Applications for the 2008-2009 Leadership Institute are now being accepted. Click Here for Application.
SAVE THE DATE for the Chamber's Third Annual Golf Tournament at the San Geronimo Golf Club on Thursday, Septemer 18th!
5800 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in San Geronimo
11:30 a.m. is registration and a BBQ lunch
1:00 is the shotgun start
7:00 p.m. is Buffet Dinner
Reservations are requested by September 5th.
Board of Directors: January 11th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ CSAA on Friday, 99 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael
Leads Group: January 8th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Business After 5 Mixer: January 9th from 5:30 to 7:30 ~ Toyota Marin, 445 East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael. Click here for more information.
Education Committee: January 10th at noon ~ Chamber Conference Room
Business Showcase Committee: January 11th at 8:00am ~ Chamber Conference Room
Women for Success Committee: January 16th from 3:30 to 4:30~ Chamber Conference Room
Leadership Institute/Education & The Canal: January 17th ~ Pickleweed Community Center, 50 Canal Street, San Rafael
Chamber Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday, January 21
Leads Group: January 22nd from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Women for Success Brown Bag Lunch: January 23rd from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Fidelity Investments presents..."The Road to Retirement!". Location is at the San Rafael Corporate Center, 750 Lindaro Street, San Rafael. $3.00 suggested donation at the door. Men are always welcome! To register online, click here.
Ambassadors Committee: January 25th at 8:00am ~ Chamber Conference Room
Installation Dinner and Awards Night: January 25th from 6:30 to 9:30pm ~ Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael. Tickets are $80.00 per person for the evening. To make your reservation, please click here.
To order your advance ticket for the "Marin County All Stars" Rock 'N Roll performance, click here!
February 2008
Chamber will be closed in observance of President's Day on Monday, February 18, 2008
Board of Directors: February 1st from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ McInnis Golf Club, 350 Smith Ranch Road
AHED Committee: February 5th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ CSAA, 99 Smith Ranch Road
Leads Group: February 5th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Business Showcase Meeting: February 8th from 8:00am to 9:00am ~ Chamber Conference Room
Business After 5 Mixer: February 13th from 5:30 to 7:30 ~ Hosted by Hospice by the Bay, 17 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste 100 in Larkspur. This is a joint mixer with the Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce. For more information and to view a flyer, click here.
Leadership Institute/Health & Human Svcs: February 14th at Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael
Education Committee: February 14th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Leads Group: February 19th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Governmental Affairs Committee: February 19th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Health & Wellness Hall Committee: February 20th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Women for Success Committee: February 20th from 3:30 to 4:30 ~ Chamber Conference Room
New Member Briefing: February 20th from 5:00 to 6:30 ~ Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1 Mitchell Blvd., Ste B, San Rafael (next to the Westamerica Bank)
Women for Success Luncheon:February 27th from 11:30 to 1:30 ~ Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway. Diane Conway is the featured speaker on "What Would You Do If You Had No Fear?". Chamber members are $30.00 and Non-Members are $35.00. Men are always welcome. Register here for this event!
Golf Committee: February 28th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Ambassador Meeting: February 29th from 7:30am to 8:30am ~ Chamber Conference Room
Candidates Forum: February 29th from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. ~ Unity Church, 600 Palm Drive, Novato. Please register for this event. Participation is $25.00 per person.
20th Annual Business Showcase: This Wednesday, May 14th from 3:30 to 7:30 ~ Marin Civic Center, Exhibition Hall, Avenue of the Flaggs. Admission is free!
Don’t miss out on the new Health & Wellness Hall. For an informational flyer click here.
March 2008
AHED Committee: March 4th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ CSAA, 99 Smith Ranch Road
Leads Group: March 4th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Board of Directors: March 7th from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Marin Builders Association, 660 Las Gallinas Avenue
Business After 5 Mixer: March 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 ~ Fidelity Investments, 601 Larkspur Landing Circle in Larkspur. To view a detailed flyer, click here.
