Economic Development Directors’ Council

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.

Land Use & Infrastructure

The Land Use & Infrastructure Committee advances and influences the development, approval, and execution of a coherent set of regional land use and transportation plans, state and federal legislation, and public and/or private projects that ensure a livable, sustainable, and prosperous future for the East Bay. The committee ensures that land use and infrastructure priorities support a competitive business climate, maintain efficient transportation and goods movement systems, and contribute to a high quality of life for workers and residents.

Leadership & Governance

East Bay EDA is governed by two committees. Our Board of Directors guides and informs organizational activities and events for the East Bay Economic Alliance Foundation (East Bay EDA’s nonprofit arm) and is composed of senior-level leaders from East Bay EDA’s robust cross-sector membership, including business, economic development, education, elected officials, labor, local government representatives, nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and research institutions.

Our Executive Committee consists of the Chair, Vice Chair, and other leadership positions and roles on the Board of Directors.