by East Bay EDA | Dec 15, 2021 | News
Photo: Uncommon Grounds, Berkeley, CA. Courtesy: #DiscoveredinBerkeley campaign Whether it is the food you put on your plate this holiday season, the restaurants you patronize, the gifts you buy, or the year-end performing arts events that you attend, there are...
by East Bay EDA | Nov 17, 2021 | News
On October 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a $840,400 grant to the County of Alameda to support recovery of the region’s economy by providing technical assistance and other resources to small and...
by East Bay EDA | Oct 25, 2021 | News
Despite a global pandemic that created economic havoc, 2020 was a record year for venture capital investments into East Bay companies. According to financial data company Pitchbook, investors funded $5.5 billion into East Bay companies in 2020—67 percent increase in...
by East Bay EDA | Oct 22, 2021 | News
Oakland, California – On October 14, 2021, the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) hosted the 9th Annual East Bay Innovation Awards, where Jacqueline Yu hosted a virtual red carpet with guests, the East Bay’s Kev Choice entertained the...
by East Bay EDA | Sep 30, 2021 | Events, News
The East Bay is proud to recognize National Manufacturing Day 2021, a nationwide celebration – taking place on Friday October 1, 2021 and throughout the month of October – of a sector that has more opportunity for nearshoring than in many decades and is...
by East Bay EDA | Sep 16, 2021 | News
With Hispanic Heritage Month in full swing, we pay tribute to the legacy of Latinx entrepreneurship and industry across our region. The East Bay has a long history of business ownership and workers from Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean to name a few. The...