by Geno Quiroz | Sep 22, 2022 | News
Lisa Rheinheimer, Assistant General Manager of the Monterey-Salinas Transit recently sat down with the Marina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to talk about the new SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit project and how it is going to impact our community. The...
by Geno Quiroz | Aug 31, 2022 | Community, News
The Mentorship Program is a two-semester experience with scheduled meetings that cover the following topics: self-esteem, your personal roadmap, SMART goal planning, academic reflections, and job interviews. The purpose of this mentorship is to introduce scholars to...
by Geno Quiroz | Aug 21, 2022 | News
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,...
by Staff | Aug 21, 2022 | News
On Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 in a 4-1 vote, Marina City leaders made a final approval on the development project called “Marina Station.” It was the third meeting regarding the project. It was first approved back in 2005. The developer was seeking a Development...
by Hayley Swann | Aug 20, 2022 | Community, Featured Members, Member Benefits, News, Uncategorized
If you are looking for creative, customized gifts and apparel for others (or yourself), Seaweed & Sawdust has you covered. They offer a wide variety of gift and branding products, including mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, drink sleeves, plaques, customized gifts and...
by Hayley Swann | Aug 14, 2022 | Community, Education, Event, News, Things To Do, Uncategorized
Parents, your kids can join Biology with Berta on one of several group nature hikes she has planned throughout the year! One of the best ways to learn is to get out and see the world for yourself and that’s exactly what students will be doing on these nature...
by Charla Claessen | Aug 10, 2022 | News
This month: Site A: The foundation for Building A-3 has been poured. Structural steel is being placed on the Building A-2 foundation in preparation for the start of framing of the second level. The construction of the second floor of Building A-1 is underway. Site B:...
by Hayley Swann | Aug 4, 2022 | Community, Event, Health & Fitness, Member Benefits, News, Things To Do, Uncategorized
Wondering what Blue Zones Project-Monterey County has in store for you this month? Look no further! Week of 8/1 PCT Monthly Events : Check out the events that Blue Zones Project will be hosting around the Peninsula! It is a great way to spend time within your...
by Hayley Swann | Jul 11, 2022 | Community, Featured Members, Food & Dining, Member Benefits, News, Restaurants, Things To Do, Uncategorized
Searching for bacon the way it’s supposed to be? Look no further than Baker’s Bacon for the freshest, thickest, and highest-quality cuts of bacon in Monterey County (and beyond). They sell their bacon cuts individually and as gift packages, as well as a subscription...
by Hayley Swann | Jul 7, 2022 | Community, Member Benefits, News, Uncategorized
Written by a representative of the California Green Business Network: As the economy continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, we have an opportunity to reinvent how we build resilient businesses into the future. Specifically, adopting sustainable practices...
by Hayley Swann | Jun 21, 2022 | Community, Event, News
The City of Marina welcomes Quick Quack Car Wash to Marina at the property immediately adjacent to Walmart off Beach Road. The Chamber of Commerce was represented by Geno Quiroz, President, and Kathy Biala, Mayor Pro Tem/Chamber Board member. Other public officials...
by Dana Cleary | Jun 1, 2022 | Community, News
Construction of 66 Family Apartments on Ord Avenue in East Garrison Marina Chamber of Commerce member CHISPA is pleased to have started construction of our newest development, East Garrison Apartments. Building information: 66 two-and-three-bedroom apartments. 65...
by Hayley Swann | May 27, 2022 | Community, Education, Featured Members, Member Benefits, News, Things To Do, Uncategorized
Berta Chatman is kind, soft-spoken, and a wealth of knowledge. And she has a great way with kids. She delivers science and math education to kids of all ages in a fun, interactive manner that doesn’t overwhelm them. My own child has taken several classes with her in...
by Hayley Swann | May 2, 2022 | Community, Featured Members, Food & Dining, Member Benefits, News, Restaurants, Reviews, Things To Do, Uncategorized
Sandwiches, desserts, gifts and more! When you first walk into Grinderz Deli & Market in Marina, you are greeted by wonderful smells and friendly, smiling employees behind the counter. More than likely the owner, Jim Sapia, is there working right alongside them....
