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Event Highlights
Friday, September 5:
 
 
Wednesday, September 10:
 
 
Saturday, September 27:


Wednesday, October 8:  
 

Thursday, October 16:
 
 
Thursday, October 30:


Thursday, November 18:

Coffee with the Mayor, Board Chair and CEO

26th Annual San Rafael Business Showcase

Chamber Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up (new meeting time! 8:00am)

October Mixer and New Teacher Welcome

Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament and BBQ

Forecasting the Future Economic Conference

Save the Date: Women of Industry Luncheon






Chamber Events
Mayor Gary Phillips

President & CEO Joanne Webster
Board Chair Pat Sorber

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Featuring Equator Coffee
Coffee with the Mayor, Board Chair and President & CEOcoffeechair
Featuring Equator Coffee
Representing Business to Government

When: Friday, September 5, 9-10am
Where: Chamber offices, 817 Mission Ave., San Rafael
Cost: Free. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 2

More information: Please join Mayor Phillips, Board Chair Pat Sorber, and Chamber President and CEO Joanne Webster for coffee, pastries and conversation.

We will provide a brief overview of the Chamber and give you a chance connect with your fellow members and Chamber Ambassadors. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and share your ideas. We look forward to hearing about how to help the Chamber better serve your business.

Event is limited to 20 attendees. Please email your RSVP to [email protected] by Tuesday, September 2.

Click here for more information.
2014 San Rafael Business Showcase: Get on Board!showcase
Promoting and Connecting the Community

When: Wednesday, September 10, 4:30-7:30pm
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel, San Rafael
Cost: $5 (Click here for a coupon for free entry)


 
Don't miss the 26th annual San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase! There will be fabulous complimentary food and wine, a great raffle and over 80 businesses showcasing their products and services. Make valuable new contacts and connect with the Marin community at this not-to-be-missed event!

Click here to learn more!
Thank you to volunteer
Jaime Ortiz of Bank of Marin!
Adopt a Highway Clean Up Dayhwy 
Making a Difference in Our Community  
 
When: Saturday, September 27, 8:00am (NEW TIME)
Where: Meet at the Chamber parking lot at 8:00am
Cost: Priceless

More information: Help us keep San Rafael beautiful by taking a little time to help clean the Southbound 101 exit in Downtown San Rafael. We meet at the Chamber parking lot at 8:00 am on the 4th Saturday of every month. It usually takes less than an hour.  

Click here to learn more. Hope to see you September 27! 
Toyota of Marin new teacher welcome
October Mixer and New Teacher Welcomeoctmix 
Providing Quality Networking Opportunities   
 
When: Wednesday, October 8, 5-7pm
Where: Toyota Marin, 445 Francisco Blvd. East
Cost: Free for members; $20 for future members

More information: Join us at our annual event to welcome new teachers to our community and support the mission of the Chamber Education Committee. Toyota Marin will be our host for our October mixer.

Click here to learn more 
Promoting and Connecting the Communitypoker

When: Thursday, October 16, 4:30-9:30pm; Tournament starts at 6:30pm
Where: McInnis Park Golf Center, 350 Smith Ranch Rd., San Rafael
Cost: $75 for Chamber and Marin Builders Association Members and Guests; $95 for Non-members  

The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and the Marin Builders Association present the 2nd annual Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament and Texas-Style BBQ. You don't have to be a seasoned poker player to join in the fun!

 

Place your bets on the future of those that need us the most. A portion of net proceeds will benefit the Marin Builders Association Scholarship Fund.


Join us for a good time, eat some great bbq, raise money for a charity and play poker!


Registration open now! Click here to learn more and register. Sponsorships available!

Save the Date: Forecasting the Future Economic ConferenceFTF
Representing business to government  
 
When: Thursday, October 30, 7:30-10am
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel, San Rafael
Cost: $45 Chamber Members; $60 Non-members

More information: The 11th Annual Forecasting the Future Economic Conference will feature esteemed keynote and panel speakers discussing local, regional and global trends and issues that impact business in Marin County. 

In addition to a presentation of the Marin Economic Forum Fall Bulletin by Dr. Robert Eyler, this year's conference will focus on Marin's push to attract more Life Sciences businesses to the region. We will also hear from Superintendent Mary Jane Burke on the Marin Career Pathways Grant and how it will aid in workforce development.

Learn more and register today. Sponsorships available. 
Promoting and Connecting the Communitywoi  

When: Thursday, November 18, 11am-1:30pm
Where: Peacock Gap Clubhouse, San Rafael
Cost:
$55 Chamber members; $65 Non-members

Save the date for the second annual Women of Industry Luncheon at the beautiful Peacock Gap Clubhouse. We will be honoring our 2014 Women of Industry honoree with help from Joan Capurro as our emcee.  
Chamber Offers and Programs

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Membership Referral Program


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About Us

Joanne Webster 
President and CEO

Emily Maloney 
Marketing & Program Manager
 
Jesse Taylor-Vermont
Frontdesk 

Leonard Weingarten
Director of Business Development

Rozan Donals
Business Development

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Management Strategy Analyst
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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