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Congratulations to former Bakersfield Mayor Harvey Hall on his induction into the Rabobank Hall of Fame on January 5!

The Hall of Fame features 15 inductees at any one time (honorees periodically changed to allow for the recognition of new individuals) and is located in the west hallway of the Rabobank Arena. This venue allows the attendees of the various events held at the arena and the community at large to view the accomplishments of the various honorees.

Pictured Above: Representatives from Bakersfield Sister City Corporation - Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico, Wakayama, Japan, Cixi, China, Bucheon, South Korea, Amritsar, India. 

The Sister City Corporation also received support from board members who represent each of these cities: Sue Stone & Debbie Verdugo (Wakayama), Portia Choi, & John Hefner (China), Jay Tamsi & David Alanis (Santiago de Querétaro), Paul Cha, Evan Sproul, & Portia (Bucheon); Gurmit Rupinder Jhaj (Amritsar). Special Thank You to Regina Pryor, Terry McCormick; and Fran Trevino and Leonard Villanueva for their beautiful vehicle that Sister City Corporation president rode in during the parade. 

Pictured above: Dignity Health spread holiday cheer with a little help from KCHCCPresident/CEO Jay Tamsi, KCHCC Diplomat Co Chair, Jessica Neeley (Dignity Health), KCHCC Youth Ambassador Mayte Quintana, Santa's helpers, and members of the Dignity Health-Star Wars Imperial Holiday Force during the Bakersfield Christmas Parade.

Pictured Above: Kern County leaders from government representatives, philanthropists, industry, and education came together at the Fireside Room on Thursday morning to hear about what Bakersfield College and the community is doing to support our Latino community. 

Pictured above: KCHCC Board Member Les Clark captured with a few grandchildren at his recent retirement party. The chamber was able to present a beautiful crystal award to Les thanking him for his commitment to Kern County as whole but especially his time and dedication to ALL people of the Oil Industry. MAYDAY! MAYDAY!

Pictured above: Enjoying Les Clark's retirement celebration on Dec. 1! David Alanis (KCHCC Officer), Mandi Addell, Senator Andy Vidak, Blodgie Rodriguez (KCHCCOfficer), Magda Mendez (MAOF), Ariana Joven (Representing Congressman Valadao), Jay Tamsi (President/CEO).