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City of Seaside Celebrates Groundbreaking for Campus Town
Seaside-based developer KB-Bakewell Seaside Venture LLC has been working for ten years to begin construction of Campus Town on the site of 122.23 acres of abandoned and blighted parcels of the former Fort Ord along Lightfighter Drive in Seaside. The Seaside City Council approved the project in March 2020, just before COVID-19 public health orders took effect. Now, on April 11, 2025, the developer and the City of Seaside hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the intersection of Lightfighter Drive and Second Avenue. Your Chamber had representatives in attendance.
When built out, Campus Town will include up to 1,485 housing units, 250 hotel rooms, 75 youth hostel beds, 150,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment uses, and 50,000 square feet of office, flex, and light industrial uses. It will also include parks, nine acres of public open space, and 3.3 acres of private open space. This will be an asset for the Monterey Peninsula and a welcome addition for future students, faculty, and workers at the adjacent campus of California State University, Monterey Bay.
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Monterey-Salinas Transit Gets Started with SURF! Bus Rapid Transit Lane
On March 21, 2025, the California Transportation Commission awarded Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) the final grant needed among the funding sources assembled to pay for the SURF! Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, including a dedicated bus lane adjacent to Highway 1 between Marina and Seaside. The California Coastal Commission approved the project on September 12, 2024.
Yesterday (April 14, 2025), the MST board of directors approved a contract with Graniterock-Myers JV [Joint Venture] for construction of the project. A Chamber representative participated in the Early Work Site Tour on April 11. And MST has scheduled a SURF! groundbreaking ceremony on June 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the future 5th Street Station in Marina. This project is happening.
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Food for Thought: Champion Health, Inc.
Wednesday, April 16 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
MPCC Officers or Participate on Zoom
FREE
Join us as Colton Bentz presented "The Champ Plan". Learn how your company could save money for offering The Champ Plan while essentially giving your employees a raise and additional perks like $0 copays for primary care.
Register Now >>
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RIBBON CUTTING: DKomplex
Thursday, April 17| 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Casa Fuentes Building, Room CF434
Join DKomplex and as we celebrate the official ribbon-cutting and brand relaunch of DKomplex, the IT+ firm! This event is designed for local businesses and Chamber members looking to get more from their CRM investments. Enjoy networking, expert insights, and great food and drinks while supporting a local business and a meaningful cause.
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MIXER: ARCpoint Labs — Laboratory Professionals Week!
Tuesday, April 22 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
24560 Silver Cloud Court, #103, Monterey
Come join us for the ARCpoint Labs Mixer celebrating Laboratory Professionals Week! Enjoy a selection of fine beverages and gourmet bites as you mingle with fellow attendees. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Learn about the critical role medical laboratory professionals play in healthcare.
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RIBBON CUTTING: West Coast Community Bank
Thursday, April 24 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
300 Bonifacio Place, Monterey
Please join us for the West Coast Community Bank Ribbon Cutting! Celebrating their transition to West Coast Community Bank. Meet the team, enjoy refreshments and giveaways!
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Heart of the Harvest Project: Honoring Farm Working Mothers
This Mother’s Day, the Heart of the Harvest Project celebrates and supports farm-working mothers in Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. With generous community donations, the Catholic Charities Diocese Of Monterey provide Mother’s Day care packages filled with essentials, self-care items, and tokens of appreciation for these hardworking women. Your contributions help bring joy and gratitude to those who nourish our communities daily. Get involved by donating, sponsoring a basket, volunteering, or spreading the word. Together, we can make a meaningful difference!
You can also donate and contribute physical items to help fill these care packages.
Suggested items include:
- Personal care products such as lotion, sunblock, face cream, shampoo, and conditioner
- Self-care items like candles, nail polish, perfume, or teas
- Practical items like lunch bags, water bottles, sun hats, or scarves
- Grocery or dinner gift cards valued at $50-$100
- Flower bouquets
Contributions must be received by May 1st. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please fill complete the Heart of the Harvest Sponsorship form.
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Easter Happenings in Monterey County
Looking for things to do for Easter weekend in Monterey County? Find Easter brunches, Easter events and deals & specials for Sunday, April 20th, 2025.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY
The event is a pre-Easter celebration that includes a pancake breakfast and activities for kids, games and other fun holiday-inspired activities for adults and children, alike.
SPRINGTIME FAMILY FUN
- Rocky Han Community Center, Marina
- 9:00 am
- MORE INFO
Egg hunt for children 10 and under. Plus, pancake breakfast, crafts, bunny march, and more.
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
- Pacific Grove Golf Links
- Egg hunt starts at 9:30 am
- MORE INFO
Free community event, face painter and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
GOLDEN EGG HUNT
- 11:00 am-1 pm
- Oldemeyer Center, Seaside
- MORE INFO
Enjoy a fun-filled day with arts & crafts, games, food trucks, and so much more. And don’t forget to snap a picture with the Easter Bunny.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
EASTER EGG HUNT
Easter Brunch at 8:45 am followed by worship at 10:00 am, and then an Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30 am.
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