• Strategic Plan & Committees

  • The Strategic Plan for the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce is coordinated by Chamber committees, divisions, and staff. It helps provide goals, specific tasks and measures of success for the organization. The Strategic Plan is adopted annually by the Board of Directors through Committee Business Plans.

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  • East San Rafael Working Group

    Vision

    To promote the importance of East San Rafael to the community’s overall health; foster prosperity and address shared concerns.

    What Do We Mean to the City of San Rafael

    Meets the first Thursday of the month, 10:00am, via Zoom

    Email Committee Chair Stephanie Plante

     

  • Economic Vitality Committee

    Vision

    The Committee serves to promote economic vitality within San Rafael. This is exhibited through showing value to our members and to the San Rafael business community by taking actions to support initiatives that strengthen the local economy. Moreover, to determine the obstacles that exist to businesses’ ability to remain, grow and hire in San Rafael.

    Primary Activities and Tasks

    To implement a core element of the Chamber’s mission: “providing a strong voice in support of the economic vitality of our community”. This will aid in the increase in local agency tax revenue resulting from increase in local economic activity. 

    Priority Focus for 2023:

    • Decrease barriers to businesses ability to grow in San Rafael
    • Increase in number of  employment opportunities in San Rafael 
    • Increase in local economic activity (Retention & Expansion Program)
    • Reduction of vacancy rate of commercial real estate in San Rafael
    • Increase in synergy and collaboration between the SRCC and the  Downtown Business Improvement District
    • Strong partnerships with organizations aligned with Chamber priorities including SBDC, CareerPoint Marin and Marin Economic Forum other groups including neighborhoods and schools

    View Economic Vitality Committee Business Plan 

    Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 12pm via Zoom

    Chair-Joe McCallum

    Staff Liaison- Email Josh Townsend for more information about EVC

     

     

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    Education Committee

    Vision

    To act as a catalyst for existing MCOE career-related and pathways programs by facilitating healthy student internship experiences in Marin County. Provide support for the education community that will ensure students attending Marin County Schools and Colleges are prepared and productive participants in a complex, changing, technology-driven society.

    Primary Activities and Tasks

    To identify, promote, and support common educational goals by fostering understanding, cooperation, and collaboration between the business and education communities. Committee recognizes outstanding educators throughout the year by hosting the annual “New Teacher Welcome” Mixer in October and the “Excellence in Education” Award Ceremony at the May Meetup. Committee facilitates successful internships with Marin County businesses for high school and other students. Committee co-sponsors annual Bite of Reality financial literacy program for San Rafael City School District high school students.

    Priority Activities for 2023:

    • Committee recognizes outstanding educators throughout the year
    • Committee hosts the annual “New Teacher Welcome” Meetup in October and the “Excellence in Education” Award Ceremony at the May Meetup
    • Committee facilitates successful internships with Marin County businesses for high school and college students from COM & Dominican U. via the Internship Connection and MCOE

    View Education Committee Business Plan 

    Meets the secondTuesday of the month at 12pm at the Miller Creek School District Board Room, 380 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael

    Email Committee Chair Brad Honsberger


    Staff Liaison- Jennifer Benson

     

  • Governmental Affairs Committee

    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 2023

    • 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

    View GAC Business Plan 

    Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 12pm via Zoom

    Staff Liaison- Email CEO, Joanne Webster for more information at jwebster@srchamber.com

     

  • Green Business Committee

    Vision

    The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Green Business Committee exists to connect the voice of sustainable business with the Chamber, its members and greater business community, in order to help all these groups gain awareness and progress towards a more sustainable future.

    Primary Activities and Tasks

    Increase the number of Certified Green businesses within the existing SRCC membership. Promote sustainability through training/education/accessible content. Recognize green champions and organizations through managing the Green Business Award application and nomination process. Recommend green business policy positions (initiative or legislation) that are successfully adopted by SRCC Board of Directors. Drive city/county/business network adoption of green business incentives, preferred buying and recognition.

    Priority Activities for 2023

    • Increase committee membership and Green Business certification among Chamber members by 10 percent
    • Recognize green champions and organizations through managing the Green Business of the year application and nomination process: Increase applications by 10%
    • Elevate the Chamber as a green leader, embed sustainability into Chamber practices
    • Promote sustainability through training/ education/accessible content
    • Drive city/county/business networks adoption of green business incentives, preferred buying, and recognition
    • Collaborate with other business organizations on sustainability efforts.

    View Green Committee Business Plan

    Meets the third Wednesday of the month via Zoom.

    Email Committee Chair Mark Chhabria

     

  • Women of Industry Committee

    Vision                                                                                                                                                        

    The Women of Industry committee celebrates the successful Women Business Owners, Professionals and Entrepreneurs here in Marin County. 

    Since 2013 the San Rafael Chamber and the Women of Industry committee have annually recognized a businesswoman demonstrating excellence in her field while significantly impacting the community and beyond. The Women of Industry Luncheon supports Marin County women in business and celebrates outstanding leadership. 

    All proceeds raised at the luncheon event go towards a scholarship for one woman to attend the San Rafael Leadership Institute.

    In addition, the Women of Industry Committee produces and plans the Women's Empowerment in Business Series. Past WES events include; Innovation & Success, An Evening with Dana King, Leading Women of Marin, Leading Women in Wellness, and Women's Financial Success.

    Click here to view the 2022 Women of Industry Business Plan

    Past Women of Industry Award honorees include: The late Joan Capurro - Bank of Marin, the late Ann Brebner - California Film Institute, Patty Garbarino - Marin Sanitary Service, Melissa Prandi - Prandi Property Management, Pat Kendall- Kaiser Permanente, Mary Kay Sweeney - Homeward Bound, Stephanie Plante - CPi Developers, Cynthia Murray - North Bay Leadership Council, and Helen Russell - Equator Coffees.

    The Women of Industry Committee typically meets the third Monday of each month. 

    Email Committee Co-chairs  Lynsey Kayser and Courtney Budesa 

    Check out our Women's Empowerment in Business Blog

     

  • Health & Wellness Resource Group

    Vision

    The Health and Wellness Resource Group (HWRG) shows its value to the Chamber and community through a variety of activities. The HWRG organizes, coordinates and participates in events and attracts new members through our events. The HWRG is a valuable educational resource to other Chamber businesses through events focused on general health and wellness issues and topics. Our volunteer-based resource group is committed to its mission as members of the Chamber of Commerce.

    Primary Activities and Tasks

    Build and sustain Chamber membership of health and wellness professionals by offering productive networking opportunities and a support community. Add value for new and current Chamber members by providing health education events and resources that focus on how health and wellness topics can aid their lives and businesses. Provide outreach and educational information to the community at large regarding health and wellness. Support and promote each other’s businesses by learning and understanding what we do and making referrals to each other.

    Priority Issues for 2023:

    • Better integrate Health and Wellness Resource Group into Chamber activities
    • Events should have more of a business feel and relate to the business community. Emphasize how Health and Wellness relates to productivity in the workplace.
    • Participate in more pre-existing Chamber member affiliated Health and Wellness Fairs and events.

    View Health & Wellness Resource Group Business Plan

    Meets the second Monday of the month via Zoom. 

    Email Committee Chair Jessica Price 

     

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