Affordable housing project in Marina will proceed

Affordable housing project in Marina will proceed

Construction is underway on an affordable housing project in The Dunes area of southern Marina. It will add 140 apartments to the region as soon as 2024 amidst the ongoing housing crisis. “In a press release, Marina City Manager Layne Long applauded the project,...
Why You Should Start Collecting More Customer Reviews

Why You Should Start Collecting More Customer Reviews

Word of mouth has long been a powerful tool in getting new customers. Especially here in Marina. As everyone knows, online reviews are the new “word of mouth” referral system most relied upon by shoppers. Research shows that 90% of consumers read online reviews before...
Are You Really Listening?

Are You Really Listening?

We tend to think of listening as a quite common skill. It’s something that we all learn as we grow up, through verbal and non-verbal communication. From a business perspective, when I talk about listening I am referring to listening to your existing customers and to...
Buy Local Marina 2021

Buy Local Marina 2021

2021 has been another challenging year, and we have yet to know what the rest of the year will bring, but we can put our efforts together to create a positive holiday experience for our community this November. Your Marina Chamber of Commerce is once again encouraging...
Workshop on the Downtown Specific Plan

Workshop on the Downtown Specific Plan

On September 9, 2021, the Marina Chamber of Commerce hosted a workshop on the downtown specific plan. We were joined by City officials who were able to give us some updates and helped address questions from the public The goal of this workshop was to provide an...
Blue Zones Project Monterey Walking Moai Teams in Marina

Blue Zones Project Monterey Walking Moai Teams in Marina

Marina Chamber of Commerce member, Blue Zones Project Monterey County encourages changes in our community that lead to healthier options and improved lives. When our entire community participates – from our worksites and schools to our restaurants and grocery stores –...
The Marina Chamber of Commerce is Hiring

The Marina Chamber of Commerce is Hiring

The Marina Chamber of Commerce is Seeking an Experienced Administrative Assistant. Do you live in Marina? Do you enjoy helping others succeed? Do you like meeting fun and interesting people? Do you like working from home? Are you interested in making a few extra $$...
Why Choose WordPress for Your Business Website

Why Choose WordPress for Your Business Website

WordPress has become synonymous with owning your own business website. The software is built with the user in mind for both the non-tech person and the developer. WordPress is fast, secure, and regularly updated. Unlike Wix, Weebly, or Squarespace, WordPress is an...
NEW SBA Program – Restaurant Relief Fund

NEW SBA Program – Restaurant Relief Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2021 Kimbley Craig, President & CEO, Monterey County Business Council We wanted to send out this note about the opening of the Restaurant Relief Fund from the SBA, which may provide some relief for your business. Here are some...
Opening Up Businesses in Marina

Opening Up Businesses in Marina

As of March 17, 2021, Monterey County is in the Red Tier for Substantial in California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. On August 31, 2020, the State of California implemented a Color Tier System to help track the loosening and tightening of restrictions by County....
US Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program

US Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program

The US Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program, also known as the Certified Development Company Program, provides affordable long term, fixed-rate financing to help healthy, expanding small and medium sized businesses grow. The loans are for acquiring...
Marina Restaurant Guide 2021

Marina Restaurant Guide 2021

Let Your Tastebuds Travel! Marina’s many local and family owned restaurants offer a diverse range of cuisines that take you around the world! That is why your local Marina Chamber of Commerce has hosted the very popular biennial Flavors of Marina event for the...
Why Join The Marina Chamber of Commerce?

Why Join The Marina Chamber of Commerce?

Your Marina Chamber of Commerce has engaged in several initiatives designed to bolster the region’s economic strength and enhance its competitive advantage. There are several ways we do that: Awareness Promotion Advocacy We recently created a brochure to talk about...
Marina Hotel Information For Fire Evacuees

Marina Hotel Information For Fire Evacuees

Here is a list of the local Marina Hotels that have availability and discounts for fire evacuees as of Saturday, August 22nd. This list subject to change given the quickly changing circumstances so please call the hotel in advance to confirm accommodations rather than...
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