Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the organizations whose generous support made the 15th Annual Whalefest Monterey a resounding success.
Together, these partners help bring Whalefest Monterey to life and ensure its continued success. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each of them for their contributions.
BECOME A SPONSOR!
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🚲Bike, 🛶Kayak, 🏄🏼♂️Paddle Board, 🚞Tours
☎️(831) 372-1807
📍3 Locations in Monterey: 299 Cannery Row suite A, 685 Cannery Row, 210 Alvarado St
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https://www.anthonylombardoandassociates.com/
☎️ (831) 751.-2330
📍144 W. Gabilan Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Specialize in assisting our clients in solving their real estate related legal issues including:Land Use Entitlements
Purchase and Sale
Leases: Agricultural, Commercial, and Residential
Easements
Construction
Litigation
Employment Matters for Employers
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Enriching the lives of our community through the arts.
☎️ (831) 622-9060
📍24600 Silver Cloud Ct, Ste 202, Monterey CA 93940
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☎️1-888-237-1333
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🌍 https://www.californiamsf.org/
For 30 Years CMSF has been Committed to California's Communities, Coast, and Ocean
OUR PURPOSE: To advance the understanding and stewardship of ocean resources and coastal watersheds
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Our Mission: To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
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🌍 https://www.ksbw.com/centralcoastabc
Call sign KSBW meaning: "Salad Bowl of the World", nickname for Salinas
KSBW (channel 8) is a television station licensed to Salinas, California, United States, serving the Monterey Bay area as an affiliate of NBC and ABC. Owned by Hearst Television, the station has studios on John Street (Highway 68) in downtown Salinas, and its transmitter is located on Fremont Peak in the Gabilan Mountains.
KSBW-TV began broadcasting on September 11, 1953. It was originally a shared-time operation with KMBY-TV, which operated from Monterey; the stations were outgrowths of radio stations KSBW and KMBY and shared programs from all four major television networks. KSBW bought out KMBY in 1955, becoming the sole station on channel 8. In 1957, its owners began operating KSBY in San Luis Obispo as a semi-satellite; the two stations remained commonly owned for more than three decades, and KSBW became the dominant local news outlet in the area. It retained this status despite a series of ownership transfers in the 1980s and 1990s, during which time Elisabeth Murdoch and her husband briefly owned KSBW and KSBY.
Hearst acquired KSBW in 1998 as part of a trade with Sunrise Television Corporation. Under Hearst, KSBW was the first station in the area to broadcast a digital signal. In 2011, it launched Central Coast ABC, a local in-market ABC affiliate, as a digital subchannel.
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📍City Hall, 580 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940
☎️ (831) 646-3799
The City of Monterey is a waterfront community where citizens, community organizations, businesses, military partners, nonprofit organizations, and city government work together to ensure that the community retains its hometown identity, high quality of life, and natural beauty. Home to 29,874 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2021), Monterey is the third-largest city in Monterey County.
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☎️ (831) 393-0933
📍8 HARRIS COURT, SUITE B1, MONTEREY, CA 93940
ABOUT: There is a difference with Fashion Streaks' custom screen printing and embroidery. Family-owned and operated, Andy & Theresa Briant have owned the Central Coast's largest commercial screen printing business for over 25 years, all the while providing prompt and personalized service to individuals and businesses on the Monterey Peninsula and beyond. Over the years, we have delivered customized printing solutions to many local and national clients by utilizing our state-of-the-art screen printing facility in Sand City. We pride ourselves in being able to contribute not only through our services, but through our firm belief in community involvement. While local at heart, we are global at soul.
Over 25 Years of Experience. You have an experienced partner in the screen printing business at Fashion Streaks. We have been in the printing and embroidery business on California's Central Coast for over 25 years and we have learned a thing or two. We have had some short deadlines on occasions which has made our lives pretty exciting. We have worked tirelessly to improve our quality control process but above all we've learned that our greatest reward comes from being able to work with you. Here at Fashion Streaks we do business the way you do—we deliver.
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📍 PO Box 4046, Monterey, CA 93942
For 20 years now, we have provided the Monterey, California area with all the funny-ness they never knew they needed. However, thanks to Mother Necessity and Al Gore's invention of the internet, we've gone global baby!
