by Jessica | Mar 4, 2026 | Broadband, Job Posting
Organization Overview Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, member-supported organization serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. As a regional convener MBEP brings together public, private, and civic partners to strengthen...
by Jessica | Mar 4, 2026 | Broadband, Job Posting, Tech & Innovation
Organization Overview Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, member-supported organization serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. As a regional convener MBEP brings together public, private, and civic partners to strengthen...
by Marie Vasari | Feb 27, 2026 | Broadband, Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News, Tech & Innovation
Since December, MBEP has secured more than $613,000 in CASF Adoption grantsThe California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Thursday awarded Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) $463,644 for three Connected Communities Hubs projects establishing free public...
by Marie Vasari | Jan 21, 2026 | Broadband, MBEP News
Broadband infrastructure funding continues to close the digital divide in rural and underserved areas (Jan. 15, 2025 — Marina, CA) — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved $21,004,828 million in Last-Mile Federal Funding Account (FFA) grants on...
by Marie Vasari | Oct 10, 2025 | Broadband
“Having broadband infrastructure funding without accompanying funding for digital inclusion programming like digital skills and affordability is like having a road with no cars or no one able to drive them.” — Maure Gildea, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Associate...
by Marie Vasari | Oct 8, 2025 | Broadband
(Oct. 8, 2025 — Marina, CA) — Closing the digital divide requires a multi-faceted approach: In many rural parts of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties, the lack of adequate broadband infrastructure keeps residents from fully engaging in the digital...
