A Q&A with Hollister Municipal Airport Director Jeff Crechriou

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,...

Housing Is Economic Infrastructure: How the Monterey Bay Region Is Building a Stronger Future

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...

In Recognition of Women’s History Month, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Celebrates Women of Impact in the Tri-County Region

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...

CPUC Awards Monterey Bay Economic Partnership $463,644 Million to Expand Digital Literacy and Broadband Access in the Tri-County Region

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...

Op Ed: When Women Exit the Workforce, the Economy Pays the Price

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,...

BofA Names Monterey Bay Economic Partnership 2025 Neighborhood Builder

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...