Leadership Institute/Public Safety: March 13th ~ Jeanette Prandi Center, 2 Jeanette Prandi Way, San Rafael
Education Committee: March 13th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Business Showcase Committee: March 14th from 8:00am to 9:00am ~ Chamber Conference Room
Leads Group: March 18th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Governmental Affairs Committee: March 18th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Health & Wellness Hall Committee: March 19th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Women for Success Committee: March 19th from 3:30 to 4:30 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Excellence in Education: March 20th from 5:00 to 7:00 ~ The Atrium at Autodesk, 111 McInnis Parkway
Women for Success Luncheon: March 26th from 11:30 to 1:30 ~ Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 1010 Northgate Drive. Caterina Rando will speak on "How to attract clients with ease!" View our flyer for more information and register online.
Golf Committee: March 27th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Ambassador Meeting: March 28th from 7:30am to 8:30am ~ Chamber Conference Room
20th Annual Business Showcase: This Wednesday, May 14th from 3:30 to 7:30 ~ Marin Civic Center, Exhibition Hall, Avenue of the Flaggs. Admission is free!
Don’t miss out on the new Health & Wellness Hall. For an informational flyer click here.
April 2008
AHED Committee: April 1st form 12:00 to 1:00 ~ CSAA, 99 Smith Ranch Road
Leads Group: April 1st from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Leadership/Jaycee Mixer: April 3rd from 5:30 to 7:30 ~ Four Points Sheraton, 1010 Northgate Drive. Learn how to become a part of the California Jaycees and be involved! For more details and contact information, view their flyer.
Board of Directors: April 4th from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Four Points Sheraton, 1010 Northgate Drive
This event has become a very important annual affair for the San Rafael community. It provides an opportunity for San Rafael residents and business representatives to gather and celebrate the vitality of our wonderful city while honoring the Businesses of the Year and the City Employee of the Year. Based on the success of past events, the dinner will feature a "Taste of San Rafael," showcasing ten of San Rafael's great restaurants and caterers.
For more information, and to make your reservation, please click here.
For sponsorship investments, contact Jennifer at 454-4163, ext. 104.
Business After 5 Mixer: April 9th from 5:30 to 7:30 ~ Sumner Studios, 7 Mark Drive, San Rafael. Join George and Donnalei Sumner for an Environmental ArtGallery. Prospective members are always welcomed! View flyer here.
Education Committee: April 10th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Business Showcase Committee: April 11th from 8:00am to 9:00am ~ Chamber Conference Room
San Rafael Business Committee Wine & Cheese Reception: Monday, April 14th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. ~ Donna Seager Galleries, 851 Fourth Street, downtown San Rafael. Please call for reservations: 454-4163. View flyer here.
Leads Group: April 15th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Governmental Affairs Committee: April 15th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Health & Wellness Hall Committee: April 16th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
New Member Briefing: April 16th from 5:00 to 6:30 ~ Location TBA
Women in Business Conference: April 17th ~ Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael, from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Jill Eikenberry, renowned actress and activist is the keynote speaker. Early Bird deadline is April 4th and registration deadline is April 11th. Participants may register here and mail form and payment to the Novato Chamber at 897 DeLong Ave., Novato, CA 94945, or online through the Novato Chamber of Commerce.
Leadership Institute/Media, Diversity, Arts: April 17th ~ Guide Dogs for the Blind, 350 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael
Golf Committee: April 24th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Ambassador Meeting: April 25th from 7:30am to 8:30am ~ Chamber Conference Room
Leads Group: April 29th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
May 2008
The Chamber will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2008
Board of Directors: May 2nd from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway
AHED Committee: May 6th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ CSAA, 99 Smith Ranch Road
Education Committee: May 8th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Business Showcase Committee: May 9th from 8:00am to 9:00am ~ Chamber Conference Room
Leads Group: May 13th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
20th Annual Business Showcase: This Wednesday, May 14th from 3:30 to 7:30 ~ Marin Civic Center, Exhibition Hall, Avenue of the Flaggs. Admission is free!
Don’t miss out on the new Health & Wellness Hall. For an informational flyer click here.
Leadership Institute/Affordable Housing, Environment: May 15th ~ Maria B. Freitas Center, 455 Manuel T. Freitas Parkway, Terra Linda
Governmental Affairs Committee: May 20th from12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Women for Success Committee: May 21st from 3:30 to 4:30 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Golf Committee: May 22nd from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Leads Group: May 27th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Ambassador Meeting: May 30th from 7:30am to 8:30am ~ Chamber Conference Room
June 2008
SAVE THE DATE for the Chamber's Third Annual Golf Tournament at the San Geronimo Golf Club on Thursday, Septemer 18th!
