The start of a new year often brings with renewed commitments and dedication to our family, our friends, ourselves, and our community. Yet as 2022 begins, we continue to be reminded about the many ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated and amplified trends and...

Photo: Uncommon Grounds, Berkeley, CA. Courtesy: #DiscoveredinBerkeley campaignWhether it is the food you put on your plate this holiday season, the restaurants you patronize, the gifts you buy, or the year-end performing arts events that you attend, there are things you...

On October 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a $840,400 grant to the County of Alameda to support recovery of the region’s economy by providing technical assistance and other resources to small and medium-sized...

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...

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 Bay...

With Hispanic Heritage Month in full swing, we pay tribute to the legacy of Latinx entrepreneurship and industry across our region. The East Bay has a long history of business ownership and workers from Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean to name a few. The...

More than 11,860 business locations in the East Bay have momentarily or permanently discontinued business activities between March 2020 and July 2021, according to an analysis of inactive business activity using data insights from business analytics company Dun &...