by East Bay EDA | Oct 19, 2026 | Economic Development, Economy, Innovation, Jobs, Manufacturing, Workforce Development
The East Bay EDA team just returned from the 2026 California Economic Summit in Long Beach, energized by the ideas and partnerships that emerged. The annual event hosted by California Forward (CA FWD) convenes 900+ regional leaders from around the state in business,...
by East Bay EDA | Oct 7, 2026 | Community, Culture, Economic Development, News
On a sunny October day in Oakland, hundreds of attendees gathered to welcome La Catrina, a 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Mexico City, to her new home in Fruitvale Village. Speakers at the ceremony noted that La Catrina’s 2,000‑mile journey reflects the...
by East Bay EDA | Sep 25, 2026 | Community, Culture, Innovation, News, Startups, Workforce Development
From September 27 to October 3, Oakland hosts its second annual Tech Week — 80+ events across the city bringing founders, investors, city leaders, and everyday business owners together under one banner: Oakland as a national hub for responsible, community-rooted...
by East Bay EDA | Sep 16, 2026 | Legislation, News
As a cross-sector, member-driven organization, East Bay EDA promotes, advocates, and influences legislation and policy efforts that strengthen the East Bay’s economic vitality. Our work centers on advancing policies that attract businesses, support quality jobs, and...
by East Bay EDA | Sep 9, 2026 | Economic Development, Economy, Events, Manufacturing, News, Workforce Development
On August 27, Bay Area manufacturers and leaders in economic and workforce development, education, and labor convened at San Leandro’s Zero Net Energy Center for the 2026 Bay Area Manufacturing Conference. More than 230 attendees joined this high-energy and...
