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The Kern Coalition is honored to collaborate with dedicated local organizations and community leaders who share our vision for a thriving Kern County. Together, we are committed to creating high-quality jobs and fostering sustainable economic growth in our region. Interested in getting involved? Sign up below to receive updates on our initiatives or explore our community calendar to join us at upcoming events. Let’s build Kern County’s future together.

Events Calendar

Investing in Rural California Infrastructure: Virtual Tribal Convening

These convenings are designed for rural community leaders, non-profit organizations, community-based and civic organizations, local/state/federal government agencies, utility providers, elected officials, financial institutions, technical assistance providers, and philanthropic organizations.

Why Should You Attend?

  • Network with key stakeholders in rural infrastructure development
  • Learn about funding opportunities and innovative financing solutions
  • Share best practices and lessons learned
  • Build partnerships to address shared challenges
  • Develop strategies for sustainable rural infrastructure investment

For any questions, please reference the contacts below.

Virtual Tribal Convening: Tracy Choi, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco | Tracy.Choi@sf.frb.org

February 11, 2026
Investing in Rural California Infrastructure: Bakersfield Convening

These convenings are designed for rural community leaders, non-profit organizations, community-based and civic organizations, local/state/federal government agencies, utility providers, elected officials, financial institutions, technical assistance providers, and philanthropic organizations.

Why Should You Attend?

  • Network with key stakeholders in rural infrastructure development
  • Learn about funding opportunities and innovative financing solutions
  • Share best practices and lessons learned
  • Build partnerships to address shared challenges
  • Develop strategies for sustainable rural infrastructure investment

For any questions, please reference the contacts below.

Bakersfield Event: Jessica Coria, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco | Jessica.Coria@sf.frb.org

February 18, 2026
Investing in Rural California Infrastructure: Modesto Convening

These convenings are designed for rural community leaders, non-profit organizations, community-based and civic organizations, local/state/federal government agencies, utility providers, elected officials, financial institutions, technical assistance providers, and philanthropic organizations.

Why Should You Attend?

  • Network with key stakeholders in rural infrastructure development
  • Learn about funding opportunities and innovative financing solutions
  • Share best practices and lessons learned
  • Build partnerships to address shared challenges
  • Develop strategies for sustainable rural infrastructure investment

For any questions, please reference the contacts below.

Modesto Event: Leilani Barnett, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco | Leilani.Barnett@sf.frb.org

February 24, 2026
Rural Energy for America Program Virtual Information Session

The virtual session will cover information on the USDA RD Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).  The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.

Previous Events

2025 Previous Events
Go-Biz: California Jobs First Project Financing Webinars
November 13, 2025
Go-Biz: California Jobs First Project Financing Webinars
October 9, 2025
Unbound: Kern Capital Summit 2025
September 29, 2025
North Subregional Incubator Meeting
Bakersfield College Delano Campus, Room DST 118, 1450 Timmons Ave, Delano, CA 93215

March 25, 2025 3:00 AM – 4:30 PM
North Subregional Incubator Meeting
McFarland Veteran's Hall, 103 W Sherwood Ave, McFarland, CA 93250

March 20, 2025 3:00 AM – 4:30 PM
East Subregional Incubator Meeting
Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave, California City, CA 93505
March 20, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
West Subregional Incubator Meeting
Taft College, Cougar Room, 29 Cougar Ct, Taft, CA 93268
March 18, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SIC Request for RFR and Letter of Interest Due
March 17, 2025
Sector Investment Coordinator (SIC) Request for Resume (RFR) and Letter of Interest Released
March 12, 2025
Catalyst Fund Request for Proposals (RFP) Released
March 7, 2025
South Subregional Incubator Meeting
Arvin Educational Center – Room 101B, 1001 Varsity Rd, Arvin, CA 93203
February 27, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
North Subregional Incubator Meeting
Bakersfield College – Delano Campus, Room DST 118, 1450 Timmons Ave, Delano, CA 93215

February 25, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
East Subregional Incubator Meeting
California City Arts and Community Center, 10400 Heather Ave, California City, CA 93505

February 20, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
West Subregional Incubator Meeting
Taft College – Cougar Room (Board Room), 29 Cougar Ct, Taft, CA 93268

February 18, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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