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 Click on the ad above to check out the SRCC's new "I Belong" campaign |
Upcoming Events Thursday, May 16th - Right at Home Ribbon Cutting 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday, May 21st - European Wax Center Ribbon Cutting 5:00-7:00pm Wednesday, May 29th - National Senior Health & Fitness Day 2:00-4:00pm Friday, June 7th - Coffee with the Board Chair and President and CEO, featuring Equator Coffee 9:00-10:00am Wednesday, June 12th - First Federal Savings June Mixer 5:00-7:00pm Thursday, June 20th - Texas hold ‘Em Tournament and Texas Style BBQ 4:30-9:30pm Click here for detailed calendar. In this Issue |
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Celebrations of Life The month of May brings us Mother’s Day, prom season, school graduations, weddings, Memorial day, and other celebrations of life. These gatherings remind us of how important relationships are to us. We connect online, and by text or telephone, but face to face contact is what feeds our souls. In business, relationships aren’t always important. We shop around for the best price and make decisions based on how fast we can get what we need. With the internet, we can compare, read reviews and make a buying decision without ever having contact with a person. more -> |
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Toyota Marin Toyota Marin’s roots run deep. Owned by the Price Family, residents of Marin County for over 40 years, this dealership puts a premium on building long-term relationships, focusing directly on the needs of its customers and community. You may know Toyota Marin as the place to go to purchase a brand new Toyota. These vehicles are synonymous with dependability, style, service and eco-friendliness... more -> |
San Rafael Pacifics Prior to a single pitch being thrown in San Rafael Pacifics franchise history, the team had one clear message to a community that had cautiously opened its hearts to this new venture: this will be all about having FUN! It rang true through the summer months, over the course of 42 home games, and when it was all said and done — the Pacifics’ inaugural season gave the community not only a wonderful and charming civic asset but also a championship team to call their own... more -> |
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North Bay Business Journal In addition to offering the only weekly business-to-business news and commentary in the North Bay as well as 80 comprehensive industry lists, the Business Journal has a thriving lineup of more than 20 events that keep business people connected and informed... more -> |
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Committee of the Month: Green Business Committee The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Green Business Committee is comprised of Chamber members who bring the sustainability, cleantech, waste management and business communities together. The largest of the chamber committees, we have over 25 active members who come from a variety of large and small organizations in the public sector, city and county government, suppliers directly involved in the county sustainability agenda, (such as waste management, housing, workforce development, education, energy, green services). The balance are small-medium business leaders who are certified green businesses and /or work through their business and volunteerism to activate and inspire others through triple bottom line performance: economic vitality, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. |
For more information or to get involved with a Chamber committee, please click here.  Chamber Green Business Committee in April 2013 |
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Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament and Texas BBQ Thursday, June 20th, 4:30-9:30pm Marin Yacht Club, 24 Summit Avenue, San Rafael Click the image for more details. |
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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. |
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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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 Ribbon Cutting at Brewer Phillips Hair Design |
 Ribbon Cutting at Healthy Building Science |
Congratulations to the 2012-2103 Chamber Excellence in Education Service Award Recipients:  John Stayton Dominican University, Tara Devine Dixie School District, Jennifer Thomas Dixie School District, Peggy Dodge College of Marin, Kim Goodhope San Rafael City Schools District, Rebecca Rosales San Rafael City Schools District |
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Marin IJ Publishing New Sustainable Living Magazine The Marin Independent Journal is introducing a new quarterly magazine to Marin and the greater North Bay called Flourish. The magazine will focus on green living, organic and local foods and healthy, local activities and getaways. Look for features on local, organic food purveyors, chefs and local green businesses to find out what drives their passion. Filled with stunning local photography and clean design, the magazine intends to paint a picture of the sustainable North Bay lifestyle. more -> |
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| Promoting and Connecting the Community |
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Fenix Supper Club Thursday Farmer's Market Events - Fenix Music Supper Club synchronizes with the Farmer's Market...bringing the ouside in... more -> CIP Offering Free Counseling Sessions in May - In observance of Mental Health Awareness month, Community Institute for Psychotherapy is offering free consultations and assessments for families, adults, and children. more -> PG&E Incentives for LED Lamps - On April 1st, PG&E launched a new Channel Engagement Partnership Program that now makes LED bulbs available at reduced rates to non-residential PG&E electric utility customers. more -> Sunny Hills' Conversion to Solar - Serving Children & Saving Trees - Sunny Hills Services, a private non-profit organization that operates an array of programs for vulnerable children and youth, is headquartered in a beautiful park-like setting in San Anselmo. more ->
American Cancer Society Recruiting for Cancer Prevention Study - This year, the American Cancer Society will celebrate its 100th birthday – 100 years of saving lives and creating more birthdays. more -> |
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NEW MEMBERS
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MAY MEMBER MILESTONES 93 YEAR MEMBER!! Freitas, McCarthy, MacMahon & Keating, LLP 64 YEAR MEMBER MacPhail Properties Inc. 64 YEAR MEMBER Pacific Gas & Electric Co. 51-60 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. |
