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Celebrating Women Making a Difference
2018 Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame InducteesThe Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding women for their achievements and contributions to Alameda County and its residents. This award is in recognition of a legacy of work – both in professional...
Meet the 2024 East Bay Innovation Awards Finalists & Legacy Awardee
Oakland, California – The 11th annual East Bay Innovation Awards will take place at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the East Bay Innovation Awards is the premier program of its kind...
The 2024 East Bay Innovation Awards Nominees
Oakland, California – The 11th annual East Bay Innovation Awards returns to downtown Oakland on the evening of Thursday, March 28, 2024. Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the Innovation Awards is the premier program of its kind that celebrates and...
Top 3 Reasons to Shop Small in the East Bay this Holiday Season
The holidays are here and gift shopping is underway. Small Business Saturday is just one way to support businesses competing with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals offered by online and big-box retailers. Your commitment to shopping local in the East Bay this season...
APEC Summit Highlights the Bay Area’s Importance in the Global Economy
In mid-November, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit converged on the Bay Area. This annual gathering of world leaders seeks to promote trade, investment, and economic development among nations around the Pacific Ocean and was last hosted in the United...
Leveraging Richmond’s Legacy to Create a Hub for Emerging Industries
The city of Richmond has a long and storied history as one of the industrial centers of the Bay Area. Incorporated in 1905, the city has been at the vanguard of many developments, investments and technologies that have defined its past and are now helping to shape a more...
East Bay Economic Development Alliance Launches Resilient East Bay Website as Resource for Regional Innovation and Manufacturing
Oakland, California - At its annual membership meeting on October 18, 2023, the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) unveiled Resilient East Bay, a website designed as a resource to support the region’s key innovation industries: biomedical, clean tech,...
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
On September 21, 2023, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors proclaimed September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. The proclamation, introduced by Supervisor Elisa Márquez, District 2, was made to celebrate the county’s deep Hispanic/Latinx heritage...
Innovation Takes Center Stage at East Bay NOW in Oakland
On September 14, East Bay EDA had the pleasure of hosting East Bay NOW at Uptown Station in Oakland. It was an exclusive evening dedicated to celebrating innovation in the East Bay, covering its past, present, and promising future. This event marked the culmination of our...
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