling Group LLCState Farm Insurance

Walker Lewis Rents

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Acacio Fertility Center, Inc.

27882 Forbes Rd. Ste. 200

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 949-249-9200

www.acaciofertility.com

Acacio Fertility Center is a full servicepractice specializing in the field of

Reproductive Medicine including such

services as Intrauterine Insemination and

In-vitro Fertilization.

Apollonia Dental Center

3720-C Gosford Rd.

Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-831-9024

At Apollonia Dental Center we are

committed to providing you with the

highest quality personalized dental care

created to meet your individual needs and

desires.

Bakersfield Insurance Agency

4900 California Ave. Ste. B-210

Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-377-2496

www.BakersfieldAgency.com

Bakersfield Insurance Agency is a full

service independent insurance agency

offering Auto, Home, Life, Commercial

Liability and Property, Workers

Compensation, Group and Individual

Health.

Books & Blocks Childcare1901 Brundage Ln.

Bakersfield, CA 93304 661-578-4411

Daycare providing 24-hour, 7-day a

week childcare; including transportation

to and from school, an afterschool

program with an academic atmosphere

including arts and crafts, and much

more.

Coconut Joes

4158 California Ave.

Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-327-1378

www.coconutjoes.com

Restaurant, Private Beach Club

Banquet Hall, along with catering for any

occasion. Where great food, family and

fun times are at the top of our list!

Crestline Builders Inc.

3351 Fairhaven Dr.

Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-322-3336

Insurance claims, remodel, rebuilt,

burned properties and deal with claims.

CSUB Small Business

Development Center (SBDC)

2000 K St.

Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-861-7951

Provides management assistanceto current and prospective business

owners with 1-100 employees through

consultants and training sessions.

Edward Jones Sarah Ketchum

4300 Coffee Rd. Ste. 3

Bakersfield, CA 93308 661-589-7446

www.edwardjones.com

I entered the financial-services

industry because I like helping people

achieve theirfinancial goals, building

relationships with my clients and in my

community is key.

Environmental Sound

Solutions, Inc.

312 Kentucky

PO Box 9602

Bakersfield, CA 93389 661-324-9044

x105

www.essibakersfield.com

We are the Muzak franchisee of Central

California specializing in Business

Music Programming, Sound Systems,

CCTV, On-Hold & In-Store marketing,Digital Signage, and Drive-Thru

Communications.

Finance & Thrift

PO Box 2900

Porterville, CA 93758 559-781-9560

www.financeandthrift.com

Finance & Thrift has been in the

banking industry since 1925 and is a

member of the FDIC.

Galen Harris Painting

Bakersfield, CA 661-834-3926

We are a full service residential and

commercial painting firm specializing

in all phases of new construction

and repaints. We strive to provide

unsurpassed quality and service.

Welcome 24 New Chamber MembersThe 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 August 15 through September 14.

Global Family Care Network

5060 California Ave. Ste. 536

PO Box 13160

Bakersfield, CA 93389 661-616-0326

www.myglobalfamily.orgGlobal Family is a Kern County based

organization that endeavors to rescue

and care for abused, oppressed, and

abandoned children in India and Nepal.

Kern Association of Health

Underwriters

2 Hillside Dr.

PO Box 2137

Kernville, CA 93238 760-376-2100

www.kernahu.org

KAHU is a professional association

of health insurance agents and brokers

who strive to educate the public in the

purchase of health insurance.

Heartland Payment Systems


www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com

TAKE CHECKS? Want to deposit

checks without leaving your office? No

photocopies, no deposit slips, no trip to

bank, no reconciliation, integration into

accounting software, next day funds!!!

K & L Inspection Service, Inc.Bakersfield, CA 661-747-2075

www.KLinspection.com

We provide owners with building and

consulting services in order to ensure

conformance to local building codes

and contract documents. We also consult

with organizations about ADA issues

and provide transitions plans in order to

bring them up to current law.

Kelly Management

5555 California Ave. Ste. 300

Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-322-5936

We take pride in the personal quality of

management services we provide to our

clientele, as this gives Kelly Management

an advantage over the competition.


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Kern Value Card

PO Box 1196

Lebec, CA 93243 661-619-1750

www.kernvaluecard.com

A membership program for consumers

and free advertising on our website for

participating merchants, members receive

special members only discounts year

round from participating merchants.

