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East Bay Chambers and DMOs Meet at OAK to Enhance Regional Marketing and Promotion
In early February 2025, East Bay EDA convened a meeting of more than 20 representatives from East Bay chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) at Oakland Airport (OAK). Because of the significant role that OAK plays as a hub for tourism and...
Expanding Housing Supply with Steel Frame, Fire-Retardant Modular Homes
On January 31, 2025, East Bay EDA led a group of 30+ members and partners on an exclusive tour of Roof and Realm, a premier builder of modular homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Founded in 2019 and located in Concord, the company specializes in a wide range of...
East Bay Industrial Areas Need Continued Investment and Support
For the past few years, the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) has been leading and supporting various initiatives and projects to help foster a vibrant regional economy and labor market. One of the most notable and visible examples of these efforts in...
2025 East Bay Innovation Awards Finalists Announced
Oakland, California – The 12th annual East Bay Innovation Awards will take place at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the East Bay Innovation Awards is the premier program of its kind...
A Legacy of Championing the East Bay
After over 30 years of dedicated service, Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson will retire from public service, leaving an indelible mark on the East Bay. A champion of community and business alike, he leaves behind a long legacy of service not only to the residents he...
2025 East Bay Innovation Legacy Awardees Announced
Oakland, California – The East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) is pleased to announce the selection of the Alameda County Community Food Bank and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano as the Legacy Awardees for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards. ...
The 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards Nominees
Oakland, California – The 12th annual East Bay Innovation Awards returns to downtown Oakland on the evening of Thursday, March 27, 2025. Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the Innovation Awards is the premier program of its kind that celebrates and...
East Bay Manufacturing Summit Showcases a Dynamic Regional Economy and Ecosystem
The East Bay Manufacturing Summit was held on October 29 at the City of Fremont’s state-of-the-art Downtown Event Center. Presented by C&H Sugar and Fremont Bank, the summit brought together a sold-out crowd of more than 250 attendees including manufacturers, civic...
How Berkeley and Emeryville are Supporting Local Small Businesses
The East Bay cities of Berkeley and Emeryville are both known for being home to innovative new companies and industries that promise to create transformative products and services that will change people’s lives. What is arguably much less talked about is how these cities...
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