2024 State of the Region

Join us for a day filled with insightful cross-sector
conversations addressing key regional issues.

November 8, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

register for the event
This year's State of the Region event will feature a diverse range of topics aimed at driving regional economic recovery and development. We will explore strategies for ensuring good jobs, housing for all, reducing the digital divide, and examining the impact of local, state, and federal policies and legislation on our region. The event promises to be an informative and engaging experience for all attendees.Our 2024 Annual State of the Region event will take place in person on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CSUMB University Center. Join us for a day filled with insightful cross-sector conversations addressing key regional issues.

Stay tuned for updates on our esteemed speakers and the detailed program. We are working hard to bring together a lineup of experts who will provide valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. Mark your calendars and register today! We look forward to welcoming you at the 2024 Annual State of the Region event. Join us as we come together to shape the future of our region. See you there!

Confirmed speakers

Check back weekly for speaker updates and program details.

Real Estate Entitlement, Investment, and Special Projects
AVILA CONSTRUCTION
Nonresident Fellow
Brookings
Associate Director of
Community Relations
UC Santa Cruz
Attorney General
State of California
Founder & CEO
Majority Advisors
CEO
Visit Santa Cruz County
Superintendent of Schools
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
President & CEO
San Benito Health foundation
Second District Supervisor
County of Santa Cruz
Chief Executive Officer
CA FWD
Undersecretary
BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES, & HOUSING AGENCY
President & CEO
PACIFIC COMMUNITY VENTURES
Chancellor
UC Santa Cruz
Senator
California State Senate
President & CEO
DOMINICAN HOSPITAL
President & CEO
See Monterey
Partner
California Strategies
US Representative
United States Congress
President & CEO
MONTAGE health
Assemblymember
CA STATE ASSEMBLY
Chief Executive Officer
PG&E Corporation
President
CSU MONTEREY BAY
President & CEO
Salinas Valley Health
Deputy Administrator
US SMALL BUSINESS 
Administration

Become a sponsor

Sponsorship helps to not only host this regional convening but to also support MBEP’s operations year around.
Contact Tahra Goraya or Jessica Gilden with any questions.

Accomplishments

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1
Launched Monterey Bay Housing Trust

Funding 500 new affordable homes.

2
Published Housing White Paper

Resulting in 14 + new policies that are improving housing affordability

3
Published Housing + Water "Blue Paper"

To recommend water policies that are increasing housing production

4
Published ADU White Paper

Aiming to educate about new laws, and strengthen policies and practices in Monterey County.

5
Launched Action Center

Resulting in 2,029 new homes

6
Implemented Farmworker Housing Action Plan

Resulting in 2,200 + new beds

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