Klassen Corporation

2021 Westwind Dr.

Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-324-3000

www.klassencorp.com

As Architects and Constructors of

educational, commercial, health care,

agricultural and industrial facilities,

Klassen Corporations team of

professionals are yourfirst choice for

successfully proven project delivery.

Magellan Litigation

Support Services

4700 Stockdale Hwy. #140

PO Box 22524

Bakersfield, CA 93390 661-377-0301

www.magellanlss.com

Magellan provides full service litigation

support beginning with pre-discovery

and continuing through trial, including

document management with customizeddatabases, assistance with document

productions, and trial presentations.

Army Medical Recruiting

23822 Valencia Blvd. St. 106

Valencia, CA 91355 661-255-2025

Effectively and ethically recruit quality

medical professionals for the United

States Army Medical Department,

sustaining the world class AMEDD

healthcare system supporting our

uniformed services at War, their families

and retirees.

Muth Pump LLC

4308 Resnik Ct. #206

Bakersfield, CA 93313 661-836-1373

www.muthpump.com

Manufacture plungers for the oil and

gas industry designed to pump sand and

other solids that plague the oil industry.

Panera Bread LLC

10900 Stockdale Hwy.

Bakersfield, CA 93311 661-663-5521

www.panerabread.com

Freshly-baked breads, delicious

breakfast items and fresh lunch options.

Whether dining in our caf or having

your meeting catered. We are an everyday

oasis.

Pensinger Properties/Gayle Dobbs

9021-B Rosedale Hwy.

PO Box 20426

Bakersfield, CA 93390 661-829-5933

www.pensingerproperties.comAs your property management company

we will allow you the ability to invest

wisely without headaches. From

screening tenants to collecting rent, we

handle it all!

Premier Medical Billing Service

PO Box 22463

Bakersfield, CA 93390 661-664-5988

www.premiermedbilling.com

We are committed to providing high

quality, cost effective medical billing

and healthcare management services

by creating a partnership with our

clients, exhibiting leadership, and being

an effective resource to the physician

community.

Realty Management Services

300 H St.

Bakersfield, CA 93304 661.324-4496

www.realtymanagement.com

Realty Management Services is a

locally owned full service real estate

management company specializing inmulti-family, commercial, single family

properties as well as Homeowners

Associations and water companies.

Neil Agness E-Waste Recycling


We are an approved collector of

electronic waste for California. We

specialize in FREE E-Waste recycling

events throughout Kern and FREE pick

up for businesses.

The Congdon Financial Group

5080 California Ave.

Bakersfield

661-321-9172

www.congdonfinancial.nmfn.com

CA#0E67288

Define yourself by what you do.

Fulfill your potential while you make a difference in peoples lives.

Youll sleep soundly at night representing Northwestern Mutual

named byFORTUNE Magazine as Americas Most Admired

Company in its industry for the 25th time.

05-2887 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI. The Congdon Financial

Group. Tony D. Congdon is a District Agent of Northwestern Mutual (life and disability insurance,

annuities) amd a Registered Representative ofNorthwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC

(securities), a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual broker-dealer and member FINRA and SIPC.

FORTUNE magazine, March 2008.


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San Joaquin Community Hospital2615 Chester Ave (661) 869-6567Burn Center Inpatient Opening Columbus Estates

3201 Columbus Street (661) 872-5855New Management Independent Retirement Living

Dependable Staffing Solution, Inc.4949 Buckley Way, Suite 102 (661) 834-5055Grand Opening Temp Staffing Agency

Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard5080 California Avenue (661) 864-3800New Office Location Full Service Law FirmThe Chamber thanks Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann &Girard for their generous giveaway prize of a ChamberMembership renewal. The winning business was Act 1Personnel. Congratulations!

Forever Diamonds

2206 F Street (661) 633-2278Grand Opening Fine Jewelry Sales & RepairFlower Bar13043 Stockdale Highway (661) 587-6181Grand Opening Flower & Invitation Shop

Celebrating business openings, expansions and milestones that help to create a strong local economy.


