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1/9/2024 - 10:00 AM
MISSION: We seek to provide timely, informative updates on regional topics relevant to our members.
Recap:
City of Monterey
- Rental Registry software on website. Satisfied with software launch, no major glitches. Exceptions are available on the website.
- City is taking applications for cannabis retail operations. See Commercial Cannabis for the applications.
- Budget outreach meetings taking place, election year for mayor and two councilmembers.
County of Monterey
Healthcare
- CHOMP/Montage turning 90 in 2024. Community engagement, partnerships, and sponsorships throughout the year.
- Montage recently invested 50k in Big Sur Health Center and Seaside Rotacare Clinic, respectively.
Human Resources
- Unprecedented number of bills in the employment sector in 2024. Top 5 changes: 1. Paid Sick Leave (SB616), 2. Reproductive Loss Leave ( SB848), 3. Minimum Wage Rate Changes: Health Care Worker (SB525) and Fast Food (AB257), 4. Workplace Violence Prevention (SB553), 5. Cannabis/Marijuana (SB700). Learn about these laws and more at TPO HR's "Annual Employment Law & Leadership Conference". MPCC Members receive a discount. Use Code: MemberADD (a $100 savings!)
Hospitality & Tourism
- Q2 (Oct. - Dec.) occupancy countywide remains even year over year. November numbers show MoCo remains in the middle of the pack with our competitive set, consistent with the summer comparison. Last week of December saw higher occupancy year over year but a slight dip in ADR (average daily rate).
- Luxury campaign launched and will run through April in drive and fly markets. A little bit different than the leisure “Find Your Way Here” campaign, this includes placements with AFAR, Modern Luxury and The New York Times.
- Encuentra Monterey is a PR initiative to better reach our Spanish-speaking market. Monterey featured in recent publication of National Geographic (Spanish, English).
- New series "Inside Monterey" by See Monterey — features a local personality or hospitality business, and they share their local insider tips. Ep. 14 features Nathan Sambar of Monterey Glassworks.
- See Monterey has established the Wayfinding Destination Education Series, a new training and education program, designed to connect and support the local hospitality industry.
Real Estate
- Quiet, but chatter is mostly regarding challenges with getting homeowner’s insurance. According to State Farm, one out of five are getting insured.
MPCC
Next teleconference will be held Tuesday 1/23/2024 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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RIBBON CUTTING: Pence Financial Group
Thursday, January 11 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
80 Garden Court, Suite 203, Monterey
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We're hitting the ground running in 2024!
Save the date for these MPCC Signature Events:
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2024 Annual Membership Luncheon presented by Mechanics Bank
Tuesday, January 23 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Monterey Marriott, Monterey
Join us in celebrating Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce member milestones. We welcome Secretary Leon Panetta as our 2024 Keynote Speaker. Meet our 2024 Board of Directors, learn about our 2024 goals, and network with fellow members, business and community leaders.
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115th Annual Awards Dinner presented by Monterey County Bank
Saturday, March 23 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, Monterey
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37th Annual Business Excellence Awards
Thursday, July 18 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monterey Conference Center, Monterey
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You are invited to Fenton & Keller’s highly anticipated “New Year, New Laws” seminars on the morning of January 26th or January 30th, 2024, at Embassy Suites in Seaside.
Attend this informative and practical seminar designed to provide information and advice for business owners, HR managers, payroll managers, and anyone who handles personnel issues, about new employment laws and workplace compliance issues in 2024.
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Starting this month, Monterey County Business Council is bringing its expertise and resources directly to you with their brand-new Satellite Office Hours. This is your chance to get personalized guidance, expert advice, and valuable resources to help your business thrive!
MCBC will be at the MPCC offices the third Tuesday of each month from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Please stop by this or any of the other Satellite Office Hours locations to take advantage of this free, local resource.
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Please forward this e-blast to your colleagues, customers, clients, friends, family and fellow community members!
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