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 9, 2026 | Economic Development, Economy, Events, Manufacturing, News, Workforce Development
On August 27, Bay Area manufacturers and leaders in economic and workforce development, education, and labor convened at San Leandro’s Zero Net Energy Center for the 2026 Bay Area Manufacturing Conference. More than 230 attendees joined this high-energy and...
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 | May 20, 2026 | Data, Economic Development, Economy, Jobs, Manufacturing, News, Workforce Development
Nearly 150 people converged at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon for the 2026 Economic Outlook & Annual Membership Meeting held on May 14, 2026. The first portion of the event featured a welcome from Contra Costa County Supervisor and East Bay EDA Chair Candace Andersen....
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...
