Creating a Strong Local Economy • Promoting the Community • Networking Opportunities • Representing the Interests of Business and Government • Political Action Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce • 30 Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200, Monterey, California 93940 • 831-648-5350 • email: [email protected] • www.montereychamber.com ChamberLink Big Sur • Carmel • Carmel Valley • Del Rey Oaks • Marina • Monterey • Pacific Grove • Pebble Beach • Sand City • Seaside ChamberLink Big Sur • Carmel • Carmel Valley • Del Rey Oaks • Marina • Monterey • Pacific Grove • Pebble Beach • Sand City • Seaside Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce • 243 EI Dorado Street, Suite 200 • Monterey, CA 93940 • 831-648-5350 • email: [email protected] • www.montereychamber.com THE BENCH JEWELER REOPENS IN THE HISTORIC PROFESSIONAL BUILDING ON FRANKLIN STREET The Bench Jeweler’s Webster Street storefront is now empty, but there’s no need to fret. The longtime local jeweler recently relocated to a newly renovated space, less than a mile away in the Professional Building on Franklin Street, where they will continue to offer the level of service that’s brought them an abundance of loyal customers over the years. Whether you’re in the market for estate pieces or fine jewelry, or you just need your watch battery replaced, the red carpet is rolled out for everyone. From left: Steve Arnold, PayJunction, MPCC Ambassador; Bettina McBee Hohmann, Green Jespersen, CPAs, MPCC Ambassador; Adelle Murrer, Murrer Construction General Contractor, Inc./Murrer Certified Inspections, MPCC Ambassador; Joy Anderson, MPCC Member Relations Manager; Carina Torres Powers; Bill Lee, Mission Mortuary; Maddie Torres; Ellen Broaddus, Mission Mortuary GM; Jaime Torres, The Bench Jeweler Co-Owner; Berta Torres, The Bench Jeweler, Co-Owner; Aaron Waters, Rayne Technology Solutions, MPCC Ambassador; Jamie Torres; Jack Bergman, Bay Alarm, Sales Rep; Jody Hansen, MPCC President & CEO; Iwa Martinez, AB Computer, MPCC Ambassador; Kyle Soliven, B-Impressed Branding Solutions, MPCC Ambassador; Julie King, Pierce King, P.C., A Professional Law Corporation, MPCC Ambassador; Dr. Shyam Kamath, College of Business―CSU Monterey Bay, MPCC Board; Guest. Photo by Michael Troutman, DMT Imaging. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS View upcoming events at www.montereychamber.com MOVE STUDIOS 600 E. Franklin St. Monterey, CA 93940 001-123-456-7890 www.movestudios.com Move Studios is a state of the art dance and movement center in downtown Monterey. We offer open classes for teens and adults for all styles and levels, plus fun dance fitness classes; something for everyone. Our goal is to get people to dance, move, exercise and have fun. BALESTERI’S UNLIMITED CATERING 10520 York Rd. Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 394-2000 www.balesteris.com We are a Monterey County favorite venue for weddings, birthday parties and every occasion in a person’s life including anniversaries, baby showers, proms, celebrations of life as well as Christmas and New Years parties. We also do Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. OMG MEDIA & MARKETING 1035 Fifth St., Ste. A Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 204-0516 http://theomggroup.com OMG Media & Marketing is a digital media firm specializing in video content production and graphic design. Every brand has a story to tell. More than technical experts, OMG’s team is built around exceptional storytellers. Support materials that generate market share. Let their team arm your team with the weapons that win. #1 SBA Lender in Monterey County Member F.D.I.C. Equal Housing Lender Call Monterey County Bank Today! (831) 649-4600 L to R: Benji Shake, Owner; Sarah Gaebelein AVP MCB SBA Loan Officer; Stephanie Chrietzberg, SVP MCB; Charles Chrietzberg, MCB CEO Photo by Batista Moon Studio “With departures daily, Princess Monterey Whale Watching offers year round whale watching and wildlife tours on the Monterey Bay, fully narrated by experienced marine biologists and naturalists. See whales, dolphins and many other species of marine wildlife. Join us aboard the largest and finest vessels in the fleet!!”. “Sarah Gaebelein at Monterey County Bank was a huge help in walking us through an SBA loan which was quite complex as we were financing our new vessel Greatland” from Alaska. Sarah & Monterey County Bank made this happen fast so we did not miss our busy Summer season. “ Benji Shake, Owner Princess Monterey Whale Watching 96 Fisherman’s Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 372-2203 www.princessmontereywhalewatching.com Business financial solutions Financing and cash management tools to achieve your business goals Business loans and lines of credit 1 Commercial real estate financing Equipment loans and leasing SBA Preferred lending Business credit cards 2 Business online banking with bill pay Checking, money market and savings Remote Deposit Wire transfers and Electronic Funds Positive Pay Transfer Standing Stronger Together Ask us how we can help you grow your business. Castroville Lorena Miranda (831) 633-3302 Salinas Westridge Francisco Gonzalez (831) 784-7700 Salinas Main Jeff Ursino (831) 737-1213 Pacific Grove Matt Bosworth (831) 649-5010 Monterey Main Joella Taboada (831) 242-2000 Seaside Office Samuel Ruiz (831) 394-6900 Visit us at www.rabobankamerica.com 1 All loans subject to credit approval. Certain restrictions apply. 2 The creditor and issuer of these credit cards is Elan Financial Services, pursuant to a license from VISA U.S.A. Inc. Pauline Rosenthal 2 Years of Service Our vision is to be recognized as the most professional, ethical and high- est quality funeral service provider on the Monterey Peninsula. We always go the extra mile in helping people. We are committed to offering the highest level of quality service by al- ways listening and responding to the needs of those we serve. 390 Lighthouse Ave. • Pacific Grove (831) 375-4191 www.thepaulmortuary.com We are proud of the reputation we have earned. FD-280 5