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Join us for the highly anticipated Monterey Bay Economic Partnership's Regional Broadband Summit on May 19, 2025.
The summit will facilitate a dynamic discussion amongst stakeholders, exploring the advantages and limitations of the diverse broadband technologies available. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this summit promises to be a vital platform for shaping the future of connectivity in the Monterey Bay Region. As a highly regarded liaison between ISPs and local and state officials, MBEP has led the regional Digital Opportunity mission for many years and continues to play a crucial role in ensuring that funding reaches cities and ISPs in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties on every level possible.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of a collective effort to revolutionize broadband accessibility and utilization! Speakers and agenda coming soon!

Tickets are $49 for MBEP Members and $79 for the general public. Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch.
*Members will receive an email with a registration code for their discounted tickets. Contact Jessica at jgilden@mbep.biz if you did not receive the code.

The views and opinions expressed by our speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP). The inclusion of any speaker at our events does not imply endorsement or support by MBEP.

WELCOME ADDRESS 

TAHRA GORAYA
President & CEO, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership

Tahra brings to MBEP strong skills in leadership, management, policy advocacy, and public affairs. She is experienced in diverse issue areas across multiple sectors including nonprofit management, business, and government. Her familiarity in leveraging strategic relationships, building cross-cultural and cross-sector coalitions, crafting public policy, and organizing multi-faith and grassroots communities helped her succeed and pass legislation for over a dozen policies. READ MORE...

MAURE GILDEA
Associate Director of Economic Development and Digital Access, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership

Maure is driven by a passion for human rights and a commitment to promoting equity for underrepresented and underserved populations. READ MORE...

KEYNOTE ADDRESS 

Darcie L. Houck
Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Commissioner Darcie L. Houck was appointed to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) by Governor Gavin Newsom on Feb. 9, 2021. She formerly served as Chief Counsel for the California Energy Commission since 2019.Commissioner Houck was an Administrative Law Judge at the CPUC from 2016 to 2019, Senior Counsel then Partner at prominent boutique law firm specializing in Tribal law from 2005 to 2016, and Staff Counsel and Policy Advisor at the California Energy Commission from 2000 to 2005. READ MORE...

Accomplishments

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1
Launched Monterey Bay Housing Trust

Funding 500 new affordable homes.

2
Published Housing White Paper

Resulting in 14 + new policies that are improving housing affordability

3
Published Housing + Water "Blue Paper"

To recommend water policies that are increasing housing production

4
Published ADU White Paper

Aiming to educate about new laws, and strengthen policies and practices in Monterey County.

5
Launched Action Center

Resulting in 2,029 new homes

6
Implemented Farmworker Housing Action Plan

Resulting in 2,200 + new beds

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