by Jessica | Oct 27, 2026 | MBEP News
(Marina, CA) —The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) has named Kate Roberts interim CEO, effective immediately. Roberts previously served as MBEP’s CEO from 2015 to 2021. She succeeds Tahra Goraya, who has stepped down from the role for personal reasons. MBEP’s...
by Marie Vasari | Oct 21, 2026 | Creative Economy, Economic & Workforce Development, Events, MBEP News
Arts and culture organizations help create vibrant communities, inspire us, and help us connect, while also boosting our economic growth and creating new jobs in our region (Oct. 20, 2026 — Marina, CA) — Join Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and local leaders...
by Lavera Alexander | Oct 21, 2026 | Advanced Air Mobility, CAAMCI Chronicles, MBEP News, Tech & Innovation
For those of us living, working, or playing on the Central Coast, the answer may begin with recurring road closures, power outages, or concerns about how long help will take to arrive after a serious accident. We organize our lives around these problems—often with...
by Tahra Goraya | Oct 15, 2026 | Advanced Air Mobility, Economy Matters, MBEP News, Tech & Innovation
The future of flight is here —and the Monterey Bay region is already helping build it. Uncrewed aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, and advanced air mobility, including electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, are moving rapidly from concept to...
by Marie Vasari | Oct 15, 2026 | Creative Economy, Economic & Workforce Development, Events, MBEP News
More than a cultural asset, Monterey County arts contribute to economic development by generating an estimated $1.6 billion in economic activity and supporting more than 8,000 jobs. (Oct. 14, 2026 — Marina, CA) — On Oct. 22, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership...
by Marie Vasari | Oct 15, 2026 | Creative Economy, Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in San Benito County generate millions in annual revenue, attract visitors to the region and generate jobs, and that’s just part of the county’s creative workforce. (Oct. 14, 2026 — Marina, CA) — On Oct. 22, Monterey Bay...
