Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce

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The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) is a member-driven and professionally staffed not-for-profit association of business people committed to improving the economic climate and quality of life in the greater Bakersfield area. The Chamber's strength lies in its membership. With a solid base of nearly 1550 members representing over 57,000 employees, the Chamber is representative of all sizes and types of business. Corporate giants are represented, but over 85 percent of the Chamber's membership is made up of small businesses (classified as 10 employees or less). Chamber members are Bankers and Beauticians, Communications Consultants and Caterers. Members have varied interests and concerns, but underlying all is the common desire to improve the local business environment and enhance the socioeconomic and cultural well being of our community. How Does The Chamber Work? The GBCC is organized to focus attention and initiate private sector action on the major issues affecting the economic well-being and quality of life in the area. It is a private, not-for profit association supported entirely by its membership. The Chamber receives no government funding or contracts. The policies and programs of the Chamber are determined by its membership through the Board of Directors. They, in turn, select a paid full-time chief executive whose basic function is to organize and execute the Chamber's program of work...

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