EAST BAY FORWARD

East Bay Forward is a regional economic assessment and guide to best position the East Bay for a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable economic recovery. Learn more and download the full report today!

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INNOVATION AWARDS

The 9th Annual East Bay Innovation Awards was broadcast virtually on October 14, 2021. Thank you to everyone who participated this year. Watch the replay live at the link below.

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EAST BAY ECONOMY

Read the six-part series from the San Francisco Business Times featuring stories highlighting the East Bay Economy. Hear from local businesses on economic resiliency and innovation during the pandemic.

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ABOUT US

For over 30 years East Bay EDA has convened diverse networks of business, government, and community leaders who embrace the extraordinary value of our region as an unrivaled place to live, work, and do business.

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THE EAST BAY

The East Bay is home to one of the world’s most dynamic economies and fastest growing regions in the U.S. We are the most populous and geographically diverse region of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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2.8M+

2020 Regional Population

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$5.5B+

2020 VC Investment

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$236B

2020 Gross Regional Product

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East Bay Startups Raised Record Venture Capital in 2020

Despite a global pandemic that created economic havoc, 2020 was a record year for venture capital investments into East Bay companies. According to financial data company Pitchbook, investors funded $5.5 billion into East Bay companies in 2020—67 percent increase in...

East Bay Innovation Awardees Announced and Legacy Award to Lawrence Berkeley Lab

Oakland, California - On October 14, 2021, the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) hosted the 9th Annual East Bay Innovation Awards, where Jacqueline Yu hosted a virtual red carpet with guests, the East Bay’s Kev Choice entertained the audience, NBC...

October is Manufacturing Month in the East Bay

The East Bay is proud to recognize National Manufacturing Day 2021, a nationwide celebration - taking place on Friday October 1, 2021 and throughout the month of October - of a sector that has more opportunity for nearshoring than in many decades and is expected to...

UPCOMING EVENTS

East Bay EDA hosts signature events that are members-only as well as open to the public. Please visit our Events page for information and materials from past events.

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