In terms of economic development, the department is responsible for the development and implementation of an economic development business plan and marketing strategy with a particular emphasis on diversifying the region's economy through a business attraction, retention, and expansion program.
Provides information about assistance available to businesses in Kern County including unincorporated areas of Tehachapi.
The Kern County Board of Trade is responsible for promoting and marketing Kern County; it acts as the county's official tourism bureau, as well as promoting Kern County as one of California's premiere retirement destinations and as the Kern County Film Commission, providing permits and services for film, television and commercial production, as well as marketing Kern County as a location for filming.