Mixer at Marin Honda  

 Wed. Dec. 14  

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Ribbon Cutting
Marin Ace Hardware
Thurs. Dec. 15  

The following 24 businesses
will be recognized at the December Mixer for their Membership Milestones:
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 60 Years 

AT&T  

Copy Central

Printing, Copying
& Duplicating

LegalShield

Legal Services

Miller's East Coast
Delicatessen

Restaurants

Panera Bread

Bakeries

San Rafael Pacifics
Baseball Club

Entertainment

The J-B Piano Company

Retail Shopping

Tim Fink Events & Media

Media

Weight Watchers

Weight Control Services

Your Bookkeeper Pro

Accounting & Bookkeeping

 
Click here for details on new members, and please visit their websites for more information. 

Mayor Gary O. Phillips

Enhancing the Business Community for the Good of All 

First, I would like to thank Laura Bertolli for assuming the Board Chair position for me during my campaign for Mayor of the City of San Rafael.   I know each of the Board Members agree that Laura did an outstanding job as Chair and certainly represented the Chamber in the best of light.  

Also, I would like to thank the Board members for allowing me to take a leave of absence during the campaign period. Without this consideration, I know it would not have been possible to run a successful campaign.  

I took away from the campaign a number of impressions, but one in particular that I would like to pass on to you and other members of our business community. You may have noticed, as I did, that all mayoral and city council candidates emphasized the need for a healthy local economy and they all seemed to understand the relationship between a healthy business environment and the financial ability of the City to provide needed and expected public services. So, as members of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, we should be proud of the contribution our businesses make to our community -- and feel comfortable others in our community recognize the significant role indirectly, each of our businesses play in making our city vibrant, safe and a desirable place to live and work.    

As mayor, I look forward to bringing together the various business groups including the Chamber, the Business Improvement District and other members of our business community, including the shop local groups, to collectively assemble our best ideas and actions to further promote our San Rafael businesses. In this way, we can further enhance our business community for the betterment of all that work and live in San Rafael.  

Finally, I am appreciative of the support the Chamber members provided during our campaign -- thanks everyone. Happy Holidays!

Gary Phillips

Board Chairman, San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, Jan-June 2011

Spotlight   

Strengthening the Local Economy  

Nominate San Rafael's Business of the Year

Nominations are open for the San Rafael Business of the Year Award. We are looking for large and small companies that have demonstrated leadership, giving back to the community and making a significant contribution to strengthening our local economy. Nominations are due by January 30, 2012. Read more.
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Add Member2Member Discount Plan Into Your Business Strategy for 2012 

The San Rafael Chamber Member2Member Discount Savings Program supports our Chamber members' businesses and keeps shopping dollars local. Information and sign-up.
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Ambassadors Chosen Committee of the Month

The Chamber's Ambassador of the Year will be recognized at the December Business After 5 Mixer. The Chamber appreciates all the Ambassadors' work and their consistent voice in representing the Chamber throughout the year. L to R, back: Marcus Lee, Mitch Marriott, Brent Jarcik, Sean Murphy, Shawn Spalding, Ray Schlitzer, front: Alta Ridley, Donna Lemmon, Ginny Kuhel, Becky Pryce. Not pictured: Tim Brown, Carol Scott, Venessa Dixon, Trevor Henley, Terri DeLangis, Jess Perez, Bryan Swanson.  

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Gain More Prospects and Sales by Promoting Your Business as a Chamber Member  

Consumers are more likely to buy from businesses they know are members of the Chamber of Commerce.  

Click here to download the Chamber logo and place it on your website, Facebook Page and print advertisements. The above copy of a section of an ad shows how Pagan Construction is taking advantage of this opportunity.  

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Click here for additional Chamber News.  

City News   

Parking Program Contributes to Holiday Cheer

To increase downtown shopping during the holiday season,provide a friendlier shopping experience, and maintain turnover of on-street parking, the City of San Rafael will again provide downtown merchants the opportunity to give their customers free three-hour parking validations. Details.
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View City of San Rafael news and events here. 

Representing Business to Government   

Required 2012 HR Posters - Discounted for Members   

Don't risk hefty fines for non-compliance. Buy required federal and state employment posters from the Chamber at a discount here. 

Promoting and Connecting the Community