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Rick Wells |
2011 is off to a Solid Start While the economy as a whole is far from brisk,we've seen several positive signs for our local economy in 2011: the job market is showing signs of improvement, new business openings, ribbon cuttings, and brisk counseling activity with the Small Business Development Center office at the SR Chamber. The Chamber is here to keep the momentum building for your business and your community.
The Chamber is active on social media. Be part of our following for frequent business and local updates. Help us build up to 400 "likes"!
Congratulations and Thank You to the Chamber's 2011 Leaders Circle sponsors. Leaders Circle Members play a vital role in the Chamber's ability to protect business interests in our community. To see this year's Leaders Circle sponsors (up through today, more are coming in), browse the column to the left. You can still take part in this exclusive group. Here's how. Here before you know it: the State of the City "Taste of San Rafael" Dinner on April 8. Reserve your seat or promotional sponsorship now for this one-of-a-kind event. For more information contact Laurie Vermont at lvermont@srchamber.com.
We welcome the Chamber's newest Board members. These directors were approved by the Board at its February meeting:
View a complete list of Board members and staff.
Both online and in print, the Chamber's Business Directory gets your business noticed. There's still limited time to sign up for a special listing in the 2011-2012 Official Chamber Directory.
The Chamber is looking out for you. The Chamber is working every day to promote and connect your business. At the same time, we are working every day to represent the interests of business to government -- all without you having to get involved. Visit the SRChamber.com 'advocacy' page for more.
A final point: the opportunity to honor a Chamber business for its service to the community has been extended. Nominate a large or small business for Business of the Year by noon on March 11. It will only take you a few minutes and your nominee will thank you for it. Please send all nomination forms to Taletha at Frontdesk@srchamber.com.
As always, we thank you for your continued support of the San Rafael Chamber. Your membership investment helps the Chamber help your business and your community.
Rick Wells
President and CEO
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 Delivering Local News to Marin County for 150 Years Since 1861, the Marin Independent Journal has been the daily paper for Marin County. Thanks to our dedicated staff, who have numerous awards, our loyal readers and our successful advertisers, the Marin IJ continues to thrive. Our focus is our strong commitment to delivering local news to local residents.
In addition to our excellent journalists, the IJ's advertising department is dedicated to helping local business owners grow their businesses by providing a forum to get their message in front of our dedicated and informed readers. Whether it is retail, classified, online, coupons, inserts, direct mail or one of our many specialty publications, the IJ has an advertising solution to address nearly every business and budget. Our dedicated and resourceful advertising team works closely with each customer to learn as much as possible to in order to maximize their client's advertising goals. With this knowledge, we are able to provide strong, creative and individualized advertising campaigns. Consultations are always at no charge and we strongly encourage every business to take advantage of this free service.
In this fast paced world, our loyal readers understand that to keep up to-date on what is happening in Marin and the surrounding area, they need to read the Main IJ, both the newspaper and on line (www.marinij.com). Additionally, our advertising partners have learned that to obtain the best return on their advertising dollars, our customer focused sales team is an excellent resource and partner. This combination has helped make the Marin Independent Journal the quality newspaper it is today and will contribute to our success in the future.
We greatly appreciate the families and businesses that have partnered with us for the past 150 years. We look forward to many more years of working together and informing the local community of activities that impact and enriche our lives.
For advertising information or to schedule your free consultation, please call (415) 382-7275. |
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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 lvermont@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 lvermont@srchamber.com.
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Leverage Your Investment: Become an Ambassador
Increase your networking potential by becoming a member of the Chamber Ambassadors, the public relations arm of the Chamber. More information.
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 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.
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Committee Seeks Ways to Reduce Carryout Bag Use  Each year retailers in Marin hand out approximately 143 million single-use carryout bags -- 128 million plastic bags and 15 million paper bags. That's about 570 bags for every adult and child in the county. San Rafael, with other Marin cities, is conducting a collaborative process with representatives of businesses and community groups to explore ways to reduce the number of single-use bags. Read more.
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CalChamber CEO Urges Support for Budget Package
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg urged support for a "comprehensive" package that solves the state's perennial budget problems. Read more.
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Marin Employment Connection will provide a Wage & Hour Law Information Session on Thursday, March 24. More information.
The Impact Marin conference sponsored by the North Bay Business Journal on March 10, will delve into the county's economic future. More information.
 Blake's Auto Body recently celebrated its 30th anniversary by unveiling a new logo. More information.
Sean Murphy of RPM Mortgage will be performing in "Beauty and the Beast." More information.
Community Action Marin offers tax preparation services to the community. More information.
More Member News
Chamber members: Please send your business news for this section to Taletha Hufford at frontdesk@SRChamber.com. The deadline for the April issue is Tuesday, Mar. 29. Please put "Member News" in the subject line.
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