The City of Bakersfield's Economic & Community Development Department offers a variety of support for local businesses and entrepreneurs, from grants to programs. ECD Director Jenni Byers stops by to talk about some of those programs. We discuss what ECD does, why it exists, what type of support it offers, and we even talk about specific opportunities such as the Economic Opportunity Area grants available to local businesses to help them operate more efficiently and effectively, improving the City's economy overall. So, if you've got a business in one of those seven EOA locations in Bakersfield, you could have some extra help available to make your business even more successful!
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State of the City recap
City Manager Christian Clegg joins the podcast once again to talk about the State of the City address and what's happening in Bakersfield. What is the "State of the City" you ask? Well, we cover that! But in general, it's an annual event hosted by the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for the City Manager to share important accomplishments from the past year, as well as what the public can expect moving forward. This year's state of the City was held on Wednesday, July 16. So, it's a great catchall if you want to know what's going on in your city. Take a listen and catch up on what Bakersfield has been up to and what to look forward to in the near future! And don't forget to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
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Distracted Driving: What you need to know
It's something just about everyone who gets behind the wheel deals with at some point:Â Distracted Driving. Sure, we all know we're not supposed to do it, but it can still happen. And it's not just texting while driving. It can be anything from fiddling with the radio, looking up an address on GPS, or even just talking with your friends in the back seat. Distracted Driving is anything that takes your attention off the task at hand: Driving safely. It can also be deadly, leading to nearly 3,300 deaths on the road each year. This episode - as part of the City of Bakersfield's awareness campaign - we chat with Bakersfield Police Sgt. Caleb Kiser about the dangers of Distracted Driving, what it is, how to prevent it, and how quickly something can go wrong and change your life and the lives of others forever.
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Pup safety for the 4th of July
The Fourth of July is an exciting day for celebrating our nation's history and freedoms, but for our furry friends, it can be a frightening time, too. And it's the busiest time of the year for our staff at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center. Matthew Buck, Executive Director of the BACC, stops by to talk about their free microchipping campaign ahead of Independence Day and shares some helpful tips for keeping your pets safe when the fireworks start!
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Community Vitality, Part 2
Lt. Nicole Anderberg and Jamie Achterberg are back for a second round with us, talking about the Community Vitality Unit. We go into more depth this time into the programs and services the CVU is using to make the City of Bakersfield better for everyone who lives and visits here. Learn about how the it works when you let us know about an issue that CVU will respond to. We also talk about the Trespass Enforcement Authorization for property owners so that the Bakersfield Police Department can quickly respond to trespassing incidents. And if you missed it, go check out Part 1 here!
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