Coffee Mia's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Horace Mercurio - Owner and Operator

Sarina Mercurio - Serving the best canoli's in town.

Mayor Gary Wilmot welcoming Coffee Mia to Marina

Marina Chamber Board members, Merry Trucksis and Jenny Antoun, and Marina Chamber President, Joe Sweeney,  enjoying some International Coffee tasting.

Marina Chamber secretary Nancy Acosta also enjoy some great coffee flavors.

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  2008 State of the City Address

Mayor Gary Wilmot

Former Mayor Ila Mettee-McCutchon

Steve Emerson making his speech

Marina Chamber of Commerce President Joe Sweeney making his introductions.

Chamber Vice President Gwendolyn Wells sitting with Director Jay Gray , along with others enjoying the luncheon.

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Mixer at "Mike Mast's State Farm Insurance" office.

Mike Mast, entertaining one of the guests(Mrs. Nancy Nolan) at his mixer.

Gwen Wells on the left, President of the Marina Chamber of Commerce.

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Mega Mixer at Wild Things Animal Rental Park, an unforgettable experience.

Carolyn Campbell - Operations Director of the Marina Chamber of Commerce

There were chambers represented from Marina, Salinas, Monterey and North County.

The music was fabulous, Frank Sinatra style that everyone enjoyed.

I think the animals had just as much fun as the people did!

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The New Marina Library was an exciting event for the City of Marina, the public was invited to not only the 'ribbon cutting', but, a free BBQ after the ceremonies.

 The Main event.

Marina Chamber of Commerce President Gwen Wells was a perfect Hostess!

Inez Lockwood (Marina Beach Real Estate) had a fantastic time too.

People of all ages had a great time.

Marshall and Joan Reeves were enjoying the festivities as well.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car's ribbon cutting was another successful event.

Marina Chamber of Commerce Vice President Joe Sweeney, and Steve Emerson

Marina Chamber of Commerce President Gwen Wells, Mayor Ila Mettee-McCutchon, and Marina Chamber Events co-ordinator Steve Emerson.

The Friendly guys at Enterprise will help you with all your car rental needs.

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Best Buy located at the new Dunes of Monterey Bay shopping complex.

Best Buy honoring the Boys and Girls Club of America with a check for $5000.

They also donated another $5000 to the United Way.

The Best Buy employees are very enthusiastic, and are ready and willing to assist you in whatever it is you need.

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Mega Mixer @ Chateau Julien, Carmel Valley on Nov. 8, 2007

Here's Joe Sweeney, smilin' to greet the crowd.

The 'lighted' wine barrels gave a nice affect to the event.

Here's Chelsea,  giving out 'taste' samples to the guests as they head into the event.

Looks like everyone was having a good time.

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November 8, 2007 Luncheon at Francisco's with Don Livermore, Principal of Marina High School, speaking.

Don Livermore, Principal of Marina High School, giving his enthusiastic speech about the exciting things happening at Marina High School.

Thank You so much Francisco, for a fantastic lunch, as usual.

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Ribbon Cutting on November 14, 2007 for All Class Transportation.

Here's our own Vice President, Mr. Joe Sweeney, enjoying the ribbon cutting

And here's "Chef" Jay Gray, owner of "A Pizza Paradise" and in charge of marketing with the Marina Chamber of Commerce. Great job, Jay, the food was outstanding, as usual.

And here's Marina Chamber of Commerce board member, Nancy Acosta, enjoying the excitement of the ribbon cutting.

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Everyone had a great time and the food provided by Marina Dunes Resort was excellent.

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January Chamber Board Retreat

President Gwen Wells handing the gavel over to newly nominated President for 2008, Joe Sweeney. 

Joe Sweeney at the Board Retreat

Bob Schaffer with Jay Gray and Mike Mast in the background.

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2008 Installation Dinner at the American Legion Hall

Brian Speciale from KION 46 Television M/C'd the night

The 2008 Marina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors with newly elected President Joe Sweeney on the far right.

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Gwen Wells, former President of the Marina Chamber of Commerce, is now

Vice-President

Mayor of Marina, Ila Mettee-McCutchon presenting Byrl Smith with an award for the late Supervisor Jerry Smith.

John McCutchon did a great job of waiting tables.

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Marina's Internation Flavors Event, 2008

Gwen Wells and Margie Doherty at the ticket table

Francisco Almaraz of "Francisco's Restaurant" serving his delicious recipes

And our newest Marina Chamber of Commerce Member, Horace Mercurio of "Coffee Mia", go and visit him, he serves a variety of sandwiches, coffee, pastries, and many other great recipes. .

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Here's Randy and Mary Draper of Advantage Auto Repair in Monterey, enjoying a night out at Marina's International Flavors event

Kathy Anderson had an enjoyable time also.

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All that attended enjoyed the food, beverages and atmosphere

The Hahn Estates, Smith and Hook Winery, served their great tasting wine.

This was a successful, fun event and the Marina Chamber of Commerce thanks all of the vendors and volunteers who participated in this event. Without them, it couldnt' have happened.