Join us for an informative and frank discussion pertaining to government rules, regulations, red tape, and other associated topics and activities relating to “compliance” requirements that effect family and small businesses.  This fascinating session will include a review of new state legislation and changes in the law, along with topics addressing HR and labor, health and safety, environmental, record keeping, revenue and taxation, and pertinent California Business and Professional Code provisions.  In addition, City of Bakersfield and Kern County compliance issues will be identified.

*[Note: For those interested, there will be an additional question/answer period from 9:00am to 9:30am]

Panel of Experts:

· Jay Rosenlieb, Esq.:  Partner; Klien, Denatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb, & Kimball, LLP; Practice Focus: Wage and Hour Law, Discrimination and             Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Workforce Downsizing, Municipal Law
· Janice Scanlan, Esq.: Associate; Klien, Denatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenbieb, & Kimball, LLP; Practice Focus: Municipal Law; Redevelopment
· Steve McColly:  Director, Environmental Health, Kern County
· Charles Webb: Economic Development Associate, City of Bakersfield

Moderator: Gaylen Young, Channel 17 Business News Anchor, Clear Channel Television (NBC Affiliate)

Standing Left: Dr. Donavan Ropp Standing Right: Dr. Henry Lowenstein, Dean of BPA	Guest Panel left to right: C. Webb, S. McColly,  J. Rosenlieb,  and J. Scanlan
.Standing Left: Dr. Donavan Ropp Standing Right: Jeff Johnson, SBDC/Weill Institute	Following Roundtable Forum of 70 participants from the business and service provider community.
.Standing Left: Dr. Lowenstein Standing Right: Gaylen Young, Channel 17	.
left: Dr. Ropp, center: Gaylen Young & Dr.Lowenstein, right: Paul Sippel	John Pryor going for the coffee.
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