Nov 16, 2022
Arvin native and CSU Bakersfield graduate Ivan Arambula took his first programming class during his senior year at Arvin High School. Having worked for a startup early in his career, Ivan became interested in the inherent learning and growth opportunities of working in a startup. Ivan helped create an addiction...
Sep 23, 2022
Howie Castanon is a Bakersfield native and founder of Howie's Micheladas. Founded during a global pandemic, Howie used his 15 years of bartending experience and family history in the restaurant industry to establish a thriving business. Howie's award-winning micheladas are available in over 30 local stores and...
Jun 25, 2022
Donna Schwartz is the founder of Matrix Entrepreneur Academy, a private nonprofit institution serving Bakersfield, California. Matrix Entrepreneur Academy empowers future entrepreneurs to kick-start their business dreams. Donna is a University of California, Santa Barbara graduate with a passion for helping kids and...
May 9, 2022
Sue Watson is the CEO and Founder of Business Initiatives, a local business consulting firm. Sue has supported a large number of client organizations ranging from large health care organizations, school districts, renewable energy companies, ocean diamond miners, attorneys, judges, oil field workers, churches,...
Apr 6, 2022
More about Redhouse Beef:
We are ranchers, researchers and medium-rare filet aficionados with a deep love for beef. What started as a passion for putting quality food on our family tables has become a full-scale ranching operation. At Redhouse, we care for our land and animals, stewarding their role in our food system...