5800 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in San Geronimo
11:30 a.m. is registration and a BBQ lunch
1:00 is the shotgun start
7:00 p.m. is Buffet Dinner Reservations are requested by September 5th.
Click here for registration per single player Click here for registration per foursome
AHED Committee: June 3rd from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ CSAA, 99 Smith Ranch Road
Leadership Graduation: June 5th from 1:00 to 6:00 ~ San Francisco Yacht Club, 98 Beach Road, Belvedere
Leads Group: June 10th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Business After 5 Mixer: June 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 ~ Courtyard by Marriott, 2500 Larkspur Landing Circle
Join the San Rafael Chamber with the Larkspur and Corte Madera Chambers in celebrating The Larkspur Centennial! View the flyer for additional information.
Business Showcase Committee: June 13th from 8:00am to 9:00am ~ Chamber Conference Room
Governmental Affairs Committee: June 17th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Women for Success Committee: June 18th from 3:30 to 4:30 ~ Chamber Conference Room
New Member Briefing: June 18th from 5:00 to 6:30 ~ Location TBD
Leads Group: June 24th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
The Chamber will be closed in observance of Independance Day on Friday, July 4, 2008
Leads Group: July 8th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Novato Oaks Inn, 215 Alameda Del Prado, Novato Click Here For More Information
Business After 5 Mixer: July 9th from 5:30 to 7:30 ~ Ceramic Tile Design, 846 West Francisco Blvd., San Rafael
Mid-Year Board of Directors Retreat: July 11th from 11:30 to 2:00~ Tour of Local Agricultural Farms
Leads Group: July 22nd from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Women for Success Brown Bag Lunch: July 23rd from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ San Rafael Corporate Center, 750 Lindaro Street. For more detailed information, view flyer here. Visit the Chamber Store to reserve your spot!
Women for Success Committee Meeting: July 16th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm~ San Rafael Chamber Conference Room
August 2008
Business after 5 Mixer Date has Changed! See Below!
Board of Directors Meeting: Friday, August 1st from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Location AAA, 99 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael
AHED: Tuesday, August 5th from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ CSAA, 99 Smith Ranch Road
Leads Group: Tuesday, August 5th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Health and Wellness Committee Meeting: Wednesday, August 6th from 12:00 to 1:00pm ~ San Rafael Chamber Conference Room.
New Date for Mixer!
BusinessAfter 5 Mixer: Wednesday, August 20th from 5:30-7:30pm ~ Bank of Marin, 1010 Fourth St. Click Here for more Info.
New Member Briefing: Wednesday, August 20th from 4:30 to 5:30 ~ Bank of Marin, 1010 Fourth St. Mixer to follow.
Leads Group: Tuesday, August 19th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Ave, Corte Madera
Governmental Affairs Committee: Tuesday, August 19th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Women for Success Brown Bag Lunch: Wednesday, August 27th from 12:00 to 1:00pm ~ Ford of Marin, 619 East Francisco Blvd, San Rafael ~ Click Here for more Info.
September 2008
The Chamber will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 1st, 2008
AHED: Tuesday, September 2nd from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Meets at CSAA, 99 Smith Ranch Road
LEADS Group: Tuesday, September 2nd from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera
Health and Wellness Committee Meeting: Wednesday, September 3rd from 12:00 to 1:00pm ~ Chamber Conference Room
Board of Directors Meeting: Friday,September 5th from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Marin Builders Association, 660 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael
BusinessAfter 5 Mixer: Wednesday, September 10th from 5:30 to 7:30 ~ Tamalpais Bank, 851 Irwin Street, San Rafael
For More Info Click Here
Education Committee: Thursday, September 11th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Boardroom
Business Showcase Committee Meeting: Friday, September 12th from 8:00 to 9:00 am ~ Chamber Boardroom
Executive Board Meeting: Friday, September 12th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Boardroom
Governmental Affairs Committee: Tuesday, September 16th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Boardroom
LEADS Group: Tuesday, September 16th from 12:00 to 1:30pm ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera
Women for Success Committee Meeting: Wednesday, September 17th from 3:30 to 4:30pm ~ Chamber Conference Room
Third Annual Golf Tournament "Business on the Green": Thursday, September 18th ~ San Geronimo Golf course 5800 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in San Geronimo. This is a great way to have fun while networking.
