Industry research
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Social impact study
Monterey Bay Aquarium is looking for Monterey County adults to join their social impact study. This study will help to understand how the Aquarium serves our local community. Selected participants will receive tickets to visit the Aquarium three times—with up to 5 guests per visit—between June and November 2025. Participants who complete all visits and a survey will receive a $150 prepaid electronic credit card. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old and reside in Monterey County. Applications are open now through April 30. Learn more by clicking HERE or reaching out to impactstudy@mbayaq.org.
Business Resources
Building Business Back
Building Business Back (BBB) helps Monterey County businesses recover from the pandemic by offering resources connections and support. To learn more and access resources, visit County of Monterey Building Business Back.
Support the Industry, Get Involved
See Monterey proudly partners with the Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA) as the voice of Monterey County's hospitality industry. MCHA is a member-supported trade organization that serves all facets of Monterey County's hospitality industry. Since 1975, local hotels, inns, restaurants, visitor attractions and hospitality-related businesses have worked together to ensure the prosperity of the industry, number two only to agriculture in our County. While the benefit and value of MCHA are unique to each business, together our members create a strong, unified voice within the community. See Monterey recommends any businesses interested in joining MCHA contact Executive Director Kristin Horton (kristin@mcha.net) or visit MCHA.net.
Business Assistance Programs
- State of California - Small Business Disaster Relief
- CalCoastal Funding Programs
- SBA Disaster Assistance Programs
