On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Holloway-Gonzales Library on Brundage Lane, small and medium-sized local entrepreneurs gathered for the launch of a new training program to coach minority and underinvested neighborhood business owners in Kern County on the technical tools and leadership skills needed to grow their income.
BAKERSFIELD, CA — Bentley Bowl and Bako Sweet® have partnered to spotlight local collaboration, rising entrepreneurship, and the rich agricultural roots of California’s Central Valley.
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) wants business owners in her community and across the state to know that LA28 is committed to directing procurement spending in the Greater Los Angeles region toward small businesses for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Photographer and native Jaxon Felicia Anderson hosted her 2nd annual “Pretty & Powerful” soirée, bringing together in her studio a diverse gathering of women for a day of networking, inspiration, and connection. The event welcomed attendees eager to build relationships, exchange business insight, and gain knowledge from a panel of experts in influencing, entrepreneurship, and professional growth.
Kaiser Permanente recently awarded a $20,000 Community Health grant to the Kern County Black Farmers Association (KCBFA).
