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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 of Cal State East Bay’s Pioneer Stadium to watch a historic match between the Oakland Roots SC and the...
East Bay EDA Joins California Delegation for SelectUSA
During the week of June 22-26, East Bay EDA was honored to join the California delegation from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C. This year marked the 10th annual summit with a record...
Alameda Embraces Role as Hub for Biotech, Cleantech and Other Advanced Industries
Alameda, which was incorporated more than 120 years ago as a city and is one of only two island cities in the San Francisco Bay Area, has spent the better part of the last decade drawing from its unique assets and noteworthy history to position itself as a place that is...
The East Bay Shows Up at CALED’s Elevate 2024 Conference
The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) Annual Conference took place in Santa Rosa from April 10-12; this year's theme was about helping to "elevate" key issues impacting California businesses, the economy, and communities across the state. East...
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