Annual State of the City Forum to highlight economic impacts, projects, progress 

The Chamber’s annual State of the City luncheon forum takes place on Tuesday, July 14 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center.

The lunchtime session will feature Mayor Harvey L. Hall’s welcome and annual report spotlighting the positive activities of our city. City Manager Alan Tandy will discuss Operating in a Challenging Economy-The Effects on the City and Our Community. Administrative Analyst Steven Teglia will focus on Economic Stimulus Funding Projects for our area.

The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce and Ford Motor Company Fund (the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company) will kick off the State of the City event with an announcement that will benefit Bakersfield and Kern County students.

Cost is $27 per Chamber member and $50 per nonmember. Register online, email info@bakersfieldchamber.org or call 661-327-4421.

State of the City 2009 is sponsored by: Raymond’s Trophy & Awards