San Rafael News

On Earth Day, the City of San Rafael, the BID, DPW, and a large handful of volunteers, joined efforts to remove graffiti, polish up parking meters, pulled spring weeds to beautify the intersections, and removed every little scrap of litter to help make Downtown match the beautiful merchants and other business owners who make San…

The City of San Rafael is designing an Equitable Low Carbon Economy Project. They would appreciate the input of representatives of local businesses, non-profits, education, workforce development, and government organizations through this 5-10 minute survey. (Si prefiere responder en español, siga este enlace.) Respondents will be entered into a raffle with 3 opportunities to win…

UPCOMING TRAININGS The SBDC provides virtual and in-person training and workshops designed for business development on various key topics. Did we mention these trainings are free? 9/7: SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY – OPTIMIZING YOUR EFFORTS 9/13: INSTAGRAM, THREADS & REELS 9/21: STORYTELLING MARKETING VIA IMAGE & VIDEO 9/28: DIGITAL MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS REGISTER HERE

From Sept 2023 – June 2024, Gathering Thyme is offering online & In-Person Classes at their Herb School program.  The first class is Herbalism: Connecting Plants & People on September 6th. Learn the ancient and modern traditions of herbal medicine. This class is open to anyone with an interest in learning the craft of herbalism…

🎬 Step into the Spotlight: Elevate Your Brand with MVFF46 Sponsorships! 🌟 Lights, camera, sponsorship! Embrace the extraordinary opportunity to shine alongside national, regional, and community businesses as a valued sponsor of the highly-acclaimed Mill Valley Film Festival. MVFF46 (Oct 5-15) is calling for partners like you to join forces in an unforgettable cinematic celebration.…

The ground-up development of the contemporary AC Hotel San Rafael by Marriott that’s one block north of San Rafael’s main Fourth Street corridor is now complete. Given that locals have little need for overnight accommodations, the real stir has been about the boutique hotel’s Wednesday opening of Above Fifth, San Rafael’s first rooftop dining destination,…

5 Easy Steps To Getting Your Business Press Monday, August 28, 3 pm PT (Tickets available up to event start) Please join the San Rafael Downtown BID for an informative webinar about public relations with Sarah Segal, the founder, and CEO of Segal Communications. Sarah’s team represents countless Bay Area businesses, including many in the…

Marin bicycling and pedestrian advocates are calling on San Rafael to slow traffic on the city’s main drag.   The speed limit is 25 mph on Fourth Street. Proponents said slowing motorists to 20 mph would greatly improve safety. The effort is being led by Walk/Bike San Rafael, a branch of the Marin County Bicycle Coalition.…

In addition to the 2nd Fridays Dining Under the Lights block parties that take place throughout Downtown San Rafael, the West End will host their Friday Night Block Party from F to G Streets from 6 pm-10 pm (music will end at 9pm). A revised proposal for the WEBP has been presented to the City…

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of a 40-year national legacy committed to small business success. Register below. Session 1 (July 18): Product Identity – How To Present Your Product: Ideal Customer Profile, Branding, Messaging, PR Session 2 (July 20): Online Presence – Where To Present Your Product: Website, Kickstarter, Networking, Social Media Session 3 (July…