Kern Black Chamber

06/17/2026

🌟 Happening This Morning! 🌟

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth through connection, family, fellowship, and community at Bakersfield College’s Juneteenth Breakfast.

This free community event brings people together to honor the significance of Juneteenth while celebrating the strength, culture, and contributions that continue to shape our community. This is a FREE event!

📅 Today, June 17
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Bakersfield College Renegade Event Center
1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA

The Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Bakersfield College and NAACP Bakersfield for this special event. Breakfast will be served and all are welcome.

06/15/2026

Tomorrow is the day! There is still time to register. We look forward to seeing you 🖤

https://www.valleystrong.com/event-sign?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Button&utm_campaign=Kern+Business+Mixer&utm_term=701Us00000fyq0cIAA

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06/08/2026

This is an incredible opportunity! The job fair is taking place this Friday. Make some time in your schedule and seize the opportunity 🎯

06/07/2026

As we carry the spirit of Juneteenth throughout this month, a spirit rooted in freedom, opportunity, progress, and economic empowerment, we invite you to join us for an evening of connection and community at the Valley Strong Blueprint Business Mixer.

Hosted in partnership with Valley Strong Credit Union, this mixer brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and community leaders who are committed to building a stronger future for Kern County.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, discover new opportunities, or simply connect with like-minded professionals, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Valley Strong Credit Union, Ming Branch

🎟 Chamber Members: $5
🎟 Non-Members: $10

Together, we’re building relationships, strengthening businesses, and creating opportunities that move our community forward.

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06/06/2026

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After a two-year search for new leadership, the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce has selected Bakersfield native Blaine Hodge as its new president, marking a new chapter for the organization and its members. || FULL STORY IN COMMENTS

06/01/2026

🌷🤝 Let’s close out the spring season with connection, collaboration, and community!

Join the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce, Bakersfield College Launchpad, Citibank US, Kern County Asian Chamber of Commerce, KC-Hispanic Chamber Commerce, and the Greater Bakersfield Chamber for a FREE evening of networking, relationship building, and business growth opportunities.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, professional, nonprofit leader, or community partner, this is a great opportunity to expand your network, learn about resources available to local businesses, and connect with organizations working to strengthen Kern County.

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Citibank
5554 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309

✅ Free Admission
✅ Light Appetizers
✅ Raffle Giveaways
✅ Bring Your Business Cards

Register ahead of time by using the link below!👇🏾

https://forms.gle/KExfDN9WWoXSK8mCA

We look forward to seeing our members, partners, and future members there as we celebrate a successful spring and build momentum for the months ahead.

05/28/2026

Today, we stand together for hope. 💜

The Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the launch of the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Bakersfield season happening today at Vecchio’s Pizzeria & Gelateria from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

This important event brings our community together to raise awareness, support families impacted by Alzheimer’s, and build teams committed to making a difference.

Whether this is your first walk or you’ve participated before, we encourage you to come out, connect, and be part of something meaningful.

📍 Vecchio’s Pizzeria & Gelateria
⏰ Today | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

👉 Register your team & learn more:
alz.org/BakersfieldWalk

Because when we walk together, there is hope. 💜

05/26/2026

Today is the day! We will see you this evening! We look forward to connecting with all of you. Give yourself the room to view tonight as an opportunity to recharge, find insight and form foundations for new partnerships.

Here’s the link to register

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kcbcc-blueprint-legacy-mixer-at-houchin-tickets-1988791239133?sg=4027e9ec07781c55db4701c63bd26915cdbb2a542ab4749af55ed34e480e7687009b4620e6b534562850ab8ad1b857874d887b0506b0f18f1a0e2a717c80b3532b95bbca0786989f6b4a2cadee8c&aff=ebdsshios

05/26/2026

Big thank you to KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield and Valley Strong Credit Union for having the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce on to spotlight what’s ahead for our business community.

We were proud to promote three incredible upcoming mixers focused on connection, collaboration, and building lasting relationships across Kern County.

First up is tomorrow’s “Give Life, Build Legacy” Mixer with Houchin Community Blood Bank on May 26 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. If you’ve been meaning to come out and connect with local leaders, business owners, and community partners, this is the time. Don’t wait until the next one to get plugged in.

We also highlighted the Citibank Spring Business Mixer on June 2 alongside our chamber partners throughout Kern County.

Then we build toward The Blueprint Business Mixer with Valley Strong Credit Union on June 16, which is shaping up to be another major opportunity to grow your network, strengthen partnerships, and continue building momentum for businesses and professionals throughout our community.

Kern County is stronger when we work together, and this is only the beginning.

You will find the registration links for all of the upcoming events in our bio.