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Kern Inclusive Entrepreneur
Showcase Highlights
A special evening that celebrated entrepreneurs, spotlighted successes and inspired growth!
EVENT INFO
This event highlighted several of our innovative businesses that have grown their venture through our incubator and accelerator programs. We met the entrepreneurs, connected with funders and partners. This was a great opportunity to understand the journey!
THE SWEET SUCCESS OF BUSINESS
We indulged in a wonderfully scrumptious mashed potato bar and assorted desserts from various vendors at the “Desert Reception”.
Thank you to:
- Caterer – Momma Jones Kitchen
- Featured Dessert Artist: Regina Kake Walker
- Additional Desserts by:
– Mrs. Field’s Cookies,
– Nothing Bundt Cakes
– See’s Candies
– Denee White
We had a wonderful time mingling with fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders and building meaningful connections.
Date
April 17, 2025
Location
Westchester Event Center
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Phone
(661) 348-4918
SPECIAL GUESTS
Mrs. Kake Walker
A special highlight of the event included a keynote address by Mrs. Kake Walker, an unparalleled entrepreneurial cake designer. She shared her journey and the lessons she has learned along the way to success!
You can see her in:
Netflix Special “Is it Cake? Halloween”
Disney+ competition show “Foodtastic”
YouTube Channel
Instagram
Facebook
Follow Mrs. Kake Walker
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To all those who support The Kern Inclusive Entrepreneurship Hub. Your engagement fuels our mission, making a positive impact possible.
California Office of the Small Business Advocate – Accelerate California Inclusive Innovation Hub
Cal State University, Bakersfield
UPBI / University of Notre Dame
Bakersfield Black Dollar Initiative
Bakersfield College Launch Pad
Cal State University Bakersfield SBDC
SeedCore Foundation
Special thanks to all our vendors:
Mad Illustrators – Banner
Classy Lotus – Decorator
Love From Above – Social Media
Personal Touch Printing
JKP Photography
Special thanks to our highlighted ventures:
Manny Barber
Anthony Bailey
Aisha Duren
Evelyn Young Spath
LaShaka Pleasant-Davis and Sholanda Davis-Layton
Shameka Robinson
A heartfelt acknowledgment and showcase of all those who have been through the Kern Inclusive program (September 2022 to January 2025):
Charlqual Watkins
Evelyn Young Spath
Jamesie Gridiron
Kevin Bush
Lynette Garrett
Phyllis Luckey
Rosalinda Erazo
Shameka Robinson
Titus Miller
Yolanda Crowder
Aisha Duren
Alexis Johnson
Catherine Batts
Charlette McRae
Chijioke Ejimuda
Immanuel Barber
LaShaka Pleasant- Davis
Mack and Tayandra Hunter
Amena Kirby
Aretha Lanegan
Derrick Mackey
Floyd Newsome
Genora McClanahan (Special honor)
Melvin Harris
Michael King
Sholanda Davis – Layton
Shanita Ford
Evelyn Young Spath
Day Smith
Anthony Bailey
Kevin Bush
Troy Hightower