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.
Our Mission
The Business Improvement District promotes the economic vitality of Downtown and the common interests of Downtown business owners. We help promote a district that’s a welcoming place to shop, dine, work, live in and enjoy.
Our Vision
Downtown is the cultural heart and soul of our City, where activity, dining, entertainment and commerce blends with creative and entrepreneurial spirit. Downtown is where hometown pride and community thrive.
Are you interested in moving your Business to our Amazing District?
Advisory Board & Staff
Board of Directors
President:
Terrance Thornton, San Rafael Martial Arts
Vice-President:
Adam Dawson, Mike's Bikes
Secretary:
Tobi Lessem, Bodywise Massage, Inc
Board Member:
Morgan Schauffler, Youth in Arts
Board Member:
Jeff Brusati, T&B Sports
Board Member:
Jay Yinger, Yinger Studios
Board Member:
Crystal Vargas, ARTT
Board Member:
Temple Schauble, Metta Yoga
Board Member:
Katherine Erilla, Modern + Avenida
Staff
Director:
Sarah Tipple
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:
Bylaws:
Meetings & Agendas by Year:
Important City Resource Downloads:
- 2024 City Resources for Businesses
- 2023 Economic Strategic Plan
- 2021 Resources for Businesses
- SRPD Holiday Tips for Business Owners & Customers
Homelessness Resources Links:
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.
Please contact Sarah Tipple, Executive Director of Downtown San Rafael BID by phone 415-849-1874 or email director@downtownsanrafael.org.
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.
