by Jessica | Nov 5, 2025 | Events, Housing
For a decade, MBEP has been at the forefront of housing policy and advocacy, advancing solutions that increase the supply of stable and affordable housing (Nov. 4, 2025 — Marina, CA) — Ten years ago, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) was created to foster...
by Jessica | Oct 10, 2025 | Broadband
“Having broadband infrastructure funding without accompanying funding for digital inclusion programming like digital skills and affordability is like having a road with no cars or no one able to drive them.” — Maure Gildea, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Associate...
by Jessica | Oct 8, 2025 | Broadband
(Oct. 8, 2025 — Marina, CA) — Closing the digital divide requires a multi-faceted approach: In many rural parts of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties, the lack of adequate broadband infrastructure keeps residents from fully engaging in the digital...
by Jessica | Oct 6, 2025 | Broadband
(Oct. 6, 2025 — Marina, CA) — Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) joins with the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) in observing Digital Inclusion Week (Oct. 6-10), an annual nationwide event dedicated to raising awareness about digital equity and the...
by Jessica | Sep 26, 2025 | Economic & Workforce Development
Legislation Introduced by U.S. Rep. Panetta Legislation Moves Forward the Process for Designation (Sept. 26, 2025 — Marina, CA) — U.S. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) on Friday reintroduced the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act, legislation that would direct the...
