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As We Dive Into a New Year, Here’s a How The Mill Valley Chamber Sees Itself in 2023

For those that weren't able to attend our annual Holiday Party at the Outdoor Art Club earlier this month, here's a brief look at how we see ourselves as an organization as we head into 2023. At the 30,000 feet level, we’re about the betterment of our business and nonprofit community and thus, our entire 94941 community as a whole. FULL STORY.

What a Year: We Closed Out a Spectacular 2022 With a Smash Holiday Party, and We Couldn't Be More Grateful For Your Continued Membership!

After a Legendary Run, Steve Bajor Resigns As Director of the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
“Sometimes we are lucky and have opportunities that help define us and  bring out the best in our skills and character. Their challenges and complexity help us grow in many wonderful ways. My time with the festival has been one of those magical gifts and I feel blessed and honored to have been part of it, both professionally and personally.” FULL STORY.

After Punting on Nearly 7-Hour Hearing, Commission Revisits Richardson Proposal – Jan. 10
“I’ve been working on this project for 18 years,” local developer Phil Richardson said in a brief project introduction. "I'm 87 years old, and I don't want my wife to have to build this thing," Richardson said when asked by councilmembers if he'd be willing to consider alternative versions to the project he was proposing. FULL STORY.

For Those That Didn't Get a MV Chamber Pin at the OAC, Impact Designs' Jamie Johnson Has You Covered
Jamie will send you a free, beautiful MV Chamber pin if you reach out at [email protected]. FULL STORY.

After Nearly 40 Years in San Francisco, Art Dealer Anthony Meier Relocates Gallery to Mill Valley: ‘Change Is Good’
Early next year, Meier will move his namesake gallery across the Golden Gate Bridge to Mill Valley, taking over spaces on Throckmorton previously occupied by Pollen + Wool and Christopher Salon. FULL STORY.

Winterfest 2022: A Joyous & Dry Day Until It Very Much Wasn’t!
We knew going into it each year that there is a significant likelihood of inclement weather – the word WINTER is in the name of the event, right? But much of the day proceeded with bright blue skies, and then a run-for-cover downpour at the end before Mayor Jim Wickham lead the the throngs on the plaza for a countdown to the Holiday Tree Lighting. FULL STORY, PHOTOS & VIDEOS!

MUST WATCH: Illuminating 'Our America: Lowballed' DocIs  a Must Watch
The film digs into the appraisal industry and its long-tail connection to discriminatory practices that many Americans likely believe never existed or have long since been squashed. FULL STORY.

After Council Backs Latest Design of 1 Hamilton, Scoping Meeting Moves to Jan. 12

Vice Mayor Urban Carmel urged attendees to “view this project in the broader context. For a long time, Mill Valley has made absolutely no affordable housing for the past three decades, and just three developments (Shelter Hill, Alto Station and Pickleweed Apartments) over five decades. That’s just not enough.” FULL STORY.

MV Library Foundation Touts Annual Fundraising Appeal and Matching Gifts Campaign
In the spirit of encouraging local philanthropy during the holiday season, foundation leaders are promoting the Foundation’s Annual Appeal, including the $25,000 “Matching Gift Campaign." FULL STORY.

Marin IJ: Marin Leaders Flag ‘Tough’ Economic Forecast
Warnings about worrisome economic times in Marin as the new year approaches came from multiple fronts on Tuesday. Marin County managers presented the likelihood that the county will see dramatic cuts in state and federal funding to county supervisors. In a separate briefing, Robert Eyler, chief economist of the Marin Economic Forum, presented a similarly dour forecast. “Next year is going to be a tough year,” he said during an online presentation he delivered to Marin Economic Forum members. FULL STORY.

Dillon Froelich Showcases His Dazzling Art At MV Chamber Through Dec. and January
Froelich graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2015 with a BFA in Industrial Design, and his studio specializes in animation, illustration and product design. Select clients include The Simpsons, Vice, Office Hours, Disney, Giphy and Coffee House Press. FULL STORY.

San Jose Becomes Largest City to Abolish Minimum Parking Requirements – Should Mill Valley Follow Suit?
The City Council unanimously axed the parking requirements for new developments, shedding a post-World War II legacy that turned San Jose into one of the most “overparked” cities in CA, according to transportation advocates. FULL STORY.

MV Friends of Parks & Rec Ramp Up Fundraising To Back Facilities Around Town
In just six years since its debut in 2016, Mill Valley Friends of Parks and Recreation have donated more than $350,000 towards Parks and Recreation projects, including: sports field renovations, Community Center enhancements, skate Park renovation, golf course improvements and much more. Now they're ramping up those efforts for a host of projects in 2023, including improvements to Boyle Park facilities. FULL STORY.

IJ's Spotswood Shines Light on Locals Improving Conditions Here and Across the World
Mill Valley’s Annette and Paul Venables founded Tribe Rising India to raise funds to construct and operate schools in West Bengal for the Santal people. FULL STORY.

Image Flow Hosts Renowned Photojournalist Ed Kashi for Lecture & Signing – Jan. 7, 5pm
Kashi is coming to Marin to teach a photography workshop at The Image Flow in San Anselmo in January, with a lecture on his latest award-winning monograph on January 7. Kashi’s arrival in Marin comes on the heels of his coverage of the health impacts on laborers prior to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. FULL STORY.

Singers Marin Is Accepting New Soprano and Alto Voices For Its Spring Season – With a Chance to Perform in Ireland!
All Soprano and Alto voices are welcome. Rehearsals start on January 9th and take place on Monday nights In Tiburon from 7-9pm. A concert at the end of the season will be presented to the community on Sunday, May 13th. FULL STORY.

Carol Jacobsen to Showcase Her Artwork in Homestead Valley in January
"All of the portraits are of African-American women, most of whom have been ignored in history books. By using colors and painting styles influenced by Impressionist painters and others, Jacobsen combines the Black diasporic history with European art." FULL STORY.

Feel the 94941 Love: Marin Mag Shines Its Bright Spotlight on the 2022-23 EMV Guide
Since we published our 2022-23 Enjoy Mill Valley Guide print magazine, which went out to nearly 40,000 homes within the August issue of Marin Magazine, our longtime partners have embedded the 48-page guide on their site here for more than a month. We’re incredibly grateful for that 94941 love! These assets are timed not only to promote the Guide, which includes all Chamber members, but also to encourage holiday shopping in Mill Valley – #ShopMV! FULL STORY.

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