by Marie Vasari | Feb 26, 2026 | Advanced Air Mobility, Events, MBEP News
Webinar to Explore Impact of Emerging Low-Altitude Economy Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is rapidly moving from vision to reality — reshaping transportation, infrastructure, workforce development, and economic opportunity across the country. “Meeting the Moment in...
by Tahra Goraya | Feb 18, 2026 | Community, Economic & Workforce Development, MBEP News, Op-Ed
Across the United States — and around the world — women are quietly exiting the workforce. Some leave abruptly after hostile workplace experiences. Others make a slower calculation: the wage gap is persistent, advancement feels blocked, caregiving support is absent,...
by Marie Vasari | Feb 18, 2026 | MBEP News
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) President and CEO Tahra Goraya has been appointed to California Forward’s (CA FWD) board of directors. Known as a bridge builder, Goraya has spent two decades forging solutions across nonprofit management, business, and...
by Marie Vasari | Jan 22, 2026 | Events, Housing, MBEP News
Regional nonprofit marks its first decade of regional impact (Jan. 21, 2026 — Marina, CA) — As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is honoring The Pebble Beach Company, Avila Construction, and Tanimura & Antle as...
by Marie Vasari | Jan 21, 2026 | Broadband, MBEP News
Broadband infrastructure funding continues to close the digital divide in rural and underserved areas (Jan. 15, 2025 — Marina, CA) — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved $21,004,828 million in Last-Mile Federal Funding Account (FFA) grants on...
