Monterey Bay Economic Partnership
Overview
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership brings business, government, and community organizations together to improve regional economic opportunity. Its priorities include workforce development, housing affordability, broadband access, and innovation. Employers, public agencies, education providers, and regional partners can connect through its economic development initiatives to address conditions affecting recruitment, business growth, and community well-being. MBEP also contributes to wider Central Coast planning through Uplift Central Coast. Membership, events, and project partnerships offer different ways to participate.
What they do
Regional economic collaboration
Brings business, government, and community organizations in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties together through planning, policy research, and convenings, and takes part in wider Central Coast planning.
Workforce and housing
Works with employers, public agencies, and education providers on workforce development, housing affordability, and other conditions that affect hiring, talent retention, and business growth in the region.
Broadband access
Provides technical assistance, coverage mapping, and policy resources that support broadband deployment planning, funding efforts, and digital inclusion across the region.
Advanced air mobility
Connects regional technology and economic development partners around advanced air mobility, including a planned flight corridor network linking four regional airports for aircraft testing and certification, with crop production among the uses.
Programs and services
Locations
- Office address 3180 Imjin Road, Suite 153, Marina, CA 93933, United States