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Support Black-Owned Business in the East Bay
The Deep Grocery Coop at the Akoma Market, East Oakland. Photo: Andria LoThe East Bay is home to a rich legacy of Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurship. From the first Black Whaling Captain on the West Coast to sail from Oakland in 1886, to ground-breaking artists,...
Innovation in Hayward and San Leandro: Harnessing the Past, Creating the Future
By leveraging the dominance of our region’s technology sector and using tools such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to prototype and release new products and services, our region will continue innovate and succeed in holding its position as an economic...
A New Visual Identity
At the end of last year, East Bay EDA began the process to refresh and modernize our visual identity and brand. After soliciting requests for proposals (RFPs) and submissions from several highly qualified local design firms, East Bay EDA selected Bombilla, an Oakland based...
Powering the Future in Fremont
It is easy to spot electric vehicles when driving around Fremont. On an average day, it is common to see the latest EV models from Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid, and Hyundai on local streets. Seeing so many EVs on the road is not only a sign of how this former bedroom community...
Leveraging Change During Uncertain Times
The past few years have been characterized by significant disruptions and events unfolding at warp speed, raising fundamental questions about our economy and society while also surfacing creative new ideas and solutions to how we address our most urgent challenges. For...
Shop Small in the East Bay for the Holidays
With the holidays approaching, shopping season has begun. Small Business Saturday is a national movement to celebrate and support small businesses and the economic benefit they bring to their communities. Now more than ever it's important to support small businesses in the...
November 2022 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...
Manufacturing Medical Equipment in the East Bay: An Engine for Innovation and Employment
Medical equipment has been the leading biomedical sector in the East Bay (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties) over the past 10 years. From 2012 to 2022, the net number of medical equipment companies grew from 184 to 204 for an increase of about 11% while the number of...
East Bay Leads the Nation in Transportation Innovation
An East Bay hidden gem adjacent to the City of Concord known as GoMentum Station has been serving as the nation’s largest secure facility dedicated to connected automated vehicle testing. Located on the site of the Concord Naval Weapons Station, this unique test bed...
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