Monterey Bay Food Tours Marketplace featuring local artisanal food products
For those you not familiar with us, we are Monterey’s original walking food tour company. Our tours take you to some of our favorite locally owned and operated food stops while sharing historical and fun facts about Monterey. For sometime now we have been talking...
Tangy BBQ, Savory Chow Mein, Spicy Tacos, Sweet Shakes… Drooling Yet? Frozen Foods are SO Last Week!
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, curbside pick-up, and physical distancing procedures.
Protective Mask Dos and Don’ts
Riley Parker, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Infection Prevention Specialist, answers our most-asked questions about wearing a mask, using it properly, and limiting contamination. WATCH HERE
Important News: Paycheck Protection Program for Marina Businesses
Businesses with no employees can apply starting today. Funds are limited so must apply immediately.
Support Local Businesses & Front Line Responders While Staying at Home
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!
FREE Photo Downloads – City of Marina Aerial Panoramas by Steve Zmak 2020 While Sheltering In Place
Download free high-resolution panoramic aerial photos of the City of Marina taken by Steve Zmak on Crescent Avenue while sheltering in place. The provided Dropbox link will allow you to download JPEGs or view them through your web browser. Zoom and to see all the...
In Memory of Marcel Antoine Nader
The Marina Chamber of Commerce Mourns The Loss Of An Esteemed Community Member. Marcel Antoine Nader, 36, of Junction City, KS, formerly of Marina, California, left his earthly vessel March 25, 2020. A private burial at Highland Cemetery of Junction City is to take...
A Call to Businesses who want to Participate in the Gift Cards for Good Campaign
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...
Setting Up Your Online eGift Cards
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...
Junsay Oaks Grand Opening Ceremony
Junsay Oaks Senior Apartments held its grand opening ceremony on February 28th.
Recent Posts
Grant Programs Open – Taking Applications
We wanted to send out this note about the opening of Round 6 of the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program and the SBA Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program Here are some additional details about the two respective programs: California Relief Grant...
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...
Money is Available to Support Water-wise Landscape Renovations
Incentive money is available to support your Water-Wise landscape renovations! Marina Coast Water District customers can receive incentives to replace old irrigation controllers, install flow sensors and master valves, replace lawn areas with low water use plantings,...
Monterey Bay Moves Launches its “Take a Hike” 10-Week Challenge
Spring is finally here, days are getting longer each day, Monterey County has moved into Red Tier and it is so good to be alive in Marina! Every quarter, Monterey Bay Moves organizes wellness challenges that focus on increasing daily physical activity in the community...
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 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....
