Celebrate a Decade of Impact — and Help Shape the Next Ten
Join us Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s 10th Anniversary Gala — a celebration of a decade of transformation and a launchpad for the region’s next chapter of bold, innovative growth.
For ten years, MBEP has been the region’s economic catalyst—bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and communities to tackle the Central Coast’s most pressing challenges and secure resources that drive lasting change.
Our Work
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Housing for All – Expanding the housing supply to attract talent, grow the workforce, and strengthen our economy.
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Economic & Workforce Development – Building pipelines of skilled workers and attracting large-scale investments.
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Technology & Innovation – Positioning the Central Coast as a hub for high-growth industries and advanced manufacturing.
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Broadband & Digital Opportunity – Closing the digital divide and enabling economic mobility.
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Childcare & Early Learning – Strengthening our workforce and developing our region’s future talent.
Why Your Support Matters
Your partnership fuels the next wave of progress across the region:
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Advance Housing for All – Build on $50M+ leveraged through the Monterey Bay Housing Trust to deliver 1,200+ workforce homes, 4,000 farmworker housing beds, and 3,000+ new homes across the tri-county region.
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Fuel Economic & Workforce Growth – Expand on $19M secured in Catalyst funding to support community-based organizations and strengthen the $510M regional investment pipeline identified in the Regions Rise Together 2.0 Blueprint.
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Accelerate Technology & Innovation – Leverage $19M secured for advanced technology workforce training and expand the Monterey Bay Tech Hub as a launchpad for next-generation industries, including California’s first FAA-compliant advanced air mobility corridor.
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Expand Broadband & Digital Opportunity – Build on $70M+ in broadband infrastructure investments to bring high-speed internet to 33,000+ residents, while training nearly 1,000 people in digital literacy skills.
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Strengthen the Workforce Through Childcare & Early Learning – Advocate for childcare as essential economic infrastructure, enabling more parents to work and fueling long-term regional talent development.
Partner With Us
Sponsorship packages are designed to maximize visibility, engagement, and impact. By investing in this celebration, you’re not just supporting one night—you’re helping shape the next decade of economic opportunity for the Monterey Bay region. Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] if you are interested in supporting the next ten years of impact for our region.
