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CHAMBER COMMITTEES Chamber members in good standing are invited to volunteer to serve on Chamber committees. The Chamber maintains the following committees: Economic Development Committee and Workforce Housing Monitors city regulations, advocates for streamlining the development process, supports new development and promotes local business. Works to improve the development permitting process by monitoring the Design Review Board and Planning Commission activities. Advocates business position on specific issues like sign ordinances, business fees, parking, traffic, and other governmental regulations. The Economic Development Committee and Workforce Housing Committee have joined to form one committee, called Advocacy for Housing and Economic Development (AHED). Meets at Noon the First Tuesday of each month at CSAA, 99 Smith Ranch Road. Governmental Affairs Committee Monitors business legislation at city, county and state levels. Represents the business community with a strong, business-focused voice. Actively participates in the formulation of public policy on issues affecting the local economy. The Chairman of the Board appoints committee members. Meets the Third Tuesday at Noon in the Chamber Conference Room. Education Committee Supports and recognizes local educators through collaboration with San Rafael public school districts, College of Marin and Dominican University. Works with School-to-Career program to increase student internships. Recognizes deserving educators through the Excellence in Education Awards. Welcome new teachers to the community. Meets the First Thursday at Noon in the Chamber Conference Room. Ambassadors Committee Members represent the Chamber at special events such as grand openings, ribbon cuttings and after-hours socials. Provides support to the Chamber’s membership retention program. Introduces new members to Chamber programs and assists with special events like the Business Showcase and the Wine Festival. Meets the last Friday of each month at 8:00am in the Chamber Conference Room. Committee designs and conducts the annual San Rafael/Marin Leadership Institute, a nine-month training program for prospective community leaders. The Leadership Institute enables participants to fully understand community issues and trends that affect the future of our county. Committee membership is limited to graduates of the Leadership Institute. Women for Success Committee
Committee produces programs and networking opportunities focused on the needs of businesswomen. Members assist in producing an annual countywide Business Women’s Conference. Meets the Third Wednesday at 3:30 in Chamber Conference Room. Special Events Committees Short-term task forces are formed to produce a number of annual special events including the annual Business Showcase trade show in May and the State of the City Dinner in April, and the Golf Tournament in September.
Business Showcase Task Force – Meets the 2nd Friday of every month, September – June. This is the Chamber’s largest event which is held every year on the second Wednesday in May. It is also the largest Business Showcase in the North Bay. Taking the place of our monthly mixer for that month, members are able to set up booths to display their products and services. This event requires a lot of committee participation on many levels and is not only productive, and is great for networking, but it is a lot of fun! Annual “Business on the Green” Golf Tournament – Meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month, January – October, this group is probably the most creative, as is needed for successful tournaments. Members spend time meeting potential business clients by gathering sponsorships and players for the event, which is held in September every year. You do not have to play golf to be on this committee!
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