San Marino Chamber of Commerce 2304 Huntington Drive, Suite 202 San Marino, CA 91108 Map 626-286-1022 626-286-7765 FAX E-Mail: sanmarinochamber@att.net

The Green Sheet January, 2010

Chamber Office Information - Calendar- History and Activities -  The San Marino Directory - About Our City - Historical and Cultural Attractions in San Marino  - Executive Officers and Board of Directors - Community Web Links

BUSINESS DIRECTORY Updated 1/21/10 By Category, Alphabetical, Member Representatives Business Website Directory Business Listings from the San Marino Directory (January, 2009)

Available Office and Retail Space and land Parcels  (Updated 1/18/10)

Business Membership and Renewal Application

Last Web Site Update: January 21, 2010

Congratulations to our 2009 Award winners. Phil Raacke (San Marino Security Systems) was named the Chambers Business Person of the Year for 2009, and the CLASS Award was given to Chamber Office Manager Rita Rodriguez. Both awards were given out at the Chambers annual Holiday Celebration December 10, 2009.

CHAMBER OFFICE INFORMATION

The San Marino Chamber of Commerce welcomes inquiries about business opportunities and community events. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Office Manager: Rita Rodriguez

CALENDAR

HISTORY AND ACTIVITIES

Founded in November of 1959 the mission of the San Marino Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic well-being of the community, to be an advocate for its members and to provide community leadership.

The Chamber is governed by an eleven to fifteen member Board of Directors, each serving a two-year term. Officers are chosen from the Board each year.

Working in partnership with the City, the Chamber plays an active roll in supporting the local businesses and in recruiting new businesses to San Marino. Having been an active participant in developing the City's Commercial Plan, the Chamber is well equipped to assist prospective businesses in finding a suitable location and obtaining the necessary permits and business licenses. The Chamber is proud of the working relationship and what we have accomplished in conjunction with the real estate and commercial property brokers with listings in the City. We hope you will contact the Chamber if we can be of assistance.

Each month the Chamber hosts:

Chamber Mixers
Second Thursday of the Month
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by various local businesses and restaurants
The public is welcome

The Chamber has established an Ambassador Program with an Ambassador in each business block to act as a liaison between Chamber members and the Board of Directors. Ambassadors assist at Chamber functions and have helped establish the BEAT Program (Business Emergency Action Team). The Chamber has been actively involved with the Prism Committee (Partnership for Revitalization in San Marino) since its inception and is currently assisting in a parking study and chairing a committee to design and install banners in the four commercial districts.

The Chamber is an active participant in various citywide events. The Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks celebration is produced and sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the City's Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation Departments. During the holiday season, the Chamber and local merchant's host two open house events open to the public. Both events offer free transportation (London Buses and horse drawn carriages), refreshments, and entertainment providing an opportunity for residents, local businesses, friends and neighbors to enjoy a festive evening in town. 

For more information about Chamber events, please watch for updates on the Chamber calendar. The San Marino Tribune also features coverage of all Chamber events.

THE SAN MARINO DIRECTORY

The San Marino Chamber of Commerce purchased the “original” San Marino Directory in August 2005, from long time owner Gloria Hooker and is pleased to continue this community tradition. 

The “original” San Marino Directory has been in existence since 1937.  The printer of the Directory is Sinclair Printing, founded in 1929, and is owned and operated by Robert and Dan Sinclair, 4th generation of the Sinclair family to run the business.  They are lifelong residents of San Marino, assisting the Chamber to keep the tradition alive as a community directory!

For Advertising inquiries contact The San Marino Directory at 626-286-1024. The San Marino Directory Website

ABOUT OUR CITY

San Marino is located in Southern California, adjacent to the City of Pasadena at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. 3.75 square miles in size, the population was reported to be 12,988 in 1990.

The climate is temperate with temperatures ranging from an average of 40 F during the winter months to an average of 90^o F in the summer. Average relative humidity is 15% with a total average precipitation of 19 inches. Frost and snowfall are negligible.

The San Marino Unified School District includes Carver and Valentine Elementary Schools, Huntington Middle School and San Marino High School, each a recipient of the California Distinguished School Award. Test scores at all grade levels consistently rank among the highest in the state.

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS IN SAN MARINO

The Huntington Library, Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens
The Old Mill (El Molino Viejo)
Lacy Park

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board members are available to answer your questions. Feel free to contact them.

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