Coming Events
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Business Showcase
Wed. Sept. 14
Information
Health Insurance
Lunch & Learn
Tues. Sept. 27
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October Business After 5 Mixer
Wed. Oct. 12
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Forecasting the Future Conference
Wed. Oct. 26
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Renewals
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25 Years
San Rafael City Schools
15 Years
Law Offices of Marlene Getchell
Redwood Credit Union
10 Years
Ali Akbar College of Music
5 Years
Precision Bookkeeping
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E-News edited by Beth Galleto
Emily Maloney
Administrative Assistant
Joanne Webster Director of Marketing and Community Promotion
Leonard Weingarten
Business Development Jean Kramers
Membership Development
Rick Wells
President and CEO
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Don't Miss This Show!
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Rick Wells.
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Join the Chamber in promoting and connecting the community on September 14th at the 23rd annual business showcase, "Lights, Camera, Action." This dynamic event will attract over 1,000 local business people, merchants and potential customers. Stop by the Embassy Suites anytime between 3:30 to 7:30 pm on September 14th to see what it is all about. Bring a business card for free admission. Look forward to seeing you there!
Congratulations to mayoral candidate Gary Phillips and city council candidate Andrew McCullough for their recent endorsements from the Chamber Board. Both candidates bring a strong connection to the Chamber and the business community. The San Rafael Chamber is most interested in ensuring that our future local elected officials are experienced community members who are committed to responsible business growth and prioritize economic vitality. These two candidates are committed to the retention and expansion of businesses in San Rafael. They will continue to prioritize economic activity as a solution to the city's financial issues and have a clear understanding of the impacts of today's local issues and their impact on the local business community.
To get connected or to show your support of these campaigns please contact them by visiting their websites (linked to their names above) or by making a contribution the San Rafael Chamber Candidates Political Action Committee. For more information about the PAC please feel free to email me directly at rwells@SRChamber.com.
Last but certainly not least, we'd like to welcome Emily Maloney to the Chamber staff team. Emily joined the Chamber last month as our Administrative Assistant at the front desk. Emily is a great addition to the team and we're excited to have her here to help serve your needs as Chamber members. Click here to read more about Emily. Please welcome her next time you call, stop by, or email the Chamber.
I hope you are enjoying the conclusion of the summer and thank you for your continued support of the San Rafael Chamber!
Rick Wells
President and CEO
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Spotlights
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San Geronimo Golf Course Offers Stimulating Golf in Beautiful Surroundings Located a short five-minute drive west of Fairfax, San Geronimo Golf Course is one of Marin County's most scenic gems, offering 18 holes of challenging golf at an affordable price. Roaming over 150 acres of stunning terrain, San Geronimo is the longest golf course in Marin County and has received several awards for its outstanding golf. It was voted Places to Play by Golf Digest for three years in a row, #1 golf course in Marin County five years in a row by both the San Francisco Chronicle and the Pacific Sun ... Read more. 
Comcast Connects Marin County through Innovation and Technology
Comcast is changing the way people use technology to communicate with each other. The local telecommunications company provides cable, internet and voice services to residential and business customers in Marin County. By delivering innovative products and services like Xfinity TV, Xfinity Internet, and Xfinity Voice, it allows customers to stay connected anytime, anywhere. The Xfinity TV app is an example of an app, a TV guide and a mobile video player all in one. Read more.
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Chamber News
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Mix Business with Fun at the Business Showcase
The Chamber's "Oscar Night" themed Business Showcase will provide a chance to build your business while having a great time. The Showcase takes place Wednesday, September 14, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
- Opportunities for networking with valuable business contacts, including 80 exhibitors ands more than 1,000 expected attendees.
- Movie trailers from the 34th annual Mill Valley Film Festival will be part of the fun, provided in collaboration with the California Film Institute.
- Free admission with your business card.
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Chamber Becomes a Sponsor of Chamber Link
The San Rafael Chamber has joined several other Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma County Chambers to sponsor The Chamber Link of the North Bay. The calendar on TheChamberLink.com is a one-stop resource for viewing all of the North Bay Counties' Chambers of Commerce mixers, simplifying your planning. Read more.
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Lunch and Learn Presents Health Insurance Solutions
The Health Insurance Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, September 27 will discuss the San Rafael Chamber's exclusive cost-saving health insurance program as well as other topics such as health care reform and its impact on your business. Complimentary lunch included. Read more.
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Click here for additional Chamber News.
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City, County News
| Taste of San Rafael, Baseball, Electricity Savings, More
Click here for news about Taste of Downtown San Rafael on September 21, the latest on the baseball proposal at Albert Park, and County of Marin Home Energy Workshops. Click here. |
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Leadership News
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Sign Up for 2011-2012 Leadership Class: Last Chance!
Learn to be an effective leader in our community. Become a member of the San Rafael Leadership Institute class of 2011-2012. Click here for information and application.
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Northbay Family Homes will hold a Homeownership Workshop on Saturday, September 17. Prospective homeowners will earn a HUD Home Buyer Certificate, required for many first time buyer programs. Read more.
 Thirty-year Chamber member Greg Knell is running unopposed and thus wins his third term on the San Rafael School Board. Read more.
Speedpro Imaging - Marin, specializing in production of high resolution large format graphics, has a new studio. Read more.
The Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau
is hosting its 2nd Annual Tourism Summit on Thursday, September 29 at the Embassy Suites. Read more.
Irish Help at Home, a long established Home Care Agency, recently opened an office in San Rafael. Read more.
Leff Construction will present a workshop on Green Remodeling on Thursday, September 15, at Hudson Street Design, Healdsburg. Read more.
More Member News
Chamber members: Please send your business news for this section to frontdesk@SRChamber.com. Deadline for the October issue is Tuesday, September 27. Please put "Member News" in the subject line.
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