Kern Economic Development Corporation

We are proud to announce 8minute Solar Energy as the Diamond Sponsor for the 2021 State of the County! 8minute Solar Energy is a leading solar and storage developer and long-standing partner to Kern County. Our team of innovators, engineers, and scientists are dedicated to making solar the lowest-cost, most reliable form of energy and have helped bring 500MW of utility-scale solar online in Kern to date. Alongside partners and community members in Kern, we’re committed to achieving this vision by generating long-lasting economic value and continuing to add to Kern’s impressive history in energy innovation and leadership. Visit their website here: https://www.8minute.com/

We are proud to announce Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal as a Gold Sponsor for the 2021 State of the County! Offering a full continuum of product and coverage options, Anthem Blue Cross provides customers with unparalleled choice and flexibility in meeting their health plan needs. These options are continually fine-tuned to enhance and ensure access to affordable, quality health care. Anthem, with its strong record of accomplishment for innovation, focuses on progressive products... and services designed to improve the health status of all Californians. Anthem has unique offerings available in the individual, small group, large group, senior and Medi-Cal markets including a full range of integrated medical and specialty products. To learn more, visit www.anthem.com/ca

The San Joaquin Valley has been hailed as the breadbasket of the world. In 2019, the region's agricultural production exceeded $36 billion!

Kern Community Foundation is sharing tips on how we can all can do our part to keep Bakersfield open for business!

Watch the 2020 Kern County Energy Summit! Thank you to KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield, our speakers, and our sponsors for making this event a great success!

We are proud to announce The Marcom Group as a Silver Sponsor for the 2020 Kern County Energy Summit! The Marcom Group is an award-winning advertising, marketing, branding and web development agency. We are an inspired team of experienced creatives dedicated to providing our clients with the finest service in a variety of disciplines. We give your business a voice. The right image can help you make a great first impression and increase your visibility among your target market.... With The Marcom Group, you’ll be able to fully develop your brand with one agency. We make it easy. From logos and brand development, brochures, videos, printing services and social media to full-scale website design and development, and even website security and hosting. We handle it all for you in-house, saving you time, money and headaches. We get it. Done. Visit their website to learn more: https://themarcomgroup.com/

Kern EDC and The Moneywise Guys are excited to announce the launch of the Moving the Needle: The Economic Pillars of Kern County podcast. Kern County boasts the third-most diverse economy in the U.S. The series will highlight innovative local businesses responsible for the incredible economic vitality in our region. Episode 001: Golden Queen Mining Company... Kern County is home to one of only two operating precious metal mines in California. Golden Queen Mining Company (GQMC), located near Mojave, employs 250 people. Last year, GQMC produced over 50,000 ounces of gold and nearly 500,000 ounces of silver! Click Here to Listen: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/a47e86/eRTUrlOV2ki78fjTHXHBFA

We are proud to announce Macpherson Energy Corporation as a Silver Sponsor for the 2020 Kern County Energy Summit! Macpherson produces domestic energy safely, with an increased focus on diversified, sustainable energy solutions. Our team re-invents process engineering to produce energy with minimal environmental impact and maximum efficiency. Our commitment to safety and excellence combined with scientific and creative heritage are our greatest assets. We educate, mentor, and empower our team to strive for continual improvement. In honoring our heritage, we are stewards of natural resources with a lifelong commitment to a diversified and sustainable energy future. We hold ourselves accountable to our team, investors, partners, family and community. Visit their website to learn more: https://www.macphersonenergy.com/

Kern County’s national accolades truly showcase the incredible economic vitality of our region. #wherebusinessisboundless

We are excited to announce Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) as a Silver Sponsor for the 2020 Kern County Energy Summit! For more than 150 years, SoCalGas has been committed to safe and reliable service to our customers. We are proud to be part of the communities we serve, giving back through charitable giving, employee volunteerism and fund-raising to help improve the quality of life in the 500 communities, 223 cities and 12 counties we serve and where our more tha...n 7,500 employees live and work. SoCalGas delivers essential, clean, affordable, reliable and increasingly renewable natural gas to almost 22 million people across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes and other uses. SoCalGas has a vision to be the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in North America, and is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply by 2030 with renewable natural gas from dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants.

Kern EDC is proud to announce Chevron Central California as a Gold Sponsor for the 2020 Kern County Energy Summit! For more than a century, Chevron has played a major role in helping meet California’s energy needs. Our San Joaquin Valley Business Unit is headquartered in Bakersfield and we have operations in Kern, Fresno and Monterey Counties. We are proud to deliver the affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy that improves lives and enables human progress.

Kern EDC is proud to announce Aera Energy LLC as a Silver Sponsor for the 2020 Kern County Energy Summit! As a California company, Aera Energy is committed to safely and responsibly producing the oil and gas needed to meet the vast energy needs of Californians. With its headquarters in Bakersfield, Aera has been a big part of California’s energy portfolio since 1997 and is committed to helping the state achieve greater energy independence. Today, it is proud to produce nearly... 25 percent of the state’s oil production under some of the most stringent safety and environmental standards in the world. Aera is committed to working with local organizations to build stronger communities. Exceptional care for the people and the environment is foundational to the company’s existence and it places a focus on protecting air, water and wildlife in the communities where they operate the same communities where their employees live, work and raise their families. The energy they produce powers great todays and even better tomorrows.

2020 Kern County Energy Summit Keynote Speaker Announced- Peter Zeihan, Geopolitical Strategist

Kern EDC is proud to announce the Water, Energy and Technology Center at Fresno State as a Gold Sponsor for the 2020 Kern County Energy Summit! The WET Center helps ventures grow healthy businesses starting from innovative ideas to commercially-viable products and services. Since 2007, we have supported water, energy and agricultural technology entrepreneurs through programs and services developed by our experienced team, with the assistance of a diverse network of industry a...nd academic professionals. Our center includes office space for rent, informal and formal meeting space, and plug-and-play space. It can serve as a soft-landing spot for companies looking to establish a presence in California’s Central Valley, through the BlueTechValley program. The passion of our ventures, combined with a dedicated staff and a network of technical and business expertise, makes for exciting commercialization journeys. If you would like to learn more about the WET Center, please visit www.wetcenter.org. If you would like to learn more about BlueTechValley, please visit www.bluetechvalley.org See more

The First Six Months- Building a Successful Business Join us to gain valuable insights on building a business from the ground up as we hear from entrepreneurs with first-hand experience

Join KITE for a Virtual Roundtable- Tuesday, September 29 at 2:00PM

Join our member, AMR Plastics, Inc., for a Product Overview Webinar on Wednesday, September 16 from 2:00pm-2:30pm. Click the link below to register: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_soxTw64FT_Ot1ENxn_a7BA

Please help us in welcoming our newest member, AMR Plastics, Inc. We look forward to a great partnership! For more information on their services, visit their website at www.amrplasticsinc.com

Very excited to announce that Kern EDC is launching a targeted business vitality program to assist the region's manufacturers with their expansion and retention needs.#wherebusinessisboundless

Kern County is home to one of only two operating precious metal mines in California. Golden Queen Mining Company (GQMC), located near Mojave, employs 250 people. Last year, GQMC produced over 50,000 ounces of gold and nearly 500,000 ounces of silver! #wherebusinessisboundless

Kern EDC E-Newsletter: Amazon Opens 2.6 Million SF Fulfillment Center in Bakersfield

Join our member, Arthur & Hansen LLC, for a free Valley Fever Awareness online course at https://www.kcbextraining.com/. The course is also offered in Spanish at http://spanish-kcbextraining.talentlms.com/. For any questions or for more information, email [email protected]