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 Juliana Veile | Feb 24, 2021 | News
http://www.thesoxbox.com If you’re searching for socks that are cool and unique check out The Sox Box! They also create customized socks, if you have a cool design you want on your socks they can do that for you! The Sox Box is more than socks – it’s...
by Kristin Darken | Feb 3, 2021 | News
Multiple vacancies exist for the MPC Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, which is charged with monitoring Measures I and V bond-related expenditures at Monterey Peninsula Comunity College District. The committee consists of a minimum of seven members appointed...
by Elizabeth Plante | Dec 24, 2020 | Covid-19, News
On Monday, Dec. 21st, the Marina Chamber of Commerce held an emergency meeting for Marina businesses. The Marina Chamber of Commerce is looking at ways we can work together to help our business community survive the crisis, disseminate information, provide resources,...
by Juliana Veile | Dec 23, 2020 | Featured Members, News
The Friends of the Marina Library Love for Their Community Through sales from The Friends of the Marina Library bookstore called Friends Community Bookstore, The Friends of the Marina Library has been able to fund their local library by paying for programs and...
by Juliana Veile | Dec 23, 2020 | Featured Members, News
http://WWW.OCEANROCKCHURCH.COM A community Church for those searching for a deeper connection with Jesus. Ocean Rock Church is a community Church and their goal is “Bridging the gap between man kind and Jesus Christ.” Not just the love for Jesus that makes...
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 16, 2020 | Featured Members, Health & Fitness, News
In this new series, we’ll highlight what makes Marina great: the people and places of our community. This week’s feature, Monterey Bay Moves, provides small group fitness classes in Marina and the Monterey Bay. Check back for updates from around town....
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 CHISPA, Inc. | Oct 7, 2020 | News
Local Marina artist Donald Neff has taken video footage by drone of CHISPA’s newest development, Junsay Oaks Senior Apartments, next to the Marina Post Office on De Forest Avenue. We are delighted to share the results with you. Click HERE to watch the drone...
by Elizabeth Birruete | Sep 23, 2020 | News
El Centro de Recursos Móvil para Latinos de VNA Hospice, una organización sin fines de lucro brindará educación e información a las familias que hablan español en cuatro ubicaciones del condado de Monterey en octubre de 2020. La van, que fue lanzada en noviembre de...
by Elizabeth Birruete | Sep 17, 2020 | News
VNA Hospice’s innovative Latino Mobile Resource Center van will assist Spanish speaking families in planning for end of life issues at four Monterey County sites during October 2020. The van, which was launched in November 2019, continues its mission to deliver...
by Olivia Quadros | Sep 5, 2020 | Featured Members, News, Reviews
Due to the high tides in 2020, you may find yourself dreaming of calm waters and restoration. Take a deep breath and close your eyes. Imagine yourself sitting on a private beach, as the golden sun rises slowly over the dunes and the waves lazily crash on the beach....
by Megan Guidi | Aug 26, 2020 | News
The Monterey Bay Internships (MBI) website, mbinterns.org, is designed to accommodate both students seeking internships and employers recruiting interns. The site makes it easy for students and employers to connect. However, simply making the connection between the...
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 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, 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...
