Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) Selected as Coordinating Entity for National Heritage Area Study

by Jessica | Sep 26, 2025 | Economic & Workforce Development

Legislation Introduced by U.S. Rep. Panetta Legislation Moves Forward the Process for Designation (Sept. 26, 2025 — Marina, CA) — U.S. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) on Friday reintroduced the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act, legislation that would direct the...

Op-Ed: Food Security is Critical to Economic and National Security on California’s Central Coast

by Jessica | Jul 1, 2025 | Agriculture, Economic & Workforce Development

‍(July 1, 2025 — Marina, CA) — The agricultural stretch of California’s Central Coast along the Salinas Valley is often called the “Salad Bowl of the World,” and for good reason. It supplies over 60% of the nation’s lettuce and substantial portions of strawberries,...

Op-Ed: Why Drones and Advanced Air Mobility Are Crucial for California’s Economic Future

by Jessica | Jun 13, 2025 | Advanced Air Mobility, Economic & Workforce Development, Op-Ed, Tech & Innovation

‍(June 13, 2025 — Marina, CA) — California’s Central Coast and the broader statewide economy stand at the brink of a technological transformation driven by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, and advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies, such as...

State Controller Malia Cohen to Speak at 2025 Regional Economic Outlook

by Jessica | Apr 18, 2025 | Economic & Workforce Development, Events

(April 18, 2025 — Marina, CA) — California State Controller Malia M. Cohen, chief fiscal officer of the world’s fifth-largest economy, has been announced as the latest addition to a high-profile lineup of speakers at Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s (MBEP)...

Exploring the Future of Aerospace on the Central Coast

by Jessica | Mar 19, 2025 | Advanced Air Mobility, Economic & Workforce Development

(March 19, 2025 — Marina, CA) The Central Coast is poised to become a hub for advanced aviation and aerospace innovation, driving economic growth and high-wage job creation. The roadmap to fully realize that vision will be the focus of a panel discussion at the...

Governor Unveils California Jobs First Blueprint

by Jessica | Feb 27, 2025 | Economic & Workforce Development

Governor Unveils California Jobs First Blueprint: Groundbreaking economic development initiative takes a bottom-up approach to growing priority sectors‍Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a major statewide economic initiative designed to spur growth, innovation,...