by Tahra Goraya | Jun 26, 2026 | Economic & Workforce Development, Housing, MBEP News, Op-Ed
By Monterey Bay Economic Partnership President & CEO Tahra Goraya & Housing Trust Silicon Valley Chief Executive Officer Noni Ramos (June 26, 2026 — Marina, CA) — When people think about economic development, they often picture business recruitment, job...
by Lavera Alexander | Jun 22, 2026 | Advanced Air Mobility, CAAMCI Chronicles, Tech & Innovation
Over time, one question has surfaced repeatedly in my role as Director of the California Advanced Air Mobility Corridors Initiative (CAAMCI): What is economic development doing in an aviation conversation? It’s a fair question. Advanced aviation is often discussed...
by Tahra Goraya | Apr 28, 2026 | Advanced Air Mobility, MBEP News, Op-Ed, Tech & Innovation
Helping our region understand AAM and why the rapidly evolving sector is so important By Tahra Goraya, President & CEO of Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and Lavera Alexander, Chief Growth Officer and CAAMCI Director (April 28, 2026 — Marina) — Let’s be honest:...
by Tahra Goraya | Apr 20, 2026 | Op-Ed
The following commentary is by Tahra Goraya, President and CEO of Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, a regional member-supported nonprofit organization whose mission is improving the economic health and quality of life in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties....
by Marie Vasari | Mar 19, 2026 | Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News
March is Women’s History Month, an annual observance meant to highlight the contributions of women in history and contemporary society. From trailblazing leaders and innovators to artists and activists, women have shaped our world in powerful and lasting ways. In...