The opinions or ideas expressed by the contributors is not necessarily those of foolish times, its owner, advertisers, associates. or their extended families, or their friends, or neighbors, or their associated pen pals, up to including cockatiels. All articles graphics photographs and What not (especially the what-not) are copyrighted by the so-called “writers” and “artists” who contribute them. Foolish Times uses invented names in all its stories, except in cases where public figure are being satirized. Any other use of real names is accidental an coincidental..
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☎️ (831) 264-7802
A Premiere Law Firm in Silicon Valley and Monterey. Serving our clients’ business, employment, real estate, and probate litigation needs, both in trial and on appeal
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{from website) Listen Live
KAZU's web player is in the gray navigation bar above, on webpage.
The player (in the gray bar above) defaults on KAZU's 90.3 fm live stream and it also offers KAZU's Classical stream.
If the player is not working on your system, you can access KAZU's streams directly from the links below, at two different speeds or bitrates.
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📍651 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
KMBY Radio, Monterey’s Premier Broadcasting The Best From The Bay.
Welcome to KMBY Radio
Broadcasting the Best from the BayDive into the rhythms and voices of the Central Coast and beyond. Located in the heart of Monterey, KMBY celebrates the spirit of our diverse community with the best daily shows that resonate not just within our coastline's borders but ripple outwards, touching souls far and wide. From the melodic undertones of our morning segments to the energetic beats of our prime time, our shows are a harmonious blend of content that enlightens, entertains, and embodies the very essence of the Central Coast. Whether you're here in Monterey or on the other side of the coast, tune in and become part of our ever-growing KMBY family
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📍238 John Street, Salinas, CA 93901
If you see breaking news or severe weather, send us your photos and videos by emailing them to news@ksbw.com or upload them onto ulocal.
Call: 831-422-8206 | Message us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ksbw8/
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https://mahoneycommercial.com/
☎️(831) 646-1919
📧 info@mahoneycommercial.comLeaders in Commercial Real Estate. A fully integrated commercial real estate firm, Mahoney & Associates provides the market knowledge and guidance needed to generate superior results for our clients.
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🌍 https://www.marinelifestudies.org/
📍PO Box 163, Moss Landing, CA 95039
Our Mission: Marine Life Studies is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting our ocean, whales, dolphins, and other marine wildlife.
We do this by acquiring knowledge through ongoing research, data collection and observation, whale rescue, and sharing it with other organizations and our community so we can inspire the next generation of passionate conservationists. -
🌍 https://www.mechanicsbank.com/
☎️ 800.797.6324
We've been in California for more than 120 years.
We’re your neighbors who live and work in your community. We share your values and aspirations. And as bankers, we endeavor to help you achieve your financial goals through offerings including personal banking, business banking, trust and estate services, brokerage and wealth management services. It’s a commitment we’ve taken seriously since 1905, when railroad workers, ship builders and immigrants from around the world placed their trust in us. They believed in us, instilling a sense of personal accountability and responsibility that remain part of our culture today.
Every client has a story and dreams. So do our communities, which grow and prosper through the people who contribute and the businesses that produce. Passionate about giving back, we stand with our communities, giving our time and financial resources to achieve lasting improvements.With branches spanning everywhere from the Imperial Valley to the Cascades, and from the coastal cities and towns to the Sierra Nevada foothills, we serve California. No other bank is more passionate about providing for its clients’ banking and lending needs, and giving back to its communities across the Golden State.
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🌍 https://marinesanctuary.org/
WHO WE ARE:
MISSION: The Foundation is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, working with communities to conserve and expand those special places for a healthy ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. Working together, we safeguard species and the places they call home, and preserve America’s maritime history.
VISION: National marine sanctuaries and monuments — our wondrous protected waters — teeming with life and inspiring a proud community of stewards for our ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes.
ABOUT SANCTUARIES: The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation supports projects across the National Marine Sanctuary System, a network of nationally significant protected areas in our ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. The National Marine Sanctuary System is comprised of 15 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments and spans more than 620,000 square miles of American waters.
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🌍 https://www.montereybayparent.com/
📍PO Box 806, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
About Us: Monterey Bay Parent serves the families of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. The foundation of MBP is our monthly print publication. Each issue is filled with articles that make parenting in the Monterey Bay easier and more enjoyable. You’ll also find a robust calendar of events filled with fun and informative things to do in the area in each print issue and on our website.
We also publish a once-yearly Monterey Bay Military Parent for the many military families who make Monterey County their home.
You can read all of our issues here.
