Blaine Hodge Takes Helm to Grow Black Biz

Blaine Hodge, newly elected president of the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce, is stepping into a pivotal role at a critical moment for Black-owned businesses in the region. With only 1-3% of county revenue coming from Black-owned enterprises, Hodge is focused on driving growth through tech adoption, securing grants for economic development, and rebuilding trust with loyal members. He’s also committed to empowering the next generation by launching youth engagement programs to inspire young Bakersfielders to become future business leaders — all while bringing much-needed stability after years of leadership turnover. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9c92fe1a7636d48