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A Bigger Vision for Marina, California
Marina’s new housing, downtown plans, university, retail areas and airport employment lands could become parts of a more connected city economy. Here’s a vision for local jobs, gathering places and opportunities for the next generation.
NPS Lab to Launch Adds Momentum to Monterey County’s Advanced Aviation Economy
NPS is helping move emerging defense and maritime technologies from the laboratory toward real-world use. Combined with advanced aviation, Marina Municipal Airport and regional partnerships, that process could help create skilled jobs throughout Monterey County.
What Joby’s Latest Milestone Could Mean for Monterey County’s Economy
Joby Aviation’s transcontinental autonomous flight shows that advanced aviation is expanding far beyond passenger air taxis. Here is what the milestone could mean for Monterey County and the economic-development questions Marina should begin exploring.
NPS Lab to Launch Adds Momentum to Monterey County’s Advanced Aviation Economy
NPS is helping move emerging defense and maritime technologies from the laboratory toward real-world use. Combined with advanced aviation, Marina Municipal Airport and regional partnerships, that process could help create skilled jobs throughout Monterey County.
What Joby’s Latest Milestone Could Mean for Monterey County’s Economy
Joby Aviation’s transcontinental autonomous flight shows that advanced aviation is expanding far beyond passenger air taxis. Here is what the milestone could mean for Monterey County and the economic-development questions Marina should begin exploring.
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Is Monterey County California’s New Modern Aviation Hub?
Joby is manufacturing and testing aircraft in Marina with Toyota’s backing, while Archer is flying real-world routes from Salinas to Monterey and Hollister. Together, these developments raise an important question: Is Monterey County becoming California’s next modern aviation hub?
DART Partnership Strengthens Marina’s Aviation Opportunity
A new partnership between DART and DEFENSEWERX connects the Central Coast to a national defense innovation network. Here is why it matters for Marina’s airport, workforce, local businesses, and economic future.
Joby Is Flying the Future. Will Marina Help Build It?
Joby Aviation is flying real-world eVTOL routes in Texas while helping the FAA develop rules for a new era of transportation. Yet the aircraft, jobs and technology behind that future are already taking shape at Marina Municipal Airport. The question for Marina residents, voters and local leaders is whether we will build the infrastructure and economic strategy needed to become an advanced-aviation hub.
Shaping the Future of Fort Ord and Marina’s Opportunity to Be Part of It
Monterey County is exploring the future of 23 historic buildings in East Garrison, and Marina residents have an opportunity to help shape what comes next. Here’s how the project could complement Marina’s Arts Village, airport, CSUMB, tourism and a broader strategy for local economic growth.
A Nonpartisan Look at the 2026 Marina Mayoral Candidates Before Saturday’s Forum
Get to know the three candidates running for Marina Mayor in 2026. This nonpartisan overview compares their backgrounds, priorities, positions on Measure Q and verifiable political affiliations ahead of the September 12 Mayoral Candidates Forum.
Marina Measure Q: Before New Taxes, Let’s Build a Stronger Economy
Marina’s public-safety and civic facilities need serious investment. Before approving a permanent 7% utility tax, should the community first pursue aviation-led job growth, developer contributions, tourism, grants, strategic leasing and phased construction?
Making Marina Strong: A Five-Point Community Plan for Economic Growth
Marina already has the people, businesses and organizations needed to build a stronger local economy. This five-point community plan explores how collaboration, cultural diversity, local tourism and shared leadership can create new opportunities while preserving the character of Marina.
Marina Should Be Talking About the Future of Flight and the Future of Our Economy
Joby Aviation’s growth in Marina and Archer’s flight-testing operations in Salinas point toward a larger regional opportunity. Could advanced aviation help create skilled careers, support local businesses and inspire a more ambitious economic vision for Marina and Monterey County?
What’s Next for Divi 5 Third-Party Developers? How to Pivot and Grow in the New Divi Ecosystem
Divi 5 is adding native features fast. Here are practical ways Divi third-party developers can pivot, protect revenue, and find new opportunities in the growing Divi ecosystem.
Building an Army of Website Sales Agents: It’s Not What You Think
A website sales agent is a strategically built webpage designed to answer a specific customer question, establish trust, qualify the visitor, and guide them toward a business conversion.
Walmart’s Vibe Acquisition Signals the Next Evolution of Digital Marketing
Walmart’s Vibe acquisition is about more than connected TV ads. It shows how customer data, media, commerce, analytics, and AI are converging into measurable digital experience ecosystems.
Divi 5 Features I Absolutely Love After More Than a Decade With Divi
After more than a decade with Divi, Geno Quiroz explains the five Divi 5 features that have made his workflow faster, more flexible, and less dependent on plugins and custom code.
