GET COUNTED! Shape Tomorrow
The 10-year census is critical, as it helps legislative authorities, policy implementors, and municipal agencies to better and more accurately allocate resources to the population. IT IS CURRENTLY NOT REQUIRED TO ANSWER OR ASK QUESTIONS REGARDING CITIZENSHIP. Accurate records of the population are critical to have, regardless of an individual's personal opinions regarding a residents' citizenship status.
NOVATO CHAMBER ENDORSEMENT PROCESS
Giving You Voice
Chamber leaders sit on Boards, attend summits, and work nonstop to ensure that the business community and residents of the North Bay are given a voice.
GAC : Your Eyes, Ears and Voice
The Government Affairs Committee helps the Chamber keep a pulse on the community, developments, projects and candidates. We engage with commiunity leaders to ensure that local businesses are given a voice and representation.
MidTerm Elections 2018
Get the scoop on the upcoming midterm elections. Learn who the Novato Chamber is supporting, and stay up to date with the local political climate.
Community Projects
Local projects coming to town include are shaping the way our community is evolving. Stay engages with the Novato Chamber because we keep a pulse on projects coming your way!
Endoresments
Endorsements are part of our nature. We support candidates and policies that welcome business to Novato as well as support existing businesses, their employees and our community.
North Bay Chamber Summit
This past spring, the Chamber's of the North Bay convened to come up with key legislative advocacy points to bring to Sacramento. This year, four topics where chosen.
Novato Eyes Early Minimum Wage Adoption - Marin IJ
"...Statewide, the minimum wage is set for an incremental climb to $15 per hour by 2022 for employers with 26 or more employees and by 2023 for small businesses with 25 workers or less. Novato business owners urged the city to stick with this schedule to prevent layoffs and rising prices."...
Living Wage is NOT Minimum Wage
Minimum wage is a price point intended for workers with incomplete skill capabilities or those who cannot either by law or ability to hold down a fully dedicated work schedule. This typically includes re-entry employees, high school students, etc. Raising the minimum wage to meet the living wage requirements of Marin County puts these positions at risk.
Raise the Minimum Wage | Stick with California's Schedule
It is the position of the Novato Chamber, Downtown Novato Business Association AND the Marin Small Business Development Center that the City of Novato STICK with the California Minimum Wage Schedule. Speeding up the schedule puts an undue burden on local businesses.
City Staff Report on Minimum Wage
The State of California minimum wage is scheduled to increase each year until a minimum wage of $15 per hour is reached in 2023 for all employees.
The Novato City Council is considering an accelerated increase schedule until a minimum wage of $15 per hour is reached...click below for more
WHAT DOES THIS DECISION SAY ABOUT NOVATO?
At a time of high commercial vacancies, high retail / dining turnover and online retail competition businesses need support. Businesses, like the workers, are part of our community too! Residents and business work together to make Novato AMAZING. We need to welcome new business and grow the economy not shoot business in the foot. Support business, support Novato!
Announcing our new Premier Annual Sponsorship full of benefits that offer your business visibility the entire year.
Chamber Committees Affect Change
One way to expand your business' exposure is to volunteer on a Chamber committee. Committees are the boots on the ground, it is where the action happens. Play a role in #ShapingTomorrow in our community, learn about the committees you can participate in!
Board of Directors
Board members serve a term of 3 years and may serve two consecutive terms. Following a year off-duty, they may resume their service. The Board sets policy, general goals, vision and helps forge the path of the organization under the leadership of the Board President.
Do You Have Questions? Contact the Novato Chamber Team!
If you have any questions about this page, the Novato Chamber's political position/community project endorsements, or if you are interested in learning more about the Board of Directors and the Novato Chamber's community participation and representation, contact Christina Mendes.
