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    Corridors: The Opportunity Along I-80

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    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina 200 Marina Boulevard, Berkeley, United States

    Berkeley, Emeryville, and other East Bay communities along the Interstate 80 corridor have long been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry. However, a challenging funding environment in recent years has left the region with significant vacant lab and office space, raising questions about what comes next. Today, new opportunities are emerging. Advances in AI, continued innovation in health care, and a growing pro-business sentiment in Berkeley are creating momentum for the next chapter of the corridor's evolution-one that still includes a strong biotech presence fueled by the talent, research, and entrepreneurship coming out of UC Berkeley. Join the San Francisco Business Times for a discussion on the future of the East Bay innovation economy, the industries poised for growth, and the leaders shaping the region's next era of investment, development, and job creation. More speakers to be announced soon. Get your tickets today!

    $120
  • TCHO tour 2026

    TCHO Chocolate Tour

    TCHO Chocolate 3100 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, United States

    Join East Bay EDA for a guided tour and get a behind-the-scenes look at the state-of-the-art TCHO Chocolate factory in Berkeley, California. Explore how TCHO's award-winning chocolate is made from raw ingredients to finished products. Learn about TCHO's chocolate-making process, responsible sourcing methods (TCHO Source), their unique production facility, and walk through the bean-to-bar flavor laboratory. Please note that this tour is limited to East Bay EDA members and has limited space; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register by Friday, July 3, to reserve your spot. About TCHO Chocolate TCHO was born nearly 15 years ago out of a shared obsession to reimagine the world of chocolate from the ground up. As a certified B Corporation, they lean on their founding value of curiosity to find new ways to use their business to better the world through chocolate. That's why TCHO is Chocolate. Fair & Square

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  • San Ramon

    EDD Council Meeting – September

    Exclusive to members of East Bay EDA's Economic Development Directors' (EDD) Council. Location TBD. The EDD Council leads strategies that link, align, and leverage best practices for regional marketing, policy reforms, economic analysis, and professional development resources to improve the region’s business climate and expand economic opportunities throughout the East Bay. The EDD Council membership includes East Bay EDA member cities, counties, and unincorporated areas, as well as lead staff from our local Workforce Development Boards and Small Business Development Centers.

  • San Francisco Corridors date flyer 2

    Corridors: The Opportunity Along Hwy 4

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    East Bay EDA is partnering with San Francisco Business Times on its Corridors of Opportunity series this year. After a successful event in Hayward in April, we are planning new events. Save the dates for Corridors: The Opportunity Along I-80 on June 16 and The Opportunity Along Hwy 4 on December 10. Stay tuned for registration and speaker details.

    $120