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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.
On this 10th episode of ¡Buenos Días! Kern County!, hosted by Jay Tamsi, President & CEO of the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, welcomes Daniel Green, Marketing Director for Jim Burke Ford and Avanza Autos, along with Albert Iribe, Sales Manager for Avanza Autos, for an engaging conversation about one of Kern County’s most respected automotive organizations.
The discussion highlights the remarkable legacy of Jim Burke, whose lifelong commitment to education, philanthropy, and community service helped shape Bakersfield into the community it is today. The conversation explores how the Burke family continues that tradition by investing in local organizations, supporting workforce development, and remaining dedicated to serving the people of Kern County.
🎉 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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Bakersfield, CA 93301
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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