Bakersfield Young Professionals

It's a beautiful day in Bakersfield! We hope you enjoy the amazing weather and are able to spend some time outside this weekend.

BYP March E-Newsletter - Happy Hour Begins Tonight at 5:30 p.m.!

BYP March E-Newsletter - Happy Hour, Tax Prep Webinar + Survey

Are you prepared to file your 2020 taxes? Better hurry the deadline to file is fast-approaching! If you are overwhelmed and need some guidance, join Amanda DiGiacomo, owner of Atlas Financial Solutions, Inc., as she provides helpful tips on filing for both personal and business taxes. Learn how to find a tax professional who is a good fit for you, how to stay organized while filing and whether the COVID relief bill could impact you as there were major changes to unemploymen...t and child tax credits. There will be a Q&A at the end, so bring your questions to be answered. Date: Wednesday, March 24 Time: 3 PM Location: Zoom RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/RjSWZ1gEpU3gk3QU7

ATTENTION LOCAL VENUES! The Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant program was established by The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020. The program includes $15 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by the Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance. Eligible applicants may qualify for SVO Grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount avail...able for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees. Watch the SBA's informational webinar here: https://youtu.be/PdfQGb6z-gg #bakersfield #saveourstages #kerncounty

Many of our financial institution Members are lenders for the Paycheck Protection Program. If your business is hoping to apply for a #PPP loan, use this list of lenders to help guide your application search. Please note that not all lenders are accepting applications and many are waiting for further guidance on applications. If you need assistance for your small business, contact CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center or Kern Women's Business Center. #buildingsomethingbetter #ppploans #covidrelief #covid19

It's time to nominate the Young Professionals in our community who inspire you! Nominate your fellow YPs for the 2021 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards. The deadline to submit nominations is March 1. Let's get to it! #bakersfieldyoungprofessionals #youngprofessionals #BBA2021 #beauitfulbakersfieldawards #beautifulbakersfield2021

Are you looking for a new way to get involved in the community this year? Apply to be on the BYP Council and join a group of young professionals dedicated to creating fun professional and personal development opportunities in Bakersfield! apply here: https://forms.gle/wsjvvYydb4Miw1Ej6

#HappyNewYear! We're ready for this fresh start and to make the most out of 2021. What are your New Year's #resolutions?

Virtual Holiday Mixer Tonight at 5:30 p.m. RSVP for the Link!

Does your business need any Stay Open Signage? Fill out this form and the Greater Bakersfield Chamber will mail you your signs! https://bakochamber.com/stayopensigns/

Happy New Year! We're looking forward to all the possibilities 2021 will bring.

Looking to give back this holiday season? Join the Bakersfield Young Professionals in supporting Kern Autism Network-Autism Society's holiday fundraiser. This fundraiser will help support the need to provide toys and food baskets for families affected by autism this Christmas Season. Kern Autism Network is completely volunteer run and support families in our community. Any donation will greatly help and all the proceeds will benefit local families. https://www.facebook.com/...donate/684658002489800/10222053153910600/ #bakersfieldfundraiser #bakersfieldnonprofit #local #youngprofessionals #bakersfieldyoungprofessionals

Happy Holidays from the Bakersfield Young Professionals! We hope you're able to celebrate the holiday season safely #holiday #youngprofessionals #bakersfieldyoungprofessionals

RSVP for our Virtual Holiday Mixer!

Who's ready for some holiday cheer? Join BYP, the Chamber Ambassadors, and Leadership Bakersfield as we gather (virtually) and spread some holiday cheer We'll also be joined by Michele and Garret Well, co-owners of Wine Me Up! , to demonstrate how to create a couple of festive cocktails and share their favorite wines this holiday season. Check out their recipes below: Mulled Wine packages $29+tax... Includes- Basket w/ bow Directions Bottle of Paris Valley Road Cabernet Sauvignon (wine may vary) 1 Fresh orange 1 mini Honey Spices 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise, 8 whole cloves 2 Muslin bags for spices *you can add brandy if desired (brandy not included) Blood Orange Spritzer- Bottle of Stellina di Notte Prosecco OR Bottle of Veuve de Vernay Brut Sparkling ($17 each) Blood Orange Italian Soda (you can find at Trader Joes) Fresh Orange for garnish Pomegranate seeds for a festive garnish (you can find at grocery stores) *you can add vodka if desired Date: Wednesday, December 16 Time: 5:30 PM RSVP: https://forms.gle/eyiFWjQ8ux1MRNyn7

Our Council Member Aaryck is collecting canned or dry goods for a Holiday #FoodDrive. All donations will be taken to the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter on December 22. Any donations helps! #bakersfieldyoungprofessionals #youngprofessionals #donationsneeded

CALLING ALL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Do you want to elevate and support Bakersfield’s young professionals as emerging business, civic and community leaders? If the answer is yes, then apply to be a part of the BYP Council today! We're looking for BYP Council Members from wide variety of sectors in Bakersfield. ... Competitive applicants must meet the following criteria: Be a Young Professional in Bakersfield Have a desire to build an inclusive network of Young Professionals in the area Your employer is a member of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber Apply here: https://forms.gle/ecXJBayN6qLFRUNx6 #bakersfieldyoungprofessionals #youngprofessional #bakersfield #kerncounty

Need some help with your LinkedIn? Check out the latest blog post from Providence Strategic Consulting, Inc. on best practices and a recap from our BYP Virtual Summit Series webinar! Watch the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Join the Greater Bakersfield Chamber, Providence Strategic Consulting, Inc., LeBeau Thelen, LLP, and J Webb Consulting next week as they discuss how businesses can approach the COVID-19 vaccine.

Register NOW for the Chamber's next business support webinar.

Date: Wednesday, December 16 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Zoom Let’s Jingle & Mingle!... Join the Chamber, Bakersfield Young Professionals and Leadership Bakersfield for a fun and festive virtual holiday mixer on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. You can dress to impress with party attire (dresses/shirt & tie) or sport an ugly sweater and Santa hat. We will be having a couple of contests for the most festive outfit and background. The Chamber has also partnered with Michele and Garret Well, co-owners of Wine Me Up!, to demonstrate how to create a couple of festive cocktails and share their favorite wines this holiday season. This is a great time to network, catch-up with friends and celebrate the end of 2020. Pour yourself a drink and join the festivities. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/1ACWR5MKFUqhrf6v8 Cheers!

Thank you to Michael Roberts, JP Lake, and Megan Cardenas for leading the conversation in our last webinar of the BYP Virtual Summit Series. We had a great chat with these business catalysts about entrepreneurship in Kern County. Check out the recording on the Chamber's YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/re92jAoQR0w

Keep yourself and your community safe while you vote today and #MaskUp! The polls are open until 8 p.m. tonight, visit www.kernvote.com to find your nearest polling place. #BuildingSomethingBetter #vote2020 #election2020 #ElectionDay #youngprofessionals #bakersfieldyoungprofessionals

B-CARES CHANGES Businesses that previously received federal or county funding during the pandemic are now ELIGIBLE for the The City of Bakersfield - Government's B-CARES grants as well! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2HQuILu APPLY NOW: https://bit.ly/2REAku1

Join the Restaurant Roundtable today at 3!

Reminder: Register for Today's Entrepreneurship Fireside Chat

Join our webinar tomorrow morning! Date: Wednesday, October 28 Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free... Has 2020 awakened your entrepreneurial spirit? Are you curious to learn how to turn your business idea into reality? Join the Entrepreneurship Fireside Chat with Michael Roberts of Small Business Celebration, Megan Cardenas of Bitwise Industries, and JP Lake of KITE and Kern Venture Group as they discuss the importance of entrepreneurship and how to start a successful business. Find out how to expand your network to include like-minded thinkers and access the resources needed to achieve your goals. As a bonus, you’ll hear an update on the Bitwise Industries Bakersfield Campus! Bring your questions and come prepared to chat with these local business catalysts. RSVP here: https://linktr.ee/BakersfieldYP #bakersfieldyoungprofessionals #youngprofessionals #entrepreneurship #bakersfieldbusiness

Join the Retail Business Roundtable today at 3!

Register for Wednesday's Webinar: Entrepreneurship Fireside Chat

Register for this week's Business Roundtable Series!

Date: Wednesday, October 28 Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Has 2020 awakened your entrepreneurial spirit? Are you curious to learn how to turn your business idea into reality?... Join the Entrepreneurship Fireside Chat with Michael Roberts of Small Business Celebration, Megan Cardenas of Bitwise Industries, and JP Lake of KITE and Kern Venture Group as they discuss the importance of entrepreneurship and how to start a successful business. Find out how to expand your network to include like-minded thinkers and access the resources needed to achieve your goals. As a bonus, you’ll hear an update on the Bitwise Industries Bakersfield Campus! Bring your questions and come prepared to chat with these local business catalysts. RSVP here: https://linktr.ee/BakersfieldYP #bakersfieldyoungprofessionals #youngprofessionals #entrepreneurship #bakersfieldbusiness

Watch the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards this Saturday on KGET-TV 17!

Celebrate what makes Bakersfield beautiful tomorrow night at 6:30! Watch the 30th Annual Beautiful Bakersfield Awards on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield, KGET.com, or KGET-s Facebook Page! #BeautifulBakersfield2020 #BBA2020 #BeautifulBakersfieldAwards #BuildingSomethingBetter