Board Retreat and Monthly Meetings The Board held a retreat early this year to develop strategic goals for how the Chamber can increase benefit to the town's business community.
Board meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month at the Fairfax Library, from 6:30-8:00pm. Board meetings are always open to Chamber Members.
2014 Chamber Board Members
David Smadbeck - Board President; Coldwell Banker, Sleeping Lady
Richard Pedemonte - Board Vice President; Pedemonte & Co.
David Haskell - Board Secretary & Treasurer; Haskell & Assoc.
Kaz Begley; Hairfax
Morgan Hall; Morgan Hall Architect
Frank Lange; Alder Creek Consulting
Joelle Levy; Lola's Depot
Tami Lyon; First Federal Savings & Loan
Augie Venezia; Fairfax Lumber & Hardware
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Chamber News
EventsFairfax BrewfestThe Chamber hosted two events in the past month, the Annual Fairfax Brewfest and the Spring Mixer. Both were successful. The Brewfest is a Chamber fundraiser and was a sold out event with over a thousand participants.
Chamber Spring MixerThe Mixer, also with a full capacity attendance presented members of the board of the new Marin Museum of Bicycling that is now slated to open this summer on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Joe Breeze, Otis Guy and Marc Vendetti spoke about their vision for the museum and its place in the Fairfax community. return to top |
2014 "Only In Fairfax" Guide Ad Deadline: May 9th
Issue Date: June 6th
The joint effort by the Pacific Sun and the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce to produce the next "Only in Fairfax" guidebook is well under way. It will be inserted into thousands of Pacific Suns on June 6th, and many more will be given away at the Fairfax Festival the following weekend. It will also be distributed by the Marin County Visitors & Convention Bureau, become part of the Town of Fairfax's welcoming package to new residents, and will be available at businesses around town. call: 415.485.6700
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Ballot Measure "A" Funding for Marin Free Library
Poll Results The Chamber of Commerce is asked from time to time to endorse various people and issues. With the ease of email-based polling, the Chamber can have its members vote directly. Here are the results of the poll which closed earlier this week. Should the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce endorse the renewal of Marin County
Measure A on the June 3, 2014 ballot to provide funding for the Marin County Free Library? Poll Results: 93% Yes; 7% No
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New Website for Chamber
Oops - target date slipped but we are getting close. return to top
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Member News & Announcements
Fairfax Volunteers Say:
"We know you love your Town...now show your love by committing to volunteer! Take this opportunity to get involved."
Learn more or sign up:
415.456.5652
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Summer Camp for Tweens June 16-23 Deer Park
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Fairfax Egg Hunt and Beyond
Sunday April 19th10am sharp - Egg Hunt in Bolinas Park
1-4pm - Eggstravaganza in Peri Park
8-10pm - Movie in Contrati Park Ballfield
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Go for Green - Placard Program A Program of the County of Marin Environmental Health Services Division
The County has put out a bulletin to "assist food facility owners and operators". The program is intended to 1. Reduce food-borne illnesses 2. Increase compliance with food safety laws 3. Convey inspection results in a manner that is easy to interpret
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MBA Candidate Offering Free Energy Surveys
Gwen Corrie, an MBA candidate in Sustainable Enterprises at Dominican University is offering free energy surveys to small businesses as part of the Net Impact Chapter at Dominican University. The program may help uncover energy bill savings.
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Community Wellness Center An Introduction by David Kitts
The Wellness Center, located on Center Blvd., provides a wide range of health & wellness services at affordable prices. For more information visit www.communitywellnesscenter.orgor call 415-419-5397 or click the link below to read David's letter. read morereturn to top
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