2022 New Year Message

2022 New Year Message

The start of a new year often brings with renewed commitments and dedication to our family, our friends, ourselves, and our community. Yet as 2022 begins, we continue to be reminded about the many ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated and amplified trends...
Support East Bay Businesses this Holiday Season

Support East Bay Businesses this Holiday Season

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...
East Bay Startups Raised Record Venture Capital in 2020

East Bay Startups Raised Record Venture Capital in 2020

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...
October is Manufacturing Month in the East Bay

October is Manufacturing Month in the East Bay

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...