Chamber Connection - May 16, 2023

Keeping the Military Bases in Monterey - The Latest Report

Today (Tuesday, May 16), the Monterey City Council will receive an informational document (meeting agenda item 15) entitled “Monterey Regional Compatible Use Study.” It recommends local government planning strategies to avoid land use conflicts with the existing military bases in Monterey County, including the Presidio of Monterey and the 15 operations within Naval Support Activity Monterey (Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Research Laboratory Monterey, Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center, etc.).

While we recognize arguments of Monterey Peninsula residents who think the community would be a better place to live without the military, your Chamber of Commerce has a priority based on economic prosperity to keep the military bases in the City of Monterey. We have a special interest in ensuring sufficient water supply, housing that’s affordable for visiting and permanent personnel, a well-maintained local transportation network, and quality schools for military families. We support the work of the Monterey Bay Defense Alliance in maintaining supportive local conditions for the bases, so that other locations (such as Fort Huachuca in Arizona) do not develop a superior argument for moving bases there.

Some other resources to support keeping the bases in the City of Monterey:

montereychamber.com

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "Simple, Portable, Voluntary Workplace IRA Programs" with CalSavers Retirement Savings Coordinator Carolina Hernandez

Thursday, May 18 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

MPCC Offices or on Zoom

FREE

Join Carolina Hernandez, Outreach Coordinator for the CalSavers Retirement Savings Board, for a workshop on CalSavers, California’s retirement savings program for the millions of Californians without a way to save at work.

GRAND OPENING: Peninsula Glow Medical Spa

Thursday, May 18 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

833 Cass Street| Monterey

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RIBBON CUTTING: Goodwill Central Coast

Friday, May 19 | 8:30 AM + Special Gifts for the First 50 Shoppers

571 Lighthouse Avenue| Monterey

RIBBON CUTTING: Hidden Hills Brewing & Blending

Thursday, May 25 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

3777 The Barnyard, Suite I-14| Carmel

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Please save the date for these upcoming MPCC Signature Events

Quarterly Business Insights Breakfast: Changing the Narrative: Developing Mental Fitness

Friday, June 16 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Ferrante's at Monterey Marriott | Monterey

Join us for an informative presentation on "Changing the Narrative: Developing Mental Fitness" with Dr. Susan Swick, MD, MPH. Dr. Swick is the Executive Director of Ohana, designing and leading the development of this Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, California.

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36th Annual Business Excellence Awards

Thursday, July 20 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Monterey Conference Center | Monterey

The Chamber's 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. 1,500-plus votes are cast by Chamber members as well as the general public, and awards are presented to the top businesses in 18 categories.