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MBEP Press Releases

11.12.24 - Highlights from Our 2024 State of the Region
11.6.24 - Bridging the Path to Equity in Monterey Bay Amid National Uncertainty
11.4.24 - MBEP’s State of the Region Takes an ‘Unfiltered Analysis of the 2024 Election’
11.2.24 - Full Agenda and Speaker Lineup Announced for MBEP’s State of the Region
10.31.24 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership President & CEO Tahra Goraya Invited to Participate in 2024 Masters of Scale Summit for Forward-Thinking Leaders
10.9.24 - Small Business Administration Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed to Speak on the Role of Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship at State of the Region
10.9.24 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Applauds Legislation to Expand Farmworker Access to Safe, Affordable Housing and Workplace Protections
10.1.24 - Uplift Central Coast Announces Notice of Funding for Catalyst Grant Opportunity
9.25.24 - Monterey County’s Severe Housing Shortfall Continues to Impede Economic Growth, According to Newly Released Beacon Economics Report
9.20.24 - Inaugural Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Statewide Policy Summit Explores Community Engagement Beyond the Ballot Box
9.20.24 - Uplift Central Coast Announces the Upcoming Catalyst Grant Opportunity
9.12.24 - California Public Utilities Commission Approves Nearly $15 Million in Last Mile Broadband Infrastructure Grants to Projects in Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties The new investments will improve public safety, fuel economic growth in underserved areas, and create greater consumer choice in the broadband market for households and businesses
7.25.24 - Equitable Access: Balancing Affordability and Infrastructure in Digital InclusionMonterey Bay Economic Partnership’s Latest White Paper Demonstrates the Indispensable Role of Affordability in Driving Widespread Adoption and Utilization of Broadband Services
7.18.24 - Monterey Bay Housing Trust and Tech Partners Fund $817,000 Predevelopment LoanSupporting the Development of More than 124 Affordable Homes in Santa CruzInnovative Collaboration with Industry Removes Barriers to Housing Construction
7.17.24 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Provides BEAD Challenge Process Readiness and Support for the Monterey Bay Region to Ensure Digital Equity
7.16.24 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Coordinates Site Visit with Senator Padilla’s Office
Daylong Schedule Focused on Critical Regional Issues
6.20.24 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Plays Pivotal Role in Securing $45 Million in Broadband Expansion Funding for Central Coast
6.20.24 - California Public Utilities Commission Approves $29.5 Million Grant for LCB Communications LLC’s Aromas-San Juan Project
6.20.24 - California Public Utilities Commission Approves $10 Million Grant for Surfnet Communications’ Three County Fiber Project
5.8.24 - Speaker Robert Rivas Appoints Monterey Bay Economic Partnership President Tahra Goraya to the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs
4.30.24 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership to Host 2024 Economic Outlook
4.30.24 - Monterey Bay Tech Hub Announces Leadership Council
4.30.24 - Joby Aviation Marks Groundbreaking of Marina Manufacturing Facility
4.30.24 - Monterey Bay Tech Hub Launches with New Website
3.14.24 - Uplift Central Coast Awarded $14 Million to Accelerate Local Economic and Workforce Projects Across Six Counties
2.26.24 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s Latest White Paper Outlines Considerations for the Use of Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) in California’s Central Coast
2.26.24 - Building an Inclusive Economy in the Monterey Bay Region: Upcoming Study Sessions Will Focus on Developing Collective Strategies to Build a Thriving Community
2.26.24 - Regional Leaders Convene Tech Hub Consortium Effort
2.23.24 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, Rep. Panetta and Boulder Creek Business Association Convene Community Roundtable on Broadband and Cellular Service Expansion
2.21.24 - CPUC Awards $5.6 Million for Broadband Expansion Infrastructure on the Central Coast
2.14.24 - Rep. Panetta and Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Convene Community Roundtable on Expanding of Broadband and Cellular Service in Big Sur
2.13.24 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Endorsements
1.31.24 - Affordable Connectivity Program Faces Uncertain Future
12.21.23 - MBEP and Institute for Social Transformation at UC Santa Cruz Release Comprehensive New Study on ‘Building an Inclusive Economy in the Monterey Bay Region: A Progress Report’
12.12.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership statement on Israel-Hamas War
12.7.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Celebrates Approval of Pajaro Recovery Plan
11.17.23 - Joby Aviation Awarded $9.8 Million CalCompetes Grant Supporting Local Expansion
12.4.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership to Host Holiday Mixer
9.18.23 - Broadband Summit: Registration Now Open
9.18.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Supports Joby Aviation’s Ongoing Presence in the Monterey Bay Region and its Transformative Influence on Transportation Solutions
8.23.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership President & CEO Tahra Goraya Appointed to California Stewardship Network Executive Committee
8.22.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership to Host Community & Board Mixer Aug. 24
6.30.23 - MBEP’s Updated White Paper Outlines Policy Recommendations for Improving Regional Housing Supply
6.30.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Applauds Inauguration of the Honorable Robert Rivas as 71st Speaker of the California State Assembly
6.30.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Reaffirms its Commitment to Supporting Inclusive Pathways to Educational Opportunities
5.10.23 - Tri-County Economic Update Highlights Our Shared Regional Economy
5.1.23 - MBEP President & CEO Tahra Goraya Joins California Delegation to SelectUSA Investment Summit
4.27.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership to Host Virtual Event on Solidarity Economics Featuring Dr. Chris Benner and Dr. Manuel Pastor
4.24.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Welcomes Three New Board Members
3.23.23 - Ramadan: A Special Time of Year for Your Muslim Neighbors
1.20.23 - Central Coast Broadband Consortium Awarded $1 Million CPUC Grant to Support Regional Broadband Deployment and Expansion
10.28.22 - Leaders Gather for Day Two of California Economic Summit
10.25.22 - San Benito County to Receive State Broadband Investments to Reduce Digital Divide
10.24.22 - Local Monterey County Governments Get Record State Broadband Investment
10.20.22 - Uplift Central Coast Coalition secures $5 million planning grant for six-county region
10.20.22 - Broadband Infrastructure, Housing, and a More Equitable Economy: Deep Discussions Come Together at MBEP’s Annual State of the Region

