Signature Events

The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce provides members with over 15 different networking opportunites to connect at signature events, mixers and workshops all year:

State of the City Dinner Embassy Suites, San Rafael March 14 (6:00-9:00pm)

Business Showcase and Reception Embassy Suites, San Rafael September 11 (4:00-7:30pm) , 

Business After 5 Networking Mixers

Excellence in Education Recognitions Cornish & Carey Commercial, San Rafael May 8

 

Business Showcase
 

Winner of the NorthBay BEST Award, this annual September premier event showcases the products, services, and ideas of the Chamber Member businesses to the business community and the general public.  Average cost for Exhibitors varies depending on booth category. The 2013 Business Showcase will be held on Wednesday, September 11th at Embassy Suites, San Rafael. Tradeshow & Announcements 4:00-7:30pm.

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Forecasting the Future


Annual event featuring esteemed keynote and panel speakers discussing the local and county economy. The 10th Annual Forecasting the Future Economic Conference TBA
 

"Business After 5" Networking Mixers


 Hosted by a Chamber Member on the second Wednesday of each month, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, during every month of the year except month of Business Showcase.  Admission is complimentary for members.  Prospective members are encouraged to contact the Chamber to be placed on Guest List.  $20 for all other Non-Members.

Interested in Hosting a mixer? Click here for more information and click here for an application.

The Mixer Schedule for 2013 here

Excellence in Education Recognitions 2012-2013 held at the May Mixer



Event to recognize exceptional professionals in the local Educational arena.  The Chamber Education Committee has honored over 100 deserving recipients with these awards over the past 15 years of sponsorship. The committee consists of education leaders from the San Rafael and Dixie Districts, Dominican University and College of Marin. The business members include representatives from businesses with a long history of supporting education and individual members passionate about the interests of business and education. 
Six educators will be selected and recognized in 2012-2013. Each honoree will be listed in the Marin Independent Journal as an Educator of the Month November-April and all honorees will be recognized at the May Mixer on Wednesday, May 8th, 5-7pm at Cornish & Carey Commercial, 1101 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael.


New Teacher Welcome 2013 held at the November Mixer



Event to welcome new techers to our community and support the mission of the Chamber Education Committee: to identify, promote and support common goals by fostering understanding, cooperation and collaboration between the business and education communities. Each teacher is introduced and given a goody bag of supplies doanted by Chamber member businesses at the October mixer on Wednesday, October 9th, 5-7pm at Infinit Marin, 475 Francisco Blvd., San Rafael.

Please direct all event questions to the Chamber 415-454-4163.


State of the City Awards Dinner


Annual event, also known as "Taste of San Rafael" with the City of San Rafael, with a "State of City" address by Mayor Gary Phillips and an awards ceremony to celebrate Citizen of the Year, Employee of the Year, and the Small and Large Businesses of the Year and Green Business of the Year.The Taste of San Rafael will include samples of culinary creations by Chamber member restaurants and caterers. Cocktails are served, along with dinner and program. Winners will be announced at the event on Thursday, March 14th at the Embassy Suites, 6:00-9:00pm.

Reserve your seats today! Please click here for the registration form.

Nominations are now open. Click here to nominate your favorite buiness.

Please note: In 2013, the  Board of Directors Installation will be performed at the December 2012 Board meeting.

The State of the City Awards Dinner presents sponsors with an excellent opportunity to reach hundreds to business leaders and key elected officials from all parts of Marin County.

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