This annual event, also known as Taste of San Rafael, includes a "State of City" address by Mayor Gary Phillips and an awards ceremony to celebrate Citizen of the Year, Employee of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and Green Business of the Year. The Taste of San Rafael will include samples of culinary creations by Chamber member restaurants and caterers. Cocktails are served, along with dinner and program. Cocktails are served at a no-host bar along with dinner and program. Wine and food are both included in the event ticket price. The event was held Thursday March 3rd 5:30-9:00pm at Peacock Gap Golf Club. The State of the City brought together over 400 business owners, Presidents, CEO’s, Elected Officials, Regional Community Leaders, and Chamber Board members. This year, the San Rafael Chamber State of the City Awards Event provided an excellent opportunity to place your business in the spotlight for hundreds of top business leaders and key elected officials from all parts of Marin County. In addition we heard firsthand, the key issues important to San Rafael and Marin County businesses from Mayor Gary Phillips. Large Business of the Year: Bank of Marin Small Business of the Year: 101 Surf Sports Joe Garbarino Green Business of the Year: Lotus Family of Restaurants