by Marie Vasari | Feb 26, 2026 | Community, MBEP News
In recognition of February as Black History Month, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is highlighting the impact of local Black leaders and organizations whose work strengthens communities across Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. This year marks the...
by Tahra Goraya | Feb 18, 2026 | Community, Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News, Op-Ed
Across the United States — and around the world — women are quietly exiting the workforce. Some leave abruptly after hostile workplace experiences. Others make a slower calculation: the wage gap is persistent, advancement feels blocked, caregiving support is absent,...
by Marie Vasari | Dec 9, 2025 | Community, Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News
MBEP Receives a Multiyear Grant and Leadership Training to Expand Critical Services Bank of America has namedMonterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) as its 2025 Neighborhood Builder® for its work to improve the economic health and quality of life in the tri-county...
by Marie Vasari | Jun 10, 2025 | Community, Resources
(June 10, 2025 — Marina, CA) — Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) supports our local employers in advancing and uplifting the rights of all workers to fair treatment and safe work environments. The stability of our workplaces is critical to the economic growth...
by Marie Vasari | Mar 20, 2025 | Community, Events, MBEP News
(March 20, 2025 — Marina, CA) The Silicon Valley Business Journal has awarded Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) President & CEO Tahra Goraya its 2025 AAPI Business Leadership Award. This award recognizes exemplary local Asian American Pacific Islander...
by Marie Vasari | Mar 1, 2025 | Community
(March 1, 2025 — Marina, CA) Members of the Regional Black Leadership Roundtable (RBLR) gathered on Thursday, Feb. 27 to mark its first anniversary at a luncheon that’s equal parts celebration and strategy session. Leaders across Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz...
