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July 25th - All County Mixer at Four Points by Sheraton
August 17th - Glow-in-the-Dark Golf Tournament
September 12 - Chamber Business Showcase at Embassy Suites

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In this Issue

     Chairman Letter
Pacifics Baseball: San Rafael Community Wins

Last Friday my wife and I attended our third Pacifics baseball game this season. We watched the Pacifics play before a sell out crowd, defeating the visiting Maui team by a score of 7-3. We watched the knuckle ball sensation (the "Knuckle Princess"), 20 year old Eri Yoshida, confound batters with off speed pitches that seemed to move this way and that en route to the plate. But the experience at Albert Park went far beyond that... more ->

Richard Kalish
Chair of the Board

     Leaders Circle Spotlight
Linbro, Inc.
Since 1978, Linbro has been offering their customers a delicious experience in the world of import / export of food products and ingredients. Long-standing relationships with well established suppliers... more ->

Wells Fargo Bank
Wells Fargo & Company is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.3 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance... more ->
     Strengthening the Local Economy
San Rafael Chamber Congratulates Members Receiving NorthBay biz “Best of Awards”

The San Rafael Chamber is proud to recognize the Chamber businesses that have emerged as the Best in their category. These companies were honored at the awards party on Thursday, May 17th at the Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club... more ->



Committee Roster: Caroline Bone, MS, ATC, Francoise Brunette, CMT,ACR, Cheri Drees, Claudia Fromm, MFT, Andy Fyne, Dove Govrin, Dr. Rachael Leach, Ph.D., L.Ac., Marth Muraro, Beth Lillard and Joyce Lillis
Committee of the Month:
Health & Wellness

The Health & Wellness Resource Group aims to promote the sharing of health-related resources and information among its member and with the larger business community, in order to increase the financial success of health and wellness-related businesses and the health and well-being of individuals.

Marin Employment Connection / Work Force Investment Board - Marin Business Survey

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     Chamber News
You are Invited to Serve
The Chamber knows the impact that the work of volunteers has on our organization. Every effort has the potential to enrich each of us as individuals, as well as to further the mission of strengthening the local economy. Please consider joining a Chamber committee for the upcoming year. We need your skills, energy and diverse perspectives to lead our community. The Chamber relies on the passion, time and expertise of its volunteers to help create indispensible tools and experiences. We hope that you will join us by volunteering to make a contribution to the Chamber’s success this coming year. We have opportunities available in a variety of committees. Please click here to see what interests you.
     City and County News
City Manager's Blog (Snapshot)
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     Representing Business to Government
The San Rafael Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee will be interviewing Congressional Candidates seeking possible Chamber endorsements on Thursday, July 17th.
     Promoting and Connecting the Community
Barbara Squires - The Busy B - Personal Shopping, Event Planning Joins the SR Chamber - Barbara will be your Personal Shopper, Event Planner and Project Manager. Let the Busy B give you relief from your busy life. Reasonable hourly rates... more ->

Art Works Downtown presents "Still Lifes" - A new exhibit in the main gallery at 1337 Fourth Street. The Opening Reception on Friday, July 13, 5-8pm coincides with 2nd Fridays Art Walk... more ->

Marin History Museum Launches History-Inspired Summer Art Program - The Art-i-fact Workshop combines Marin history and arts education, culminating in a final artist exhibition at MHM... more ->

Terrapin Crossroads Serving Up Homegrown Food & Music in the Canal Neighborhood - Come out for the unique farm-to-table menu of Executive Chef Chris Fernandez -- and of course, the music of Phil Lesh and his friends in the Grate Room!... more ->

     Chamber Members
NEW MEMBERS JULY MEMBER MILESTONES

56 YEARS
Keaton's Mortuary

40-49 YEARS
Shades of Marin
Northgate Mall

30-39 YEARS
Rafael Floors
(Abbey Carpet Center)
Mertel Carpets
Proshop, Inc.

20-29 Years
North Bay North American Van Lines
Semple Appraisals, Inc.
Marin Builders Association

10-19 Years

Account Works
Allen, Bettini & Carter, Inc.
Scott Technology Group
Extreme Pizza

5-9 Years

MarinLink Inc.
Whitecap Insurance Services
Louis Napoli Attorney at Law
J.R. Hastings Law Corporation
Marin Community Clinic

1-4 Years
Woodmont Real Estate Services
Pacific Sun Publishing Co.
BEN-E-LECT
VMI Architecture
Zeisler, Zeisler, Rawson & Johnson LLP
Big Jim's BBQ
San Rafael Santa Cop
The Home Doctors, Inc.
Wildcard Roasters, LLC
Oce North America
Terra Firma Global Partners
     About Us
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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