Connect Your Home and Family First Public Meeting Tuesday, February 21

Feb. 14, 2012 - PRLog -- Press Contact:   Marci Bracco (831) 747-7455

Connect Your Home and Family First Public Meeting Tuesday, February 21

MONTEREY, CALIF (January 24, 2012) – The Monterey County Business Council, an alliance of business executives and professionals providing collaborative leadership to help people from business, government, education, and the community work together on countywide issues, announced today they are partnering with Monterey County Office of Education, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County, Loaves, Fishes & Computers and several other community partners to introduce Comcast's Internet Essentials Program.

This program places internet services into the homes of families with school-aged children that qualify for free or reduced lunches under the National School Lunch Program. Qualified families will receive internet access for $9.95 per month for the duration of their child’s K-12 education. The first public informational meeting will be held:

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6-7PM
Monterey County Office of Education
901 Blanco Circle, Room A
Salinas, CA 93901

For more information please contact Machell Sterbick at 831.582.3236 or msterbick@mcbc.biz

About the Monterey County Business Council:
The Monterey County Business Council, a 501(c)(6) established in 1995, is comprised of a diverse group of members representing all industries and geographic areas of Monterey County who are interested in shaping the future of Monterey County and have a vested interest in the economic vitality of our community. The non-profit corporation seeks to promote the concept of public-private partnerships by bringing business experience and techniques to the public arena.
The Monterey County Business Council focuses on three key areas of vitality as we move forward in the 21st Century:
• Business Advocacy
• Economic Development
• Work Ready Community
• All phases: Business start-up, expansion and retention, attraction.
For more information go to www.mcbc.biz.