May 07, 2026 08:00 AM
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center, 801 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
The Kern County Economic Summit is an annual program featuring economists and business leaders who provide valuable information designed to educate and broaden perspectives on international, national, and regional economies. This is a premier opportunity to join local businesses and government leaders in discovering ways to sustain and advance economic prosperity in our growing region. Presented by CSUB, The Bakersfield Chamber, and Kern EDC.
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Investing in Rural California Infrastructure: Bakersfield Convening
February 2, 2026
Investing in Rural California Infrastructure: Modesto Convening
February 18, 2026
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Virtual Information Session
February 24, 2026
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
March 25, 2025 3:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Bakersfield College Delano Campus, Room DST 118, 1450 Timmons Ave, Delano, CA 93215
North Subregional Incubator Meeting
March 20, 2025 3:00 AM – 4:30 PM
McFarland Veteran's Hall, 103 W Sherwood Ave, McFarland, CA 93250
East Subregional Incubator Meeting
March 20, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave, California City, CA 93505
West Subregional Incubator Meeting
March 18, 2025 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Taft College, Cougar Room, 29 Cougar Ct, Taft, CA 93268
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
February 27, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Arvin Educational Center – Room 101B, 1001 Varsity Rd, Arvin, CA 93203
North Subregional Incubator Meeting
February 25, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bakersfield College – Delano Campus, Room DST 118, 1450 Timmons Ave, Delano, CA 93215
East Subregional Incubator Meeting
February 20, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
California City Arts and Community Center, 10400 Heather Ave, California City, CA 93505
West Subregional Incubator Meeting
February 18, 2025 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Taft College – Cougar Room (Board Room), 29 Cougar Ct, Taft, CA 93268
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