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MCBC Mission
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 We are an alliance of business executives and professionals providing collaborative leadership to help people from business, government, education, and the community work together on countywide issues reflecting our organization's strong commitment to the environment, economic vitality, and quality of life.
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C2: Competitive Clusters
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Competitive Clusters is a public/private partnership between the County of Monterey and Monterey County Business Council and is designed to implement economic development action initiatives as well as to provide an economic vision and strategy to guide future economic development efforts.
www.competitiveclusters.com
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Monterey County Business Portal
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The Monterey County Business Portal is a public/private partnership that was launched as an initiative of the Competitive Clusters (C2) project in order to improve communications efficiency and accessibility of information for economic development within this geographically large county; consolidate and upgrade existing static, non-database, business-related Web resources; foster entrepreneurship for job creation and economic diversification within the region; provide access to expert advice and deep knowledge in relevant industries via a trusted support network and knowledge base; and improve the overall image of Monterey County as a business and technology-friendly community.
www.mcbusiness.org
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Members Only Section
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 The Members Only section of our site is an access-restricted area set aside for the exclusive use of current members of the Monterey County Business Council.
If you are a current member but do not have a login for this online resource, please click here and follow the instructions to register. Our staff will verify your membership and respond to your request in a prompt manner.
Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions about your membership. We look forward to serving you.
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Monterey County Economic Report Now Available
If you would like a printed color copy of the Fall 2009 Economic Report, please contact MCBC at info@mcbc.biz or 883-9443, x16. You can also download a copy by clicking here.
Greywater and Water Catchment Systems
The City of Monterey, the Monterey County Business Council, and the C2 Green Building Committee presented a Monterey County Greywater Roundtable on February 27, 2009 to kick-off an open process to establish installation guidelines for greywater and water catchment systems in Monterey County. Click here for more information.
Renewable Energy Permitting
The Monterey County Business Council, the County of Monterey and the C2 Green Building Committee presented a Monterey County Renewable Energy Permitting Forum on 2/23/09 with over 80 participants coming together for an open dialogue on removing barriers to the adoption of clean power production. Click here for more information.
StepUp2Green
The Monterey County Business Council unveiled a green home remodeling rating program called StepUp2Green to provide homeowners the information, guidance and incentive to implement upgrades to home and property that will save energy and water while enhancing indoor air quality. Started by local Monterey Bay region community members, StepUp2Green is guided by the principals of simplicity and accessibility. Click here for more information.
Career Readiness Certificate
The Monterey County Business Council is spearheading the creation of a Career Readiness Certificate to certify worker skills. The mismatch between the skills required for most jobs and the skills of the U.S. workforce is having a significant impact on productivity and revenue across all businesses and industries. Click here for more information.
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 MCBC Membership Luncheons |
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All meetings are by invitation only.
Friday, March 26, 2010
11:45 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Tarpy's (Library Room)
2999 Monterey Salinas Highway
Monterey, CA
MCBC Members can log in to view the agenda & meeting minutes.
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Monterey Regional Economic Forum 2010
"Partner, Promote & Prosper"
Date: Fri, 4/23/10
Time: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Place: Embassy Suites - Seaside
Keynote Speaker:
Economist Jon Haveman
Principal, Beacon Economics
Presented by the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments and the Monterey County Business Council.
For more information: Click here.
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MCBC's 14th Anniversary Gala &
Economic Vitality Awards
On Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Inn at Spanish Bay, the Monterey County Business Council honored the individuals who have contributed to the economic vitality, growth and preservation of Monterey County in six industry clusters as part of its 14th Anniversary Gala & Annual Economic Vitality Awards.
For more information: Click here.
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