"This is, I think, a really exciting time for the community." -Amy Thelen, VP, @bwbakersfield Read John Cox’s article in today’s The Bakersfield Californian to learn more about #B3KProsperity. bit.ly/2RL36sW

“B3K Prosperity recognizes that the path toward a more vibrant and inclusive future for the Bakersfield-Kern region is growth. But that growth must look beyond traditional measures of economic success and toward a future of inclusive economic prosperity.” bit.ly/32Ke3kY

Tune in today at 2 PM to Kern Radio AM-1180, 96.1 FM or streaming online, as B3K Prosperity Core Team representatives Nick Ortiz and Kristen Beall Watson, Ed.D., join The Richard Beene Show to discuss #B3KProsperity. bit.ly/3hQdkmG

"Through B3K Prosperity, our vision is to see quality jobs created in our region, so that every person living in our communities can prosper. Simply put, to determine our own path and direction and not let others determine it for us." bit.ly/3kTwaeh

“B3K Prosperity provides us with an environment to come together and complete a holistic deep dive into the data... to align on the best policies and decisions that steer our local governments in a direction... for growth.” bit.ly/30su11B #b3kprosperity

#B3Kprosperity uses new principles and objectives for economic development in #KernCounty. Check out this study from The Brookings Institute on “Remaking Economic Development” inbusinessphx.com/in-business/re…

“I have been impressed with the work to date as rigorous and honest. I believe there is a genuine effort to involve new stakeholders representing diverse views, who haven't collaborated before.” -Morgan Clayton, Tel-Tec #B3Kprosperity

We’re excited to hear from Sheri Gonzales, Vice President of the Kansas City Civic Council and Director of KC Rising and Ben Sio, Chief of Staff at CenterState CEO in Syracuse, NY today as they speak to the inclusive #economicgrowth initiatives underway in their regions.

How do we improve #econmicdevelopment in Kern to create a more #prosperous and #equitable region? We’re learning from @KCrising and CenterState CEO who have developed and executed comprehensive strategies for more inclusive and competitive regional economies with tangible results

"Regions that are more inclusive do grow more." -Sheri Gonzales, Vice President of the Kansas City Civic Council and Director of KC Rising #B3KProsperity

B3K Stakeholders held a session earlier today to learn best practices from our peers in other regions pursuing inclusive economic development. We heard from leaders from KC Rising (Kansas City) and Center State (Upstate New York). bit.ly/2SUrA3B

B3K Stakeholders regrouped to discuss their key takeaways from last week’s webinar with KC Rising and Center State CEO. Takeaways: ✨ focus on inclusion ✨ building trust in the community ✨ willingness to approach economic development in a new way #B3KProsperity

While reflecting on their last meeting, our Stakeholders remembered a key message from KC Rising . “Culture beats strategy. Be brutally honest and respond with humility.” -Sheri Gonzales, VP of Kansas City Civic Council & Director of KC Rising #B3KProsperity

Our Steering Committee discussed the need to build trust and relationships in our community during our last meeting. “Without relationships, there is no transformation.” -Pastor Robin Robinson, CityServe #B3KProsperity #CommunityRelationships #economicdevelopment

Big news out of Mojave! Congratulations to Masten Space Systems for receiving 2 NASA contracts to advance projects that will help take Americans back to the Moon and beyond! #groundedandboundless #b3kprosperity bit.ly/35HOHnT

“I’ve had the chance to review the findings with the advisory team and I’m very encouraged by the honest assessment of our region and the opportunities presented here to build on our strengths.” -President Lynnette Zelezny, CSUB #b3kprosperity

Los invitamos a una Conversacion Comunitaria para recibir más información sobre Prosperidad B3K! Necesitamos su opinión para ayudar crear una visión hacia una economía regional más inclusiva. b3kprosperity.org/community-conv…

Join a B3K Community Conversation and learn more about #B3KProsperity! We need your input to help create a vision for a more inclusive regional economy. Share experiences related to job quality, workforce development, and access to education. b3kprosperity.org/community-conv…

Join a B3K Community Conversation Jan 19-22 to learn about B3K Prosperity! We need your input to shape a vision for a more inclusive regional economy. Topics: local jobs, education, etc. Click here to register for a session (Spanish also available): b3kprosperity.org/conversations

Register for this week's #B3KProsperity Community Conversations! b3kprosperity.org/community-conv…