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 Click on the ad above to check out the SRCC's new "I Belong" campaign |
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 13th - Drake Terrace Mixer 5:00-7:00pm Thursdays, 10 Sessions - Duck Tape Marketing Catalyst Group Program Tuesday, February 26th - The Power of Email Marketing 9:00am-12:00pm Wednesday, March 13th - Business Leaders Breakfast 7:45-9:30am Thursday, March 14th - State of the City Dinner 6:00-9:00pm Click here for detailed calendar. In this Issue |
| Message from the President and CEO |
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THE CHAMBER IS YOUR BUSINESS RESOURCE We are delighted to announce the launch of "Coffee with the Chamber Board Chair and CEO". This is a special effort to reach out to our members and invite all of you to become more involved with your Chamber. Whether you’ve been a member for years or you’re a new member, your experiences and observations matter to us. The more insights we gain from you, the greater our ability to serve you and design innovative programs that better meet your needs. Please join us at the Chamber office on Friday, March 1st from 9:00 to 10:00... more -> |
Rick Wells |
| Strengthening the Local Economy |
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NEW! Chamber Referral Program - Get Your Membership for FREE Want to save money this year? Refer businesses to the Chamber and you could receive your entire membership for FREE... Really! Click here for more details. |
| Add Member2Member Discount Plan Into Your Business Strategy for 2013 The San Rafael Chamber Member2Member Discount Savings Program supports our Chamber members' businesses and keeps shopping dollars in our Community. More businesses are signing up every day - we have over 75 businesses offering significant discounts right now! Members can sign-up for free. |
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Member2Member Spotlight: Edible Arrangements - 10% off all arrangements and dipped fruits! View All Member2Member Deals |
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| Representing Business to Government |
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2013 New Laws Affecting California Employers Several new employment laws will affect California employers' day-to-day operations and policies in 2013. Click HERE for the white paper from the California Chamber that identifies some of the noteworthy new laws from the California Legislature. |
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Workforce Housing in Marin County The following survey (click HERE) provides both Marin Workforce Housing Trust (MWHT) and Marin Economic Forum (MEF) with information that can be beneficial to employers. As many businesses have commuting workers and may face rising wage demands due to limited housing options and rising commute costs, there is a simple connection between local housing options and improved employee attraction and retention. |
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Sponsorships Available for the State of the City Awards Dinner Promote your message to hundreds of business decision makers and key elected officials. Click HERE for sponsorship information. |
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Website Banner Ads Now Available - Drive Traffic to Your Business Sign up NOW for a banner ad and get 2 Months FREE. Sponsorships start at just $125/year! Click HERE to get started. |
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Required 2013 Employment Posters Now Available - Avoid Unnecessary Fines! Your business MUST post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. Click here to download the order form. |
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Education Committee Recognizes Educator of the Month The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Education Committee recently selected educator Professor John Stayton as one of the recipients of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Awards for 2012-2013. John is an Assistant Professor at Dominican University of California and Co-founder & Director of the Venture Greenhouse in San Rafael with twelve years' experience in the education community. His outstanding contributions are Curriculum Improvement and Personal Involvement and Leadership. more -> January Educator of the Month is sponsored by Bank of Marin. |
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| Downtown News |
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| City and County News |
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Bob Kunst Painting, Inc. Helps Give SR Chamber Office a Facelift - The team at Bob Kunst Painting, Inc. recently helped the San Rafael Chamber freshen its offices with a beautiful new paint job. more ->
News from 360 Investment Advisors: New Year's Resolutions for Investors - With the stock market at five-year highs and another fiscal crisis threatening in Washington, D.C., one Bay Area investment advisor is warning investors to beware of the Ides of March. more -> Marin Clean Energy Receives 2012 CCBJ Business Achievement Award - Climate Change Business Journal® (CCBJ), a business research publication which provides high value strategic business intelligence to the climate change industry, has honored 34 companies for business achievement in revenue growth... more -> Free 3 Hour CE CREDIT Lunch and Learn for Realtors, Sponsored by Huma Rassouli, Security One Lending - Imagine creating a transaction out of a situation where one doesn't currently exist! Or possibly turning it into two transactions where one didn't exit before! more -> Art Works Downtown Presents: Shadows - Art Works Downtown announces “Shadows”, a new exhibit in the main gallery at 1337 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA, January 25 through March 22, 2013... more -> College of Marin Performing Arts Presents a Special Opening Night Gala Performance of Big River, 3/1/2013 - The Gala will celebrate the dedication of the James Dunn Theatre and 80th birthday party for local James Dunn. more -> |
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NEW MEMBERS
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FEBRUARY MEMBER MILESTONES 56 YEAR MEMBER Peacock Gap Golf Club 21-30 Year Members
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| About Us |
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Emily Maloney Office Manager Joanne Webster Director of Marketing and Community Promotion Leonard Weingarten Business Development Rick Wells President and CEO |
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Our Core Values - Strengthening the Local Economy, Promoting and Connecting the Community, Providing Quality Networking Opportunities, Representing Business to Government, Political Action. Find out about how to join the Chamber. |
