FOSTERS A THRIVING AND INFORMED BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE EDUCATION THAT IS TIMELY RELEVANT AND BALANCED
Mission Statement
CoChair / GAC Liaison
Jennifer Goldfinger
City of Novato (retired)
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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.
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
Tom Keaney
Principal Financial
Member
Jeremy Hogan
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
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.
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State of the City 2020.
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State of the City Address, Q & A
Thursday, February 27, 2020
City Hall 901 Sherman Ave | Downtown Novato
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PAST EVENT | July 23, 2019 | The Proposed Cannabis Regulations for Novato
Past Topics
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.
City of Novato Youth Access, Land Use and Taxes/Fees
5/6/2019
Staff Report From Planning Commission
INCLUDES MAPS & COMMERCIAL BUSIENSS LICENSING
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