1/3/2023 - 10:00 AM

MISSION: We seek to provide timely, informative updates on regional topics relevant to our members.

Recap:

1. City of Monterey. January 17 - City Council Meeting. On January 25 at 4:00 pm, the Monterey City Council (with a new mayor and two new city councilmembers) will have a special meeting/study session to discuss priorities for 2023 and reevaluate past priorities. Water and housing are expected to remain important. The City reports a slight reduction in TOT revenue in November 2022 compared to October, but the number is even with November 2021. People are going to Sierras for snow, so we expect lower visitor numbers now than 2021.
2. County of Monterey. Emergency operations are in effect. Connect to the County's social media and alert notifications to stay up to date on all county information, as well as winter storm updates.  
3. Healthcare. High levels of in-patient and out-patient visits for COVID, flu, RSV. CHOMP had to cancel surgeries last week because no beds available. Encourage people to remain up to date on vaccinations.
4. Hospitality. Mimi Hahn - chief marketing officer has left the Aquarium, replaced with Dana Allen Coyle (2018 started). Read full press release: Monterey Bay Aquarium names Dana Allen-Greil chief marketing officer. January 21-29 - Community Open House week: Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Community Open House is back after a three-year hiatus due to an extended pandemic-related closure and recovery. Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito County residents can visit the Aquarium for free from Saturday, January 21, through Sunday, January 29, 2023
5. MCCVB (Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau). Weather response - go from promotional to informational mode, for example, whale watching may not happen later this week; Big Sur Highway 1 closures are SOUTH of the businesses. 2022 was better than 2021. 93% occupancy of 2019, Room nights 92% of 2019. Oxford Economics consulting firm’s Tourism division is projecting short and shallow recession, GDP decline of 1%. Not sure how much that will affect meetings and leisure travel. Project full recovery/pre-covid levels in 2024 China recently relaxed travel policies but COVID cases very high. Home-2-Suites opening later this year in Marina, more hotels planned for development by the owner. Monterey Tides to be renovated under Marriott brand. Kimpton Hotel in PG breaking ground soon.” More product coming on line, definitely a good thing.”
6. Financial. 2022 Cal Coastal SBDC – Highlights & Statistics Video. Cal Coastal SBDC to host upcoming no-fee business trainings including live and on-demand webinars. Monterey County Microbusiness Grants still available.
7. Construction. Peter Lemon - new CEO of Graniterock. Read full press release:  From intern to CEO, Peter Lemon selected to lead Graniterock
8.  MPCC. We will continue our leadership with participation on collaborative solutions to housing and water issues, advocacy on behalf of our business community, and quality of life for our businesses and residents. MPCC Annual Membership Luncheon to be held January 25, 2022.

Next teleconference will be held Tuesday 1/17/2023 at 10:00 AM. 

If you are interested in participating on the teleconference or being added to the list please contact monica@montereychamber.com.

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