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...
MBEP NEWS
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...
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Chief Growth Officer Lavera Alexander Recognized in eVTOL Insight’s ‘2026 Women in AAM Special Report’
Recognition Celebrates Remarkable Women Inspiring the Future of Advanced Air Mobility (Sept. 8, 2026 — Marina, CA) — Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Chief Growth Officer Lavera...
‘AI & the Future of Our Region’ Brings Together Leading Artificial Intelligence Experts to Focus on the Impact, Challenges, and Possibilities for the Central Coast
Limited tickets are still available for MBEP’s half-day conference exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming our economy, our communities, and the future of...
What Turns Innovation Into Implementation?
Innovation is often easiest to recognize when something is happening in plain sight. A new partnership is announced. A demonstration takes place. A working group is formed. A...