Monterey Bay Parent writers, designer, and editor have received numerous awards of excellence from the Parenting Media Association over the past six years with nine awards in 2024 including the Gold General Excellence award for Monterey Bay Military Parent.
You can reach the Monterey Bay Parent Magazine office at 831-582-1373 or by email.
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Monterey County Bank
🌍https://www.montereycountybank.com/
☎️ (831) 649-4600
Obtaining funds to start or grow a business can be a daunting challenge, particularly for new or small enterprises. Traditional business loans often require a substantial amount of assets or a solid credit history, making it difficult for many entrepreneurs to secure the necessary funding. Fortunately, there are alternative funding options available for businesses in need of capital. Learn More
ABOUT: Since opening our doors in 1977, Monterey County Bank (MCB) has been supporting the growth and development of our local economy through small business and commercial full-service banking relationships. MCB prides itself in responsive servicing, one relationship at a time. This focus on relationships does not just include customers, it includes our team members and the communities we serve.
In late 2024, we reinforced our commitment to community banking by investing in new leadership and modernized technology. As we continue to expand throughout Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Salinas, and South County, our mission remains the same: support the success of local businesses and the people who drive them.
With our deep roots in Monterey County, shared values, and focus on community, we understand and support our customers' unique needs and are excited to continue our journey, serving Monterey County and beyond. -
https://www.montereycountynow.com/
📍 668 Williams Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955
Phone: 831-394-5656, Fax: 831-394-2909
INSTAGRAM @montereycountyweekly
GENERAL INFORMATION:
frontdesk@montereycountynow.com
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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FACEBOOK MontereyCountyWeekly
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Monterey On Tonight - Home of The Gary Morris Show.
BRINGING YOU THE VERY BEST IN TELEVISION MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
🌍 https://montereyontonight.com/
Each week the show features a different Co-host, along with phone calls from viewers and of course the very best in Music Video’s specifically for the Monterey On Tonight Show.
If you’re interested in being a guest on the show, please contact Gary Morris directly at Gary@kmbytv.com
Are you a local business owner needing that extra push of Traffic coming in ? Then you need to consider KMBY Television for all your advertising needs, where we customize advertising packages for every business and every industry for every budget. LEARN MORE
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🌍 https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=575
☎️ (831) 649-2907
📍 20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, California 93940ABOUT: One of California's most historic cities, Monterey served as California's capital under Spanish, Mexican and U.S. military rule.The U.S. flag was first officially raised in California here on July 7, 1846, bringing 600,000 square miles of land to the United States.
Monterey State Historic Park is a collection of significant historic houses and buildings interspersed throughout Old Monterey. Hour long guided history tours are led regularly; tour information and tour tickets may be obtained at the Custom House (adjacent to Old Fisherman's Wharf). Our history tours are a great way to start your discovery of Monterey. See Tour Information for the current schedule.
Step into the past on the “Monterey Walking Path of History” and view the site where Spanish explorers first landed in Monterey in 1602. See one of the nation’s last remaining whalebone sidewalks. Walk the same streets that famed author Robert Louis Stevenson walked in 1879. Explore this two-mile path and discover some of California’s most historic homes, buildings and beautiful gardens along the way. A self-guided mobile phone tour is available for this more "in-depth" experience. The tour is free, but does use phone minutes. Brochures are available at the Custom House or Pacific House musems.Monterey’s Path of History can be entered at any point. Just follow the yellow-tiled markers and discover Monterey State Historic Park, an area that preserves and interprets places and objects of statewide historic significance. Twelve buildings, including the Custom House, the oldest government building in California, and several residences, are all part of Monterey’s 55 Path of History sites.
For more information, call the Pacific House Museum at (831) 649-2907, located at 20 Custom House Plaza, adjacent to the Fisherman's Wharf.Please visit our non-profit Cooperating Association's (Friends Group) Website:Monterey State Historic Park Association .
Your membership helps suppors educational programs and preservation efforts throughout the park. All profits from Cooperating Association Museum Stores stay in Monterey! -
🌍https://www.montereysigns.com/
☎️ 831-632-0490
📍 855 Broadway Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955
ABOUT: We are an award-winning, full service sign shop servicing all of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties.
Monterey Signs is a full service sign shop. We are a licensed sign contractor (965016) for electrical signs, commercial signs, banners, real estate signs, vehicle wraps and graphics, and so much more....
