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 public...

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) Commemorates Black History Month by Celebrating People and Programs that Uplift the Tri-County Region

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...

Meeting the Moment in AAM/UAS: National, State, and Regional Convergence

by Marie Vasari | Feb 26, 2026 | Advanced Air Mobility, Events, MBEP News

Webinar to Explore Impact of Emerging Low-Altitude Economy Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is rapidly moving from vision to reality — reshaping transportation, infrastructure, workforce development, and economic opportunity across the country.  “Meeting the Moment in...

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,...

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) President & CEO Tahra Goraya Appointed to California Forward (CA FWD) Board of Directors

by Marie Vasari | Feb 18, 2026 | MBEP News

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) President and CEO Tahra Goraya has been appointed to California Forward’s (CA FWD) board of directors.  Known as a bridge builder, Goraya has spent two decades forging solutions across nonprofit management, business, and...