Coming Events
| Business After 5 Mixer
Wed. Feb. 9
5:30 - 7:30PM
Marin Center
10 Avenue of the Flags View Flyer What Does Your Website Look Like to Google?
Wed. Feb. 23
3:30 - 5PM San Rafael Chamber
817 Mission Ave. View Flyer
Click here for upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
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Renewals
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25 Years
George H. John Attorney at Law San Rafael Police Association
15 Years
Minuteman Press
Russell Architects
Upper Crust Handmade Pies 5 Years Awaken Your Body
Balloon Delights
Celebracion Bridal & Tuxedo DeMartini & Walker,LLP Marlene Starett Productions |
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Alain Pinel Realtors
www.apr.com
Real Estate
Bay Area Community Resources
www.bacr.org
Social Service Organizations
Business Cents
www.bcents.com
Accounting & Bookkeeping
First Cal HomeBenefits
www.FirstCalhomebenefits.com
Mortgages
Franz Bookkeeping Services
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Joshua Ganger/ Community Member
www.cpay.com
Individual Membership
Law Office of John L. Fallat
www.fallat.com
Legal Services
Liberty Painting
www.libertypainting.biz
Painting Contractors
Northbay Family Homes
www.nfh.org
Social Service Organizations
Optique de Fleur Opticians
Opticians
Pak Mail
Mailing & Packaging Services
Pizza Orgasmica & Brewing Co.
www.pizzaorgasmica.com
Pizzerias
State Farm Insurance, Angel Fowler
www.angelfowler.com
Insurance
Synergy & Physical Therapy
& Pilates
www.synergyptpilates.com
Health & Fitness Clubs/Trainers & Equipment
Click here for details on new members, and please visit their websites for more information.
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| Our Staff |
E-News edited by
Beth Galleto
Taletha Hufford
Administrative Assistant
Laurie Vermont
Leadership Institute Coordinator,
Interim Events Manager
Leonard WeingartenBusiness Development Jean Kramers
Membership Development
Rick Wells
President and CEO
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Welcome to the 2011 SR Chamber of Commerce
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Gary Phillips
DHZ Phillips, LLC |
On behalf of the Chamber's Board, I would like to welcome you to the San Rafael Chamber E-Brief for Business and the beginning of another year. We are pleased to report the Chamber is in a great place; we start the year with a very strong Board representing businesses of all sizes that reflect a broad range of goods and service providers throughout San Rafael. This is an outstanding group of individuals who recognize the important role business plays in our community.
The Chamber is particularly pleased to announce that we added 120 new members in 2010. This indicates a continued interest in the Chamber's programs, activities and value to its members. If you are a new member, thank you for joining; if you are a continuing member, we are grateful for your ongoing support; and if you are considering becoming a member, you will be greeted by supportive Chamber members and staff. Please see our web site to get a full view of the Chamber's activities and valuable resources.
Our President, Rick Wells, is continuing to reach out to business owners and key employees to make sure they are being heard and their ideas incorporated in our programs and support to members -- he's running hard to make this one of the most effective chambers in California.This is done by clearly demonstrating the benefits of the Chamber to its members and the San Rafael community. Please free to contact Rick, myself or any of our Board members for assistance and advice, or with your input to make this organization more helpful and relevant to you and others. Remember to nominate a fellow Chamber member for Business of the Year, to be awarded April 8 at the State of the City Dinner and Installation of Officers.
Gary Phillips
Chairman of the Board
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Helping Businesses Save Money and Resources
Since 1990 Marin Sanitary Service has recycled more than 2.2 million tons of waste, reducing global warming pollution by 4 million metric tons. Through paper recycling alone it has saved more than 7.5 million trees in the last decade. The company offers special services to help businesses increase their recycling. At least 70 percent of the waste from a typical business is paper that could be recycled. Recycling one ton of paper saves the equivalent of 17 trees. Marin Sanitary can provide - Recycling pick-up service for paper, newsprint, cardboard, cans and bottles up to 6 times a week depending on your need.
- Different size recycling containers to fit your space.
- Debris Box rental. All boxes are assessed for recyclables, available in multiple sizes for any job.
