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Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) kicks off a series of community study sessions aimed at fostering dialogue and engagement around its recently released report, Building an Inclusive Economy in the Monterey Bay Region: A Progress Report. The report, covering Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties, serves as a valuable tool for community and business leaders, offering indicators that shed light on the current status and progress made in building a fully inclusive economy and designed to catalyze discussion and further investigation.
Traditional metrics of growth and inclusion, which focus on simple measures of economic output and income, are inadequate for a full understanding of our economy and economic inclusion. There is a growing movement towards developing a more complex and systems orientation to understanding our economy in a way that incorporates greater attention to ecological and social well-being. At both a metropolitan and national scale, there is now strong evidence that more equitable regions and countries have better economic performance — stronger growth and more high-quality jobs, greater resilience in the face of economic downturns, and more able to take advantage of new innovations and respond productively to economic shocks or structural changes.
These study sessions will delve into these indicators, providing a platform for community members to share insights and perspectives and collectively develop strategies to address highlighted issues. Join us in shaping the future of our region by participating in these informative and collaborative sessions:
- Santa Cruz: Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Cruzio, 877 Cedar St. Suite 150, Santa Cruz. Lunch will be provided. RSVP for this session
- Hollister: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 at Community Foundation Epicenter, 440 San Benito St., Hollister. Dinner will be provided. RSVP for this session
- Additional Community Study Sessions at locations in Watsonville, Marina/Monterey, and online, will also take place during March and April, with details to come.
The full report, commissioned by Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and developed by the Institute for Social Transformation at UC Santa Cruz, is available here. ( https://ow.ly/JFhQ50Qli6H )
“Our report provides a roadmap to focus further discussions that can help our region shape the next steps toward a fully inclusive economy in the Monterey Bay region,” said MBEP President & CEO Tahra Goraya. “We welcome all those who live and work here to join in these important discussions.”
All are welcome. These events are free for everyone but advance RSVP is required. Register at the following link: mbep.biz/events/community-study-sessions