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Sausalito - A great place to do Business
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Business Opportunities Abound
With over a million visitors every year, arriving by ferry or across the Golden Gate Bridge, by bike and by car, Sausalito is a haven for the hospitality industry, catering to the many needs and wants of the tourists arriving from around the world. Sausalito is also a business base for small, entrepreneurial companies doing business in San Francisco or Silicon Valley due to its proximity to these business centers and the more favorable ambiance of a small waterfront community, where employees have access to great outdoor venues….and don’t’ have to fight for parking! Sausalito residents are affluent, sophisticated and well-educated, making for a local market that can appreciate and support high caliber products and services.
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Sausalito Business Start Up Guide
Sausalito Community & Economic Development Study
Download the Sausalito Community and Economic Development Study pdf files below:
- Sausalito Community and Economic Development Study
- Appendix I - Sausalito Community and Economic Development Study Tables and Figures to Support Main Text
- Appendix II - Sausalito Community and Economic Development Study Survey Results and Responses
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You've started a business in Sausalito—Now get involved and promote IT!
Events & Networking
The Sausalito Chamber of Commerce offers many opportunities for members to meet, network and socialize.
Monthly Business Exchange Meetings:
Business Exchange meetings are held on the 2ndTuesdayof the month, from 8:00-9:30am.
Business Exchange is a monthly business meeting where Chamber members, the Chamber President and CEO, the City Manager and representatives from the Chamber Board of Directors and City Council meet to discuss current business issues and to promote upcoming events and programs.
The Business Exchange Committee set the Agenda of topics to be presented and discussed, one week in advance of the meeting and the Agenda is emailed our to members via our B2B enewsletter, on the Friday prior to the meeting. If you would like to have a particular topic discussed at the meeting, please contact the Chamber at 415-331-7262 or email Chamber@sausalito.org two weeks prior the meeting.
For more details, CLICK HERE to link to our Chamber Events Calendar.
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Monthly Mixers:
Chamber Mixers are held on the 3rdThursday of the month, from 5:30-7:30pm. Mixers are an opportunity for both Chamber and non-Chamber members to meet and network, in an informal setting.
The locations of the Business Exchange Meeting and the Mixers vary each month. Hosting a Business Exchange Meeting or a Mixer is a great opportunity to showcase you business. We have already scheduled our locations for 2013 but if you are interested in being a host in 2014, please contact the Chamber at 415-331-7262 or email chamber@sausalito.org
For more details, CLICK HERE to link to our Chamber Events Calendar.
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Events
Sausalito is proud to host a wide range of special events and activities, year-round, for old and young alike.
One of the most important events held every year is the Sausalito Art Festival which attracts thousands of people to Sausalito over Labor Day weekend. The Chamber runs a food booth at the Sausalito Art Festival, along with many of the other non-profit organizations in Sausalito. We encourage Chamber members to volunteer to work at the food booth as it is a great opportunity to meet other Chamber members and business people as well as local residents and visitors to town.
No matter what the season, Sausalito offers a full calendar of festive street fairs and parades, as well as outdoor concerts and special events on the waterfront. Such events include: The Hotel Concierge Tour in Spring, Jazz & Blues by the Bay in Gabrielson Park in Summer, Chili Cook Off and Celebrate Sausalito in Fall and the Gingerbread House in Winter. There truly is something for everyone year round.
For more detail on these events and many more, CLICK HERE to link to our Community Events Calendar.
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Small Group Forums & Meetings:
The Sausalito Chamber also organizes small group forums for specific sectors of the business and resident community. Some of small group forums we host, include the Sausalito Resident Focus Group, Women in Business and the Caledonia Merchants.
If you are interested in joining one of these small groups or if would like to set up a small group forum, please contact the Chamber at 415-331-7262 or email chamber@sausalito.org
For more details, CLICK HERE to link to our Chamber Events Calendar.
