Sabor of Spain Small Business of the Year - 2007

The Marin County Board of Supervisors joins with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce

COMMENDING

S A B O R   O F   S P A I N

SAN RAFAEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - 2007

WHEREAS, each year, the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce recognizes distinguished businesses and agencies for their contributions to San Rafael’s economy, culture and community; and

WHEREAS, Sabor of Spain has been honored as the San Rafael Chamber’s 2007 Small Business of the Year. Sabor of Spain has made diverse contributions to the City of San Rafael, most notably by bringing an international and cosmopolitan vision to San Rafael with the launch of its European “Vinoteca” in the heart of downtown; and

WHEREAS, Sabor of Spain has significantly contributed to the beautification of downtown San Rafael, creating a destination with a European flair, and enhancing businesses in the area of C and D Street. The beautification efforts have increased the demographic mix of the consumers that visit San Rafael, has fostered the emergence of new businesses and has encouraged upgrading of existing business facilities to bring a more sophisticated look to the city; and

WHEREAS, Sabor of Spain brings customers from all over Northern California, and sponsors cultural events, adding to the vitality of the business community; and

WHEREAS, Sabor of Spain is also a stable and fair employer of 22 individuals, offering competitive wages and training; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding business has supported over 30 community, nonprofit and educational organizations, providing financial donations, hosting events in the restaurant, and more; and

WHEREAS, Sabor of Spain has received other honors, including the San Rafael Chamber’s Customer Service Award and diverse food industry awards.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Marin County Board of Supervisors joins with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the presence of Sabor of Spain in the City of San Rafael, and does hereby commend this outstanding business for its many contributions to Marin.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Marin held this 27th day of March 2007.