The MBEST Vision Endures 25 Years Later - Do You See Opportunities?

In the mid-1990s, the University of California Board of Regents approved a Master Plan for the development of the Monterey Bay Education Science and Technology Center (MBEST Center) affiliated with University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz). This plot of land is located on the former Fort Ord, next to Marina Regional Airport, near where Reservation Road intersects with Blanco Road and Imjin Parkway.

MBEST was described in 1995 as “the cornerstone of the Fort Ord defense conversion redevelopment plan” and a regional economic development plan “designated by the Department of Defense as a model project for the country.” In 1998, the UC Board of Regents approved $2,411,000 for Phase 1 of the campus.

Despite many setbacks and obstacles (including some of the land being put up for auction in 2017), the MBEST vision lives on 25 years later, in 2022. UC Santa Cruz has recently hired a consulting firm to prepare a “feasibility study” for the MBEST property and identify regional partnerships and development opportunities for MBEST. Representatives of your Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce have been invited to participate in formal discussions with the consulting firm.

Contact Monica Lal at monica@montereychamber.com or at (831) 648-5359 if you have ideas for regional partnerships or development opportunities for MBEST.
TODAY, Tuesday, June 14| 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
10520 York Road, Monterey

Please join us for the Fairview Weddings and Events Ribbon Cutting! They are celebrating the reopening of their newly remodeled wedding and Event Space and Clubhouse. Come and enjoy refreshments and giveaways. Parking available on site.

Senator John Laird Selects Community Human Service of Monterey County as Senate District 17 Nonprofit of the Year
On June 8, 2022, Senator John Laird announced that he named Community Human Services (CHS) as Nonprofit of the Year for the 17th Senate District.

CHS is dedicated to providing high quality mental health, substance abuse and homeless services to Monterey County residents.

“Community Human Services’ ability to address the root causes and underlying issues of substance abuse and mental illness through counseling and recovery services for underserved individuals and families in Monterey County has led to a significant reduction in the reliance of social services, the need for high utilization of emergency services, and recidivism in the criminal justice system,” noted Laird. 

Congratulations to Community Human Services of Monterey County on this well-deserved honor!
MPCC LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Please forward this e-blast to your colleagues, customers, clients, friends, family and fellow community members!