2/15/2022 – 10:00 AM

MISSION: success in two stages of the Coronavirus threat: 1.) response to the immediate threat - 2.) economic recovery when the threat diminishes.

Recap


  1. City of Monterey. Council meeting tonight-adopt maps for new districts (2nd reading). District -based voting. City will follow state and county guidelines for Covid-19 public health orders.  
  2. County of Monterey. Program for countywide business recovery is in progress
  3. Hospitality. ADR (Average Daily Rate) is up 29% over last year-Occupancy was up compared to the previous tow weeks but not up to the past levels for tournament. MCCVB will have a booth this weekend at Fisherman’s Wharf.
  4. Healthcare. 14 Covid- 19 patients in house, down from 32 a few weeks ago. Loosening restrictions on visitors. Throughout this surge-90% were not vaccinated. Attendee “asked what’s the outlook “ – There will be variants because this is a virus, and it will be an ongoing rolling phenomenon.  
  5. Financial. State of California has a “Dream Fund” coming out. Interest rates will be going up, so if you plan to refinance, now is the time.
  6. Transportation. 
  7. Construction. 
  8. Retail.
  9. MPCC. Virtual presentation on Thursday, February 17 at 11:00 AM. “How to Plan Your Social Media Strategy for 2022" with Lindsay Horton of Social Monterey. Register Here. Zoom Link.


Next teleconference will be held Tuesday 3/1/2022 at 10:00am
Monterey County Work-Based Learning and Guided Pathways Project

Your company is key to building and supporting the local employee pipeline, and in developing a highly skilled workforce. More than ever, we need a local program preparing workplace ready students to become 21st century employees. 

The Monterey County Work-based Learning and Guided Pathways Project includes seven school districts, which are providing rigorous, high skill, high employability pathways of study for high school students. An integral component of these Career Technical Education programs is work-based learning, or strategic career development opportunities through a continuum of Learning in the Real-World.

How can you support tomorrow's next generation of regional workplace ready employees? Please complete the Industry Partners Pledge Form.
1st & 3rd Thursday of Each Month | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MPCC Offices - 353 Camino El Estero, Monterey
FREE

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer the NEW Business Resource Center, providing access to no-fee business resource partners in the Monterey Bay region. Additionally, MPCC and its partners are offering FREE educational webinars on topics that are timely and matter to our local businesses.

Upcoming Webinars:

Thursday, February 17 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
presented by Lindsay Horton of Social Monterey
Wednesday, February 23 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach
$60 Members | $75 Prospective Members

Join us in celebrating Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce member milestones. We welcome Secretary Leon Panetta as our 2022 Keynote Speaker. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Mechanics Bank.

Thursday, March 3 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ocean Avenue, between Mission and San Carlos, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Please join us in celebrating Cafe Carmel with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony for their 3rd anniversary! There will be small bites to be enjoyed.
MPCC LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
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