MBEP in the News

MONTEREY HERALD 2.16.24 - Rep. Panetta host forum on Big Sur broadband, cellular expansion - Monterey Herald
BENITO LINK 2.15.24 - Uplift Coalition releases report on Central Coast
KING CITY RUSTLER 2.13.24 - New study focuses on ‘Building an Inclusive Economy’ in Monterey Bay region
LOOKOUT SANTA CRUZ 1.3.24 - Stark racial, economic inequalities persist across Monterey Bay, new study finds
LOOKOUT SANTA CRUZ 12.6.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership hosts its annual holiday mixer
SURFNET 11.25.23 - Bridging the Digital Divide: Surfnet’s Participation in MBEP’s Summit Paves the Way for Inclusive Broadband Access
BENITO LINK 11.9.23 - Regional panel discusses expanding broadband coverage
LOOKOUT SANTA CRUZ 11.1.23 - The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership will hold its ninth annual State of the Region in Seaside to discuss all things regional economy
MONTEREY HERALD 11.1.23 - Monterey Bay Economic Partnership State of the Region to focus on key issues
KING CITY RUSTLER 10.2.23 - Registration to close soon for Regional Broadband Summit
PACIFIC COAST BUSINESS TIMES 10.21.22 - Central Coast economic development initiative scores $5M state grant
BENITO LINK 10.21.22 - Local leaders partake in panels in regional conference

Regional Report Archive

November 21, 2024: Celebrating advances for workforce, student and veterans housing
January 10, 2023: Broadband Quarterly Report
December 15, 2023: MBEP: We're making news happen!
November 22, 2023: Purposeful collaborations and community champions
November 8, 2023: Celebrating investments in educational equity and affordable housing
October 18, 2023: MBEP Members Drive Regional Innovation
October 4, 2023: Building foundations toward regional connection
September 20, 2023: Legislative Update
September 6, 2023: Closing the digital equity gap
August 23, 2023: Members, Mixers & More!
August 9, 2023: Planning Strategically for Economic Opportunities
July 26, 2023: Join the conversation on regional well-being
July 12, 2023: Our 9th Annual State of the Region is coming soon!
June 7, 2023: Next steps toward digital equity
May 24, 2023: Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity
May 10, 2023: Highlighting our Shared Regional Economy
April 26, 2023: Delve into Economic and Social Equity — RSVP now!
April 12, 2023: MBEP Members are Making a Difference
March 30, 2023: How to Help Storm-Impacted Communities
March 15, 2023: Uplifting our Region in Challenging Times
March 1, 2023: Celebrating Sheroes, Regional CERF Kick-off
February 1, 2023: Catalyzing solutions on housing, economic recovery
January 20, 2023: Record broadband investments, Biden tours the region
January 17, 2023: Update on storm recovery