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| August 2012 | |
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 Click on the ad above to check out the SRCC's new "I Belong" campaign |
Upcoming Events
August 8th - August Mixer at Peacock Gap Golf Club August 9th - Ribbon Cutting at Lifehouse August 17th - Glow-in-the-Dark Golf Tournament August 22nd - Chamber Night at the San Rafael Pacifics August 25th - Community Clean-Up Day Click here for detailed calendar. In this Issue |
| Letter from the Board Chair |
| The Chamber Works for You Very likely you are well aware that throughout the year, the Chamber represents the interests of our members and the business community generally in appearances before various governing bodies, including the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and various City and County committees. After study and deliberation... more -> |
Richard Kalish |
| Leaders Circle Spotlight |
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Cal-Pox, Inc. Cal-Pox, Inc. is a Marin based family owned real estate development company that has been a member of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce for 40 years. The company has its origins in San Quentin Disposal... more -> |
| Unicorn Group The Unicorn Group is a proud member of the San Rafael Chamber and working hard to support the local community. Located at their 8,000 sq ft facility on 49 Larkspur Street in San Rafael, this family-owned business... more -> |
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| Strengthening the Local Economy |
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Business Showcase- Wednesday, September 12 Embassy Suites Tradeshow: 3:30-6:30pm, Reception: 6:30-7:30pm Each year the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce produces an outstanding Business Showcase. The Showcase was voted the BEST Chamber Event in the North Bay by the NorthBay biz Magazine annual readers poll and we are looking forward to another award winning event this year. The theme for this year's event in keeping with the current election season is "Cast Your Vote". The San Rafael Chamber Business Showcase is the largest business expo in the North Bay . The event strengthens the local economy and provides an opportunity for members of the community to interact and learn about the great products and services available from local companies. This year we expect to feature almost 100 diverse exhibitors and local member businesses. Put it on your calendar and plan to attend, and if you’re a business owner and want to become an exhibitor please contact us at the at (415) 454-4163 or frontdesk@srchamber.com to find out all about it. See you there! |
| SRCC and MyMapbook Teaming Up The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and map publisher MyMapbook, LLC announced today that they are working together to develop an innovative product for the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce members. MyMapbook will expand their popular publication, the Central Marin Community Map Book, to include all Chamber members in a Business Listing section which is new to this year's edition... more -> |
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| Leadership Institute is Accepting Applications for the 2012-2013 Session The San Rafael Leadership Institute, sponsored by the Chamber, offers a singular opportunity to develop leadership and team-building skills, while learning about current issues that impact Marin County residents and businesses. The program brings together many of Marin’s key policy makers and offers participants the chance to begin their own relationship with the vital stakeholders of the county. To find out more and to hear what last year’s graduates are saying click here |
| 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. More and more businesses are signing up every day. Members can sign-up for free. |
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Member2Member Spotlight: Bound 4 College - 10% off off full package of college counseling services View All Member2Member Deals |
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| Chamber News |
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San Rafael Chamber is 1 of 23 Recognized by California Chamber The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it was officially recognized as a recipient of the CalChamber Presidents Circle Award. San Rafael joins the Napa Chamber as the only Chambers of Commerce to be recognized with the award in the North Bay. Of the more than 500 local Chambers of Commerce in the State of California only 23 were acknowledged with the award.... more -> |
| City and County News |
| City Manager's Blog (Snapshot) more -> |
| Representing Business to Government |
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The San Rafael Chamber endorses Marc Levine for State Assembly and Jared Huffman for Congress. More on Chamber Advocacy here Chamber Supports Santa Venetia Development |
| Promoting and Connecting the Community |
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Stitch n' Pitch - Pacifics and Sonoma County Grapes host 2 All-American favorite traditions: baseball and knitting! Every level stitcher welcome... more ->
Homa Rassouli Joins Security One Lending - Homa Rassouli recently joined Security One Lending as a Reverse Mortgage Specialist, bringing her expertise to help seniors and their family members achieve peace of mind and financial independence... more -> Green Homes for the Marin Workforce- 2nd Phase - Northbay Family Homes has started a program to help the local workforce purchase affordable Marin County homes near local jobs, schools, shopping and transit... more -> Presidio Bank Reports Unaudited Results for Second Quarter 2012 - "We are pleased to report another solid quarter with growth in loans, deposits and profitability," said Presidio Bank President and CEO, Steve Heitel... more -> San Francisco Chronicle Announces Chamber Member Marketing Program - The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the San Francisco Chronicle to help you promote your business!... more -> |
| Chamber Members |
NEW MEMBERS
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JULY MEMBER MILESTONES 61 YEARS The Dutra Group 40-49 YEARS Four Points Sheraton Hotel Farnsworth Moving 30-39 YEARS Luther Burbank Savings 21-30 Years Marin Ballet San Rafael City Schools City of San Rafael 11-20 Years Performance Allies San Rafael Firefighters Association City Carpets The Tamalpais Marin County Federal Credit Union Kalish Nexon & Birnbaum LLP Marin County Free Library, Civic Center Library 6-10 Years High Definition Home Hospice By the Bay Sonoma Bank Sol Food 1-5 Years Syufy Enterprises San Rafael Self Storage Colonial Inn Montessori de Terra Linda San Rafael Clean Campaign Liquid Marin Marin Symphony Association Opportunity'$ Knocking, LLC Vasyli LLC Westamerica Bank DPP Consulting, LLC Attorney at Law, William E. Saul Safeway, Terra Linda Meridian Commercial Real Estate Stella & Dot Global Medical+Safety Marin City Community Development Corporation The Altschuler Center for Weight Loss & Wellness One PacificCoast Bank Foundation Smile Business Products, Inc. Studio B |
| About Us |
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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 |
Our Core Values - Strengthening the Local Economy, Promoting and Connecting the Community, Providing Quality Networking Opportunities, Representing Business to Government, Political Action. Get information about how to join the Chamber. |
