Be part of the growing entrepreneurial community in this region at this monthly meeting. Find out about the latest innovations, trends in business and technology, or the latest and greatest ideas. Meet other founders, investors, and local businesses. Join us as we build the Monterey Bay startup community.

This event will be held at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay. Refreshments will be provided.

Meet our Startup Factory Monterey Bay 2023 Winners:

• Mirco Home Village & Manufacturing Center
• Tag Along
• GoLocal Rewards

Meet our featured guest speakers:

• Cindy Merzon – Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center
• Carmen Herrera – El Pajaro Regional Women’s Business Center

Agenda for the evening:

• 6:00 PM – Check-in, Network & meet the speakers (refreshments will be available at this time)
• 6:15 PM – Welcome & announcements
• 6:30 PM – Speaker presentations & Q&A
• 7:30 PM – End

Parking: Free at the venue

Special thanks to our event sponsors: The James Irvine Foundation, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), BlueTech Valley Innovation Cluster, The Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED), CSUMB College of Business, White Summers, Wells Fargo, 1st Capital Bank, Marina Community Partners – Shea Homes.

Thank you to our marketing partners: Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, Santa Cruz Works, Monterey County Weekly, and KAZU 90.3!