We are happy to help you with your project from start to finish. Our Graphic Design team is very creative, producing many signs that are truly works of art. We also excel at project management for large or complicated projects, and work closely with local governments to help you get permits and approvals for your signs.
What's more, we're nice people who appreciate your business. We know how important signs are to you and make every effort to make amazing signs at affordable prices. Please give us a call today for a free consultation.
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🌍 https://www.morganlewis.com/
Morgan Lewis provides high-quality litigation, corporate, labor and employment, and intellectual property services to clients across industry sectors and regions around the world.
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☎️831.622.2000
📍26385 Carmel Rancho Boulevard, Suite 100, Carmel, California 93923
SERVING MONTEREY COUNTY OVER 30 Years
Handling Estate Planning, Probate, trust administration, estate and trust litigation, conservatorships, Real Estate and general business
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Ocean Mist Farms
☎️ 831-633-2144
OUR STORY: Headquartered in Castroville, California, Ocean Mist Farms is the largest grower of fresh artichokes in North America. Farming artichokes year-round in three ideal California growing regions: Castroville, Oxnard and Coachella, in addition to southern growing regions including Baja, Mexico and Yuma, Arizona. Our growing areas are selected for their fertile ground and productive microclimates. Castroville is, in fact, known as “The Artichoke Capital of the World” and Artichokes were named the official state vegetable of California in 2013!
In addition to artichokes, Ocean Mist Farms grows and offers a full line of premium, fresh commodity vegetables as well as value-added options for those time-starved consumers who are looking for fresh vegetable options that are peeled/cored/chopped and ready to use and enjoy out-of-package.
Our fresh produce is grown using conventional methods and can be found in fine grocery stores across North America.
FAMILY FARMING LEGACY: Ocean Mist Farms’ family farming roots took hold nearly 100 years ago when Daniel Pieri and cousins Amerigo and Angelo Del Chiaros launched the California Artichoke & Vegetable Growers Corporation in 1924. Together, they leased land south of Castroville and soon Alfred Tottino, a local vegetable grower, joined the three men in their new business venture
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https://www.montereywharf.com/
📍 #1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf Monterey, CA 93940
HISTORY It has seen bales of Chinese silks and barrels of Spanish wine,
whaling ships, Navy cutters, and fishing boats by the score;
Fisherman's Wharf, in its various incarnations, has been the focus of Monterey's economic life for centuries.The City of Monterey has seen people from many different countries who journeyed to this beautiful and fertile region forming an intricate tapestry of cultures. Russian, Spanish, Mexican, British, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Scandinavian, and many others came to Monterey to live and work by and on the beautiful Monterey Bay.
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Old Monterey Business Association
🌍 https://www.oldmonterey.org/oldmonterey/omba/about
☎️ Contact
ABOUT: Where California was Born!
Downtown Monterey is a mecca of cultural and historical diversity which features a variety of dining options, retail stores, and entertainment. Its landscape combines the images of Monterey’s past and present by allowing its patrons to walk the streets once walked by great historical figures while experiencing the modern charm of the seaside town. While visiting downtown, visitors can enjoy a delicious meal, shop till they drop, or take a trip through time and experience the rich history downtown Monterey has to offer.
The main street of downtown Monterey is Alvarado Street, which is recognized as a “Main Street Community” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The street was named for Juan Bautista Alvarado who was the former governor of Alta California. Alvarado Street is adjacent to several historical buildings including Colton Hall, the Larkin House, the Cooper Molera Adobe, the Stevenson House, the Custom House, and California’s First Theater. These landmarks and others can be toured daily, most of which for free, or be seen on the Path of History which is marked by round, yellow tiles which are embedded in the sidewalk throughout the downtown area.
Old Monterey is the heart of Historic Downtown. Serving the needs of residents and visitors alike, we offer a well-marked Path of History as well as more than 400 shops, restaurants, hotels, and businesses offering personal and professional services.
Downtown is also home of the Old Monterey Marketplace, held on Alvarado Street (our city's historic main street) every Tuesday, rain or shine. Hours are 4pm - 7pm, October through April, and 4pm - 8pm, May through September. As a Certified Farmer's Market, it offers deliciously tempting baked goods, fresh organic produce, and dozens of unique arts and crafts vendors.
The Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA) is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing and promoting the economic vitality and community spirit of Old Monterey. A certified member of the National Main Street program since 1992, OMBA provides an online downtown dining guide, downtown event listing and produces and supports events such as the 4th of July Parade and the Tree Lighting on Colton Hall Lawn that bring both locals and visitors together to celebrate Monterey's inspiring past and exciting future.
