• San Rafael Leadership Institute

  • SRLI is Marin’s premier leadership program for professionals who seek to hone their capacity to lead, to develop a leadership vision, to explore current issues and to better understand the decision-making systems in Marin. At the heart of the program is the opportunity to experience a group of dynamic, diverse professionals from many industries and disciplines. 

    It is opportunity to develop leadership and team-building skills while learning about current issues that impact Marin County. The program brings together many of Marin’s policy makers and offers participants the chance to build relationships with key stakeholders in the county.

  • SRLI 2024 Class Project

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  • Every great business starts with a single step—and the San Rafael Leadership Institute is proud to make that step clearer and more accessible for local entrepreneurs. As part of our commitment to fostering a thriving, inclusive economy, our 2025 cohort created the Small Business Resource Guide: a practical, easy-to-follow roadmap for launching and sustaining a business in Marin County.

    Designed with first-time business owners in mind, the guide breaks the startup journey into seven manageable steps, covering everything from business planning and financing to marketing, legal registration, and operations. It’s packed with vetted resources, local contacts, and smart tools—so you can move forward with confidence and support.

    Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this guide connects you to the organizations, tools, and knowledge that make success possible.