President's Message

Hello Kern River Valley,

I want to begin by welcoming our newest chamber member Raymond's Trophy & Awards who are located in Bakersfield.  Thank you for being a part of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce team.

What an amazing August we have had in the KRV.  The weather has been cooler than normal. Our lake is full, and we just exited the final long weekend of summer before the kids are back in school to expand their knowledge in the 2023 / 2024 school year.

We wish to congratulate the Exchange Club of Kern Valley on another successful Rubber Duck Event.  Even though they were forced to change things up, my understanding is the valley stepped-up their support, which secures another successful year for scholarships to be awarded in May 2024 to a number of our KRV high school graduates.

I also want to congratulate the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation for another great River Rhythms concerts-in-the-park series which was welcomed by the many attendees every Friday in the month of August.  Side note: “Crabfest” is approaching quickly so make sure to get your tickets!

This past Monday was Labor Day and we want to thank our timeless volunteers who take time from their families to place the flags on Lake Isabella Blvd as we honor this great country.

Your chamber is preparing to honor your business and organizations of the year. If you have not already nominated a worthy business or organization who you feel goes above and beyond for our community, please take a few minutes to do so. We enjoy celebrating their dedication to the Kern River Valley.

Please remember to utilize your chamber. We are here for you and look forward to assisting in any way we can.

Stay safe and thank you,

Fred Clark

President

Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

Welcome, New Members

Chamber Updates & Notices

September 13th, General Membership Meeting

*Pre-ordered meal choices this month are an Andy Worhol Burger (Mushroom Swiss Burger,) or a Starving Artist Salad (Grilled Turkey Salad.) Why Andy Warhol? Because of this. The salad is self-explanatory :)

September 21st, Mixer - Julie Jones® Home, Ranch & Commerical

*Click Flyer Above to Visit Julie Jones®

Nominations Open - 2023 Business & Organization of the Year

Flags Along the Boulevard - Show Your Pride!

*Pics are of some of the wonderful volunteers putting up the flag display this past Labor Day, 2023:

Eight times per year, the KRV shows its pride in America. The Flags Along the Boulevard program is a volunteer-led effort that places over 400 American flags along Lake Isabella's main throughfare.

The next American flags display will be on Patriot's Day (9/11),

Monday, September 11th, 2023.

Volunteer to place and remove the flags on any one of the eight dates that the flags are on display. Sponsor the flags program with a one-time or annual donation of $25 dollars - contributions to the program keep it going by replacing weather-damaged flags. For more information please press the buttons below.

Thank You to Our Ongoing Flag Sponsors

Alta One Federal Credit Union-Lake Isabella

Alta Sierra Broadcasting

American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Post 711 x 4

American Legion Riders Chapter 711

Betty B’s Justin Tyme

Brian and Dani Roach

Cal Water Service

Carol Burkey

Celebrate Recovery

Chelsea Kent

Christina Denys Family

Christine Tellep

CJ Bundy in Memory of Ed Bundy

Colleen Bulagrelli

Crossroads Shell x 2

Dam Korner x 2

Dave & Deb Freeland

DBW Construction

Debbie & Mike Hess

Edward Jones Investments

Fred & Elaine Roach

Fred Clark Insurance Agency x 2

Freeman Lakeside Realty x 2

Gary Provolt

George & Darlene Randall Skate Park

Gregg Desantis

Grocery Outlet x 20

Happy Feet Dance x 2

Harry P. Thal Insurance Agency x 2

Hyatt Consulting Group

In Memory of Sam & Faye Griffin

Isabella True Value x 4

Janet Lubin

Janet Roberts

Jerry & Pamela Tidwell

Jim & Kathe Malouf

Johnny Crabtree x 3

Julie Jones

Karene Williams

Karrie Bunting, Esq.

Kern River Automotive

Kern River Paiute Council

Kern River Valley Elks Lodge

Ridgecrest Area Association of Realtors

Kern Valley Exchange Club

Kern Valley Health Care

Kern Valley Plaza Shell x 2

Kern Valley Sun

Lake Isabella & Bodfish Property Owners

Lake Isabella Precision Tax

Larry Waggoner, OD

Larry Yoder

Linda Menser - In Memory of Michael Richard Fosse Martin

Margaret Haase

Mediacom

Nelda’s Diner

Pat Connell

Pat Turnham Realty

Patricia Armbuster- Agusteus Armbuster

Rita D'Angelo Real Estate

Ron Fox

Rotary Club of Kern River Valley

Ruth Frantz

Sequoia Recreation

Sharon Rooney

Shirley Williams x 4

Silver Valley Propane

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 711

Southern California Edison X 2

Southern Sierra Properties x 2

Spencer and Marji Bothwell

Steve & Sallie Keeling

Strength of Shadow Dog Rescue

Ted Brummer

The Appliance Center

The Mother Lode

Thomas Refuse Service x 4

Transcend Automotive

Vazzana Electric

Vera Anderson

Walter Mortensen Insurance

Weldon Baptist Church

Thank You to Our Lake Lines Sponsors

(Click on Logos to Visit Sponsor Pages)