Round 1 Voting: Now Open!

Our annual Business Excellence Awards recognizes the best & brightest businesses in Monterey County, honoring their contributions to the local economy and community. 2,000+ votes are cast by Chamber Members and the general public, giving recognition to those businesses that have achieved excellence in their fields.

Awards will be presented to the top businesses in 18 categories at the event, held Thursday, July 17 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside.

Round 1 Voting is Open to the Public: Please share with your colleagues, customers, clients, friends, family and fellow community members. Voting is easy! Simply visit bea.montereychamber.com.

If you have not voted in the past, you will need to create an account. Round 1 Voting will be open through June 6. View Official Event Info & Rules.

Claim Your Business Listing

Claim your business listing by going to bea.montereychamber.com, searching for your business name and clicking “Claim Listing”. Once claimed you can:

• Customize your listing
• Download printable “Vote for Us” flyers
• Share your nomination on Facebook

Ribbon Cutting Recap: Escarraga's Luxury Cleaning

On May 1, the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Escarraga’s Luxury Cleaning's new location on Citation Court with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Attendees enjoyed refreshments, sweet treats, and beverages — and one lucky winner walked away with a one-time cleaning service valued at $500!

E Luxury Cleaning is a family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing top-tier commercial and residential cleaning services throughout Monterey County. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including janitorial work, carpet cleaning, window washing, pressure washing, and disinfection. Known for their attention to detail and commitment to excellence, they aim to create safer, healthier environments for their clients. Through highly skilled and trained cleaning specialists, E Luxury Cleaning guarantees an exceptional luxury cleaning of your home or business and a boutique-style customer service experience every time!

SPOTLIGHT: Interim, Inc.

Founded in 1975, Interim, Inc. is the only agency in Monterey County that provides mental health treatment, affordable housing, residential treatment, social support, homeless outreach and support, and supported education and employment services for adults who have serious mental illnesses.

Their mission is to provide services and affordable housing supporting members of our community with mental illness in building productive and satisfying lives.

With 18 programs operating across Monterey, Salinas, and Marina, Interim serves over 2,700 clients annually. Its holistic approach integrates evidence-based practices such as trauma-informed care and peer-led support, ensuring that each person receives compassionate, individualized care.

As Interim celebrates 50 years of service in 2025, its mission remains steadfast: to provide housing, healing, and hope to those in need. Learn more and donate at www.interiminc.org.

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