Our Mission
We stand for Downtown San Rafael businesses. Supporting San Rafael's downtown is the BID's only job. Join us as we build community, advocate for our member businesses, and promote the eclectic retail, restaurant, arts and professional companies that call downtown home.
Board & Staff
Board of Directors
President:
Jaime Ortiz
Bank of Marin
Secretary, Block Captain:
Bonnie Ayers Namkung
Bonnie Ayers Namkung Marketing Communications
Treasurer:
Jed Greene
Five Corners Consulting Group, LLC
Melissa Prandi
PRANDI Property Management
Block Captain:
Jeff Brusati
T&B Sports
Block Captain:
Adam Dawson
Mike's Bikes
Welcome, Dezzy!
Events Co-Chair, Block Captain:
Dezzy St. Andre
Rumor Has It
Dezzy envisioned empowering and inspiring her hometown when she opened her West End boutique, Rumor Has It. An interior design and fashion boutique, it's stocked with unique clothing, accessories, furniture and home goods at affordable prices, featuring local designers and artists.
A big supporter of downtown businesses, Dezzy is thrilled to be part of the BID Board and serve as events co-chair and a block captain. Dezzy studied at San Diego State and brings a bachelor’s in journalism, emphasizing public relations, to the Board.
Meet Joanne!
Events Co-Chair, Block Captain:
Joanne Vosmek
Copperfield's Books
Joanne Vosmek, manager of Copperfield's Books, is proud to represent and advocate for San Rafael's vibrant and diverse downtown. She also supports our literary and arts communities. She is the BID’s events committee co-chair and serves as a block captain to communicate with her neighbors.
Originally from the Midwest, Joanne has made Marin her home for the past 20 years and raised her daughters Zoe and Haley here. When not working she enjoys exploring our gorgeous hiking trails with her dog, Scout.
Hello, Erika!
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Erika Bowker
Pleasures of the Heart
Erika Bowker is co-owner of Pleasures of the Heart, a safe and comfortable boutique for women and men in downtown San Rafael.
A member of the community for over 10 years, Erika enjoys getting to know local business owners and employees. She also loves supporting local businesses. Erika is excited to be a BID board member and represent downtown San Rafael.
Staff
Meetings & Agendas
BID members, you're invited!
Come to our standing board meetings. Find out what's happening and share your thoughts!
Monthly BID Board meetings
3rd Thursdays, 8 - 9 a.m., Bank of Marin
Conference room, 1101 4th Street, San Rafael
Click to open BID meeting Agenda2018-5-17
Important Downloads
Downtown San Rafael's 2018 Work Plan
San Rafael BID 2018 Member Toolkit
Special thanks to Amanda Lennon for months of hard work pulling together this toolkit together. The BID appreciates her commitment to Downtown San Rafael businesses.
2018 Agendas & Meeting Minutes by Month
Month Agenda Minutes
January 1/24/18 Agenda 1/24/18 Minutes
February 2/15/18 Agenda 2/16/18 Minutes
March 3/15/18 Agenda 3/15/18 Minutes
April 4/19/18 Agenda 4/19/18 Minutes
May 5/17/18 Agenda 5/17/18 Minutes
June 6/21/18 Agenda 6/21/18 Minutes
July 7/26/18 Agenda 7/26/18 Minutes
August 8/16/18 Agenda
September 9/20/18 Agenda
October 10/18/18 Agenda
November 11/15/18 Agenda
December 12/20/18 meeting
2017 Agendas & Meeting Minutes by Month
Month Agenda Minutes
January 1/20/17 Agenda 1/20/17 Minutes
February 2/22/17 Agenda 2/22/17 Minutes
March 3/8/17 Agenda 3/8/17 Minutes
April 4/12/17 Agenda 4/12/17 Minutes
May 5/10/17 Agenda 5/10/17 Minutes
June 6/22/17 Agenda
6/28/17 Annual Meeting Agenda 6/22/17 Minutes
6/28/17 Annual Meeting Minutes
July 7/19/17 Agenda 7/19/17 Minutes
August 8/9/17 Agenda 8/9/17 Minutes
September 9/13/17 Agenda 9/13/17 Minutes
October Meeting Cancelled Meeting Cancelled
November 11/1/17 Agenda 11/1/17 Minutes
December Meeting Cancelled Meeting Cancelled
6/28/17 Annual Meeting Agenda
6/28/17 Annual Meeting Minutes
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.