Message from the Board Chair
Chamber and City Come Together to Celebrate San Rafael
Pat Sorber

With over 400 guests in attendance, the Taste of San Rafael/State of the City Dinner was both a success and a celebration last week. Our opportunity to award the fantastic accomplishments of the Small Business of the Year to Bertolli's Auto Body, the Large Business of the Year to Redwood Credit Union, the Joe Garbarino Green Business Award to Strategic Energy Innovations, combined with our recognition of the Mary Lou Jacobson Award to Gail Theller, the Elissa Giambastiani Business Advocacy Award to Fred Divine, the Citizen of the Year award to Hugo Landecker and the Employee of Year Award to Lieutenant Ralph Pata, provided special moments during the course of the event.

 

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Expand Your Connections

Thursday, March 13, 6-7:30pm
Meet the Mayor Social

Tuesday, March 18, 9am-12pm
Bite of Reality Financial Literacy Event

Saturday, March 22, 10:00am
Adopt a Highway Clean Upsotc

Thursday, March 27, 7-9pm

Marin Women's Hall of Fame Induction & Celebration Dinner 

 

Monday, April 7, 8:30-9:30am

Money Monday Workshop: Achieve Growth with Free Technology 

 

Wednesday, April 9, 5-7pm

Mixer at Hudson Street Design 


Thank you to Keaton's Mortuary for hosting our February mixer! It was wonderful to see your beautiful facility. 

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Leaders Circle Spotlight


Seagate Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment company involved in office, retail and land sectors of the commercial real estate business. We evaluate, acquire, renovate and operate real properties. It is our priority to maintain the highest quality, most productive and cost effective management and leasing operation within each market.

In the changing landscape of Health Care Reform, Kaiser Permanente's unique integrated model is leading the way healthcare is delivered. Recognized among the industry's most respected organizations and consumer groups, Kaiser Permanente continues to garner praise for its quality outcomes, service, and commitment to our members and their total health.
Chamber Advocacy

The San Rafael Chamber supports Marin Municipal Water District's efforts to conserve our drinking water. To help local restaurants comply with MMWD's water-on-request ordinance, we have water-on-request table tents available for pick up at the Chamber office during regular business hours (M-Th, 9-5).

Chamber News

Congratulations to the Winners of the Business of the Year Awards!sotcwin

Large Business of the Year: Redwood Credit Union

Small Business of the Year: Bertolli's Auto Body Repair, Inc.

Joe Garbarino Green Business of the Year: Strategic Energy Innovations

Thank You to our State of the City Event Sponsors!sponsorauction

Table: Redwood Credit Union, Whistlestop
Primary: Embassy Suites Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton, HomeWell Senior Care
Patron: Marin County Pride, Marin Economic Forum, The Tamalpais
Contributing
: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Bay, Bradley Real Estate - Carol Scott, Microsoft Store, Mountain Play Association, PM Cohen Public Affairs, Sonnen BMW

Thank You to our State of the City Silent Auction Donors!

Big Jim's BBQ, Books in Balance, Conchita, Fenix Supper Club, Four Points by Sheraton, Ghilotti Bros., Inc., Il Davide Restaurant, Lotus Indian Cuisine, Marin Symphony, Minuteman Press, Mountain Play Association, San Rafael Joe's, San Rafael Pacifics Baseball Club, Smith Rafael Film Center, Sol Food, TAJ of Marin, and Target
Congratulations to John Godsey of Fourth Street Press, winner of our Board Wine Cellar Raffle!

Thank You to our State of the City Food Vendors!

An Affair to Remember, Big Jim's BBQ, Debbie Ghiringhelli Catering, Double Rainbow Cafe, Drums & Crumbs, Fenix Supper Club, Grille 101 Embassy Suites Hotel, Il Davide, Lotus Indian Cuisine, Nothing Bundt Cake, Panera Bread, Peacock Gap Clubhouse, A Piece of Cake and Confections, TAJ of Marin, Tomatina, Upper Crust Pies, Vin Antico, Weaver's Coffee
The San Rafael Chamber is excited to announce that we have partnered with the Marin Council of Chambers to offer an all-inclusive, 9 day trip to China! The trip will run October 11-19 and is open to anyone (Chamber membership not required). The trip costs $2,399 per person and includes international airfare, all in-country travel, three meals a day, accommodations, and much more.

We will be holding a free information session on March 24 for people interested in this trip. Please RSVP to the Novato Chamber of Commerce: [email protected], or 415-897-1164. Click here to learn more

The Chamber is proud to have joined Autodesk, California Academy of the Sciences, the Marin Community Foundation and others in a regional collaborative partnership that was instrumental in securing a $1.5 million STEM grant for San Rafael City Schools. Click here to learn how this grant will benefit our community's teachers and kids.stem

Downtown News

What's Happening in Downtown San Rafael

Green Business News

Latest Issue of the GreenUp! E-Newsletter

City and County News

Marin County Housing Survey

Chamber Programs and Offers
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Promoting and Connecting the Community
Marin IJ Introduces North Bay Woman Magazine - The Marin IJ is introducing a new bi-annual magazine called North Bay Woman. More >

Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership 50th Anniversary Celebration - Community leaders will gather at Terrapin Crossroads on April 5 at 6pm to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Center for Nonprofit and Volunteer Leadership.
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Mia Pancia Presents: March Without the Madness - Spring into Your Best Self, March 16, 1-5pm - Almost three months have passed since making New Year's resolutions. Come learn some new approaches for achieving desired changes that bring deeper results.   More >

Redwood Credit Union's Mark Chapman Named to Board of Marin Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership - Mark Chapman, Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Redwood Credit Union, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Marin's Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership. More >

Bogie's Cafe French Bistro Nights Receive Glowing Marin IJ Review - Three nights a week Bogie's Cafe serves a small menu of French bistro classics. The Marin IJ reviewed the bistro offerings on March 4. More ->

Pacific Gas & Electric Company Contributed $22.2 Billion of Economic Activity and supported nearly 71,600 jobs in its service area in 2012. More >

Chamber Members
February 2014 New Members
February 2014 Member Milestones

60 Year Member! 
Dominican University of California

32 Year Member
Canal Alliance 
 
21-30 Year Members
  • Accuchex Payroll & Insurance
  • Community Institute for Psychotherapy
  • John Eells Consulting Services
  • Northbay Moving and Storage
11-20 Year Members
  • American Building/The Kniesche Family
  • Bertolli's Auto Body Repair, Inc.
  • McInnis Park Golf Center
5-10 Year Members
  • Infiniti Marin
  • San Rafael Self Storage
  • St. Raphael Church
1-4 Year Members
  • Communique Partners
  • Insphere Insurance Solutions
  • Mountain Play Association
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