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Edward Jones4300 Coffee Rd, Suite 3Grand Opening Full Service Investment Brokerage

Kern County Water AgencyHenry C. Garnett Water Purification PlantFacility Expansion

Books & Blocks Childcare1901 Brundage Lane (661) 578-4411

Grand Opening Child/Day Care

To arrange a ribbon cutting ceremony call

Pauline Bartlett, (661) 327-4421 or email,

[email protected]


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3MB, LLC ........................................2009A Good Time Out .............................2006Aetna ................................................2006Bakersfield Adult School .................2007Bakersfield Business Brokers ..........2009Bakersfield Eye Institute ..................2008

Bakersfield Family Medical Ctr ....... 2008Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House..........................................................2009Berry Petroleum Company ..............1997Best Western Liberty Inn .................2002Michael Burger & Associates .......... 1997California Teachers Association.......2000California Water Service .............. .... 1943Century 21 Hometown Realty .........2009Chevron Valley Credit Union ........... 1990City Neon Sign Systems ..................2007Coca-Cola Bottling Company .......... 1995Customsoft AR / AP ............... .......... 2001California Veterans AssistanceFoundation Inc. ................................2009

Electrical Systems &Instrumentation, Inc. ........................2009Girl Scouts of Central Calif. South .. 2009Golden Empire Concrete .............. .... 1989Goodwill Industries of South CentralCalifornia .........................................1991Greenlawn Mortuaries & Cemeteries..........................................................2007The Grove Apartments ............. ........ 1993Hampton Inn & Suites BakersfieldHwy. 58 ............................................2009Jack Davenport Sweeping Services .1992

Renewing members support Chamber

Green Business Workshop set for October

The following members renewed their commitment to the Chamber during the period of August 15through September 14. Please thank them by patronizing their businesses and shopping locally.

Member Since Member Since

Kentos Mandarin B.B.Q. ................1992KC Superintendent of Schools ......... 1989Kern High School District ...............1984Lightspeed Systems .........................1999Meridian Property Company............2008New City Cleaners ...........................1957

Nikolaus Tank Lines ........................1997Optimal Hospice Care ......................1998Pacific Health Education Center ......1992Parkview Julian Convalescent Hospital..........................................................1995Pastoria Energy Facility ...................2001Patton Wealth Management .............2008Plastics Food Service Packaging Group(PFPG) .............................................2007REC Solar ........................................2006Secure Systems ................................1992Serban Sound and Communications..........................................................1986Sizzler Restaurant Icehouse ..........1998Sound Waves ....................................2007

State Farm Insurance: Roger Hess ... 1991Sunbelt Business Brokers ................2000Sunrise Power, LLC .........................1992Target Marketing, Inc. .............. ........ 19943D Imaging Systems ........................2001Uniquely Chic Florist Boutique ....... 2009University of LaVerne .............. ........ 1996Valley Public Television KVPT ....2007Weatherbys Furniture Guild ............ 1994Weir & Associates ............. .............. . 1988Zonta Club of Bakersfield ................2000

Plan to attend a FREE breakfast work-

shop from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Tuesday,

October 19 at the Chamber and start

learning how your company or orga-

nization can be more environmentally

friendly.

The Chamber and Green Liv-

ing Consultants (GLC), a division ofGreenshops.com, have partnered to help

Chamber members begin greening their

businesses. This workshop will discuss

green business strategies for those who

want to tap into this global shift in the

design, development and delivery of

products and services.

Workshop attendees will learn: Three

top tips on how you can lower your

operating costs;How you can improve

employee satisfaction & productivity;

and What is the market for green in Ba-

kersfield you may be surprised.

This workshop is just one piece of

an added value program offered by

the Chamber to encourage and assist

member businesses to think green.

Green Living Consultants are available

to identify opportunities for greening

operations with a detailed scorecard of

your business, based on eight pillars ofsustainability; green building, energy,

eco-awareness, community, waste, trans-

portation, air and water. Members who

complete an assessment will earn credit

toward their next Chamber member dues

renewal (up to 10% of the cost of service

provided by GLC up to but no more

than 100% of their Chamber annual dues

renewal).

The workshop and breakfast are FREE

but reservations are required. To RSVP

call, 327-4421 or e-mail,

[email protected].


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Reserve your 2011 Directory ad space!

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a drop-off spot for e-waste recycling.Now there is another place where peoplecan drop off electronic waste for properrecycling, 8601 Kern Canyon Road inBakersfield.

Brown Armstrong AccountancyCorporation is proud to announce theaddition of nine new staff accountants,all of which are the top graduates fromCalifornia State University, Bakersfield,and California State University, FresnosAccounting Departments.

Were working on the 2011 Bakersfield Guide & Business Directory now!

The directory is published each year in January and distributed to thousands of

Chamber members, individuals and businesses.

All Chamber member primary represenatives should check their listing in

our online Member Directory for accuracy as this database is used to create the

print listings in the directory. To report an update in a Chamber directory listing

call, (661) 327-4421.