11:30 a.m. is registration and a BBQ lunch
1:00 is the shotgun start
7:00 p.m. is Buffet Dinner
Reservations are requested by September 5th.
Click here for registration per single player Click here for registration per foursome
The day should wrap up around 8pm.
Women for Success Green Panel: Wednesday, September 24th from 11:30 to 1:30 ~ Join the Women for Success Committee as we welcome local experts on what it takes to become a Green Business and how you can establish a Green Way of Living! Seafood Peddler, 100 Yacht Club Dr., San Rafael.
For More Info Click Here Or to register Click Here
LEADS Group: Tuesday, September 30th from 12:00 to 1:30pm~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera
Health and Wellness Committee Meeting: Wednesday October 1st from 12:00 to 1:00 pm ~ Chamber Conference Room
AHED
: Tuesday, October 2nd from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Meets at CSAA, 99 Smith Ranch Road
Board of Directors Meeting: Friday, October 3rd from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ La Toscana, 3751 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael
Education Committee: Thursday, October 9th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Boardroom
Executive Board Meeting: Friday, October 10th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Boardroom
Business Showcase Committee Meeting: Friday October 10th from 8:00 to 9:00 am ~ Chamber Conference Room
LEADS Group: Tuesday, October 14th from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera
Women For Success Committee Meeting: Wednesday, October 15th from 3:30 to 4:30pm ~ Chamber Conference Room
Business After 5 Mixer: Wednesday, October 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ~ New Teacher Welcome! Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 1010 Northgate Dr., Please call Jean Kramers at 415-454-4163 to register.
Health and Wellness Lunch: Friday, October 17th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm ~ Location to be announced
Governmental Affairs Committee: Tuesday, October 21st from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Boardroom
Women for Success Brown Bag Lunch: Wednesday, October 22nd from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ~ San Rafael Corporate Center, 750 Lindaro St, San Rafael
Forecasting the Future: Wednesday, October 23rd from 7:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. ~ Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway ~ Click Here to Register
LEADS Group: Tuesday, October 28th from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera
New Member Briefing: TBD
November 2008
AHED: Tuesday November 4th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Conference Room
Women for Success Holiday Mixer: Wednesday, November 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m~ Location TBD
Health and Wellness Committee Meeting: Wednesday, November 5th from 12:00 to 1:00pm ~ Chamber Conference Room
Board of Directors Meeting: Friday, November 7th from 8:30 to 4:00 p.m, Annual Strategic Planning ~ Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker in Sausalito
LEADS Group: Tuesday, November 11th from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, Corte Madera
Business After 5 Mixer: Wednesday, November 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ~ City Carpets, 555 East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael
Education Committee: Thursday, November 13th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Boardroom
Business Showcase Committee Meeting: Friday November 14th from 8:00 to 9:00 am ~ Chamber Conference Room
Governmental Affairs Committee: Tuesday, November 20th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Boardroom
LEADS Group: Tuesday, November 25th from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera
The Chamber will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th in observance of Thanksgiving Day
December 2008
AHED: Tuesday, December 2nd from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Meets at CSAA, 99 Smith Ranch Road
Health and Wellness Committee Meeting: Wednesday, December 3rd from 12:00 to 1:00pm ~ Chamber Conference Room
Board of Director's Holiday Meeting: Friday, December 5th from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Location TBD
LEADS Group: Tuesday, December 9th from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera
Business After 5 Mixer: Wednesday, December 10th from 5:30 to 7:30 ~ Volunteer Thank You event! Toyota Marin, 445 East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael
Education Committee: Thursday, December 11th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Boardroom
Business Showcase Committee: Friday December 12th from 8:00 to 9:00 am ~ Chamber Conference Room
Governmental Affairs Committee: Tuesday, December 16th from 12:00 to 1:00 ~ Chamber Boardroom
LEADS Group: Tuesday, December 23rd from 12:00 to 1:30 ~ Best Western Corte Madera Inn, 56 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera
