by East Bay EDA | Oct 19, 2026 | Economic Development, Economy, Innovation, Jobs, Manufacturing, Workforce Development
The East Bay EDA team just returned from the 2026 California Economic Summit in Long Beach, energized by the ideas and partnerships that emerged. The annual event hosted by California Forward (CA FWD) convenes 900+ regional leaders from around the state in business,...
by East Bay EDA | Sep 25, 2026 | Community, Culture, Innovation, News, Startups, Workforce Development
From September 27 to October 3, Oakland hosts its second annual Tech Week — 80+ events across the city bringing founders, investors, city leaders, and everyday business owners together under one banner: Oakland as a national hub for responsible, community-rooted...
by East Bay EDA | Aug 4, 2026 | Events, Innovation, Manufacturing, Tour
East Bay EDA recently organized its first food and beverage manufacturing sector tour of 2026 with an exclusive visit to TCHO Chocolate Factory, a certified B Corporation located on the Oakland/Berkeley border. The tour and tasting were led by TCHO’s Chief Chocolate...
by East Bay EDA | Jul 22, 2026 | Economic Development, Economy, Innovation, Manufacturing, Startups
East Bay EDA members and partners came together on July 10 for two curated, exclusive tours of Pyka and Rain, two aerospace-related innovation economy companies located at Alameda Point. Considered one of the best remaining large-scale development opportunities in the...
by East Bay EDA | Apr 1, 2026 | 2026, iAwards, Innovation
Oakland, California, April 2, 2026 – More than 500 business, civic, and community leaders descended upon the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts on Thursday, March 26, 2026, to celebrate forty-one (41) businesses and organizations doing groundbreaking and innovative...
by East Bay EDA | Feb 11, 2026 | Economic Development, Economy, Innovation, Manufacturing
For the past few years, East Bay EDA has focused resources in support of the region’s manufacturing sector, which plays an outsized role in our region’s economy. One of the bright spots has been a surge in new investment, which is helping to create companies that...
