Results of phase-one of a regional branding effort were recently released, revealing challenges and opportunities when it comes to improving Kern County and Bakersfield’s image.  The project is a collaborative effort between Kern EDC, the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce,…

Kern EDC and the County of Kern have launched www.AdvanceKern.com, a website dedicated to the County’s new incentive initiative. The innovative portal allows visitors to view the program in its entirety, as well as use a calculator to estimate the…

By Richard Chapman (Originally posted to the Kern Business Journal on June 7, 2018) In the economic development world, workforce quality continues to be the leading site selection factor for companies considering relocating to or expanding in Kern County. The Bakersfield metropolitan statistical…

The industrial market is enjoying a moment in the sun throughout the West. Much of this is due to the retail sector’s continued technological advances, which have placed increasing demand on speedy delivery as manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing needs are…

Kern EDC accepted the Award of Merit in Economic Development Promotion for Kern EDC’s 2017 Kern County Member Directory & Market Overview. California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) presented the award at their training conference in Monterey last week. Thanks…