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Megan Whilden

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
Rich Aiello
Member Since 2019

I joined the Chamber when I first started at Rabobank about 16 years ago.  I met some amazing people and my involvement in the Chamber has led to valuable networking opportunities. Being a Chamber member is definitely great for business, but even better are the long term relationships you build with people in the community.  You feel a part of the community through these connections.  As Chamber members when we help one another we are all successful in business.  I would refer the Chamber to any business owner, including larger corporate companies, because it inevitably leads to long term relationships that just keep delivering.

Rich Aiello, SVP Regional Manager
Santa Cruz County Bank, Monterey
David Armanasco
Member Since 1985

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
Ileen Groves
Member Since 2011

Opening a new business can be daunting - especially when you are new to the community.  Our chamber membership coincided with the opening of our bookkeeping business ten years ago because we knew that the advice and support provided by the Monterey Peninsula Chamber would be invaluable to a successful launch.  Our message to our prospective clients is very clear - by investing in chamber membership we are also investing in our community.  We will always be grateful for the support we received from both the chamber and its members who welcomed us with open arms and shortened our learning curve exponentially.  The support continues through referrals from chamber members whom we are happy to refer to our clientele as well.

Ileen Groves, Owner
Bookkeeping Central, Salinas
Scott Julian
Member Since 2017

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
Erin Sollecito
Member Since 2018

As a business development director of a new business, I have found that participation in the local Chamber of Commerce has been invaluable. When we began our company a little over 3 years ago, one of the first things I did was seek out a membership with the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce because I had experienced the support and comradery that the Chamber had to offer me during my previous employment at another company. I really appreciate (and always pleasantly surprised) the business-to-business relationships that are developed by simply showing up to a mixer, workshop or luncheon! I highly recommend Chamber membership for any business that would like to boost their company's visibility and standing in the community.

Erin Sollecito, VP Business Development
Monterey Bay Touring Vehicles, Monterey
Megan Merz
Member Since 2011

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
Theresa Ream
Member Since 1991

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
Jacquie Atchison
Member Since 2014

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
Douglas Roberts
Member Since 1993

JHW Architects, Inc. has been a continuous member of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for 27 years and our membership has given me the opportunity to be more involved and known in the community.  The Chamber is about relationships in business--networking with businesses, advocating for business and supporting the people and relationships that make business happen.  The Chamber's Governmental Affairs Committee has introduced me to many elected officials and decision makers in our region, and I've made friends among the people I serve with.  As architects we don't have something to sell to everyone, in fact, only about 3% of people will ever engage an architect.  The key is to have our name out there, so when the 3% do search - which they can do through the Chamber - they find us easily.

Douglas Roberts, Principal Architect
JHW Architects, Inc., Monterey
Kellie Murphy
Member Since 2004

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
Keith Severson
Member Since 1978

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
Frank Lee
Member Since 2020

I recently joined the Monterey Peninsula Chamber because I heard really great things about this Chamber, that Frank Geisler is doing a phenomenal job for the community, especially the business community.  I understand Monterey County consists of two Industries, agriculture, and hospitality, and with this pandemic it's been very difficult for everyone.  Frank asked me to share our COVID-19 testing success in the San Francisco Bay Area by bringing our technology and operations to Monterey to help mitigate the spread of Covid, and that is why we are here.  So very proud and very honored to be a part of the Chamber of Commerce and be able to help the community of Monterey.

Frank Lee, President & CEO
Virus Geeks, San Francisco