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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...
2024 East Bay Economic Outlook Provides Key Insights on the Regional Economy
More than 150 attendees turned out on September 25 for East Bay EDA’s 2024 Economic Outlook and Annual Membership Meeting at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center. The audience was welcomed by Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, District 5, and East Bay EDA Chair, and...
Unlocking Capital Brings Together East Bay CDFIs and Municipalities
On September 19, East Bay EDA partnered with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Working Solutions, a Northern California based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), to host Unlocking Capital, an event focused on supporting small businesses through...
November 2024 Ballot Recommendations
As a cross-sector, member driven organization, East Bay EDA promotes, advocates and influences legislation and policy efforts that contribute to a strong economy that attracts business, job opportunities and investment to the East Bay region. The positions recommended...
How Hayward and San Leandro are Prioritizing Regional Business Innovation and Housing Growth
As our region continues to evolve, the East Bay cities of Hayward and San Leandro stand out for how they have navigated economic cycles and industry transitions to effectively position themselves and our region for future success. Centrally situated within the Bay Area,...
Touring Torani’s Flavor Factory
While Torani is one of the Bay Area’s most well-known food and beverage manufacturers, it is unlikely that many people know that the company will be celebrating its centennial in 2025. Torani was established in 1925 by immigrants from Lucca, Italy who hand-crafted syrups...
East Bay Leaders Gameday with the Oakland Roots
East Bay EDA and Kos Read Group, Inc. (KRG) were pleased to recently host more than 100 East Bay community leaders who gathered on a sunny Sunday afternoon on the turf Cal State East Bay’s Pioneer Stadium to watch a historic match between the Oakland Roots SC and the...
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