Coffee Connects:
Let's Talk Certification
Certification Director
Jackie Bennett
President
Cherrity Ricks
Join us for a Coffee Connect focused on HR certification. We’ll discuss the key differences between certification options, what to consider when choosing the right path, and the ins and outs of the certification process.
Attendees will also learn more about our upcoming fall in-person bootcamp and gain helpful insights to better prepare for their certification journey.
Whether you’re just exploring certification or ready to take the next step, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, connect with others, and gain clarity over coffee.
This complimentary event is limited to the first 15 RSVPs.
We invite you to join us for a morning of conversation, community, and connection — and of course, great coffee.
*Beverages and food will be available for purchase at the café.
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Spice Up Your Summer — Become a Sponsor!
While summer is heating up, we’re planning something extra fun! Our Summer Fiesta Mixer is right around the corner, and this is your chance to put your brand in the spotlight.
Turn Up the Heat on Your Brand
Connect with 100+ attendees—including HR professionals, employers, job seekers, and business leaders from across Kern County—all in a lively, fiesta-inspired atmosphere.
Showcase your business while building meaningful connections in a fun, relaxed setting.
More Than a Fiesta — It’s a Cause
This event goes beyond networking. It’s an opportunity to give back.
Proceeds support the SHRM Foundation and Kern County SHRM, helping provide scholarships and valuable resources for HR professionals in our community.
Why Sponsor?
As a sponsor, your organization will receive:
Simply choose the sponsorship level that fits your goals and let us help you shine.
What We Need From You
To complete your sponsorship, please provide:
Join the Fiesta
We can’t wait to celebrate summer, build connections, and support our HR community—together.
Let’s connect, celebrate, and make an impact!
Sponsorship Registration Terms & Conditions
KCSHRM reserves the right to cancel an event due to low registration or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.
If KCSHRM cancels an event, sponsorship will be transferable to another available event sponsorship.
The Kern County SHRM Sponsor Agreement becomes valid when the Sponsorship form is digitally completed. Agreement is sent by the Sponsorship Director once request has been received. Completion of the agreement with payment or invoice will confirm and secure your sponsorship. Balance is due no later than 60 days after agreement is completed or, 20 days prior to event, whichever comes first.
Why network?
Turn up the heat on your network while you:
Event Highlights:
Register online or pay at the door—just don’t miss out on the fun!
Get Involved.
Interested in donating an opportunity drawing prize? We’d love your support!
Email us at KernCountySHRM@gmail.com for more details.
Whether you come for the connections, the conversation, or the fiesta vibes—you’ll leave feeling energized and inspired.
Each registration will receive a full dinner and drink ticket.
Promote Your Business and Connect with HR Leaders!
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business and network with over 100+ HR and key business professionals.
As an Event Sponsor, your company or organization will enjoy valuable benefits and visibility throughout the event. Simply select your sponsorship level from the available options listed.
Sponsors, please be sure to provide your organization details (flyers and website), contact representative information (name, email, headshot), and company logo to ensure you receive full recognition.
We look forward to partnering with you for this exciting event!
The Top 10 Wage-Hour Pitfalls And How You Can Avoid Them
Speaker: Lonnie Giamela
Partner, Los Angeles and Irvine Offices
Co-chair of the firm's Pay Equity and Transparency Practice Group
that frequently cause unnecessary liability for employers. We will review best practices to help employers remain in compliance and how employers can proactively manage and mitigate liability under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
Late Registration: Due to Double Tree Hotel Meal Policy, registration for members and nonmembers will be open until six days before the event start date. Any registration after, will be charged as a Late Registration. To avoid paying extra fees, please register by Thursday before the event. Thank you for your understanding and attendance.
Kern County SHRM will ensure to make the credits available before and after each meeting. It is the attendees’ responsibility to capture the HRCI/SHRM credits at that time.
The 29th Annual Kern County SHRM Conference is Kern County’s leading gathering of HR professionals and business leaders, welcoming more than 400 attendees—from HR practitioners to executive leadership. This high-impact, one-day event is designed to inspire, educate, and equip those who influence workplace strategy and organizational success.
As a sponsor, you’ll have direct access to the decision-makers driving talent development, compliance, culture, and business performance across our region. This is more than brand visibility—it’s an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with professionals actively looking for trusted partners and innovative solutions.
With engaging speakers, relevant content, and a highly targeted audience, the conference creates a powerful environment to showcase your expertise and demonstrate your commitment to strengthening the HR community.
Partner with us and elevate your presence among Kern County’s most influential workplace leaders.
Saddle up for Success at the 2026 KC SHRM Conference, where HR and business pros will gather to wrangle the toughest workplace challenges and ride boldly into the future of people strategy.
This year’s western‑themed roundup will tackle the big‑ticket issues—compliance hurdles, leadership and employee development, talent retention, organizational culture, and engagement—while also shining a spotlight on forward‑looking 2026 initiatives such as AI‑supported HR operations, data‑driven decision‑making, and modernized workforce planning.
With an expected turnout of 400+ attendees and more than 50 exhibitors, this year’s event promises one of the most dynamic showings yet, bringing together professionals ready to dust off their boots, steer through today’s HR wild terrain, and leave with actionable insights that help their organizations thrive on the open range.
Five Reasons to Saddle up for Success:
1. Wrangle Real-World Insights – Hear from trailblazing industry leaders sharing practical strategies on workplace culture, leadership, and HR best practices.
2. Round Up Powerful Connections – Expand your professional network and build relationships with peers, mentors, and decision-makers across the region.
3. Sharpen Your Leadership Spurs – Strengthen your HR and leadership skillset through engaging workshops and forward-thinking sessions.
4. Ride Away Inspired – Gain fresh perspective and actionable ideas from our dynamic keynote speaker to help you lead with confidence.
5. Stay on the Certification Trail – Earn valuable recertification credits while staying ahead of emerging HR trends and business strategies.
Devin Henderson is a multi-talented powerhouse: an experienced presenter and seasoned performer, having logged thousands of performances as an award-winning comedian and magician and an in-demand keynote speaker. His unique combination of skills and storytelling and his hilarious and engaging interaction are what make him an audience favorite. His clients have included Pepsi, Hallmark, Cerner and hundreds more. His performances have been called, "unreal," "unexpected," and "unforgettable" and he delivers the ultimate keynote experiences to inspire possibilities, purpose and impact.
And we’re debuting a first-ever morning Fireside Chat with a Special Guest from National SHRM.
We will once again be closing the conference this year with a networking social to give all attendees, speakers, and vendors further opportunity to connect.
Don’t miss this opportunity for professional learning, career enhancement and member engagement.
Kern County SHRM
P.O. Box 2802 Bakersfield, CA 93302
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