About the BID
The Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID) is a 501 C(6) nonprofit corporation established in 1979 to revitalize the downtown corridor and promote the common interests of Downtown businesses. Through attention to streetscape, marketing and promotions, special events and advocating on issues of safety, public parking and other factors affecting the economic vitality of the downtown district, the BID fulfills its mission. The BID is a special assessment district formed to fund services, activities and programs above and beyond services provided by the City, for the purpose of improving the common areas and strengthening businesses within the district.
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Board & Staff
Board of Directors
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President:
Terrance Thornton, San Rafael Martial Arts
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Vice-President:
Adam Dawson, Mike's Bikes
![Tobi Lessem Tobi Lessem, Bodywise Masage, Inc. Downtown San Rafael massage therapist](https://downtownsanrafael.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Tobi-Lessem-e1576862382406.jpg)
Secretary:
Tobi Lessem, Bodywise Massage, Inc
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Board Members:
Amy & Bishlam Bullock, Salon B Style Lab
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Board Member:
Jeff Brusati, T&B Sports
![Morgan Schauffler Morgan Schauffler](https://downtownsanrafael.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Morgan-Schauffler-e1576195005359.jpeg)
Board Member:
Morgan Schauffler, Youth in Arts
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Board Member:
Kelly Phu, Vin Antico
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Board Member:
Jay Yinger, Yinger Studios
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Board Member:
Valon Grajqevci, Tam Commons
Staff
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Director:
Sarah Tipple
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Social Media Contractor:
Erika Bowker, Pleasures of the Heart
Meetings & Agendas
BID members, you're invited!
Join our standing board meetings. Find out what's happening & share your thoughts!
Monthly BID Board meetings
3rd Thursdays at 10am at the San Rafael Chamber Office, 817 Mission Ave, San Rafael
Please email for meeting invite director@downtownsanrafael.org
Important Downloads:
Annual Reports:
Resource Links:
- 2024 City Resources for Businesses
- 2023 Economic Strategic Plan
- 2021 Resources for Businesses
- SRPD Holiday Tips for Business Owners & Customers
Bylaws:
2024 Agendas & Meeting Minutes by Month
Month
Agenda
Minutes
January 18, 2024 Meeting
February 15, 2024 Meeting
March 21, 2024 Meeting
April 18, 2024 Meeting
May 16, 2024 Meeting
June 20, 2024 Meeting
July 18, 2024 Meeting
August 15, 2024 Meeting
September 19, 2024 Meeting
October 17, 2024 Meeting
November 21, 2024 Meeting
December 19, 2024 Meeting
GET INVOLVED!
The Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District is looking for engaged, passionate BID Members who are interested in serving on the BID Board of Directors and/or on a Committee. If having your finger on the pulse of the community and creating new ideas and initiatives for downtown sounds like something you’d like to be involved in, get more information and an application here.