by Geno Quiroz | Jan 26, 2019 | News
Reflecting on Two Years of Great Accomplishments 2017 and 2018 were both great years for the Marina Chamber of Commerce (MCoC). In addition to doing a great job building up the current Board of Directors and volunteers, Ron & Terry Lebda led the charge in creating...
by Geno Quiroz | Jan 26, 2019 | News
Hey fellow mariners, check out our new Marina merchandise! We are excited to announce that our new Marina merchandise is now available to the public for purchase practically at cost. The new design is by fellow Marina Chamber of Commerce member, Susan Stensland of...
by Marina Chamber of Commerce | Jan 18, 2019 | Event, News
The Marina Chamber of Commerce invites you to sponsor your company by buying a seat for $25 at the Marina Youth Arts Tea Party, Feb. 16, 2pm to 4pm, Vince DeMaggio Park! The Chamber has reserved one table for eight guests. This is a popular annual event supporting...
by CHISPA, Inc. | Jan 8, 2019 | News
Junsay Oaks Construction Continues All portions of Junsay Oaks Senior Apartments are now in various phases of construction. Framing of the top (third) story of the northeast wing of the building is in progress, and you can now see the roof line. Framing of the second...
by Geno Quiroz | Dec 17, 2018 | Featured Members, News
The Marina Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Contest Winners are in! We thank our mystery judges for their selections! Stop by these businesses and congratulate them for their participation and their win! Stay tuned on Facebook for the winning...
by CHISPA | Oct 30, 2018 | News
Framing of the northeast and central portion of the building is underway. We have finally gotten the utility pole moved by PG&E, which allows us to start work on the southwest wing of the building. We are preparing the ground to start underground utilities for the...
by Geno Quiroz | Oct 30, 2018 | News
The Marina Chamber of Commerce is announcing open positions for the 2019 Board of Directors. We are seeking leaders in the Marina Community to represent the Chamber’s Objectives as outlined in the Chamber ByLaws. OBJECTIVES The Marina Chamber of Commerce is organized...
by Geno Quiroz | Oct 30, 2018 | Event, News
Let’s brighten up Marina and show our spirit this season by lighting up your small business storefront. The Marina Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with our gracious Marina sponsors wish you Festive Holidays! Marina-based small businesses are invited to register...
by Monterey Bay Community Power | Oct 15, 2018 | News
SUCCESSES ABOUND FOR MONTEREY BAY COMMUNITY POWER On the heels of a successful launch for residential service and just nine months into operation, Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) continues to make gains toward the agency’s primary goals; controlling costs,...
by Dorothy Emerson | Oct 8, 2018 | News
We are almost there – MPUSD needs 50 more volunteers for the 119th U.S. Open Championship. Sign up to volunteer by October 10. The Pebble Beach Golf Links will host the 119th U.S. Open Championship next June 10-16, 2019, and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District...
by Geno Quiroz | Oct 2, 2018 | Event, News
The Marina Chamber of Commerce is actively scheduling end-of-year events! As your calendars fill up with holiday activities around the Peninsula, please add the following preliminary information as reminders. Specific dates, times, descriptions will be posted and...
by Tim Haupt | Sep 6, 2018 | News, Reviews
In Marina, there is a great Vietnamese restaurant called “Noodle Bar”. This restaurant is hidden away off of Reservation Road, in the same parking lot as 99 cent store. With a little effort, you will be rewarded with cuisine that is very well prepared and reasonable...
by Wendy Root Askew | Sep 1, 2018 | News
As folks who care about creating meaningful opportunities for local students, I am hopeful that you will consider volunteering as a mentor for a Marina High School student. If you are not able to participate, please forward this invitation along to another respected...
by Steve Hunt | Aug 15, 2018 | Homeowners, News
A Little Background Marina and Seaside were once military retirement communities dating back to the 1960’s. No longer can Marina be characterized this way. It all started in 1992 when the Army’s 7th Infantry Division, which dates back to WWI, packed up and...
by Tim Haupt | Aug 9, 2018 | News
Volunteering is a great way to be involved in the community. If you are a concerned citizen, you can make a difference! Visit their website or Facebook page in order to become involved. It’s fun, it’s short and you can meet new people! On July 28th, we had a good...
