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Welcome to the San Rafael Chamber!

Become a member of the Chamber’s vibrant community of business collaborators. Together, we’ll help you grow, thrive and profit.

Keep Marin Working: COVID-19 Business Impact Survey

Read Full Press Release Here

Link to Presentation

Link to Survey Results- English

Link to Survey Results-Spanish
Blueprint of Activity and Business Tiers. What does it mean to be in Orange Tier?

Click Here to View Blueprint for a Safer Economy- dated March 23, 2021
Mini-Grants to Discourage Illegal Dumping - Get Up to $1000

The City of San Rafael spends nearly a quarter of a million dollars annually addressing the problem of public dumping. Nearly 20% of Public Works’ Streets Division time is spent collecting and disposing of waste that is illegally dumped on City streets and sidewalks, creating a public nuisance and safety hazard for the community. To address this pervasive issue, we’re looking to partner with local San Rafael businesses through the use of mini-grants.

These mini-grants will be awarded to local businesses in San Rafael looking to create viable, long term solutions to address illegal dumping on public and private property and reduce the property’s overall crime. The solutions include security cameras, lighting, fencing, and other tools. Often a few structural changes to your property can dramatically reduce or eliminate illicit dumping and vandalism.

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ILLEGAL DUMPING STORY MAP

Sales Tax Relief

There is also an automatic three-month tax extension for taxpayers filing less than $1 million in sales tax, an extension of existing interest and penalty-free payment agreements to companies with up to $5 million in taxable sales, and expanded interest-free payment options for larger businesses particularly affected by significant restrictions on operations based on Covid-19 transmissions. For more information, click here

Additional Support for Small Businesses...

During this unprecedented economic time, California has taken multiple actions to support small businesses. This includes:

Expanding eligibility for the California Earned Income Tax Credit to self-employed and small business owners.
Waived $800 minimum franchise tax for small and medium-sized businesses during their first year of business creation.
Exempting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans provided to California small businesses under the CARES Act.

For a complete list of programs to support California businesses, click here.