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Governmental Affairs Committee
Name: Governmental Affairs CommitteeDate: February 16, 2021Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PSTEvent Description:Vision
Represent the interests of local business and chamber members to elected officials and governing bodies. Reinforce value to our members and to the San Rafael business community by protecting and promoting their interests, tracking, and taking positions on issues that impact our members and the community.
Primary Activities and Tasks
The GAC is responsible for research, evaluation, consideration and providing position recommendations to the full Board on issues and candidates.
Priority Issues for 2020
- Keep informed on mounting transportation, housing, and workforce development issues and work towards solutions
- Influence public policy by inviting elected officials and key stakeholders to meetings and mixers
- Create a report card on our performance in advocacy to show how effective our advocacy was and what was advocated for
- Compare elected officials' voting record with Chamber positions to see how each is voting
Appointment to the Committee is by invitation from the Committee Chair.Location:via ZoomDate/Time Information:the third Tuesday of every month at noonContact Information:454-4163Set a Reminder: -
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2025 Business of the Year Winners
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Thank you to all who joined us for the 2025 San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
State of the City Awards Event!
Congratulations to this year's Business of the Year Award Winners:
Large Business - Marin Community Clinics
Small Business - Red Rooster Brick Oven
Joe Garbarino Green Large Business - BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Joe Garbarino Green Small Business - Pond Farm Brewing CompanyLifetime Achievement Award - accepted by Patty Garbarino from Marin Sanitary Service, in memory of her father Joe Garbarino, Jr.
Champion | Catalyst | Convener