2/25/2025 - 10:00 AM

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

Recap:

City of Monterey

• The City of Monterey will host a “Wildfire Ready Monterey” Town Hall event at the Monterey Conference Center on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. 
• With the fires in Los Angeles County fresh on our minds, it’s important for the community to be aware of how to reduce wildfire risk and prepare for wildfires
• A panel discussion featuring wildfire experts will take place from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. An exhibit hall and breakout sessions will also take place during the event. It is free and includes validated parking in the Downtown East and West Parking Garages. Pizza and refreshments will be served
• The County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management has a website dedicated to wildfire preparation: see Get Ready & Prepare: Wildfires

Tourism & Hospitality

• Reported by Monterey City Manager Hans Ulsar, January 2025 TOT was up $400,000 from January 2024

Non-Profits

• Everyone's Harvest, a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing access to healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables through certified farmers' markets and community food programs, has been awarded a $57,354 grant from the City of Salinas' Prevention and Wellness Grant Program
• This funding will support the project "Addressing Nutrition Insecurity through CalFresh and Edible Education Expansion at Salinas Farmers’ Markets"
• Julie Packard, the CEO of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, announced she is stepping away from day-to-day operations after 40 years
• Packard has been the only CEO the Monterey Bay Aquarium has ever had. She will be transitioning from the executive director role to assume a leadership role on the aquarium’s Board of Trustees
• Read full press release: "Founding Monterey Bay Aquarium Executive Director Julie Packard announces transition to Board of Trustees leadership role after 40 years"

Monterey Regional Airport

• Monterey Peninsula Airport District, operator of Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), announced today its Board of Directors selected Hensel Phelps Construction Company to build the airport’s replacement passenger terminal, the next development in the MRY Metamorphosis Safety Enhancement Program
• Read full press release: "Hensel Phelps Selected to Build MRY’s Replacement Terminal"
• View "The Future of MRY" video

Construction

• Founded on February 14, 1900, Graniterock just celebrated its 125th anniversary. See more information at "125th Anniversary: Graniterock"

MPCC

• Sponsorship opportunities for the Annual Awards Dinner are now available — from event sponsorship to silent auction donations and program ads, there's something to fit every business and budget! Increase your visibility by sponsoring this special event. View Sponsorship Form

Next teleconference will be held Tuesday, 3/11/2025 at 10:00 AM.

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

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MIXER: Piccolo & Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery

Thursday, February 27 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

NEW LOCATION: Piccolo, Coast Guard Pier, Monterey

Join us for a Valentine's Day themed Mixer with Piccolo & Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery. Explore the current display of artworks, refreshments and a fun evening of networking.

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RIBBON CUTTING: Breakthrough Men's Community

Tuesday, March 11| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

248 Pearl Street, Monterey

Join as Breakthrough Men's Community celebrates 38 years of service. View their new office space and learn about their 2025 curriculum and workshop series.

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RIBBON CUTTING: Wellspring Psychological Services, Inc.

Thursday, March 13| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

9829 Blue Larkspur Lane, Suite 2, Monterey

Please join us in celebrating Wellspring Psychological Service's 10-year milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Enjoy lite bites and refreshments, tour the facilities and meet the team.

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Annual Awards Dinner presented by Monterey County Bank

Saturday, March 29| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will honor several distinguished citizens and one yet to be named business at the 116th Annual Awards Dinner. This elegant annual event provides excellent exposure to a wide array of business, elected and community leaders while recognizing the contribution of individuals who have made a lasting impact to our region. This signature event is expected to sell out.

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In Celebration of:

2024 Citizen of the Year

Jeff Davi

The Monterey Peninsula Home Team

and A.G. Davi, Ltd.

2024 Community Impact Award

Sandra Button

Chairman, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

2024 Ruth Vreeland Memorial

Public Official of the Year

Mary Ann Carbone

Mayor City of Sand City

2024 Robert C. Littlefield Award

for Lifetime Achievement

Shawn Adams

Owner, Monterey Signs

Business of the Year Award

To Be Announced During The Event

Health Officials of the Counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz encourage anyone affected by the January 2025 Moss Landing Vistra Energy Storage Facility Fire to complete a confidential survey to help us learn about the incident, its effects on our communities, and any health problems it may have caused. Your feedback to this five-minute survey will help inform future planning efforts.

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