Event

WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: Kern County Opportunity Zones

April 22, 2026, 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

On this week’s free webinar, host and SBDC director Kelly Bearden will be joined by Joseph Arriola, senior fiscal policy analyst for the County of Kern who is leading the county’s Opportunity Zones project. Arriola will discuss investor benefits and key tax incentives the program provides for private investors to support distressed communities through investments in businesses and real estate ventures.

Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at the economy and key business-related updates.

Questions from attendees will be taken.

This marks the 377th episode of the “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners.

The CSU Bakersfield SBDC provides free one-on-one help to small business owners. New and existing businesses can go to https://csubsbdc.com/ for more information or to sign up to meet with a business advisor at no cost.

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