Members must be in good standing in order to be listed in the 2011 Bakers-

field Guide & Business Directory (dues current within 90 days).

The Chamber is now accepting advertising placements for the 2011 Bakers-

field Guide & Business Directory. The Chamber has decided to maintain ad

rates from 2010. Spaces fill quickly, place your reservation today!

See ad placement options at right and pricing information below.

PROMOTING OUR COMMUNITY

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Inside Front Cover N/A $ 2,200 A 7-1/4 x 9-3/4

Full Page $1,240 $ 1,675 A 7-1/4 x 9-3/4

2/3 Page (vertical) $1,070 $ 1,355 B 4-7/8 x 9-3/4

1/2 Page (horizontal) $ 895 $ 1,125 C 7-1/4 x 4-3/4

1/3 Page (square) $ 725 $ 950 D 4-7/8 x 4-7/8

1/3 Page (vertical) $ 725 $ 950 E 2-3/8 x 9-3/4

1/6 Page (horizontal) $ 395 $ 595 F 4-7/8 x 2-1/4

1/6 Page (vertical) $ 395 $ 595 G 2-1/4 x 4-7/8

1/12 Page $ 275 $ 415 H 2-3/8 x 2-3/8

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Promoting our membersPromoting our membersNews from and about your

fellow Chamber members Put on your walking shoes andhead over to Yokuts Park in Bakersfield,California on Oct 30. Thats when 1,200peopleincludingBakersfield Mayor

Harvey HallandAssemblywoman JeanFullerare gathering for the NationalMultiple Sclerosis SocietysWalk MS2010, an event that is sure to scare upmore excitement than most people expectat a fundraiser. For more information call,(661) 321-9512.

The American Lung Association isrecruiting workplace sites to sell Holidaypoinsettias. A volunteer site coordinatorat your business gathers poinsettia

orders and collects money for the LungAssociation. The sale runs mid Octoberto mid November with delivery to yoursite on December 1st and 2nd. In additioncommittee members are needed to beginplanning for the 2011 Fight for Air Walk.This signature fundraising event bringsattention to lung disease and air qualitywhile raising funds for the important workof the American Lung Association. Formore information on either project, contacSonja Hillat 847-4700 or [email protected]


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Chairman of the BoardRick RileyTownsend Design

Chairman of the Board ElectSheryl ChalupaGoodwill Industries ofSo. Central California

Vice Chair Administration

Garrett MingJim Burke Lincoln Mercury

Vice Chair Business AdvocacySusie GeigerOccidental Petroleum

Vice Chair Member EducationLinda HealdAutomobile Club of So. California

Vice Chair NetworkingMonique RogersARRC Technology

Vice Chair Community OutreachTim TerrioTerrio Therapy-Fitness, Inc.

TreasurerScott BeginCitizens Business Bank

Immediate Past ChairDan KlingenbergerDowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

Director-at-LargeDayna NicholsCastle Print & Publication

Board MembersMike Allen AGM California

Dana Fabbri Rabobank, N.A.

Christine Frazier KC Superintendent of Schools

Bruce Freeman Castle & Cooke Calif., Inc.James George CSU Bakersfield

Shaun Kelly TWIW Insurance Services

Bill Murray DoubleTree Hotel

Danny Ordiz Ordiz-Melby Architects, Inc.

Matthew Park Kern County Farm Bureau

Tom Randour KGET-TV 17

Danielle Wade Bright House Networks

Leslie Walters Walters & Associates

Stephanie Weber Mercy Hospitals of Bksfld.

Derek Yurosek Bolthouse Farms, Inc.

Barry Zoeller Tejon Ranch Company

Chamber StaffPresident/CEO Debra L. Moreno

Director 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

2010 Board of Directors

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The new 2011 Bakersfield Guide & Business Directoryis now inproduction, highlighting the information that you expect fromBakersfields number one source for business the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.

Now is the time to promote your company in this image-buildingdirectory, which will be published in January and distributedthroughout the next 12 months.

Thousands of copies will be distributed to Chamber members who

use the directory as their one-stop reference. The directory isdistributed nationally to businesses and individuals considering amove to Bakersfield or who want to do business in Bakersfield.

To promote your business in the 2011 Bakersfield Guide & Business

Directory, contact Spencer Schluter, (661) 327-4421 or e-mail,[email protected]

Reservations and artwork deadline: November 12, 2010

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