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Signature Events

Annual Membership Luncheon  - January 23, 2024 - Monterey Marriott

Our Annual Membership Luncheon recognizes long-standing Chamber members for five or greater continuous years of membership (recognized in five-year increments), introduces the new Board of Directors and recognizes any retiring Board Members. Many businesses invite their employees to share in the recognition of their company and organization. This popular annual event is an effective venue to network with fellow members, potential customers and clients and community leaders.

Annual Awards Dinner - March 23, 2024 - Hyatt Monterey

This elegant annual event provides excellent exposure to a wide array of business and community leaders and to the community at large. Five community-wide Chamber Awards are presented each year: Citizen of the Year, Robert C. Littlefield Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Service, Ruth Vreeland Public Official of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Business of the Year.

Annual Business Excellence Awards Dinner - July 18, 2024 - Monterey Conference Center

The Chamber's annual Business Excellence Awards (BEA) Dinner increases public awareness of the vital role business plays on the Central Coast, and gives recognition to those businesses that have achieved excellence in their fields. 300-plus Peninsula business and community leaders attend to show their support for the local businesses that make up the backbone of our community. 2,000-plus votes are cast by Chamber members as well as the general public, and awards are presented to the top businesses in 16 categories.

Annual Leadership Luncheon (September) - TBD

Our Annual Leadership Luncheon gives community leaders, local business owners and engaged citizens an opportunity to gain further insight into the current business climate on the Monterey Peninsula. An impressive panel of federal, state and local elected officials cover topics such as: new projects taking place in their jurisdictions, new business coming to the region and important issues that have impact on the future viability of our local economy.

Quarterly Business Insight Breakfast

More details to be added soon, stay tuned!

Monterey Business Expo and Job Fair (October 2024) - TBD

Our Monterey Bay Business Expo (MBBE) is designed to promote regional businesses and nonprofit organizations in the community in an effort to strengthen the local economy and encourage consumers to buy locally. This annual event is an opportunity for all businesses in the region to build brand awareness and to showcase and sell their products and/or services to the members as well as to the community at large.

New Member Meetup

Meet new members, ambassadors, and Chamber Board of Directors  These informal monthly luncheons serve to inform members on the many benefits and various avenues available for member engagmente.  We strive to learn about all of our members and their specifc needs so we can best serve them.  This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate leadership around the importance of building and communicating with the business community. It's also a great way to stay on top of what's going on in the Chamber.  Please contact simon@montereychamber.com for more information

Welcome

Baker's Bacon

Pac Rep Theatre

Team Beesley -
Keller Williams Coastal Estates

“I have been a member of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce since 2014, and highly recommend joining this peninsula-wide Chamber to other businesses. During the pandemic, they really stepped up to secure grant funding for some of our most vulnerable businesses, regardless if they were members. The Chamber also provides great networking and marketing opportunities, which is very helpful, especially for new business owners.”
Jacquie Atchison, Executive Director
Arts Council for Monterey County, Seaside
Member Since 2014
Jacquie Atchison, Executive Director
“While The Carmel Foundation is over 70 years old, I've only been back in the area for 6 months, so being a member of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has been a great way to get reoriented, meet new people, learn about current issues, and who is doing what to make our region a better place to live, work and play. I also find the Business Roundtable Recaps in the chamber's newsletter are really useful and well done. Overall being a member has been a wonderful resource and I am pleased to recommend the chamber.”
Megan Whilden, Director of Development
The Carmel Foundation, Carmel
Megan Whilden, Director of Development
“Graniterock has been a proud member of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for over 40 years! The social aspect of chamber membership has always been a highlight and in today's rapidly changing world the networking, support and resources afforded our company have been invaluable. I would urge any business in the area to join the chamber and as with any organization, the more involved you are, the more you will get out of it.”
Keith Severson, Director of Marketing and Community Involvement
Graniterock, Seaside
Member Since 1978
Keith Severson, Director of Marketing and Community Involvement
“Being a member of the Monterey Chamber for 10 years now provides opportunity for Disaster Kleenup Specialists to meet new business contacts, exchange ideas, strengthen existing relationships, and enhance our brand with members. Each individual chamber event has its own attraction to attendees and sponsors which provides a lot of diversity. The best way to get the most out of your membership is by showing up. We love being part of the Chamber and the support it brings to our community!”
Megan Merz, Business Development Coordinator
Disaster Kleenup Specialists, Sand City
Member Since 2011
Megan Merz, Business Development Coordinator
“Since 1982, MBS has been a part of our local community and we are proud to be a long time member of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. The Monterey Bay Area is a small but thriving business community and we love how the Chamber keeps us all connected through lunches, award dinners and information sharing. I encourage local businesses and even non-profit organizations to consider Chamber membership when they're looking to be a vibrant and successful component of our community.”
Kellie Murphy, President
MBS Business Systems, Salinas
Member Since 2004
Kellie Murphy, President
“We are proud to be members of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for many reasons. First and foremost, the weekly Business Roundtable calls are a great resource. Being connected to the local economy and having the weekly insights and updates as to what is happening across the various industries is super essential today in business. We also love the recognition programs and the connectivity that it builds among common businesses and across different industries. We are proud to recommend the Chamber to local businesses.”
Scott Julian, President
Lewis Builders, Carmel
Member Since 2017
Scott Julian, President
“The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is about the voice of business and has always been the voice of business on the Monterey Peninsula. We need to make sure the Chamber and its voice on government affairs and community relations is ever present. As a member of the Chamber since the 1980s I believe in the mission of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the legacy of its beneficial contributions to our community.”
David Armanasco, President
Armanasco Public Relations, Monterey
Member Since 1985
David Armanasco, President
“Starting with the Monterey Chamber back in 1991, The Professional Women's Network has enjoyed the remarkable individuals and the networking is extremely valuable. The chambers mission aligns with our non-profit as it provides resources and support to area businesses, markets the strength of the region, and provides a voice to be heard. We are pleased with the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce as a partner in developing the future of our City!”
Theresa Ream, President
The Professional Women's Network
Member Since 1991
Theresa Ream, President