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| Aera Energy LLC is one of California’s largest oil and gas producers, accounting for approximately 30% of the state’s production. With headquarters in Bakersfield, most of Aera’s production is centered in the San Joaquin Valley. The company also has oilfield operations in the L.A. Basin and in Ventura and Monterey Counties. The company and its owners represent almost 100 years of industry leadership and commitment to California. As a leader in the industry of the 21st century, Aera is characterized by its excellent safety and environmental performance, innovative business practices, application of cutting-edge technology, dynamic company culture and active community involvement. |
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Barbich Longcrier Hooper & King is a regional accounting and consulting firm contributing to the economic and personal well-being of our clients, which are located domestically and abroad. Providing state-of-the-art, quality and trusted professional services, the company takes a proprietary interest in the success of our clients, offering peace of mind that is rare in today's increasingly complex world. Believing that accountants should do more than file tax returns, the company is available for and encourages frequent meetings with its clients to consult on financial matters. Our expertise assures that you will have the resources needed to handle any complex financial or tax issues you might face.
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Borton Petrini, LLP is one of California's leading law firms, with offices in Bakersfield, Fresno, Los Angeles, Modesto, Orange County, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose. By having a presence in every major metropolitan city in California, Borton Petrini, LLP is poised to serve your legal needs.
We assist local and national clients in nearly all areas of practice, from business and corporate law to insurance defense and all areas in between, including land use issues, tax planning, water law, employment law, public entity, professional liability, environmental and health care law, just to name a few. |
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Bright House Networks has been proudly serving the greater Bakersfield area since 1967. Now the nation’s 6th largest cable operator, the company has grown from a 9-channel cable system to a full-service provider with over 250 digital channels, high speed data services and digital telephone service, employing over 325 people and still growing.
Exceptional customer service is the company’s business cornerstone and a top priority across all operating units. Public affairs, social responsibility and community involvement continue as major initiatives for the company as an ongoing commitment to the families and communities Bright House Networks serves.x |
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Keeping pace with technology. It's what sets a company apart from its competitors. This is the philosophy at Carney's Business Technology Center -- Kern County's business partner for the alst two decades. The late Bob Carney, who founded Carney's back in 1977, believed in this simple premise and combined it with his love for his customers. Offering affordable and efficient technology that is required in today's competitive marketplace, Carney's works to develop long-term relationships that provide solutions and service. Today, the professionals at Carney's have embraced Bob Carney's hilosophy: Keep up with emerging office technologies and help customers make a difference in their own businesses.
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Castle & Cooke, founded in 1851 in Hawaii, is a privately held company owned by David H. Murdock, who serves as Chairman and CEO. Upon acquiring Tenneco West, the company opened an office in Bakersfield in 1990 and held the grand opening for Seven Oaks Country Club in 1992.
We are committed to creating communities that reflect what people feel is most meaningful to how they want to live today, stressing economic efficiency as well as a return to the enduring values of home, family and a sense of belonging.
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As a global enterprise that is highly competitive across all energy sectors, Chevron brings together a wealth of talent, shared values and a strong commitment to developing vital energy resources worldwide.
The people of Chevron are committed to partnership as a key building block of the company's overall performance. Our success demands the highest standards of social, economic and environmental responsibility across our operations worldwide. We take pride in producing safe, reliable and affordable energy, knowing that it is critical for economic development and helping to improve the standard of living around the world.
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Christopher D. Jacobs, CPA has been practicing accounting in Bakersfield since 1984. Committed to overall professional excellence and quality of service, his philosophy is founded on staying ahead of accounting challenges in a changing business environment to assure his clients receive the most current and informed advice.
The firm provides income tax and business consulting; accounting, income tax and financial statement preparation; audits; and employee benefit plans to a broad range of clients including individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations.
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Founded on the principles of professional ethics, career opportunity and development, operational excellence, and sustainable human resource solutions, Continental Labor & Staffing Resources has become an industry leader in staffing and safety through its client relationship philosophy, commitment to the health and safety of a shared workforce, the ability to remain flexible to client needs, and by providing unequivocal customer service.
With the objective of enhancing the quality of its client partners’ operations, Continental Labor & Staffing Resources reinforces its goal of helping businesses grow one person at a time
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Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock CPAs and Advisors was founded in 1956 by Leslie Watts, who opened an office at the corner of 18th and Chester. Experiencing steady growth, the firm began doing business as a corporation in 1975 and moved to its present quarters at 300 New Stine Road. In an historic move, the local office of a national firm was merged into the organization in 1985. Ensuing mergers and alliances subsequently expanded personnel and services, which are designed to assist people achieve their maximum potential.
