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Coffee and Books in Corte Madera
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I had coffee today with @SFDoug (you know the guy that reminds many of us of the book Where’s Waldo – for those of you that know of him on Twitter or FourSquare) at the Book Passage in Corte Madera.
The Book Passage is one of my favorite places to meet with people. Besides being a wonderful resource to the community as an independently owned bookstore; the Book Passage has an awesome cafe.
The Book Passage hosts tons of author events, writing conferences, classes and workshops. Marin County (and San Francisco) are very fortunate to have the Book Passage.
Why does it matter to me that the Book Passage an independently owned book store?
Indie Bound does a good job explaining:
Why shop Indie?
When you shop at an independently owned business, your entire community benefits:
The Economy
- Spend $100 at a local and $68 of that stays in your community. Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43.
- Local businesses create higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.
- More of your taxes are reinvested in your community–where they belong.
The Environment
- Buying local means less packaging, less transportation, and a smaller carbon footprint.
- Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money to beautify your community.
The Community
- Local retailers are your friends and neighbors—support them and they’ll support you.
- Local businesses donate to charities at more than twice the rate of national chains.
- More independents means more choice, more diversity, and a truly unique community.
Now is the time to stand up and join your fellow individuals in the IndieBound mission supporting local businesses and celebrating independents.
IndieBound supports Independent Business Alliances around the country. To find an alliance near you, visit AMIBA or BALLE.
The Book Passage in Marin is located at:
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
415.927.0960
www.bookpassage.com
They are also on Twitter! Follow them @BookPassage
The Book Passage in San Francisco is just a ferry ride away from Marin! It’s located in the beautiful San Francisco ferry building.
1 Ferry Building, #42
San Francisco, CA 94111
415.835-1020
Thank You Pacific Catch
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I have to say I totally agree with @BrainMaker. I want to do a shout out to Pacific Catch because they really GET social networking and what it is all about.
A bunch of people who work at Pacific Catch tweet under various names: @pacificcatch, @PacCatchCOO, @PacCatchChef, @PabloEscolar, @Rob_Villa_PC, and I’m sure there are more.
This shout out is not because they are on Twitter, although I do send them kudos for being on Twitter but it is because they GET Twitter. They understand what it is about. They understand it is not just about shouting and broadcasting to the world. Pacific Catch understands Twitter is about building relationships, it’s about their community. Pacific Catch participates in the conversation. They connect with their community.
Pacific Catch also knows how to throw a party! They hosted 2 TweetUps this week: one in Marin and one in San Francisco. I was one of the lucky people to attend the Pacific Catch Marin TweetUp on Monday night. Pacific Catch was so generous with us, they kept bringing out tasty appetizers and I’m not talking about chips and salsa, they brought out things like Hawaiian Poke, Ceviche and Thai Coconut Shrimp!
I just wanted to say Thank You to Pacific Catch. You guys are awesome and I think I speak for all the Marin TweetUp crowd – we’d be happy to have a TweetUp at your business any day!
It’s not just Twitter Pacific Catch gets, they get the whole social networking thing. They even have a blog!
We are a silly group but we do appreciate businesses that get social media and we will support you!
Thank you Pacific Catch!
A special shout out to Chamin for all your support and always making us feel so welcome and to Amanda (aka @sexythinker) who I have a feeling has a lot to do with all of this.
Awesome Marin TweetUp
Posted by: | CommentsThe Marin TweetUp hosted by Pacific Catch at the Corte Madera Town Center was awesome! Pacific Catch knows how to host a party! They put us outside in the garden area (with heat lamps). They welcomed us and brought us the free poke. The poke was delicious! The waiter was great and always available to bring us more drinks. I had a Blue Moon wheat beer. Yummy! Analisa who works for the Town Center was also there. She was super friendly! Even the manager of the Town Center stopped by to say hello to the TweetUp group.
Chamin from Pacific Catch did a drawing for the TweetUp participants for $50 gift cards to Pacific Catch. @dianefischler and I both won! I think we will be going on a double date. I look forward to going back to this social networking friendly restaurant with great service and terrific food.
Thank you Pacific Catch and the Corte Madera Town Center. Be sure to become a fan of the Town Center’s Facebook fan page. They’ve been giving away a lot of great prizes and gifts to fans.
Thanks to everyone who came out for this TweetUp. I created the following list from memory so if I forgot anyone please let me know and I will add you to the list. I look forward to seeing you all at future Marin TweetUps!
@PacificCatch
@ShopTownCenter
@pobutler
@DrMichelleXO
@DianeFischler
@ken_homer
@AtomSanRafael
@MamaMtnBike
@MarinBroker
@MomnTwins
@LeighShev
@Sally_K
@Living_in_Marin
@Charleegee
@BrainMaker
@MaryMcnamara
and I heard a rumor @Cellodoc was there but I didn’t actually meet him.
I’ve had a request to organize one in Novato. I’m looking for a Novato restaurant interested in hosting our next TweetUp. If you are interested please contact me.
Read about past TweetUps:
Mill Valley TweetUp #2 (10.28.09)
Mill Valley TweetUp #1 (6.10.09)
Photos from past TweetUps
PS. For the record, I did not organize the Pacific Catch TweetUp. I just saw the invite on Twitter and passed on the info. But thank you to everyone who thought I organized it. 
