Originally designed by JHW Architects as the Pacific Professional Building, this 33,000 S.F. building was purchased by MIIS in 1997 as part of their expansion program. The Pacific Professional Building won a Citation Award from the American Institute of Architects, Monterey Bay Chapter in 1983.

The McGowan International Business Center began with a remodel of the first floor into state of the art computer-learning facilities. Gradually moving students into the finished classrooms, MIIS expanded into the second and third floors with additional faculty offices. The Pacific Street Location marks the western boundary for the Monterey Campus and is a landmark with it's foreign flags and distinctive signage.