Monterey, CA. The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) will hold its Annual Membership Luncheon on January 27, 11:30am-1:30pm, in the Regency Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Monterey, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey. More than 300 members, business leaders, and community leaders are expected to attend.

MPCC will honor 187 local businesses for reaching 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 26+ year milestones in their Chamber membership, and also welcome the new leadership of the 2012 Board of Directors. The Annual Membership Luncheon is a great opportunity to network with fellow members, potential customers, and community leaders.

For a complete list of businesses that will be honored at this year’s event, visit the Chamber’s website at http://www.mpcc.com/2012MembershipLuncheon.php.

New 2012 board officers include Board Chair Dr. Pat Tinsley-McGill, California State University Monterey Bay; Vice Chair of Education Mitch Matthews, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula; Immediate Past Chair Joy Anderson, Mariposa Inn & Suites; Vice Chair of Membership Bret Silvestri, Otto Construction; and Vice Chair of Government Affairs J. Alan Fagan, Death & Taxes. Other new 2012 board members include Shawn Adams, Monterey Signs; Matt Hohman, Monterey Credit Union; Jeanette Kern, Jeanette M. Kern DDS, Inc.; and Barry Kilzer, Kilzer Wealth Management.

MPCC offers several affordable ways to promote your business though sponsorship of this event. For more information, contact Jody Hansen at (831) 648-5359 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Reservations can be made online at www.mpcc.com or by calling (831) 648-5350.

The goal of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is to create a strong local economy by promoting the community, creating networking opportunities, representing the interests of business with government, and taking political action. To learn more, visit www.mpcc.com or call (831) 648-5350.