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The first business networking mixer of the year…what a success! Over 100 business professionals attending the Jan. 13th event hosted by First Mortgage Corporation located at 4630 California Avenue. Incoming KCHCC Chair, Ramona Herrera introduced the chamber board members present and Michael Valverde, Mortgage Banker with First Mortgage Corporation. Michael spoke to chamber members and guests about the many mortgage programs and banking needs the corporation provides.  After, guests were treated to appetizers and refreshments. It was a great evening of networking!

By Ramona Herrera
State Farm Agent

Mike Thompson died in a car accident leaving behind his wife, Amanda, their two boys, and stiff financial challenges. After that, “Amanda recalls, “I put the house up for sale and we moved in with my mother.” About six months later, she purchased life insurance on herself telling her agent, “I don’t want this to happen to my children.”

Donation will help provide hands-on learning opportunities for more area students

AT&T announced early December, a $20,000 contribution to the Bakersfield College Foundation to enhance career and technical education programs. The funding will support development of facilities and training courses for the college’s Student Intern Program and Job Readiness Academy, which provides students with hands-on experience in career-related work.