Destination San Anselmo

2016 | 17 Destination San Anselmo 5 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO CONNIE S. RODGERS ENERGIZE THE LOCAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT e mission of the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce is to support member success and to grow the local economy. Destination San Anselmo is the only sanctioned resource guide and business directory with information designed for folks wishing to relocate, local residents, visitors and businesses alike. at supports our businesses to strengthen our local economy. Our chamber membership is more than 200 members strong and growing. We represent small to large local businesses, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, home- based businesses and government agencies. Since December of 1944, we have represented the interests of San Anselmo and the Ross Valley communities. e Core Values we share with chambers of commerce throughout the Western States start with Creating a Strong Local Economy and also include Promoting the Community, Providing Networking Opportunities, Representing the Interests of Business with Government, and Taking Political Action. However, as a community, we need to work together to better balance the interests of the whole community to ensure our economy is strong and our future is bright. San Anselmo Chamber has partnered and collaborated with several organizations on important issues. San Anselmo economic development, workforce housing, transportation gridlock, and parking issues are just a few of the topics the Chamber brought to the table. Today, while there are many online shopping options, we encourage you to support local businesses when you shop. Storefronts are vacated when not enough customers walk through the door. When you buy locally, the money spent is multiplied three times or more and pays for important local services such as parks, libraries, and street repairs. And, storefronts and offices are the backdrops of our community's character. We want them to be prosperous, knowing many of them sponsor children's sports teams, nonprofit organizations, the arts, and libraries. San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce sincerely thanks our advertisers. Without them we would not be able to deliver this guide to visitors, residents, businesses and beyond our borders. When you can, do business with local merchants, vendors, and service providers. It keeps our community strong and our economy growing. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR GREG DAVISON Welcome to San Anselmo! As Chair of the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce Board, we are proud to share our wonderful town of San Anselmo. Whether you are a resident, business, or tourist, it is easy to imagine yourself in San Anselmo. Based on the 2016 FBI violent crime report, San Anselmo ranked as one of the safest places to live in California: http://backgroundchecks.org/50-safest- cities-in-california-2016.html. e natural beauty of San Anselmo with the hills, the creeks, the open meadows, and oak and redwood groves means maintaining a small town ambiance, preserving the historic character, and enjoying our open spaces and parks are important values we all share. Indeed, Imagination Park with real life statues of Indiana Jones and Yoda is one of our venues that is a natural gathering point right in the heart of the San Anselmo shopping district. Commerce does well in San Anselmo, as reflected by a diverse array of restaurants, quaint shops, and businesses. e sense of community is strong too, as the award winning local schools and businesses work together to host a variety of community gatherings throughout the year, including the San Anselmo Art and Wine Festival, Music and Film Nights in the Park, along with many other events. ABOUT THE CHAMBER e Chamber is a valuable advocate for San Anselmo and Ross Valley. e businesses and organizations making up the Chamber generate economic energy that qualifies our community as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. e Chamber is dedicated to supporting our members, providing tools to help grow their businesses, and enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life in San Anselmo. WHY JOIN THE CHAMBER? For a small investment— $130 to $250, we provide an estimated value of at least $2,000 in marketing, publicity, networking, online exposure and referrals through Chamber programs. An outstanding return on the investment! Here is just a sampling of what you receive as a member: DISCOUNTED ad opportunities in the Chamber's Destination San Anselmo. FREE listing and link on the Chamber's Website (approximately 10,000 hits monthly!) FREE e-blasts of your business events and promotions to all Chamber members EVENTS to share ideas and network with other members and community leaders FREE business listing in this guide! About the Chamber

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