(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....
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Creative Economy Summit: Driving Economic Growth in our Region
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 ...
CAAMCI Chronicles | Vol. 4: What is Your Use Case?
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...
Monterey Herald Economy Matters: The future of flight is taking off on the Central Coast
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...
Understanding the Creative Economy: A Conversation with Arts Council for Monterey County Executive Director Jacquie Atchison
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...
Understanding the Creative Economy: A Conversation with San Benito County Arts Council Executive Director Jennifer Laine
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...
Op-Ed: From the Salinas Valley to Silicon Valley, AI Is Already Working the Fields. Our People Need to Be Ready.
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...
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...