by Geno Quiroz | Aug 9, 2018 | News, Volunteer Opportunities
Become A Regular Guest Blogger. Do you like to write? Have you ever considered trying your hand at blogging but have not had a platform that already has an audience? Perhaps contributing to the Marina Chamber of Commerce community blog on a regular basis might be just...
by Geno Quiroz | Aug 7, 2018 | Member Benefits, News
Share Your Good News and Announcements With The Whole Community. One of the benefits of our community based website is the News and Announcements feature. We have a page dedicated to community news and events. Several members of our community are already using it to...
by Dorothy Emerson | Aug 6, 2018 | News
Marina High School Sophomores Need Your Help Through the Marina High School Mentorship Program What is the Mentorship Program? The Mentorship Program is a one-semester experience with scheduled meetings that cover topics such as but not limited to goal setting,...
by Geno Quiroz | Aug 1, 2018 | Member Benefits, News
Members Get Prominent Status In The Marina Chamber of Commerce Business Directory. One of the benefits of being a member is the prominence our members get in the Marina Chamber of Commerce business directory. Our business directory pages are listed in alphabetical...
by CHISPA, Inc. | Jul 31, 2018 | News
The first walls are going up at Junsay Oaks Senior Apartments. Framing began this week on the walls of the northeast wing of the 47-unit apartment building next to the Marina Post Office.
by CHISPA, Inc. | Jun 20, 2018 | News
Construction is Underway Those living near the site of Junsay Oaks may have noticed a parade of concrete mixer trucks going into the site on May 10th. They were there to supply concrete for the foundation pour of the northeast wing of the building. Over 20 truckloads...
by Terry Lebda | Jun 13, 2018 | News
The Marina Chamber of Commerce is extremely proud to announce that Marina’s very own, long running Chamber Board Member and Rotarian Mike Mast, has been honored with the KSBW Golden Whistle Award! His compassion for baseball is contagious and his years of...
by Dana Cleary | Apr 26, 2018 | News
CHISPA, Inc. is building new low-income senior apartments on De Forest Avenue next to the Post Office. This is an update on construction progress. Earthwork is now in the final steps: we are placing the underground stormwater infiltration system (see the article below...
by Marina Chamber of Commerce | Apr 25, 2018 | News
EXCITING NEWS IN MARINA CA! Don’t miss this great read about our great community in the March 28, 2018 Monterey Herald entitled “Community Focus~Marina”! There are insights into the many adventures and woderful things happening in our own town! A...
by Geno Quiroz | Mar 25, 2018 | News, Volunteer Opportunities
Have you been thinking about how you might be able to contribute to the community of Marina? Interested in picking up a new skill that is needed by many businesses and yet can be managed from the comfort of your own home? The Marina Chamber of Commerce has an...
by Geno Quiroz | Mar 9, 2018 | News
On Wednesday, March 7th, the Marina Chamber of Commerce held its first business lunch forum for 2018 and the turnout was great. Lunch was provided by our fellow chamber member and sponsor, Melanie Tiner of Monterey Bay Real Estate and Mike Mast of State Farm...
by Angie Nader | Feb 24, 2018 | News
Please enjoy this presentation. City of Marina, Public Works Director Brian McMinn gave to the Marina Chamber of Commerce. Bria gives a detailed update on the traffic roundabouts that will be installed around Marina in the very near future....
by Steve Hunt | Feb 16, 2018 | Homeowners, News
What Is The Value Of Marina Real Estate? As a resident of Marina myself since 1992 I am always interested in knowing what the current landscape of the Marina real estate market looks like. The past four years, since 2013, Marina has seen a remarkable spike in housing...
by Sun Street Centers | Feb 15, 2018 | News
Sun Street Centers to Hold Golden Anniversary Gala at Tehama Golf Club Celebrating 50 Years of Addiction Recovery Services in Monterey and San Benito Counties Salinas, CA (February 12, 2018) ¾ Sun Street Centers today announced it will celebrate its 50th Anniversary...
by CHISPA, Inc. | Feb 8, 2018 | News
Construction of 47 Low-Income Senior Apartments in Marina This is an update on Junsay Oaks Senior Apartments’ construction progress. Watch for more updates throughout the coming months. Construction is Underway The long-awaited construction of Junsay Oaks Senior...
