CSU BAKERSFIELD SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Promotes the development, growth and success of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties. Whether you want to launch, grow, transition or innovate your business, we can provide expert consulting, training, market research, access to capital and other tools at low to no cost assistance. Find out how we can help you to start, grow and succeed! |
COUNTY OF KERNLocal Business Resources During COVID-19: Business Resource Response Team: created for business community to ask any questions regarding their business needs and learn about resources their businesses may qualify for. For more information, call (661) 336-6860 or email covid@bakochamber.com.
State COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses: Every business needs to support a safe, clean, and low-risk environment. If you own or manage a business, find the guidance for your industry and follow it to protect your workers and customers. |
CITY OF SHAFTERBUSINESS LICENSE / NEW BUSINESSES
If you are starting a new business in Shafter, download and complete the Business License Application and return to the Administrative Services Department. B.E.A.R Economic Incentive Program: This new performance-based pilot program provides a 75% waiver of all City imposed engineering, planning and building fees for new or expanding businesses within the downtown, neighborhood, and general commercial zone districts in the historical core area of Shafter. For more information, please contact Bob Meadows at (661) 746-5007. |
KERN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
County Environmental Health/ Restaurants and Health Permits
COVID-19 Testing Locations COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone ages 12 and up - regardless of immigration or insurance status. Find a walk-in clinic or make an appointment today. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call (833) 422-4255. |
EDWARD JONESWhether you want to plan for retirement, save for college, reduce your tax bills or ensure you have income to cover your expenses, we can provide personalized service and investment strategies that have proven themselves over the long-term. Let's discuss your goals during a financial review. Contact me today.
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BRANNEN & POWELLIf you are looking for a firm that will focus on your individual needs, and always treat you like a client who matters, look no further. Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve. We are a tax, business, and financial needs firm dedicated to providing you with quality work in a timely manner.
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STATE FARM INSURANCE - RAMONA HERRERA
Bundle auto, home and life for big State Farm discounts. So let me show you how State Farm can help protect all the things that matter most - for a lot less than you think. Services offered are Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Renters Insurance, Personal Articles, Business Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Banking, Annuities, and Mutual Funds.
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FARMERS INSURANCE -
MIGUEL MONTOYA At your local Farmers agent in Shafter, CA, I help customers like you identify the insurance coverage that best fits your needs. This process is straightforward and personalized to help make you smarter about insurance. I have the knowledge and experience to help you better understand your coverage options - whether that's auto, home, renters, business insurance and more.
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MISSION BANK - SHAFTER
Mission Bank serves customers in a variety of different locations to focus on meeting the banking needs of local businesses. Many of our customers are agricultural enterprises, in addition to all types of business owners. Our variety of loans and banking services are tailored to meet the needs of most businesses. Mission Bank is proud to be the only locally-owned bank servicing customers in the Shafter/Wasco area.
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WESTAMERICA BANK - SHAFTER
Westamerica Bancorporation is the holding company for Westamerica Bank, a regional community bank providing consumer and commercial financing with branches throughout Northern and Central California. First chartered in 1884, we've grown into one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in California, and one of the most stable community banks in the nation.
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KERN COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Whether you represent a community involved in the production of food products, are home to one of the ports that ships California-grown products all over the world, or are one of the 38 million California consumers of the food, fiber or foliage we produce, you have a stake in the future of California farms and ranches.
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SMALL BUSINESS MAJORITY
Small Business Majority was founded and is run by small business owners to ensure America's entrepreneurs are a key part of a thriving and inclusive economy. We actively engage small business owners and policymakers in support of commonsense public policy solutions, and deliver information and resources to entrepreneurs that promote small business growth and drive a sustainable, job-creating economy. We regularly engage our network of more than 58,000 small business owners and 1,000 business organizations from our six regional offices.
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U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's mission is to maintain a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable economic growth and stability at home and abroad, strengthen national security by combating threats and protecting the integrity of the financial system, and manage the U.S. Government's finances and resources effectively.
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