Meetings & Events
Energy Summit
State of the County
Economic Summit
Annual Member Dinner

Executive Committee
All FY 2023-2024 Executive Committee Meetings are held at 8:30 am at Kern EDC’s Offices (2700 M Street, Suite 200, Bakersfield)
- January 17, 2024
- April 17, 2024
- June 19, 2024
Dates subject to change

Board of Directors
All Board meetings are held quarterly at 9:00 am on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Next Meeting:
- January 25, 2024
- April 25, 2024
- June 27, 2024
**Set time unless otherwise notified

East Kern Economic Alliance (EKEA)
EKEA Meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of the month.
Next Meeting: TBD

Manufacturing Alliance of Kern (MAK)
MAK Meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of the month from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Next Meeting: December 7, 2023
If you are interested in attending an upcoming MAK meeting, please contact Melinda Brown at 661-369-5618 or melinda@kedc.com.
View videos from past events.

Kern Economic Development Corporation (Kern EDC) is a public-private partnership that brings together private businesses, education, elected officials, and non-profit organizations for the purpose of a single goal: creating a strong and diverse economy for Kern County. Kern EDC promotes the region to businesses looking for areas to expand, and works with existing local businesses to ensure they have what they need to thrive and grow here in Kern County.
Contact Us
Kern Economic Development Corporation
2700 M Street, Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-862-5150