- Confidential paper shredding. Bonded and insured, recycling 100 percent of your sensitive materials.
- Free consulting services to businesses to help them save money and resources.
Marin Sanitary has helped more than 100 businesses become certified Green as part of the Marin Green Business program. Increasing the amount you recycle and decreasing garbage sent to the landfill saves money, protects our environment and conserves resources for future generations. For information call (415) 485-1702 or visit www.MarinSanitary.com and click on commercial recycling. |
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It's Time to Nominate Businesses of the Year The San Rafael Chamber is now accepting nominations for the Large and Small Business of the Year. The awards will take place on Friday, April 8 at the Annual State of the City Dinner, "Taste of San Rafael," at the Embassy Suites Hotel. This event will also include the installation of the Chamber's 2011 Board of Directors and Officers. Click here for a nomination form.
_________________________________________________ Investment and Sponsorship Opportunity Reach 300 business leaders and key elected officials from all parts of Marin with a sponsorship of the Annual Taste of San Rafael dinner and State of the City address April 8. Your business name can be included on the Powerpoint presentation, program, table tents and more. For information call Laurie at (415) 454-4163 x104 or email gmarr@srchamber.com. _____________________________________
Show Your Appreciation for Local Educators
The Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony, the business community's opportunity to thank local educators, will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Thursday, March 24. The Chamber is seeking sponsors for this treasured recognition of our San Rafael educators. Please call Laurie Vermont at (415) 454-4163x 104 or email gmarr@srchamber.com. ___________________________________________ More Business Offered to Members  The popular San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Business Directory works! This valuable business resource will also be seen on an interactive digital directory on the chamber's website right after the print edition of the Directory is delivered. This special online benefit offers two exposures for the price of one. David Carrillo will again help Chamber members with marketing strategies that will work for each individual business. Display spaces in the new 2011-2012 Directory will sell out quickly, so act now to reserve your space. More information.
___________________________________________________ For additional Chamber News go to www.SRChamber.com/news.
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Business License Renewals Due February 15
San Rafael business license renewals must be received by Tuesday, February 15 to avoid late penalties. Please note that City Hall is closed on Valentine's Day, February 14, due to the furlough program. If your renewal notice lists a PIN number, you should be able to renew online at www.cityofsanrafael.org/businesslicenses
If you have any questions about your renewal, call (415) 485-3051 to leave a message or email
Nominations Sought for San Rafael Citizen of the Year
The Citizen of the Year award program recognizes local residents for their outstanding community contributions. Selection is based on the significance of the individual's accomplishments and the quality, scale and duration of the benefits to the community resulting from these accomplishments, among other criteria.
Nominations are due Friday, February 18. The recipient will be honored at the annual state of the City Dinner in April. Read more.
BLRenewal@cityofsanrafael.org.___________________________________________________
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| Leadership Institute |
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Leadership Institute Studies Economy, Education
 The December session of the Leadership Institute was hosted by the Bay Model in Sausalito. Participants focused on the Marin and Bay Area economy, housing and transportation. They were treated to a tour of the facility.
The January session was graciously hosted by San Pedro Elementary School and Pickleweed Community Center.
Read more.
 Thank you to Gary Anspach from Anspach Financial Group, who sponsored the January session.
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| Member News |
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The League of Women Voters of Marin County and Dominican University will co-host a presentation on solutions to the state's current governance dilemma. Read more.
 San Geronimo Golf Course is serving a special Valentine's Cioppino Dinner prepared by Chef Rich Treglia Monday, February 14. Read more.
Work World ESL is offering on-site classes, workshops and language assessments aimed at improving workplace English communication. Read more.
The North Bay Biz Best Readers Poll is your opportunity to vote for your fellow chamber members. The poll closes Feb 20. To vote online click here.
Marin Institute has put together model legislation for states, designed to expand last year's federal ban on seven dangerous caffeinated alcoholic beverages by the Food and Drug Administration. Read more.
More Member News Chamber members: Please send your business news for this section to Taletha Hufford at frontdesk@SRChamber.com. The deadline for the March issue is Tuesday, Feb. 22. Please put "Member News" in the subject line.
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