Join us for the Stewart Title of California Monterey Ribbon Cutting! Celebrate the grand opening of their new office, meet the team, and enjoy refreshments with great company.

This is your chance to influence how MPC develops non-credit courses, certificate programs, internships, and custom training that will upskill your workforce and strengthen your industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be heard. Your input directly shapes the future talent pipeline on the Monterey Peninsula.

Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula Celebrating National Recognition as Finalist for the 2025 Defender Service Awards

Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula (MOWMP) has been announced as a national finalist in the fifth annual Defender Service Awards presented by CHASE.

“We are honored and excited to be named a finalist for the Land Rover Defender Service Awards,” says President & CEO of MOWMP, Christine Winge. “This recognition reflects the unwavering dedication of our volunteers and staff who work tirelessly to deliver not just meals, but care and connection to those who need it most. A new Land Rover would be a game-changer for our ability to reach even more isolated clients throughout Monterey County.”

Winners of the Defender Service Awards will be determined by public vote, open from October 3-19, 2025, and will receive a new Defender 130 vehicle and $30,000 thanks to the generosity of sponsors. Winners will be announced at Destination Defender on November 15, 2025, in Temecula, California.

Secure your booth at the 2025 Monterey Bay Business Expo today!

Chamber membership is not required to exhibit at the Expo.

Win $1,000 Cash Prize!

This event is open to the public and FREE to attendees! Attendees can enjoy exclusive raffle prizes, special promotions, and deals throughout the event, including the chance to win a $1,000 cash prize, courtesy of our Presenting Sponsor, Rayne Technology Solutions, Inc. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with local businesses, discover new resources, and walk away with amazing prizes!

SPOTLIGHT: Santa Cruz Breakers F.C.

Breakers F.C. is an elite youth development academy whose roots reach from Santa Cruz to Europe. From their first incarnation as Santa Cruz County Youth Premier Futbol Club in 1992, Breakers F.C. has fostered an inclusive environment focused on developing complete coachable players capable of succeeding on and off the pitch.

As founding members of MLS Next, Breakers F.C. is dedicated to giving the nation’s best players a platform on which to shine under the watchful eye of world-class coaches. By partnering with the French Football Federation, they continue to build on a model of World Champion level success that considers every player.

Built on a vision for sustainability, Breakers F.C. follows the academy structure designed to support long-term first-team success and engagement with the communities in which we reside. Part of their core mission is to bring the world’s game to every desiring player, regardless of their socio-economic position, so they have always provided scholarships and opportunities. Together with their passionate fans and valued network of partners, Breakers F.C. is developing the future history of Central Coast soccer.

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