San Rafael Chamber of Commerce

What San Rafael Chamber of Commerce does

The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization headquartered at 817 Mission Ave., San Rafael, California, serving local businesses across San Rafael and Marin County. Per firmographics, it was founded in 1920 and operates with 11-50 employees. Its primary constituency is small to mid-sized businesses, with a horizontal segmentation approach and a Leaders Circle of 30+ premier corporate sponsors that includes Kaiser Permanente, BioMarin, PG&E, Bank of America, Redwood Credit Union, Bank of Marin, Dominican University of California, Marin Health and Medical Center, Vivalon, Marin-IJ, Marin Sanitary Service, Monahan Pacific, the CA Film Institute, and major Marin hospitality brands such as AC Hotels and Embassy Suites. Karen Strolia is identified as President (President and CEO).

The chamber's core offerings are delivered through a ChamberMaster membership management platform (with GrowthZone integration) that powers a digital member directory, job board, event calendar, and member communications. Product surface includes the San Rafael Leadership Institute, business mixers, morning programs, signature awards (Women of Industry, State of the City Business of the Year, Joe Garbarino Jr. Green Business Award), a Green Business Certification program run in partnership with Marin County since 2002 (300+ businesses certified), Business Growth Webinars curated with the Marin SBDC, a member referral program ($50 per referral), and conference room rental at $50/hour for members. Co-development partnerships span the City of San Rafael, Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District, Marin SBDC, U.S. SBA San Francisco, SCORE, Marin Employment Connection, Marin Economic Forum, Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau, School to Career Partnership, and San Rafael Clean.

Revenue is generated through four documented streams: annual membership dues (subscription/recurring), corporate sponsorships and advertising including the Leaders Circle tier (advertising/event sponsorship), event registration fees for signature programs and mixers (transaction fees), and conference room rental (one-time, $50/hour with a 2-hour minimum). Distribution is direct via field outreach and member referrals; marketing channels mix owned digital (website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), events, and a referral program. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The chamber received the 2026 California Chamber of Commerce "Chamber of the Year" recognition.

Name

San Rafael Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

San Rafael Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://srchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1920 that serves small and mid-sized businesses across San Rafael and Marin County with advocacy, networking events, leadership programs, a digital directory, jobs board, green business certification, and corporate sponsorship tiers supported by ChamberMaster and GrowthZone technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Business advocacy
• Membership organization
• Business networking
• Economic development
• Community events

Headquarters

HQ city

San Rafael

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for businesses to join the chamber and access member benefits, directory listings, and chamber programs.
2. Sponsorships and Advertising: Corporate sponsorships including Leaders Circle tier, event sponsorships, and advertising opportunities on chamber platforms.
3. Conference Room Rental: Conference space rental at $50/hour with 2-hour minimum for chamber members.
4. Event Registration Fees: Fees for signature events including Women of Industry Awards, State of the City Awards, business mixers, and leadership programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven nonprofit business association that provides advocacy, networking, professional development, and economic development programming to businesses in San Rafael and Marin County. Core offerings include an annual membership with directory listings, signature awards events (Women of Industry, State of the City, Green Business), the San Rafael Leadership Institute, business mixers and morning programs, Green Business certification support, conference room rental, a jobs board, and curated business growth webinars.

Product overview

The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce offers a membership-driven platform providing business directory services, networking events, leadership programs, and member benefits. The core offerings include a digital member directory powered by ChamberMaster software, conference room rental, signature awards programs (Women of Industry, State of the City Awards, Green Business Award), the San Rafael Leadership Institute, business mixers and morning programs, Green Business certification support, a jobs board, business growth webinars through Marin SBDC, and sponsorship/advertising opportunities. Members receive access to the chamber's conference facilities, referral incentives, and participation in advocacy efforts for economic vitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Annual membership providing businesses with a directory listing, member-to-member discounts, access to events and programs, advocacy representation, and chamber benefits.
• Conference Room Rental Conference space rental for chamber members at $50/hour with a 2-hour minimum and 4-hour maximum per day, including AV, WiFi, and kitchen facilities, available Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• San Rafael Leadership Institute Program developing business and community leadership skills among chamber members through structured cohorts.
• Business Mixers and Morning Programs Recurring in-person networking events including business mixers and morning programs facilitating member connections and community building.
• Signature Awards Events Program Annual signature awards events honoring outstanding women leaders, business contributions, and green business practices in the San Rafael community.
• Green Business Certification Program Program partnering with Marin County since 2002 to certify local businesses as Green Businesses in areas including energy and water conservation, pollution prevention, waste management, and toxics reduction; free for Marin County businesses.
• Jobs Board Job posting board for chamber member businesses and employment resources including career counseling, job fairs, and hiring assistance through CareerPoint Marin.
• Business Growth Webinars Curated library of recorded webinars hosted by the Marin Small Business Development Center covering finance, marketing, and business growth topics for chamber members.
• Sponsorships and Advertising Sponsorship opportunities and advertising options for member businesses to gain visibility at chamber events and programs, including the Leaders Circle premier sponsor tier.

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, moderate and minor.

• City of San RafaelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for economic development, business advocacy, and community programs in San Rafael.
• Small Business Development Center Marin (Marin SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides business counseling, workshops, and resources for starting and growing businesses through the chamber's webinar and toolkit programs.
• U.S. Small Business Administration - San Francisco OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal small business resources and support programs available through chamber member services.
• Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programming for downtown business community, economic vitality initiatives, and local commerce support.
• SCOREmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentorship and business coaching resources for chamber members through volunteer business experts.
• Marin Employment ConnectionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment resources and job seeker services supporting workforce development for member businesses.
• Marin Convention & Visitors BureaumoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint tourism and business promotion for Marin County's visitor economy.
• Marin Economic ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic research, demographic data, and market intelligence for local businesses.
• School to Career PartnershipmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development and youth employment programs connecting students with local businesses.
• San Rafael CleanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer programs for community beautification and environmental initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SanRafaelCoC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-rafael-chamber-of-commerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/sanrafaelchamber
• Xx.com/SanRafaelCoC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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