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Here's a report from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Leaders in tourism, investment and finance will offer their insights, expertise and prospects for the future during these changing times when the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce presents the Bakersfield: The Next Five...
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Here's a report from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Chamber Networking Breakfast builds business, community connections
The practical “how to’s” of doing business with big business are the focus of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Networking...
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It's true, the National Bureau of Economic Research says. And in fact, the bureau says, we've been in a recession since December 2007.
It seems like most average folks have believed that to be the case for quite some time.
So here's our question now: When will it end? Predictions?
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Do you know what Timothy Ped, the man on the left, accomplished?
Read about him and others in this week's People in Business column.
Then send news of your own new jobs, promotions and work achievements for next week's column.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards,...
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Do you know what Regina Ng, pictured on the left, accomplished?
Read about her achievements and those of several other Kern County profesionals in this week's People in Business column.
Then submit yours.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards, professional...
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The Californian and the Small Business Development Center are hosting a seminar on target marketing from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Small Business Development Center, 2100 Chester Ave., room 107.
Read the details in the attached flier.
Then register by calling 395-7318 or writing...
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The changing bailout strategy is enough to leave anyone confused.
Bail out the banks? Help the auto companies? Prevent foreclosures? Who gets what, and how? Should any “bailouts” go straight to taxpayers?
We want to hear your ideas for solving the nation’s economic crisis.
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Reporter Gretchen Wenner got to the bottom of the layoff news, finding out exactly how many people are losing jobs at Mervyns and other businesses in Kern.
When will it end?
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from Sept. 15 to 21 is ready for a peek.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between individuals, as well as foreclosures.
Check out what homes are going for, color-coded by price, with information from First...
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Here's a press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
How can your company be successful and grow in an uncertain economy?
Strategies that can enhance your ability to be competitive are the focus of a luncheon seminar on Marketing and Finance in a Challenging Economy,...
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BRENT DEZEMBER, president and owner of Bakersfield-based StructureCast Inc., has been elected to serve on the 2009 board of directors of the National Precast Concrete Association.
Read more about his accomplishment and those of several other People in Business in this week's column.
Then...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from Sept. 8 to 14 is ready for a peek.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between individuals, as well as foreclosures.
Check out what homes are going for, color-coded by price, with information...
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Is it a Depression? Or a Recession?
"The Uncertainty of Our Financial System" will be the topic of a panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Dore Theatre at Cal State Bakersfield. It's hosted by the campus Financial Management Association.
A panel of financial...
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Do you know what Sherri Blunt accomplished?
Read about her new position and the achievements of other locals in this week's People in Business column.
Then submit your news.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards, professional achievements and other business “people...
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We just had to share this photo from Associated Press photographer Frank Franklin II.
Here's his caption:
"An ice sculpture titled 'Main Street Meltdown,' is melting on the 79th anniversary of Black Tuesday, the stock market crash that caused the Great Depression, as pedestrians pass by...
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The 18th annual Bakersfield Business and Technology Expo is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave. A mixer with 10 food providers starts at 5:30 p.m.
A seminar on making the most of your customer service commitment will be given by Cynthia Pollard...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from Sept. 1 to 7 is ready for a peek.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between individuals, as well as foreclosures.
Check out what homes are going for, color-coded by price, with information from...
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Do you know what the man on the left accomplished?
Read about Oscar Baltazar and many other people in the local business community in our weekly People in Business column.
Then submit your own notice for next week's list.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards, professional...
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Here's a press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Meeting the Challenge: 12th biennial Oil & Gas Conference addresses energy concerns and related issues
Designed to provide an informal forum where oil and gas operators can dialogue with regulatory agencies, the 12th...
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Shoe Pavilion is on its way out.
Reporter Courtenay Edelhart is out talking to customers, but here's what we know so far.
The stores plan to clear inventory in liquidation sales lasting about 10 to 12 weeks.
And that means one more store at the Bakersfield Plaza on California Avenue will bite...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from Aug. 25 to 31 is ready for a peek.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between individuals, as well as foreclosures.
Check out what homes are going for, color-coded by price, with information from...
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Do you know what Eric Roiko, the man on the left, accomplished?
Read about him and others in this week's People in Business column.
Then send your announcement for next week's list.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards, professional achievements and other business...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from Aug. 19 to 24 is ready for a peek.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between individuals, as well as foreclosures. Check out what homes are going for, color-coded by price, with information from First...
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This week's People in Business column is SHORT.
We have one person, Evett Seibert, to feature this week. Read about her here.
We usually have at least 10 submissions, sometimes more. Is this a sign of the economic times? Are businesses just not hiring right now?
If anyone out there has an...
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In honor of National Boss Day (that's Thursday, Oct. 16, as blogger laurah points out) author Patricia King and her PR folks sent some tips from her book, "Monster Boss."
Here are some excerpts:
"If your monster is looking for food, feed it something besides your own head. Some...