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Local Septic Experts
📍73 W. Carmel Valley Road, Unit 28, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
☎️ (831) 308-7497
Your Trusted Partner in Septic and Grease Management in Monterey County.
Over 60 Years of Excellence in Environmental Services.
PSTS Inc., a family-owned and operated business that has become a cornerstone in drain services in Monterey County. For over six decades, our unwavering dedication has been our compass, guiding us in our specialization of septic tank pumping, grease trap maintenance, and the meticulous cleaning of sewer and storm drains. Our journey has been fueled by a steadfast commitment to surpassing customer expectations and upholding a standard of professional brilliance.
OUR HERITAGE: Founded on the principles of integrity, quality, and service, PSTS Inc. has grown from a small local operation to a thriving business with over 20 employees. Our journey is a testament to our commitment to excellence and a deep-seated understanding of our community’s unique environmental needs. We’re not just a company, but a part of the fabric of the areas we serve, including Monterey County, which includes remote areas like Big Sur and more. Our heritage is built on a foundation of trust and a legacy of impact, marking us as more than just a company—we are a trusted partner in environmental stewardship.
OUR SERVICES: Our expertise encompasses a wide range of environmental services designed to protect your property and the planet. From septic tank and grease trap maintenance to emergency services and sump pump work, our team is equipped to handle challenges of any scale. We use the latest technology and sustainable practices to ensure the highest standards of service for our customers. At PSTS Inc., we believe that our success is directly tied to the satisfaction of our customers. That’s why we go above and beyond to provide personalized, efficient, and effective solutions to meet your needs. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering quality workmanship and exceptional customer service, ensuring that every interaction with us is a positive one.
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Pest Control Service
SERVICING THE MONTEREY PENINSULA FOR OVER 20 YEARS
☎️ (831) 583-9155
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☎️831-899-9957
📍14040 Reservation Road, Salinas, CA 93908
Our mission is to preserve and protect the ocean and its inhabitants.
Save the Whales was founded in 1977 when Maris Sidenstecker was 14 years old, and focuses on educating the public, especially children, about marine mammals and the fragile ocean environment.
Save the Whales believes children, the future of the planet, need to be empowered and know that their actions can promote change. Education is the key to saving whales, oceans, and ourselves.
Many people believe that whales have been protected by the 1986 worldwide ban on whaling.
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The Shagbag Show has been on the air since 2002. The one-hour show morphed out of a 5-minute golf tip segment-type show that ran from 1998-2003 on KOCN, and then KION. (featuring David Marzetti and Neil Allen, Head Pro at Del Monte golf course) And, now it's on 1240am/106.7fm KMBY!
During the first year, show host David Marzetti originally broadcast the Shagbag Show by himself from the KION studios in Salinas. His guests were put on-air via telephone.
Having done hundreds of "live" remote broadcasts from various locations made David think that it would be exciting to take the show on the road. After talking it over with Neil Allen, they both decided that it would be a fun idea to give the show a permanent home at the Del Monte golf course grille.
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📍215 W. Franklin St., Suite 212, Monterey, CA 93940. Many more locations
Find Justice and Healing With a Law Firm That Truly Cares
At Silva Injury Law, we guide you through your personal injury claim with compassionate legal support every step of the way.
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Team Beesley
☎️ 831-236-6876
Providing an Enjoyable & Exceptional Real Estate Experience.
Team Beesley is your friend and trusted advisor for all real estate insights and local community connections. Visit on Facebook -
☎️ 831-372-8377
The Wecker Group is a Monterey-based graphic design, web and advertising agency established in 1974. As one of the Central Coast’s most recognized design studios and winner of numerous regional and national awards, The Wecker Group is proud of its consistently high standards and effective, memorable results. Specialties include corporate identity/branding, stationery, collateral, brochures, print and digital advertising, packaging, web design, environmental graphics, and social media.
Branding
Print
Environmental
Web
About: The Wecker Group is comprised of talented professionals with a wide range of education, experience, and points of view. This allows us to explore a great variety of possible directions and solutions for each assignment. Add to this a unique combination of talent and personal commitment to fully probe the communication potential of each project. Each member of our team enjoys the challenges of creating within the great world of advertising and design.
Learn more about The Wecker Group and Team
