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 Casey Aguilar | Jul 21, 2020 | News
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...
by Olivia Quadros | Jul 6, 2020 | Health & Fitness, News
Conveniently located in the Marina Dunes Shopping Center, the 360 Health Cafe provides fresh, delicious, organic food to locals and tourists alike. Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Wei Su, the owner and operator of the cafe. He is dedicated to ensuring...
by Olivia Quadros | Jun 26, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Upon graduating from California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) in 2019, I obtained much more just a degree. I formed relationships that will last a lifetime, acquired skills that will equip me for the road ahead, and experienced highs and lows that shaped me...
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 Elizabeth Plante | Apr 11, 2020 | Covid-19, News
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...
by Elizabeth Plante | Apr 10, 2020 | Covid-19, News
Update as of April 16: The SBA is currently unable to accept new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program based on available appropriations funding. You can learn more here. If you have already applied for a loan, please check directly with the institution...
by Steve Zmak | Apr 8, 2020 | News
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...
by Elizabeth Plante | Apr 5, 2020 | Featured Members, News
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...
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, Member Benefits, 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 Charla Claessen | Apr 1, 2020 | News
Junsay Oaks Senior Apartments held its grand opening ceremony on February 28th. Thank you to Elizabeth Plante and the Marina Chamber of Commerce for cutting the ribbon at the grand opening for CHISPA’s 47-unit Junsay Oaks Apartments on De Forest Rd, immediately south...
by Elizabeth Plante | Mar 31, 2020 | Covid-19, News
Update as of April 16: SBA is unable to accept new applications at this time for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)-COVID-19 related assistance program (including EIDL Advances) based on available appropriations funding. Applicants who have already submitted...
by Elizabeth Plante | Mar 31, 2020 | News
LISC will use funds to provide grants of up to $10,000 to businesses facing immediate financial pressure because of COVID-19, especially entrepreneurs of color, women-owned businesses and other enterprises that don’t have access to flexible, affordable capital in...
by Community Post | Mar 31, 2020 | Covid-19, Health & Fitness, News
From Kathy Biala, retired nurse and Board Member The most important aspect of the spread of the Coronavirus is constant hand and surface sanitizing, physical distance from other people AND not getting the virus into your body through your nose, mouth and eyes!...
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 Dawn Aronson | Mar 20, 2020 | News
GOOD NEIGHBOR RATE The Sanctuary Beach Resort invites you to unwind close to home. Hideaway or work remotely among the dunes where wide-open spaces are met by the soothing sound of ocean waves and the glow of evening bonfires. From now through April 30,...
by Steve Zmak | Mar 19, 2020 | News
1. Redecorate your office or store with works from your favorite local artist. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge. 2. Send thank you notes and gifts to your clients and vendors. Let them know how much you enjoy your relationship, and you’ll be at the top of their minds when...
by Elizabeth Plante | Mar 13, 2020 | News
TAKING STEPS TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY SAFE AND HEALTHY. In light of the most recent information concerning COVID-19 or Coronavirus and after much discussion, the Marina Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to postpone International Flavors of Marina until further...
by Steve Hunt | Feb 12, 2020 | Homeowners, News
The Building and Planning departments of the City of Marina, along with every other city in California, are preparing themselves for the onslaught of changes to housing laws passed by the State of California and are now in effect. Three areas that will impact cities...