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Contacts & Resources
City of Sausalito
Sausalito City Hall
420 Litho Street, Sausalito, CA 94965
415-289-4100
City Council
Joe Burns, Mayor 415-450-8855 jburns@sausalito.gov Susan Cleveland-Knowles, Vice-Mayor 415-937-1332 sclevelandknowles@sausalito.gov Joan Cox 415-754-8269 jcox@sausalito.gov Jill Hoffman jhoffman@sausalito.gov Ray Withy 415-300-5791 rwithy@sausalito.gov
City Manager
Adam Politzer 415-289-4166 apolitzer@sausalito.gov Police Department
Chief of Police
John Rohrbacher 415-289-4170 jrohrbacher@sausalito.gov Police Dept. - 29 Caledonia Street
Emergency Phone # Cell Phone 415-472-0911 or 911 Non-Emergency Police Services 24/7 415-289-4170 Fire Department
Fire Chief
Chris Tubbs 415-388-8182 ctubbs@smfd.org The City of Sausalito is a member of the So. Marin Fire Protection District (SMFPD)
Fire Station - 333 Johnson St 415-289-4155 Public Works
Public Works Director
Jonathon Goldman 415-289-4176 jgoldman@sausalito.gov For general maintenance needs, please call 415-289-4113 For Emergency maintenance needs (weekends) please call 415-289-4170 Community Development/Building Department
Community Development Director
Lilly Whalen 415-289-4133 lwhalen@sausalito.gov City Engineer
Jonathon Goldman 415-289-4176 jgoldman@sausalito.gov Sewer Systems Coordinator
Pat Guasco Cell: 726-1653 415-289-4192 pguasco@sausalito.gov Building Inspector
Kenneth Henry 415-289-4136 khenry@sausalito.gov Building inspections Mon., Wed. & Thurs. To schedule an inspection, call 415-289-4100, ext. 811
Parks & Recreation Department
Recreation Director
Mike Langford 415-289-4126 mlangford@sausalito.gov Special Events Coordinator
Julie Myers 415-289-4198 jmyers@sausalito.gov Other City Services
Parking Permits 415-289-4149 Resident cards available. Inquire at City parking lots.
Mon. – Thur. 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Parking Citations 888-232-9542 Business License Applications 415-289-4148 See City website for online forms. All business licenses are processed by Muniservices Company. Please call with questions
800-987-0999 Library 415-289-4121 The Sausalito Public Library is located in the City Hall building at 420 Litho St.
Enter parking lot from Bee St. (off Caledonia St.)
Mon. – Thur. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sausalito-Marin Sanitary District
During Business Hours 415-332-0244 Report Sewage System Overflows to City of Sausalito
During Business Hours 415-289-4192 Mon. – Fri. 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
After hours: 415-289-4170 or 415-726-1653 or 911 (from a cell phone 415-472-0911)
Any party reporting a sewage system overflow is entitled to a response from the City of Sausalito.
Sausalito Post Office 415-332-0227 150 Harbor Drive
Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closed Sat. and Sun.
Any questions about the Community Development Department or a project related to Community Development may be directed to city staff. 415-289-4128
Contact information of individual staff members staff directory
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What members are saying about us
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I owe a great deal of my business success to the Sausalito Chamber. I am not exaggerating when I say that I would probably not be in business if it weren't for the Chamber. I joined in 1994 and over the years I have calculated (being the good CPA, of course) that up to 35% of my clients as well as 35% of my revenue has come from Chamber members and/or referrals from those great clients. The business did not come through advertising, but through networking and actively supporting the Chamber through volunteering on committees and on the Board. I've also poured my share of wine and participated in many fun Chamber functions. As a result, I have met many wonderful people who have become great friends if not clients.
- Cathy Stierhoff
I have enjoyed being an active member of the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce for nearly 20 years. We have renewed again this year as it has been good for business and for doing business with other members. Word of mouth is the best advertising and providing excellent chiropractic and massage services has been great for everyone involved. I try to use local services with local members whenever possible.
- Eva Dahl
Gene Hiller Menswear has been a member of the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce for 35 years. Our current Chamber has been the most productive in most difficult times. The Chamber's ability to network Businesses and City officals has been priceless.
- Tom Gangitano, VP Gene Hiller Inc.
I want to thank you for encouraging me to join the Chamber of Commerce. After coming back to manage the gallery that Scott and I have owned in Sausalito for over twenty-five years, joining the Chamber of Commerce was the best thing I could have done for our business.
Today, I went to my first Business Exchange meeting, I was so impressed with the group. The professionalism and the willingness to assist each other was refreshing. Already I feel so much more a part of this community and the interesting mix of people that make our city so special.
On a personal note, I have found the chamber to be a dynamic, engaging and a passionate leader for our business community. I look forward to being part of the business community and contributing in any way I can.
-Hanson Gallery
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Sausalito. A great place to Live. Work. Play.