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 Tahra Goraya | Aug 24, 2026 | Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News, Op-Ed
The latest national jobs numbers should concern every economic leader in America—not simply because women are losing jobs, but because they reveal something deeper about whose economic contributions we value. In July, the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs. Women accounted...
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,...
by Tahra Goraya | Jun 26, 2026 | Economic & Workforce Development, Housing, MBEP News, Op-Ed
By Monterey Bay Economic Partnership President & CEO Tahra Goraya & Housing Trust Silicon Valley Chief Executive Officer Noni Ramos (June 26, 2026 — Marina, CA) — When people think about economic development, they often picture business recruitment, job...
by Marie Vasari | Mar 19, 2026 | Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News
March is Women’s History Month, an annual observance meant to highlight the contributions of women in history and contemporary society. From trailblazing leaders and innovators to artists and activists, women have shaped our world in powerful and lasting ways. In...
