support small business start-ups for long term sustainability
ignite a culture
of innovators
cultivate a skilled workforce to transform communities.
The Center for
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
of Kern County
(CIEKC)
serves as a hub to support small business start-ups for long-term sustainability, ignite a culture of innovators, and cultivate a skilled workforce to transform communities.
Our Mission
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Kern County (CIEKC) serves as a hub to:
This is accomplished through training, mentorship, and workforce development that combine experiential and research-based learning, university cross-disciplinary models, and collaboration with organizations who serve small business, technology sectors, and research and development initiatives.
Alliance of Partners
Who We
Collaborate With
Kern Economic Development Corporation
Black Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Business Association
Downtown Bakersfield Development Corporation
Greater Bakersfield Chamber
Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Mission Community Services – Kern Women’s Business Center
SCORE
Small Business Association (SBA)
Small Business Development Center (CSUB-SBDC)
University of La Verne
MESH Cowork Space
Engineering for Kids
Advance Micro Resource
Farmworker Institute for Education and Leadership Development (FIELD)
Next Step Special Services
Kern Initiative for Talent and Entrepreneurship (KITE)
Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK)
All Kern County Rural Community Chambers
3C Capital Fund Inc.
Our Services
What We Can
Do For You
workforce development
capital intelligence
consulting services
strategic planning
crowd funding
english as a second business language (esbl)
financial planning
small business incubator
infusion grants ($1000 & below)
licensing & permits
makerspace
micro loans
strategic planning
writing a business plan
writing a marketing plan
certificate programs
degree programs
certifications
webinars
workshops
english and spanish services
online training center
micro credentials
CIEKC OPERATIONS
Board of Directors
Interim Executive Director, CIEKC
Entrepreneurship
Advisory Committee
Small Business
Startups/Business
Creation
- Technical Assistance
- Consulting
- Capital Infusion
- Incubator
- Mentorship
- Webinars
- Workshops
Innovation
Advisory Committee
Platforms
- Maker space
- Hacker Space
- Hothouse
- Events
Social Innovation
- ES-STEAM Public Charter Schools
(T-K’s – addressing the childcare crises)
Talent Development
Advisory Committee
Workforce Development
- Radical Reskilling
- Micro Credentials
- Certifications
- A.A. Degrees with career tracks and apprenticeships
Supportive Services
Research and Development
Division of Organizational Advancement
Do you have questions?
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