Chamber Connection - September 29, 2026 : Chamber Connection (September 29, 2026)

Your Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Endorsements for the November 3, 2026 Election

Marina Mayor — LIESBETH VISSCHER
Monterey Mayor — No Endorsement
Monterey City Council, District 1 — TOM REEVES
Monterey City Council, District 2 — No Endorsement
Pacific Grove Mayor — NICK SMITH
Seaside Mayor — IAN OGLESBY
Seaside City Council — No Endorsement

Note that the Chamber’s Public Policy Manual & Government Affairs Committee Guidelines explicitly reserves the right not to endorse any candidates for a given position.

Thank you to the volunteers who served on the Chamber’s Candidate Review Committee for the November 3, 2026 election. They spent a full workday on interviews and provided recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors then took on the arduous process of making final decisions, which were often difficult. Your Chamber hopes you find this endorsement list useful as you exercise your right to vote.

Help Shape Monterey's Economic Future: Share Your Thoughts on the Local Economy

The City of Monterey encourages Chamber members and other community members to fill out a survey about ideas for local economic development. City staff wants to hear what people are thinking about the future of their city and the region. This survey takes about 8–10 minutes and is intended for adults age 18 or older. Take the survey now.

RIBBON CUTTING: Sotheby's International Realty

Tuesday, October 13 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

490 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove

Please join us for Sotheby's International Realty's ribbon cutting! Come enjoy beverages, appetizers, and a raffle giveaway.

RIBBON CUTTING: Alvarez Technology Group 25-Year Anniversary

Thursday, October 15 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

209 Pajaro Street, Suite A, Salinas

Join us as Alvarez Technology Group proudly celebrates 25 years in business with a special Ribbon Cutting and Open House! Since 2001, ATG has been honored to support local businesses and organizations with reliable IT services, cybersecurity, and trusted technology guidance. This milestone is about more than years—it’s about the relationships, partnerships, and community that made it possible.

Monterey Bay Business Expo Presented by Rayne Technology Solutions

Wednesday, October 28 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey

The Monterey Bay Business Expo is back! Join us on Wednesday, October 28 at the Monterey County Fairgroundsfor one of the region’s biggest opportunities to connect, showcase your business, and get in front of hundreds of potential customers and community members.

With 50+ exhibitors, the Business Expo brings together businesses and nonprofits from across the Monterey Bay for an afternoon of networking, demonstrations, products, services, and plenty of community connection. Whether you’re looking to build brand awareness, meet new customers, or strengthen relationships with fellow local businesses, this is your chance to put your organization front and center.