Membership
When you team up with Kern Economic Development Corporation, you join a growing group of local businesses and organizations who are committed to using their resources to better our community.
Kern EDC creates local jobs by recruiting new businesses to Kern County and helping existing companies grow. We carry out our mission with support from businesses like yours, who recognize the ROI is seen in the big picture…a flourishing business environment and a better quality of life for us all.
Be a Part of Something Bigger
Kern EDC 2020-2023 Strategic Plan
The strategic plan will guide Kern EDC’s business development activities and programs over the next three years.
Kern EDC’s new vision is to advance employment opportunities and economic well-being. This bold vision is supported by a new mission to cultivate and promote Kern County’s boundless opportunities for business.
Benefits
Direct Impact on Your Bottom Line
Many members and other local businesses will benefit directly from companies locating to or expanding in Kern County. New companies will use goods and services in their new community and your business will be there to fulfill those needs.
Benefit of Growth in Local Industry
Everyone benefits from a healthy economy. Even organizations that don’t immediately receive financial return from companies relocating to or expanding in Kern County will feel the economic impact of Kern EDC activities. When those new or growing companies hire their workforce and pay a good wage, those new employees will spend their money locally, on businesses like yours. Whether it’s increased spending on major purchases, clothing, recreation or other discretionary spending, we all benefit. These civic-minded organizations recognize the value of a vibrant economy and know that Kern County residents highly value their first-rate quality of life.
Member Benefit Levels
PLATINUM
$20,000
- Complimentary tickets to KEDC events — Receive four tickets to Kern EDC events at no cost (Annual State of the County, Kern EDC Annual Dinner, and Kern EDC Energy Summit)
- Full-page display ad in Annual Market Overview/Membership Directory — Be featured in this publication which is distributed to hundreds of other members and businesses considering expansion in Kern County ($1,200 value). Priority placement or upgrades available at a discounted rate.
- Company logo prominently displayed in Kern EDC lobby.
- Opportunity to contribute news items — Submit your news releases or story ideas for inclusion in Kern EDC’s newsletter and website.
- Opportunity to win tickets to local sporting or cultural events.
- Plus all benefits listed in the Active Category
GOLD
$10,000
- Half-page display ad in Annual Market Overview/Membership Directory — Be featured in this publication which is distributed to hundreds of other members and businesses considering expansion in Kern County ($650 value). Priority placement or upgrades available at a discounted rate.
- Company logo prominently displayed in Kern EDC lobby.
- Opportunity to contribute news items — Submit your news releases or story ideas for inclusion in Kern EDC’s newsletter and website.
- Opportunity to win tickets to local sporting or cultural events.
- Plus all benefits listed in the Active Category
SILVER
$5,000
- Quarter-page display ad in Annual Market Overview/Membership Directory — Be featured in this publication which is distributed to hundreds of other members and businesses considering expansion in Kern County ($350 value). Priority placement or upgrades available at a discounted rate.
- Opportunity to contribute news items — Submit your news releases or story ideas for inclusion in Kern EDC’s newsletter and website.
- Opportunity to win tickets to local sporting or cultural events.
- Plus all benefits listed in the Active Category
BRONZE
$2,500
- Opportunity to contribute news items — Submit your news releases or story ideas for inclusion in Kern EDC’s newsletter and website.
- Opportunity to win tickets to local sporting or cultural events.
- Plus all benefits listed in the Active Category
ACTIVE
$1,000
For Members with Fewer than 25 Employees
- Opportunity to be nominated and elected to the Kern EDC Board of Directors.
- Newsletters and email updates — Stay up-to-date on trends and local activity that will impact your business.
- Advance notice of businesses relocating to Kern County — Receive contact information and even introductions to contacts with businesses new to Kern County.
- Present your industry issues or company information — You will have the opportunity to present issues to the Kern EDC Board of Directors and Executive Staff.
- Assistance with Research — Let us know what information you need (economic data, demographics, incentives and more) and we will help you find it.
- Business to Business marketing opportunities.
- Your business listed in Kern EDC’s annual Market Overview and Member Directory — Distributed to hundreds of other members, site selectors, and expanding businesses. Also available in a fully digital format on the Kern EDC website.
- Opportunity to purchase advertising — Spotlight your business with a display ad in Kern EDC’s Market Overview and Member Directory. This is a member only advertising piece.
- Advance notice and invitation events and meetings — You will be invited to member-only events and will receive advance notice of Kern EDC meetings.
Why You Should Join
KEDC Members are “In The Know”
Advanced Notice on Business Relocations and Expansions
Networking & Referrals
Business-to-Business Marketing Opportunities
Questions?
For all membership related questions, please contact Sophia Gligorevic.
Get in Touch
(661) 862-5156
Or Email me at:
sophia@kedc.com
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