March Marintrepreneurs
Mar
24
6:30 PM18:30

March Marintrepreneurs

On March 24, we’re hosting another MarinTrepreneurs gathering—an evening where we bring together entrepreneurs, founders, small business owners, creatives, and professionals from across Marin and the surrounding Bay Area. Our goal with MarinTrepreneurs is simple: to create a place where people who are building things can come together, share ideas, and connect with others who understand the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

We started MarinTrepreneurs because we believe Marin has an incredible community of people starting companies, launching projects, and pursuing creative work—but there aren’t always enough spaces where those people can easily meet each other. This event is our way of bringing that community into the same room. The atmosphere is meant to be relaxed and welcoming, with plenty of time for conversation, networking, and exchanging perspectives with others working on interesting things.

Whether you’re running a company, working on a new idea, freelancing, or simply curious about the local startup and business community, we invite you to join us. MarinTrepreneurs is about building relationships, supporting each other’s work, and strengthening the entrepreneurial energy that already exists in Marin.

 

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Jacques Ellul – The Technological Society   
Mar
16
12:00 PM12:00

Jacques Ellul – The Technological Society   

Peter Katcoff & Paul Wright    

Member-Led Discussion Group

Marin Philosophical Society – 3/16 – San Rafael

In our member-led discussion this month, Peter Katcoff and Paul Wright will introduce the ideas of Jacques Ellul (1912–1994) - French philosopher, sociologist, lay theologian, resistance fighter, and professor - who urged us to look beyond machines to a deeper force shaping modern life: technique, the growing drive to organize everything around efficiency. Tracing the historical rise of this mindset, our discussion will explore how human agency, mindful disconnection, and reflection can sustain a life rich in meaning within a world that is increasingly driven by the demands of technological efficiency.

VenturePad, 1020 B Street, San Rafael – 12:00-1:30 (light snacks served)

Convenient Public Parking at B Street & 3rd


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2026 Economic Forecast: Workforce, Housing & Marin’s Path Forward
Feb
18
8:00 AM08:00

2026 Economic Forecast: Workforce, Housing & Marin’s Path Forward

  • Embassy Suites of San Rafael (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join business leaders, policymakers, and community members for the San Rafael Chamber’s 2026 Economic Forecast, a half-day program exploring the forces shaping Marin’s economic future.

This year’s forecast features Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics, returning by popular demand to offer a clear, data-driven outlook on national, regional, and Marin-specific economic trends. Attendees will also hear from Marin County Executive Officer Derek Johnson on business retention, workforce stability, and what it will take to keep Marin competitive in the years ahead.

Two timely panel conversations anchor the morning:

  • The Architecture of a Workforce Lifecycle — examining how talent is developed across a lifetime, from early education and skilled trades to professional pathways and the growing role of older workers.

  • Housing That Sustains a Thriving Economy — exploring how housing availability, governance, and choice directly affect workforce retention and economic vitality.

The program also includes a short video from local employers, produced by the San Rafael Leadership Institute (2023 cohort), highlighting how housing costs and long commutes are driving turnover and straining Marin’s workforce.

More than a forecast, this event is a space for connection, insight, and practical conversation about building the systems that support a resilient, prosperous local economy.

Schedule highlights

  • Networking & light breakfast

  • Economic outlook and policy perspectives

  • Panel discussions on workforce and housing

  • Special guest speaker & closing remarks

Tickets

  • $65 Chamber Members

  • $75 Non-Members


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