by Marie Vasari | Sep 8, 2026 | Advanced Air Mobility, MBEP News
Recognition Celebrates Remarkable Women Inspiring the Future of Advanced Air Mobility (Sept. 8, 2026 — Marina, CA) — Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Chief Growth Officer Lavera Alexander is among an outstanding group of women included in eVTOL Insights’ “2026 Women...
by Marie Vasari | Sep 4, 2026 | Events, MBEP News, Tech & Innovation
Limited tickets are still available for MBEP’s half-day conference exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming our economy, our communities, and the future of work (Sept. 4, 2026 — Marina, CA) — “AI and the Future of Our Region” will take...
by Marie Vasari | Aug 26, 2026 | Agriculture, Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News, Tech & Innovation
Across the agricultural heartlands of California, a quiet transformation is underway—one that is dismantling long-standing educational and industrial silos. Led by UC ANR Innovate, the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems (AIFS), and coordinated regionally by...
by Marie Vasari | Aug 26, 2026 | Advanced Air Mobility, Community, Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News
The Watsonville Municipal Airport Economic Impact Study highlights the many ways a community airport supports the regional economy. In 2024 alone, WVI generated $78.5 million in economic output and supported 482 jobs, demonstrating that airports are about far more...
by Marie Vasari | Jul 31, 2026 | Advanced Air Mobility, Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News, Tech & Innovation
Understanding the Big Impact of a Small Airport on the Regional Economy (July 31, 2026 — Marina, CA) — The recently released Hollister Municipal Airport Economic Impact Study gives a detailed look at the impact a small, rural airport can have on the residents,...