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Reaching its goal of having 100% of its bus fleet powered by CNG this year, Golden Empire Transit (GET) was presented a Spirit of the Vision award by the Greater Bakersfield Vision 2020 committee for its efforts to help Bakersfield “get green” and for placing the Bakersfield: Life as it should be messages on the buses. Formed in 1973 and serving the 153-square-mile Bakersfield Metropolitan area, GET services 18 routes, seven days a week, transporting more than six million passengers annually.
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Gregory D. Bynum and Associates, Inc. is a full- service real estate company specializing in real estate development, appraisal-analysis, property management, brokerage and consultation that services Bakersfield and surrounding areas. Since its beginnings in 1981 as a sole proprietorship, the staff has expanded and the firm has diversified, earning the reputation of providing successful commercial real estate development of recognizable quality, professional real estate appraisal and analyst services, well-planned and appropriately negotiated acquisitions of real estate projects and quality investment opportunities for clients.
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In 1971, Harvey L. Hall started his own ambulance service with one goal in mind—to provide people with the absolute best in pre-hospital care and transportation. Currently serving as the 9-1-1 Advanced Life Support (ALS)- level provider of emergency ambulance services to the majority of the ambulance-operating areas in Kern County, Hall Ambulance Service expanded its lifesaving resources in December 2001 to include a helicopter response service, which plays an important role in reducing the time to reach critical patients in western and central Kern County rural communities. Today, Hall Ambulance Service is the largest privately-owned ambulance company in California and remains committed to the standards set 35 years ago, creating the cornerstone of the company’s success.
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The Jim Burke dealerships began in 1964 when Jim Burke acquired Haberfelde Ford after being employed there since 1948 in various management capacities. Established in 1913, Haberfelde Ford was located downtown before being moved to the present 20-acre site on Oak Street in 1977. At that time the name was changed to Jim Burke Ford. Today, it is one of the biggest Ford dealerships in the nation.
Though Jim Burke died in July of 2006, the dealerships and other related companies are still family owned and employ about 300 people. Dan Hay, Jim Burke’s son-in-law, serves as President and attributes the company’s success to the employees who have built lasting relationships through great customer service.
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Kern Schools Federal Credit Union was founded in 1938 and is the largest member-owned financial institution headquartered in Kern County with over 170,000 members, 13 branches, over 60 conveniently-located ATMs and $1.6 billion in assets. Unlike other financial institutions such as a bank or savings and loan, credit unions are not-for-profit corporations owned solely by its members and carry the industry-wide philosophy of “People Helping People.” Committed to “On The Spot Service,” Kern Schools has been voted the “Best Financial Institution” in Kern County for over 11 years.
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For more than 55 years, the law firm of Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP has been serving clients in the San Joaquin Valley. With nearly 60 highly skilled and experienced attorneys servicing offices in Fresno, Bakersfield, and San Diego, California, KDG is a full-service law firm, providing aggressive, results-oriented legal representation. Providing counsel to businesses on sophisticated business transactions and complex litigation, we are from the San Joaquin Valley and know the emerging issues in agriculture, energy and the environment. From bankruptcy, regulatory and tax counsel to mergers, acquisitions and property rights, we are the strategic choice for legal representation in the Valley. |
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Founded in 1939, the Law Offices of Young Wooldridge, LLP is a full service law firm, representing business and corporate clients, public agencies and individuals in a wide range of legal matters. Young Wooldridge employs attorneys who are recognized specialists in their practice areas. Clients find knowledgeable, competent attorneys who are experienced in resolving contemporary legal problems with innovative solutions. Understanding the value of making the community a better place to live, the firm’s involvement ranges from being attorney coaches for the Kern County Mock Trial program for over ten year to establishing the Young Wooldridge/Kevin Harvick academic scholarship for high school students wishing to pursue a college education.
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| McMillin Homes has long been recognized as one of California’s most conscientious homebuilders. With over four decades of expertise, McMillin’s discerning craftsmanship and uncompromising attention to detail have earned the respect of demanding homebuyers throughout California and Texas. Like you, we have the highest expectations of what a new home should be. Today, more than 20,000 homes stand as a testament to the strict standards Corky McMillin insisted upon since building his first home back in 1960. With McMillin’s commitment to enduring quality and customer service, you can be sure that your beautiful new McMillin home will bring you comfort and satisfaction. |
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Founded in 1986, CHW is the eighth-largest hospital system in the nation and the largest not-for-profit hospital provider in California. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services in an environment that is attuned to every patient's physical, mental and spiritual needs. The CHW network of more than 8,500 physicians and approximately 50,000 employees provides quality health care services during more than four million patient visits annually. In 2006, CHW provided more than $465 million in community benefits and free care for the poor.
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Established in 1980, Mid State Development Corporation was licensed in 1981 by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Certified Development Company. Mid State is the major manager of the SBA 504 loan program in Kern County and funds loans for land, buildings and long-life machinery. Now in its 26th year, Mid State created 376 jobs and brokered 38 projects in fiscal year 2005, giving a boost to area economics.
