California Public Utilities Commission Approves $33.2 Million to Expand Broadband Access Across the Central Coast

by Marie Vasari | Jul 16, 2026 | Broadband, MBEP News, Tech & Innovation

Surfnet Communications’ Central Coast Fiber Broadband and Santa Barbara Fiber projects will connect nearly 1,300 unserved locations across five counties (July 16, 2026 — Marina, CA) — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today voted to award up to...

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) Celebrates Groundbreaking for CHISPA’s Affordable Housing Development Targeting Farmworkers

by Marie Vasari | Jul 16, 2026 | Housing, MBEP News

Monterey Bay Housing Trust provided early financing to help launch development (July 15, 2026 — Marina, CA) — Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) joins with leaders from across the region in celebrating today’s groundbreaking for Mills Ranch Apartments, an...

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...

Commentary: Let’s Talk Plainly About Advanced Air Mobility

by Tahra Goraya | Apr 28, 2026 | Advanced Air Mobility, MBEP News, Op-Ed, Tech & Innovation

Helping our region understand AAM and why the rapidly evolving sector is so important By Tahra Goraya, President & CEO of Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and Lavera Alexander, Chief Growth Officer and CAAMCI Director (April 28, 2026 — Marina) — Let’s be honest:...

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...