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Do you know what Roz Korman, the person on the left, accomplished?
Read about the San Joaquin Bank operations manager in this week's People in Business column.
Then submit your own accomplishment for next week's listing.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards, professional...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from Aug. 11 to 18 is ready for a peek.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred between individuals, as well as foreclosures.
Check out what homes are going for, color-coded by price, with information from First...
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The biz section (that's us) now has a Twitter account: BakoBiz
It's just been loaded with its first tidbit.
So follow along if you're so inclined!
-- From us, the B-Team
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For Immediate Release Monday, September 29, 2008
Business Watch Crime Prevention Programs
The Bakersfield Police Department Crime Prevention Unit would like to
encourage businesses and corporations within the City of Bakersfield to...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from Aug. 4 to 10 is ready for a peek. There’s no need to grab a map to figure out where to find Autumn Street and Equinox Avenue. We’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred...
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Do you know what the woman to the left accomplished?
Read about Jean M. Pledger, who was installed as president of California Women Lawyers, the statewide bar association for women focused on advancing women in the legal profession, and several other people in this week's People in Business...
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Driving around northeast Bakersfield, I'd noticed a restaurant was going in near the corner of Columbus and Haley streets. So I made a few calls.
Farmer Boys has opened another Bakersfield restaurant at 2617 Haley St., in the same shopping area as Lowe’s.
It joins the location already in...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Commemorating 10 years of entertainment, Rabobank Arena Theater & Convention Center hosts the Business After Five Chamber Mixer on Tuesday, September 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join the...
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Just this weekend a reporter and I were talking about the state of the economy and that dreaded "R" word — recession. Then talk turned to the possibility of the "D" word — depression. It's scary to go there, indeed.
Which brings me to the economic report that...
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Our latest maps of homes that sold in Bakersfield from July 28 to Aug. 3 are ready to see.
Because the sales for that week include days from two months, you’ll find updates to both the July map and the August map.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred...
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Each year, the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce selects people in the business community for its leadership development program. Here's a press release report from the chamber on this year's participants:
Selected through an intensive screening and interview process that took place in...
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If you follow business, you've heard the news by now:
• Lehman Brothers had filed for bankruptcy.
• Merrill Lynch will be sold to Bank of America.
Take your pick of literally hundreds of news stories on the topic.
The Wall Street Journal offered this quote that seems to summarize...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from July 20 to 27 is ready for a peek. There’s no need to grab a map to figure out where to find Dolores and Claire streets. We’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred...
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Here's an announcement for a local business group that we're hearing about for the first time ....
Market Place "Connection" is a men's and women's faith-based business networking group.
It meets at 11:30 am. Oct. 1 at Hodel's, and lunch is provided for $13.
This month's guest...
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Reporter James Burger talked to Les Clark of the Independent Oil Producers' Agency today about Ike. Here's what he found:
Les Clark of the Independent Oil Producers’ Agency said Hurricane Ike will have some impact on the local oil market, but it is hard to predict exactly what it...
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Do you know what the woman to the left accomplished?
Read about Denise Denton and other professionals in the community in this week's People in Business column.
Then send your announcement for next week's list.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards, professional...
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Here's a "raw report" from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Exhibitor booths for Business & Technology Expo are filling quickly and now is the time to reserve your space. Through September 12, you can still catch a great booth at the member price of...
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Do you know what Adam Alvidrez, the man on the left, accomplished?
Take a look at the most recent People in Business column to find out the business achievements of Alvidrez and several other men and women in local business.
Then send your information for the next list!
People in Business...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from July 14 to 20 is ready for a peek. There’s no need to grab a map to figure out where to find Cypress or Flower streets. We’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce:
Chamber seminar spotlights multiple generations in the workforce
There are four distinct generations -- the Veterans, the Boomers, the Xers, and the Yers -- crossing paths at work and...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the Kern Economic Development Corp:
KERN EDC’S WEBSITE HAS A WHOLE NEW LOOK!
WWW.KEDC.COM <http://www.kedc.com/>
Kern EDC has overhauled our website and it is looking great! We’ve still got all the local information...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from July 7 to 13 is ready for you to see. There’s no need to grab a map to figure out where to find Duck Pond Lane or Twelve Oak Court. We’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions...
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Do you know what the woman to the left accomplished?
Read about what Annie Puskarich and several other local men and women in business achieved in this week's People in Business column.
Then send your news for next week's listing.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards,...
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Our latest map for homes that sold in Bakersfield from July 1 to 5 is ready for a peek. There’s no need to grab a map to figure out where to find Gardenwood Lane and Flower Street. We’ve done the work for you.
We regularly publish single-family home sale transactions that occurred...
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Do you know what Matthew N. Malerich, the man to the left, accomplished?
Check out this week's People in Business column to read about him and others in the Kern County Busines community.
Then get in on next week's list.
People in Business announces new hires, promotions, awards,...
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