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KCHCC HAPPENINGS & EVENTS
¡Buenos Días! Kern County
¡Buenos Días! Kern County is a fresh and dynamic podcast highlighting our members, businesses, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and stakeholders shaping the future of Kern County. Hosted by the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and empowered by Kaiser Permanente, this weekly morning segment will showcase the voices, ideas, and initiatives driving local economic growth and community impact.
In this inspiring episode of week 8 of ¡Buenos Días! Kern County, hosted by Jay Tamsi sits down with Mina Calvillo, owner of Charcuterie by M, to share her remarkable journey from a business idea to a thriving small business. Mina discusses what inspired her to launch her charcuterie business, the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur, and the determination it took to turn her passion into a successful brand. She also reflects on how graduating from the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Small Business Academy helped strengthen her business foundation and shares what it meant to earn 2nd Place in the Power Pitch Competition at the Bakersfield Women’s Business Conference.
🎉 That’s a wrap, Kern County! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 26th Annual Latino Food Festival Menudo & Pozole Cook-Off! What an incredible day filled with family fun, amazing food, vibrant culture, and unforgettable community celebration.
A huge shoutout to our incredible headline entertainment who brought the energy all day long:
✨ LISA LISA
✨ BABY BASH
✨ MALO
✨ Mariachi San Marcos
✨ Ballet Folklórico Huaztecalli
✨ DJ Noe G
Congratulations to our Menudo & Pozole Cook-Off winners! And a heartfelt thank you to all of our talented participants who showcased their delicious recipes, as well as our esteemed judges for lending their time and expertise.
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors for helping make this event possible: Jim Burke Ford | Avanza Autos | California Resources Corporation | Michelob ULTRA | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon
We also extend our deepest gratitude to our community sponsors, media partners, volunteers, vendors, and every attendee who came out to celebrate with us. Together, we continue to honor and uplift the rich culture, traditions, and unity that make Kern County so special.
2026 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
2026 KCHCC Installation & Business Awards Gala
2026 KCHCC PRESIDENT’S AWARDS
At this year’s Installation and Business Awards Gala highlighted our President & CEO, Jay Tamsi wanted to recognize the small but mighty group that work around the clock, behind the scenes to ensure the chamber’s projects and programs run smoothly.
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Location
1601 H Street
Suite 201 A
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Open Hours
Mon: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tue: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wed: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thur: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed