FOSTERS A THRIVING AND INFORMED BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE EDUCATION THAT IS TIMELY RELEVANT AND BALANCED
Mission Statement
Business Education Calendar
Committee Members serve 2-year terms; they may serve 2 consecutive terms and then they must observe a mandatory 1-year break. The Committee Chair is elected to a 1-year term and may serve 2 consecutive years as chair before a mandatory year off as Chair is observed. The committee shall not have more than 10 members not including staff.
CoChair / GAC Liaison
Jennifer Goldfinger
City of Novato (retired)
Member
Nick Garcia
Member
Michael Wayne Jackson
Coldwell Banker
Board Liaison
Dale Kline
School Fuel
Member
Tamara Ressler
Bank of Marin
Member
Marie Rios
MTR Event Design
Member
Nancy Weber
Soroptimist In'tl Novato
Member
Scott Young
Pini Ace Hardware
The views, topics and discussion expressed during BEC events do not reflect the views., beliefs or stances of any of the committee members, member business, or the Novato Chamber of Commerce. Topics are chosen based on the need for education and their relation to the mission of the Business Education Committee: to 'foster a thriving and informed business community by providing innovative education that is timely, relevant and balanced"
May 2019
August 27, 2019 | Candidates Forum | 2019 Election | Districts 1, 3, 5
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The candidate's forum is a longheld tradition of the Novato Chamber. Whenever possible, we invite ALL candidates to take part in this civil discussion on topics that revolve around the wellbeing and future of our community. The public is encouraged to attend and to participate.
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Networking / Coffee & Pastries
$5 Registration for Guest
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Candidates Forum
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Novato Chamber Government Affairs Committee Meeting
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
60 Leveroni Ct #64 | Bel Marin Keys
ALLOW TIME FOR TRAFFIC ON US 101
Novato Chamber Endorsement Process
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
The Novato Chamber WILL NOT ENDORSE a candidate before the scheduled candidate's forum.
A candidate who has received the Chamber's endorsement in the past is not guaranteed to receive the endorsement in future elections. All endorsements are made by the Board of Directors following a recommendation by the GAC (which will occur after the Candidates Forum).
District 1 Candidates
Susan Wernick
District 3 Candidates
District 5 Candidates
Hear from City staff the proposed zoning and business permitting regulations. Learn how businesses work with employee HR and compliance regulations related to cannabis. Hear from owners of cannabis-based businesses to learn about their industry and learn about the potential tax revenue streams for Novato.
The Business Education Committee (BEC) has filled the room with experts from public safety, city zoning, and the cannabis industry. Ask your questions and learn what is in store for the community.
Together with our panel of experts, we hope to demystify the rumors and unknowns about the cannabis regulations proposed for the city of Novato.
- Understanding proposed zoning & land-use
- Examples of local neighboring cities’ cannabis regulations /effects on commerce & public safety
- Opportunity to network and discuss questions with city staff and experienced owners of private cannabis businesses.
PANELISTS
Vicki Parker
Community Development Director, City of Novato
Steve Sattler
Steve Sattler Law Firm
Employment Law
Tim Cromartie
HdL Consulting,
Cannabis Taxation and Regulation Firm
Michael Clarkson
Experienced Medical Cannabis Distributor
Eli Melrod
Solful, Sebastapol
CEO & Co-Founder
Tess Kofoid
Solful, Sebastapol
Senior Director
Brandon Levine
Mercy Cellness, Cotati
Founder & CFO
Jose Pecho
Cannabis Realtor & Business Owner
La Corona
Novato PD
Spporting Documents /
City of Novato Youth Access, Land Use and Taxes/Fees
5/6/2019
Staff Report From Planning Commission
INCLUDES MAPS & COMMERCIAL BUSIENSS LICENSING
If political discussions are brought up, the aim is to present information with the goals of understanding a deeper appreciation and grasp of the topics. The goal is not to influence or coerce. The BEC works to provide balanced views and help the business community understand the fallout from political topics.
Thank you to our President's Circle
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