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RESILIENT EAST BAY
We are dedicated to supporting small to mid-sized businesses. Through a partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration, we are leading and implementing a project known as Resilient East Bay. Download the one-sheet summary.
OVERVIEW
Use the icons to navigate our manufacturing work and services, including Resilient East Bay Advisory Committee, Goals, Focus Areas, Resources, and Get Connected. Click here to download the one-sheet summary.
East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) is excited to announce the receipt of a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Program for a project known as Resilient East Bay to support small to mid-sized businesses in manufacturing, transportation, distribution & logistics, and biomedical/life sciences.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to the East Bay’s economy, yet manufacturing has emerged as a strong and resilient sector that will be key to the region’s recovery. Since 2013, manufacturing employment in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties has increased 27 percent, from 78,104 jobs in 2013 to just under 100,000 at 99,472 jobs in 2021. These manufacturing jobs are critical to the regional economy as each one produces an additional 5-7 jobs in the regional economy. This growth in manufacturing in the East Bay has been supported by dedicated efforts in the region from the private and public sectors.
The Resilient East Bay project will lead and implement a regional, sector-based economic analysis and strategy for the manufacturing, transportation, distribution & logistics, and biomedical/life sciences industries.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Stephanie Beasly | Sal Bednarz | Katie Bowman | Rhonda Boykin |
Brandon Cardwell | Clayton Chan COO & Co-owner San Francisco Soup Company (DBA Ladle & Leaf) | Elizabeth Redman Cleveland | Jennifer Cogley |
Darlene Crane | Amalia Cunningham | Michael Erickson | Joe Ernst |
Robin Fox | Collette Hanna Economic Development Manager City of Walnut Creek | Rod Hirsch | Derek Hull |
Nina F. Ichikawa | Noreen King | Sibella Kraus | Donovan Lazaro |
Sylvia Lewis | Ruben Lizardo | Mark Martin | Alfredo Mathew III |
Susan McCue | Genaro Mempin Business Development Executive Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | Michelle Nemits | Poonum Patel |
Katrinka Ruk | Gene Russell | Matt Schrap | Tim Silsbee Senior Human Resources Business Partner Torani |
Bruce Simon | Anne Stedler | Jennifer Tang | Gregory Theyel, Ph.D. |
Minh Tsai | Judy Wetterer | Derek Kirk (Alternate) | Mark Polhemus (Alternate) |
PROJECT GOALS
GOAL I
Produce a business-level analysis of the East Bay’s existing manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.
GOAL II
Develop and implement a strategy that increases business resilience through business assistance including innovative land use strategies.
GOAL III
Expand diversity of manufacturing subsectors through support for small and mid-sized manufacturers including startups.
GOAL IV
Improve opportunity for middle-wage employment and a wide variety of ownership types, especially for people impacted by losses in other sectors due to COVID-19.
FOCUS AREAS
ELECTRONICS
METAL
TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
CHEMICALS
FOOD & BEVERAGE
DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
MACHINERY
BIOMEDICAL/LIFE SCIENCES
RESOURCES FOR MANUFACTURERS
East Bay EDA maintains a list of resources for small to mid-sized manufacturers. Please visit the list below and contact us if you have a resource or information you would like to contribute. Need additional support? Please contact us to schedule an appointment by telephone, web, or in-person at no cost. For additional business resources, please visit our East Bay Business Resources in Response to COVID-19.
REGIONAL RESOURCES
Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Apprenticeships of California
Alameda County Customized & Incumbent Worker Training in COVID-19
Alameda County On-The-Job Training
Alameda County No-Cost HR Hotline for Employers
Association of Manufacturers Bay Area (AMBayArea) Virtual Executive Roundtables
AMBayArea Ambassador (Online) Program
Automotive and Machinist Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Northern California
Barkar Labs: UC Berkeley’s world-class incubator for life-science startups
Bay Area Air Quality Management Grants to Upgrade or Replace Off-Road Equipment
Bay Area Air Quality Management Grants to Purchase and Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Bay Area National Labs & Lab Innovation Center (LINC)
Bay Area Made Support Network of Skilled Makers and Artisans
Biomedical Manufacturing Network
Contra Costa County No-Cost HR Hotline for Employers
Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex) Employment Training Panel (ETP) Earned Rebate
Manex Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Funding
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) Induction Cooking Rebates
Industrial Assessment Center for Manufacturers’ Energy Use, Waste Generation and Water Consumption
Intro to Lean Startup: Bay Area NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps)
Manufacturing Courses (Online & In-Person)
Microloans for Energy Efficiency Improvements
Oakland Business Assistance and On-the-Job Training
Port Product Lab Product Development Incubator
SFMade/HumanMade Next Generation Manufacturing Program
StopWaste Waste Prevention Grant Opportunities
Tech Futures Group – the 100% Free, Advisory Board for Tech Companies
STATEWIDE RESOURCES
Become a California Green Business Partner: California Green Business Network
Biomedical/Life Sciences Laboratories: Get Green Lab Certified
California Employer Vaccination Toolkit
California Manufacturing Incentives for Over $20M in Operations
California Manufacturing Incentives for Under $20M in Operations
California Rebuilding Fund is Now Open– Loans of up to $100,000
California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development Initiative (CalSEED)
Free Employee Infectious Disease Certification Training
Made in California – No-Cost Promotional Opportunity
No-Cost Consultation on Human Resources
Outsmart Disaster Challenge Business Resiliency Challenge
Safely Making California Connects Manufacturers Making PPE with Companies that Need PPE for Purchase
GET CONNECTED
For more information for small to mid-sized businesses and partners, and to receive Resilient East Bay updates, please sign up for our Manufacturing Newsletter.
Contact Info
Attn: Resilient East Bay
1221 Oak Street, Suite 555
Oakland, CA 94612
+1 (510) 272-6746
CMTC PARTNERSHIP
California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) is strategically partnered with East Bay EDA to reach out to small and mid-sized California manufacturers and market and co-brand resources that provide assistance. We are reaching out to small and mid-size manufacturers to provide available federal, state, and local programs to address challenges and provide immediate solutions.
