by Marie Vasari | Oct 5, 2026 | MBEP News
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, Senate Bill 895 by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), places a $7.5 billion science and...
by Marie Vasari | Oct 1, 2026 | Events, Housing, MBEP News
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 could significantly impact housing production in our region during Monterey Bay Economic...
by Jessica | Sep 25, 2026 | Housing, MBEP News, Resources
Through policy advocacy, employer engagement, and direct investment via the Monterey Bay Housing Trust, MBEP increases housing supply across all income levels. WHY IT MATTERS: Without adequate housing, talent leaves and businesses–both in private and public...
by Marie Vasari | Sep 21, 2026 | Events, MBEP News
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, 2026 — Marina, CA) — Tickets are now officially on sale for the Creative Economy Summit, a...
by Tahra Goraya | Sep 16, 2026 | Economic & Workforce Development, Economy Matters, MBEP News
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 “traditional” jobs. Those things matter. But if that is still our definition of economic growth in...
