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: info@montereychamber.com • www.montereychamber.com

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ChamberLinkBig 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: info@montereychamber.com • www.montereychamber.com

THE BENCH JEWELER REOPENS IN THE HISTORICPROFESSIONAL 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 renovatedspace, 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 anabundance 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, MPCCAmbassador; Adelle Murrer, Murrer Construction General Contractor, Inc./Murrer Certified Inspections, MPCC Ambassador; Joy Anderson, MPCC MemberRelations Manager; Carina Torres Powers; Bill Lee, Mission Mortuary; Maddie Torres; Ellen Broaddus, Mission Mortuary GM; Jaime Torres, The Bench JewelerCo-Owner; Berta Torres, The Bench Jeweler, Co-Owner; Aaron Waters, Rayne Technology Solutions, MPCC Ambassador; Jamie Torres; Jack Bergman, BayAlarm, Sales Rep; Jody Hansen, MPCC President & CEO; Iwa Martinez, AB Computer, MPCC Ambassador; Kyle Soliven, B-Impressed Branding Solutions, MPCCAmbassador; 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 MEMBERSView upcoming events at www.montereychamber.com

MOVE STUDIOS600 E. Franklin St.Monterey, CA 93940001-123-456-7890www.movestudios.com

Move Studios is a state of the art dance and movement center indowntown Monterey. We offer open classes for teens and adultsfor all styles and levels, plus fun dance fitness classes; somethingfor everyone. Our goal is to get people to dance, move, exerciseand have fun.

BALESTERI’S UNLIMITED CATERING10520 York Rd.Monterey, CA 93940(831) 394-2000www.balesteris.com

We are a Monterey County favorite venue for weddings,birthday parties and every occasion in a person’s lifeincluding anniversaries, baby showers, proms, celebrationsof life as well as Christmas and New Years parties. We alsodo Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

OMG MEDIA & MARKETING1035 Fifth St., Ste. AMonterey, CA 93940(831) 204-0516http://theomggroup.com

OMG Media & Marketing is a digital media firm specializing invideo content production and graphic design. Every brand hasa story to tell. More than technical experts, OMG’s team is builtaround exceptional storytellers. Support materials that generatemarket share. Let their team arm your team with the weaponsthat win.

#1 SBA Lender in Monterey CountyMember 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

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MoonStudio

“With departures daily, Princess MontereyWhaleWatching offers year round whale watching andwildlife tours on the Monterey Bay, fully narrated byexperienced marine biologists and naturalists. Seewhales, dolphins and many other species of marine

wildlife. Join us aboard the largest and finest vessels inthe fleet!!”.

“Sarah Gaebelein at Monterey County Bank was a hugehelp in walking us through an SBA loan which was quite

complex as we were financing our new vesselGreatland” from Alaska. Sarah & Monterey CountyBank 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 solutionsFinancing and cash management tools to

achieve your business goalsBusiness loans and lines of credit1

Commercial real estate financingEquipment loans and leasing

SBA Preferred lendingBusiness credit cards2

Business online banking with bill payChecking, money market and savingsRemote Deposit

Wire transfers and Electronic FundsPositive PayTransfer

Standing Stronger TogetherAsk us howwe can help you grow yourbusiness.

CastrovilleLorena Miranda(831) 633-3302

SalinasWestridgeFrancisco Gonzalez(831) 784-7700

SalinasMainJeff Ursino

(831) 737-1213

Pacific GroveMatt Bosworth(831) 649-5010

MontereyMainJoella Taboada(831) 242-2000

Seaside OfficeSamuel Ruiz(831) 394-6900

Visit us atwww.rabobankamerica.com1All loans subject to credit approval. Certain restrictions apply.2The creditor and issuer of these credit cards is Elan Financial Services,pursuant to a license fromVISA U.S.A. Inc.

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Pauline Rosenthal2 Years of Service

Our vision is to be recognized as themost professional, ethical and high-est quality funeral service provider onthe Monterey Peninsula. We alwaysgo the extra mile in helping people.We are committed to offering thehighest level of quality service by al-ways listening and responding to theneeds of those we serve.

390 Lighthouse Ave. • Pacific Grove

(831) 375-4191www.thepaulmortuary.com

We are proud of the reputationwe have earned.

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