By Tahra Goraya, President and CEO, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (Oct. 9, 2026 — Marina, CA) — Drive through the Salinas Valley this fall and you might not notice it from...
MBEP NEWS
New Prospectus Showcases Central Coast Strength in Autonomous Systems and Advanced Air Mobility
Six-county initiative highlights growing industry momentum, testing infrastructure, talent and innovation assets across California’s Central Coast CENTRAL COAST, Calif. — Oct. 7,...
Digital Navigator (Monterey County)
Organization Overview Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, member-supported organization serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. As a...
Digital Navigator (Santa Cruz)
Organization Overview Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, member-supported organization serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. As a...
2026 California Legislative Update
On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the final bill of the 2025-26 regular legislative session, and likely of his tenure, atop the Golden Gate Bridge. The bill,...
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Unveils Housing Initiative Brief in Support of California Ballot Propositions in Alignment with Regional Housing Priorities
Learn how ballot measures impact the region during Oct. 7 Proposition Briefing Webinar (Sept. 30, 2026 — Marina, CA) — Learn about the California ballot propositions that...
Housing Initiative Brief: 2026 State Propositions Endorsements
Through policy advocacy, employer engagement, and direct investment via the Monterey Bay Housing Trust, MBEP increases housing supply across all income levels. WHY IT...
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership to Host Creative Economy Summit
Creativity is a powerful economic driver, with the potential to shape the future of the region through tangible opportunities and a more connected, resilient economy (Sept. 21,...
Monterey Herald Economy Matters: The Central Coast Is Sitting on an Economic Gold Mine—and We Keep Calling It Art
For years, we have talked about economic development as if it were a construction project. Bring in a factory. Recruit a company. Build more office space. Create more...