7:00 a.m. - 12 noon
DoubleTree Hotel

Wednesday, March 26th will mark the eighth annual Kern County Economic Summit.   This dynamic half-day program is dedicated to the issues impacting the County’s economy, growth and diversification.  Attendees will be treated to commentary and analysis from well-known business professionals and industry experts offering keen perspectives on local, state and national matters.

Featured speakers include:  Dr. Abbas Grammy, Professor of Economics, California State University, Bakersfield; Mr. Christopher Thornberg, former UCLA economist and founder of Beacon Economics; Mr. Gaurdie E. Banister Jr., recently appointed President & CEO of Aera Energy LLC; Mr. Michael Gottlieb, Editor of the California Real Estate Journal; Mr. Bruce Freeman, President of Castle & Cooke Mainland Properties; and Mr. Kent Foster, National Director for Opus, a nationally recognized real estate development company with over 34 million square feet in planning or under development.

Keynote speaker and noted corporate strategist Mr. Christopher Lee, President/CEO of CEL & Associates Inc., will deliver an entertaining and informative presentation on the generational make-up of our workforce, their unique traits and motivators, and opportunities for employers in leveraging this vital asset.

The Summit is certain to enlighten, enrich, inform and educate!  Clear your schedule for the eighth annual Kern County Economic Summit – March 26, 2008 from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Check the Chamber’s website or go to kedc.com for ticket information.  Cost per person is $75. If you would like to join our impressive list of sponsors, please contact Angela Harrison, 661-862-5150, harrisona@kedc.com.

The Kern County Economic Summit is presented by the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, Kern Economic Development Corporation, and California State University, Bakersfield.