Chamber Urges Final Push for Nominations as Deadline Nears for 2026 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards NOMINATE HERE With the nomination window quickly closing, the Greater Bakersfield Chamber is issuing an urgent call to the community to submit nominations for the 36th Annual Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, presented ...
Develop Leaders. Build Vision. Drive Impact. The Greater Bakersfield Chamber is proud to launch the Masterclass Program, a series of immersive, interactive workshops designed to elevate leaders, strengthen teams, and accelerate organizational growth. These sessions are intentionally crafted for leaders who want more than surface-level ...
California State University Bakersfield President, Dr. Vernon B. Harper Jr., inducted as 2026 Chairman of the Board at the Annual Board Installation & Awards Luncheon Rooted in community, driven by opportunity, and united by a shared belief in education and enterprise, the Greater Bakersfield Chamber ...
Chamber Launches the 39th Annual Professional Development Initiative The Greater Bakersfield Chamber proudly announced the Leadership Bakersfield Class of 2026, marking the launch of the program’s 39th year as the region’s premier professional development and civic leadership initiative. The 10-month Leadership Bakersfield program officially began on Thursday, Jan. 8, and ...
Spend Local. Amplify Local. Show Up for the Small Businesses Shaping Our Community. Small Business Saturday® is more than a shopping day; it’s a movement rooted in community pride, creativity, and supporting the people who make Bakersfield one-of-a-kind. When you choose to spend locally, you’re ...
Local credit unions step up to serve our community As the federal government shutdown drags on, thousands of families, including many right here in the Greater Bakersfield region, are feeling the strain of missed paychecks. The Greater Bakersfield Chamber stands proudly with our member credit ...