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February 14     Mark Verbonich Named 2011 Citizen of the Year

February 13     Cynthia M. Buhl Named 2011 Littlefield Award Recipient

February 6       Chamber's Membership Luncheon Draws Record Crowd to Honor Long-Standing Members

January 30       Chamber Offers Discounted Group Rates to Peru, South Africa, & the French Riviera

January 23       Chamber to Honor Long-Standing Members at Annual Membership Luncheon January 27

January 16       Chamber Welcomes Five New Board Members in 2012

January 9         Senator Sam Blakeslee to Address Chamber's First Annual Economic Forum January 13

January 2         2012 President/CEO Message: Re-energizing the Local Business Environment

January 2         2012 Chair's Message: Resolve to be Involved

December 26   A Picture Says a Thousand Words: Memorable Chamber Moments of 2011

December 19   Chamber's LocalMotive Program Offers "Secret Deals" to Strengthen the Local Economy

December 12   Looking Back at 2011: A Message from Joy Anderson, Board Chair

December 5     Ambassadors Assist Members in Making Valuable Business Connections

November 21    Expanding Your Horizons Event Opens Doors for Young Women in STEM Career Fields

November 7      Chamber's Holiday Marketplace Showcases Local Vendors & Benefits the Salvation Army

November 1      Barry Kilzer of Kilzer Wealth Managment Named September Volunteer of the Month

October 26       Chamber Welcomes Dr. Pat Tinsley McGill as Board Chair-Elect

October 20       Elected Officials Address Questions Submitted by Leadership Luncheon Attendees

October 18       Sponsors Needed for "Expanding Your Horizons" Conference on Nov. 5

October 10       Chamber's Leadership Luncheon Draws Record Crowd

October 4         MPCC Co-Sponsors "Expanding Your Horizons" Conference/Career Fair for Young Women

October 3         Chamber Endorses Brower and Byrne for MPWMD Board

September 30   Congressman, Mayor and City Council to Launch 1st Annual Art in the Adobes on Sept. 30

September 26   eLab Communications Offers Members an Exclusive Website Banner Adversing Offer

September 20   Congressman Sam Farr Joins Chamber's Leadership Luncheon Panel

September 20   Vendor Registrations Now Being Accepted for MPCC's First Annual Holiday Marketplace

September 20   Chamber's Second Annual Business Expo Promotes Local Businesses and Nonprofits

September 19   Rabobank Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in California

September 16   Ileen Groves from BookKeeping Express named August Volunteer of the Month

September 12   Second Annual Monterey Bay Business Expo Promotes Local Businesses and Nonprofits

September 5     MPCC's Government Affairs Committee Encourages Citizens to Take Action

September 5     Chamber's Annual Leadership Luncheon Features Impressive Panel of Public Officials

September 2     Affordable Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Leadership Luncheon

September 2     Art in the Adobes Offers Early Purchase Discount Until September 15

August 31          Doug Lumsden of Monterey Movie Tours named July Volunteer of the Month

August 29         MPCC Member "Bug" Now Available to Members at No Cost

August 29         Discover the Advantages of Website Banner Advertising

August 22         Chamber Encourages Local Residents & Businesses to Support Regional Water Project

August 18         What's YOUR LocalMotive? "Secrets" Needed to Help Launch New Buy Local Program

August 17         Chamber Welcomes Richard Aiello and J. Alan Fagan to Board of Directors

August 17         MPCC's New Website Allows Members to Post Upcoming Events, Job Openings, & more

August 16         Penny Morris Joins 1st Capital Bank as Relationship Manager

August 16         Clay Larson Joins 1st Capital Bank as Regional President  

August 16         Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

August 9           Santa Barbara Bank & Trust Appoints Clarissa Rowe Relationship Manager in Monterey

August 9           Free SCORE Small Business Seminar Scheduled for September 10

August 2           Donations of School Supplies Needed for United Way's Stuff the Bus Campaign

August 1           ChamberLink: Chamber Prepares to Launch New LocalMotive Program

July 29              WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Chamber Celebrates Local Businesses at 25th Annual BEA

July 25              Santa Barbara Bank & Trust Proud to Sponsor BEA for the 25th Consecutive Year

July 18              ChamberLink: Support Local Businesses at MPCC's Annual Business Excellence Awards

July 13              Buy Local, Feel Great!

July 11              Affordable Ways to Promote Your Business at the 25th Annual Business Excellence Awards

June 27            Chamber Board Appoints Jody Hansen as President/CEO

June 21            Chamber's New Website Offers Exciting New Features for Members

June 21            Volunteers Needed for Nature Valley First Tee Open

June 20            ChamberLink: Government Affairs Committee Update

June 20            2011 Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced

June 13            ChamberLink: New BEA Voting Process Encourages Community Involvement

June 10            Anti-Business Social Networking Bill Dies on Senate Floor

June 6              Online BEA Voting is Now Open! (Deadline: Friday, June 17)

June 1              Business Excellence Awards Ballot to be Published Monday, June 6

May 30             Chamber Board Endorses New Youth Career Exploration Program

May 26             MPCC's 15th Annual Golf Classic Winners

ChamberLink: Chamber's Government Affairs Committee Reviews Local and National Political Issues

ChamberLink: Chamber's 15th Annual Golf Classic Promises Fun For Golfers of All Levels

ChamberLink: Business Steps Up to Help Fund Downtown Plan

Resources for Small Businesses (Nat'l Small Business Week is May 16-20, 2011!) 

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Residents and Businesses Affected by the March 2011 Storms

ChamberLink: MPCC Offers Affordable, Results-Driven Advertising

Monterey Peninsula Wins RRCA's Outstanding Runner-Friendly Community Award

ChamberLink: Government Affairs Committee Advocates on behalf of Local Businesses

Ausonio Incorporated Receives AGC Award

ChamberLink: MPCC Revives Economic Vitality Committee

Promote Your Business at MPCC's 15th Annual Golf Classic

ChamberLink: MPCC Health Care Forum Draws over 100

Chamber Member Winner Awards & Engraving Wins First Place

Chamber Celebrates Newest Member: P.F. Chang's China Bistro

Indonesian Consul General Visit

Chamber Members Voted "Best" of Monterey County