Congressman Sam Farr (pictured right) has joined the distinguished panel of local, state, and federal elected officials that will be speaking at the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Leadership Luncheon next week.

Sponsored by Rabobank, this signature Chamber event gives community leaders, local business owners, and engaged citizensan opportunity to gain further insight into the current business climate on the Peninsula. Panelists will cover topics such as new projects taking place in their cities, new business coming to the region and important issues that have impact on the future viability of our local economy.

“The Leadership Luncheon puts the principal players in Peninsula prosperity in the same room for an unvarnished update on items of importance to our businesses,” says J. Alan Fagan, MPCC Board Member and member of the Government Affairs Committee. “This is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the local business community.”

CONFIRMED PANELISTS INCLUDE: 

Representative Sam Farr, Member of Congress, 17^th Congressional District;  Senator Sam Blakeslee, State of California, 15th Senate District;  Assemblymember Bill Monning, State of California, 27th Senate District; Supervisor Lou Calcagno, Monterey County District 2; Supervisor Jane Parker, Monterey County District 4; Supervisor Dave Potter, Monterey County District 5; Sheriff Scott Miller, Monterey County Office of the Sheriff; Mayor Sue McCloud, City of Carmel-by-the-Sea; Mayor Jerry Edelen, City of Del Rey Oaks; Mayor Chuck Della Sala, City of Monterey; Mayor Carmelita Garcia, City of Pacific Grove;  Mayor Dennis Donohue, City of Salinas; Mayor David K. Pendergrass, City of Sand City; Mayor Felix Bachofner, City of Seaside; and Vice Mayor Frank O’Connell, City of Marina.

Over the years, the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) has taken the role of educator in the political arena. MPCC hosts public policy forums, such as the Leadership Luncheon, for its members and community leaders to keep them informed of issues of importance to the business community. In addition, the mission of the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is to provide a basis for the Chamber to act on local, state and federal government-related issues and have a good working relationship with its elected officials thus creating a favorable and profitable business environment.

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Leadership Luncheon on Thursday, September 29, from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Monterey. The cost at attend is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Registration Deadline: Friday, September 23. To register, click here or call (831) 648-5350.