by Hayley Swann | Apr 25, 2022 | Community, News
Monterey County Workforce Development Board Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grants In order to support small business employers facing financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monterey County Workforce Development Board, in partnership with the California...
by Hayley Swann | Apr 25, 2022 | Community, Education, News
The Los Arboles PTSA will be supporting our honored 8th grade students with their promotion ceremony and trip to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. We would love to be able to assist students with the fee for this celebratory trip to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, as well as...
by Hayley Swann | Feb 28, 2022 | Featured Members, Food & Dining, News, Restaurants, Things To Do
Ho Wah has been serving Mandarin, Hunan and Szechuan authentic Chinese food in Marina for over 30 years, using high quality ingredients and no MSG! They serve lunch and dinner, and offer both full service and take away catering for events. Dine-in reservations are...
by Blue Zones Project | Feb 22, 2022 | Health & Fitness, News
Aki Fresh Mex opened its doors for business on January 18, 2020 and since then the journey has been a bumpy one because of the pandemic. However, Isabel Escorcia the owner of Aki Fresh Mex has been staying confident that things will get better. Isabel worked at...
by Hayley Swann | Feb 7, 2022 | Member Benefits, News, Volunteer Opportunities
We have a NEW Facebook group for our current members and volunteers! It’s a place for us to easily communicate, coordinate, brainstorm, find volunteers and volunteer opportunities, and organize and promote businesses and events. Please join if you are a current...
by Hayley Swann | Feb 7, 2022 | Featured Members, News
Meet one of our newest Chamber of Commerce business members, Biology with Berta! Biology with Berta offers dissection and science classes, science and math tutoring, and guided nature hikes. She has a wonderful way with kids, and makes learning interesting and fun! To...
by Hayley Swann | Jan 7, 2022 | Event, News, Volunteer Opportunities
Happy New Year from the Marina Chamber of Commerce! We have LOTS of ideas for 2022 and are excited about getting into the swing of things! We are looking forward to helping our Marina businesses recover and thrive in a post-Covid economy, but we need your help! The...
by Geno Quiroz | Nov 29, 2021 | News
The Marina Chamber of Commerce is announcing open positions for the 2022 Board of Directors (including the following officer positions: President, Vice-President, Secretary & Treasurer). We are seeking leaders in the Marina Community to represent the Chamber’s...
by Hayley Swann | Nov 24, 2021 | Event, News
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deal? SURE! Why not? If you’ve ever considered getting a membership to our Chamber of Commerce but have been hesitant, now is a good time to give it a try! We are offering a deal for all NEW memberships at 50% off the...
by Hayley Swann | Nov 18, 2021 | Event, News
If you haven’t made Thanksgiving plans yet come join others in the community with a Let’s Give Thanks Together! Free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 25th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The dinner will be at the Marina Community Center at 211 Hillcrest...
by The Marina Foundation | Nov 15, 2021 | News
Captain Gordon R. Nakagawa Scholarship Wreaths Across America – Living Wreath Fundraiser Now through November 29th The Marina Foundation has partnered again this year with Wreaths Across America (WAA) so that donations can be made for living wreaths to go...
by Geno Quiroz | Oct 28, 2021 | News
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...
by Geno Quiroz | Oct 8, 2021 | News
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...
by Geno Quiroz | Sep 24, 2021 | News
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 –...
by Hayley | Sep 15, 2021 | News
Employers can post their internship opportunities for free on Monterey Bay Internships, mbinterns.org. The site is easy and accessible to use, connecting you to local college students eager to be mentored and receive real-world work...
by Central Cost Community Energy | Sep 1, 2021 | News
Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) has created a Vendor Registry and wants you to register your business and share with other local, small to medium businesses. The goal of the directory is to increase the economic benefit of CCCE to these organizations by...
