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  • 2026 Chapter Sponsorship

    • Sunday, March 01, 2026
    • Partner With Us in 2026 — Become a Kern County SHRM Chapter Sponsor.
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    2026 Chapter Sponsorship Opportunity

    Partner with Kern County SHRM as a 2026 Chapter Sponsor and gain year-long visibility with HR professionals, business leaders, and decision-makers across our community.

    For $8,500, Chapter Sponsors receive recognition at all 2026 events, prominent logo placement on event materials and digital communications, conference tickets, premium conference visibility, and exclusive engagement opportunities—and so much more.

    This sponsorship is an ideal way to elevate your brand, strengthen community connections, and demonstrate your commitment to supporting the HR profession.

    Full sponsorship package includes:

    • Recognition at all 2026 events: Logo will be prominently featured on event materials and digital communications.
    • Premium Sponsor at both Networking Events: Logo will be prominently featured on event materials and digital communications - July Summer Mixer, December Networking Breakfast
    • 8 Tickets to the conference
    • Banner (as provided) displayed on main stage area at conference
    • Premium conference booth
    • Reserved conference lunch table
    • Logo on conference marketing
    • Logo on conference signage
    • Logo on conference brochure
    • Verbal recognition throughout conference
    • Conference Bingo Card Participation

    We look forward to partnering with you for an impactful and successful 2026!

    Sponsor Logo and Details

    Sponsor, 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.

    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.


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  • Monthly Sponsorship March 2026

    • Wednesday, March 04, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Double Tree Hotel Bakersfield. 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct.
    • 3
    Register

    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!




    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.


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  • Avoiding Employment Law Compliance Pitfalls: Practical Guidance for HR Professionals

    • Wednesday, March 04, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Double Tree Hotel Bakersfield. 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct.
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      Avoiding Employment Law Compliance Pitfalls:

      Practical Guidance for HR Professionals


      Presented by:

      Click on speaker picture for bio.


      Speaker: Eric De Wames

      Managing Partner, Michael Sullivan & Associates

      Co-Legislative Director, CalSHRM

      This session explores common compliance pitfalls that frequently challenge organizations and examines how seemingly small missteps can lead to significant legal and operational risk. Attendees will learn practical, proactive strategies to strengthen compliance practices, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and confidently navigate today’s complex employment landscape.








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      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.






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    • Monthly Sponsorship_April_2026

      • Wednesday, April 01, 2026
      • 12:00 PM
      • Double Tree Hotel Bakersfield. 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct.
      • 3
      Register

      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!




      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.


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    • Using AI to Transform Your HR Strategy and Drive IMPACT

      • Wednesday, April 01, 2026
      • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      • Double Tree Hotel Bakersfield. 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct.
      Registration is closed



        Using AI to Transform Your HR Strategy and Drive IMPACT


        Presented by:

        Click on speaker picture for bio.



        Speaker: Reanette Etzler


        Your strategy is dead without data. Your data is useless without a framework. HR's future is not about being strategic—it's about automating the transactional and weaponizing the strategic with AI and the IMPACT Model to deliver measurable revenue growth.-----The Three Radical Transformations (Key Learning Objectives)

        Forget abstract concepts. Attendees will master how to:

        Financial Fortification (The AI Mandate): Stop defending costs. Learn the AI-Enhanced 'Show Money, Not Activity' Method to translate every HR investment (from engagement to development) into a C-suite-ready financial metric, using predictive AI to track real-time ROI.

        Strategic War-Gaming (The Impact Pivot): Deploy the IMPACT Framework's 'Anticipate' principle—not for risk mitigation, but for Opportunity Architecture. Use AI modeling to predict talent gaps, market shifts, and competitive advantage, positioning HR as the organizational foresight division.

        Commanding the Room (The Influence Overhaul): Erase the narrative of the "police." Learn to instantly reframe high-stakes presentations using data-driven narratives and focused, AI-generated dashboards that make the C-suite ask, “Why aren’t we doing more of this?”

        Attendees walk out with tools to implement immediately:

        The IMPACT Influence Matrix: A complete, step-by-step roadmap for dismantling three transactional processes in their first 48 hours and replacing them with three transformational, revenue-focused IMPACT initiatives.

        The Predictive HR Dashboard Starter Kit: Specific, non-technical "AI Tips & Tricks" on leveraging common tools to create three immediate, high-impact predictive reports for workforce planning, a skill set no HR leader can afford to lack.

        The Partnership Disruption Script: The exact language and data-driven storytelling formula to transform an upcoming transactional meeting (e.g., budget review) into a transformational partnership pitch that guarantees a C-suite commitment.




        Click on sponsor logo to learn more about the sponsor! 




        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.






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      • Monthly Sponsorship_May_2026

        • Wednesday, May 06, 2026
        • 12:00 PM
        • Double Tree Hotel Bakersfield. 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct.
        • 3
        Register

        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!




        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.


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      • Monthly Sponsorship - June 2026

        • Wednesday, June 03, 2026
        • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
        • Double Tree Hotel Bakersfield. 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct.
        • 2
        Register

         Sponsorship Flyer.

        It’s a great opportunity to promote your business and network with over 100+ HR and key business professionals with HR responsibilities.

        As an Event Sponsor your company or non-profit will receive some great sponsor benefits. Select your sponsorship type from the available sponsorship types listed. 

        Sponsors please ensure to provide details about your organization (Flyers and Website), contact representative (info and headshot) and company logo. 

        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.


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      • Monthly Sponsorship_August_2026

        • Wednesday, August 05, 2026
        • 12:00 PM
        • Double Tree Hotel Bakersfield. 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct.
        • 3
        Register

        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!




        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.


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      • Monthly Sponsorship_September_2026

        • Wednesday, September 02, 2026
        • 12:00 PM
        • Double Tree Hotel Bakersfield. 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct.
        • 3
        Register

        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!




        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.


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      • Monthly Sponsorship_November_2026

        • Wednesday, November 04, 2026
        • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
        • Double Tree Hotel Bakersfield. 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct.
        • 3
        Register

        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!




        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.


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