by Geno Quiroz | Jun 7, 2021 | News
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...
by Geno Quiroz | Apr 23, 2021 | Covid-19, News
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...
by Geno Quiroz | Mar 19, 2021 | News
The Department of the Treasury and IRS announced yesterday that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing additional guidance in the coming days....
by Geno Quiroz | Mar 17, 2021 | Covid-19, News
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....
by Geno Quiroz | Mar 3, 2021 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2021 Sacramento, CA – California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), announced today four new funding rounds for the California Small Business...
by Geno Quiroz | Feb 27, 2021 | News
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...
by Geno Quiroz | Feb 26, 2021 | News
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...
by Geno Quiroz | Nov 25, 2020 | News
The Marina Chamber of Commerce is Seeking an Experienced Administrative Assistant. ***Update 12/30/2020: This position is filled and we are no longer interviewing applicants for this position This is a sub-contracted role up to 14 hours a month ($25/hour)....
by Geno Quiroz | Nov 19, 2020 | News
This November, the Marina Chamber of Commerce initiated the Buy Local Marina Campaign from November 1st to November 28th. This year has been challenging and we have yet to know what the rest of the year will bring, but we can put our efforts together to create a...
by Geno Quiroz | Nov 11, 2020 | News
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...
by Geno Quiroz | Aug 24, 2020 | News
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...
by Geno Quiroz | Aug 15, 2020 | News
The City of Marina recently announced new relaxed guidelines for businesses conducting operations outdoors. “In an effort to help businesses meet the requirements of the Monterey County Health Department with regards to the COVID-19 local emergency, outdoor use...
by Geno Quiroz | Jul 27, 2020 | Covid-19, News
Applications to be submitted to the City with supporting documentation on or before August 31, 2020, or award of loans totaling $150,000.00, whichever occurs first. The second round of funding will consider all applications received by July 6, 2020. Thereafter,...
by Geno Quiroz | Jun 25, 2020 | News
Local restaurants have long been a vibrant part of Marina’s character and, right now, they are ready to transport you to far-flung places while you shelter in place. Restaurant owners have set up strict safety precautions, including gloves and masks for their workers,...
by Geno Quiroz | Apr 9, 2020 | Unlisted
Looking for ways to support local businesses while staying at home? Marina local businesses & front-line organizations need us now more than ever during this shelter-in-place! The Marina Chamber of Commerce has joined together with a number of local businesses to...
by Geno Quiroz | Apr 4, 2020 | Covid-19, News
In these difficult times, we want to support your business and those in our community affected by COVID-19. Please join us in a free, new program coordinated by the Marina Chamber of Commerce. Gift Cards for Good: April 11- April 30 Customers buy a gift card to...
by Geno Quiroz | Apr 4, 2020 | Covid-19, News
Gift cards have become an effective way to increase profits and, in times like these, are a nearly essential option for businesses to offer. During this shelter-in-place, most businesses are relying on new ways to bring in income while adhering to the new guidelines...
by Geno Quiroz | Mar 28, 2020 | Covid-19, Health & Fitness, News
The Importance of Online Community During Shelter in Place If there is one thing we learned this month, it is the value of having an online presence and community. As the Shelter in Place was enacted a few weeks ago, there were many restrictions as to how business was...
by Geno Quiroz | Jan 9, 2020 | News
Building New Website for Clients All Over the World Here at Monterey Premier, we are fortunate to work with big and small agencies all over the world. Most of our work is Business to Business and usually require a team of digital marketing specialists such as...
by Geno Quiroz | Nov 21, 2019 | News
We are accepting nominations for Treasurer of the Marina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. If you are interested in finances and financial reporting, the economic vitality of our community, a local business owner that wants to help be a voice for other local...
