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
Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. The...
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...
by Elizabeth Plante | Feb 5, 2020 | Event, Health & Fitness, News
Serving Those in Need in Marina The strength of a community is only as strong as its residents. This point underscores the pertinence of adequate and affordable health care services for every citizen, regardless of their socioeconomic status. To that end, Montage...
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 Steve Hunt | Jan 9, 2020 | Homeowners, News
Housing Trends for Marina Written By Steve Hunt, Realtor and Marina Resident Homeowners are always curious about the value of their homes and wonder how the (real estate) “market” is currently doing? Is it a buyers or sellers’ market? Is now a good time to sell my...
by Elizabeth Plante | Dec 20, 2019 | Featured Members, Health & Fitness, News
Year after year, we start the new year with good intentions, and commit (sometimes half-heartedly) to resolutions that are supposed to make us better individuals. Sometimes we succeed before the end of the year, and sometimes, our newly found good habits are put on...
by Gabrielle Davila | Dec 20, 2019 | News
Monterey Bay Internships is a resource that helps ease the transition for young adults from higher education to the workforce. Employers can take advantage of the talent groomed here at home. Students receive the training necessary to meet the employment needs of our...
by Elizabeth Plante | Dec 6, 2019 | News
It’s The Story of a New Local Favorite Bar feat. December’s Marina Cash Lunch Mob and The General Sports Bar Several of us were supposed to meet met for lunch at The General Sports Bar with cash in hand and “Marina Pride” in our hearts. We were supposed to...
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...
by Geno Quiroz | Nov 21, 2019 | News
We are accepting nominations for Vice President of the Marina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. If you are interested in the economic vitality of our community, a local business owner that wants to help be a voice for other local businesses, and/or have an...
by Elizabeth Plante | Nov 13, 2019 | Health & Fitness, News
Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away. Red globes, wreaths and decorations are everywhere… You think of beautiful lights, pies in the oven, carols, home-baked presents… The Holidays are upon us. As a matter of fact, they have already been out since the late October...
by Eugene Quiroz Jr. | Nov 6, 2019 | News, Reviews
Introduction Hello! I’m Eugene Quiroz, Geno Quiroz’s son. I’m the kid wearing the blue sweater in the November’s First Friday Cash Lunch Mob picture. In this post I’m going to talk about Guitars Not Guns. Guitars Not Guns Overview Guitars...
