Dignity Health has provided a $1 million loan to Housing Trust Silicon Valley for affordable housing projects in Santa Cruz County and surrounding areas. The loan supports the Monterey Bay Housing Trust, a collaborative effort of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and Housing Trust Silicon Valley.
Learn moreMonterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) announced its latest initiative focused on creating regional transportation options that lead to walkable neighborhoods, dynamic main streets and healthier communities. This new initiative was unveiled at MBEP’s 3rd Annual State of the Region conference on November 8. MBEP is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the region, and how we move within and between our cities has a major impact on the well-being of our neighborhoods and residents.
Learn moreMBEP’s 3rd Annual State of the Region Recap: Let’s Get Moving! MBEP hosted the third annual State of the Region conference at the Hyatt Regency Monterey on November 8, 2017. This year our theme was “Let’s Get Moving!” which explored how to break through inertia to get things done, and also more literally showcase ways to improve how…
Learn moreMBEP hosted the third annual Regional Economic Summit at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on May 4, 2017. The keynote speaker was Dr. Chris Thornberg, Founding Partner at Beacon Economics, who provided insights into local, state and national economic trends. The morning session consisted of panels that put a spotlight on jobs as the…
Learn moreMann Packing is part of MBEP because they are making things happen. We want to be part of positive change in the region and joining MBEP is a way for us to have impact.
– Lorri Koster, Former Chairman and CEO, Mann Packing Company