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Occidental’s Elk Hills operation, a 47,000 acre oil and gas field in western Kern County, is the largest natural gas producer and the third largest oil producer in California. Elk Hills is ideally situated to help meet California’s energy demands due to its significant reserves and proximity to both Northern and Southern California markets. Working with the California Department of Fish and Game and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Occidental has set aside about 8,000 acres as a habitat conservation area for endangered and threatened species. Oxy Elk Hills is proud to be a part of the community with its support of many educational institutions and non-profit organizations including California State University Bakersfield, the United Way of Kern County and the Bakersfield Homeless Center. |
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Rabobank, N.A. is a local, community-oriented bank providing financial services to agricultural customers, commercial real estate investors and developers, and small- and medium-sized enterprises with over 80 locations in California. Rabobank, N.A. is the U.S. retail banking division of the Rabobank Group, a premiere lender to the global food and agriculture industry. With over $650 billion in assets, the Rabobank Group is one of the 25 largest banks worldwide and is ranked the “world’s 3rd safest bank” by Global Finance magazine.
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San Joaquin Bank satisfies the need for a locally owned and operated bank which can respond quickly to the community. With its knowledge and understanding of Kern County, its economy and people, San Joaquin Bank commenced operations as a California state-chartered bank in December 1980, and is the oldest independent community bank headquartered in Bakersfield. With four banking offices and an administrative center in Kern County, San Joaquin Bank emphasizes professional, personal banking service directed primarily to small and medium-sized businesses and professionals. A full range of banking services is available to individuals, public entities, and nonprofit organizations.
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San Joaquin Community Hospital now operates a hospital, home health agency, the Buck Owens Wellness Resource Center for diabetes education, and Bariatric Solutions, a weight-loss center. Part of San Joaquin Community Hospital’s $80 million investment in the health of the community is a new 130,000 square-foot tower, which doubled the size of the facility and expanded many needed services. The multi-phase construction project also includes a 392-space parking structure and a complete seismic retrofit and remodel of the existing hospital facility, bringing the entire hospital up to California’s seismic standards.
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State Farm's mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. We make it our business to be like a good neighbor, building a premiere company by selling and keeping promises through marketing partners who bring diverse talents and experiences to our work of serving the State Farm customer. Our success is built on a foundation of shared values - quality service and relationships, mutual trust, integrity and financial strength. In a little over 80 years, State Farm has grown from a small, farming-community-based mutual auto insurer to one of the world's largest corporations on the Fortune 500. State Farm's 17,000 agents and 68,000 employees serve almost 75 million auto, fire, life, and health policies in the U.S. and Canada, and more than 1.8 million bank accounts.
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The Stinson tradition of service and customer satisfaction began in 1916 when Ben F. Stinson Sr. arrived in Bakersfield to establish the Stinson Grocery Company that would flourish for over 20 years. Transferring the lessons learned from his father, son Ben Jr. established Stinson Stationers in 1947. By 1952, the business moved to the corner of Baker and Kentucky, where extra square footage allowed for the addition of a warehouse and delivery service. In 1966, the business grew to its current location, with expanded delivery to offices throughout Kern County. In 1981, Ben III became president of the now-incorporated company. The spirit and tradition continues today as Stinson’s celebrates 60 years of service to the community.
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Founded in 1843, Tejon Ranch is one of only two New York Stock Exchange companies headquartered in Kern County. At 270,000 acres, it is the largest private landholding in California. Tejon Ranch has been an integral part of Kern County’s history and continues to play an important role in the community. Guided by its core values of conservation and good stewardship, Tejon Ranch is focused on carrying out its long-term vision predicated on a commitment to significant land preservation, including the establishment of the 100,000-acre Tejon Ranch Preserve; continuation of its historic ranching, farming and hunting operations; and the environmentally sensitive development of a small portion of its land over the next 25 years.
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TelePacific Communications is a competitive carrier that serves customers throughout California and Las Vegas, Nevada. In business since 1998, TelePacific provides services through a combination of TelePacific-owned switches and network infrastructure, including its robust fiber-optic network assets. Offering local and long distance voice, dedicated internet access, private networking and data transport services as well as bundled voice and internet solutions and wholesale services, TelePacific manages more than 75,000 customer accounts with 930,000 access lines.
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One of the first to bring financial services traditionally used by large corporations to the middle market, Wells Fargo Bank focuses on companies with annual sales of $10 million and above, providing credit, treasury management, investment management, online services and other customized financial solutions. Its Commercial Electronic Office ® internet portal processes more than one million customer account log-ins a month. Wells Fargo Commercial Banking has more than 80 offices in 30 states serving clients nationwide. Headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo is the largest lender to U.S. agriculture among commercial banks, among the largest lenders to companies in the energy and gaming industries, and is one of the United States' top-40 largest private employers.
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