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Resource Management Agency |
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Community and Economic Development Department
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, Kern
Microenterprise Opportunity Program, Economic Incentive Program,
Kern Economic Development Partners coordination, Southeast Metropolitan
Bakersfield Enterprise Zone, Military Base Retention, and Community
Development Block Grant assistance. |
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Planning Department |
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General Plan, zoning, land division, and environmental review program administration. Development project proponents are encouraged to contact this department for brochures, pre-consultation meetings, and other information related to the land use permitting process. |
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Environmental Health Department |
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Environmental Management and Permitting |
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Roads Department |
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Transportation Engineering and Road Maintenance |
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Engineering and Survey Services |
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County Engineering, Land Development and Building Permits |
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Kern Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was formed in 1988 with the mission of developing a strong and stable economic climate by focusing on diversifying Kern County's economic base. Kern EDC is a private, nonprofit company providing confidential site selection assistance and project facilitation for companies expanding or relocating to Kern County's unincorporated communities and incorporated cities. Kern EDC also works with existing businesses, large and small, to help ensure their success and growth. Areas of emphasis for Kern EDC include the following industry sectors: Value-Added Agriculture; Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing; Energy and Chemicals; Aerospace and Defense; Health Services and Medical Technologies; and Business and Professional Services. |
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Kern County Department
of Human Services
Providing supportive and employment-focused services
that prepare aided individuals for self-sufficiency. |
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Employers' Training Resource
Professional employment services for employers and jobseekers |
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Career Services Centers
Employer and jobseeker services with 7 locations in
Kern County |
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San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Air Quality Management and Permitting (Valley areas only)
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Kern County Air Pollution Control District
Air Quality Management and Permitting (east Kern areas) |
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Small Business Development Center
Resources for Small Business |
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CalGOLD Business Permits Made Simple
A customer friendly website that identifies state and local permits, licenses,
and other requirements. |
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"Counselors to America's
Small Business"
A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration aiding in the
the formation, growth and success of small businesses. |
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State Employment Development Department
Direct link to job placement and referrals and information on
unemployment insurance, disability insurance, employment and
training, labor market conditions, and employment taxes. |
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Kern County Board of Trade
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The Kern County Board
of Trade is responsible for promoting and marketing Kern County.
Founded in 1888 with the mission to "extol the virtues of Kern
County to the East", the Board of Trade specifically administers:
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- The Kern County Film Commision,
providing filming permits, location scouting assistance and other
services for film, television and commercial production, as well
as marketing Kern County as a location for filming.
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Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce |
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This site showcases information about
Kern County and City of Bakersfield and serves as
a referral and resource guide. |
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California State University, Bakersfield |
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Information on admissions, financial aid, programs offered,
faculty and staff, and many other helpful links
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Airports Department |
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Information about commercial and general aviation services available in Kern County, including: airline reservation numbers; commercial air
service schedules; airport amenities and specifications; and commercial opportunities on Airport property. |
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Mid State Development Corporation |
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Growth financing with low down payment |
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The Bakersfield US Export Assistance Center |
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U.S. Government export portal.
Includes market research, trade partner searches,
trade events schedule, consulting and advocacy,
and other resources to businesses wishing to expand
into international markets
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LINCC Project |
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Expansion of quality, licensed child care within Kern County
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