12/2/2025 - 10:00 AM

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

Recap:

Hospitality/Tourism

• November ADR (Average Daily Rate) is $239, up 3.1% over 2024
• Monterey Conference Center, to date, had 42,000 defined group rooms with 8 groups over 500 in 2025
• 12 groups over 500 are currently booked for 2026 with the 2027-2031 pace looking strong

Monterey Regional Airport

• Strong Thanksgiving travel numbers, airport implemented parking contingency plans due to volume
• Christmas Military lounge available for all military with meals to eat in the lounge, for takeaway, or on plane
• Idea is for military to not need to purchase meals
• Chicago market saw 35% increase over three-year period, now beginning to stabilize
• Impact to travel felt with ups and downs of government shutdown
• Slight pullback in Dallas market but will come back in February
• All airports compete for business and market share

Healthcare

• Montage Health is set to open its 4th urgent care facility in 2026. The new location will be in Salinas off of Davis Road
• Montage Urgent Care ( MoGo) is rebranding as Montage Urgent Care

Construction

• The Laureles Grade roundabout in Carmel Valley is scheduled to be paved Monday and Tuesday
• Construction site are weatherizing per mandate at all open construction sites
• As the weather has eased up, there is a rush to button up major projects

SBDC

• Central Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is rebranding to the Monarch SBDC and will be partnering with UCMerced
• Currently developing the 2026 workplan

Next teleconference will be held Tuesday, 12/16/2025 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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Holiday Mixer: Deja Blue

Thursday, December 18| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

510 Broadway Avenue, Seaside

Please join us for the Deja Blue Holiday Mixer! Come check out the newly renovated event space open to all. Enjoy food, festivities and great company.

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Celebrating Monterey One Water’s New Digester Project

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce congratulates Monterey One Water on the ribbon cutting of its new digester, funded by a $4.2 million CalRecycle grant. This innovative project will reduce emissions, conserve natural resources, and significantly cut climate pollution in Monterey County.

As shared at the event, methane from decomposing organic waste is a major contributor to climate pollution. By expanding organics recycling through advanced digesters like this one, Monterey One Water is setting a model for communities across California.

We are proud to celebrate this milestone and the positive environmental impact it will bring to our region.

Support Monterey County Gives! This Giving Tuesday

Today, December 2, is #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to generosity and community impact. We encourage our members to join the movement by supporting Monterey County Gives! at mcgives.com.

Now through December 31, donations to any of more than 200 local nonprofits will receive a partial matching gift, helping your contribution go even further. Monterey County Gives! has already raised over $7.5 million this year, directly supporting the organizations that strengthen and uplift our community.

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