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.
MANUFACTURING NEWS
OVERVIEW
East Bay EDA is excited to announce the receipt of a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Program for a project known as Resilient East Bay to support small to mid-sized businesses in the manufacturing, goods movement, and biomedical/life sciences sectors.
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 30 percent, from 78,100 to over 113,000 jobs. These manufacturing jobs are critical to the regional economy and innovation ecosystem 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.
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.
GROWTH INDUSTRIES
Biosciences
Clean Tech
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Goods Movement
MACHINERY & Metals
RESOURCES FOR MANUFACTURERS
East Bay EDA maintains a list of resources for small to mid-sized manufacturers. Please contact us if you have a resource or information you would like to contribute. Need additional support? Please email mfg@eastbayeda.org to schedule an appointment by telephone, web, or in-person at no cost.
For additional business resources, please visit our East Bay Business Resources Map.
REGIONAL RESOURCES
General Business Resources
Alameda County Workforce Development Board
Contra Costa County No-Cost HR Hotline for Employers
East Bay Small Business Development Center
Legal Services
Alameda County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (LRS)
Contra Costa County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)
UC Berkeley School of Law New Business Community Law Clinic
Incentives
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
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)
Microloans for Energy Efficiency Improvements
StopWaste Waste Prevention Grant Opportunities
Networking & Industry Associations
Association of Manufacturers Bay Area (AMBayArea) Virtual Executive Roundtables
AMBayArea Ambassador (Online) Program
Bay Area Made Support Network of Skilled Makers and Artisans
Bay Area Urban Manufacturing (BAUM)
Biomedical Manufacturing Network
SFMade/HumanMade Next Generation Manufacturing Program
Accelerators & Incubator Programs
Barkar Labs: UC Berkeley’s world-class incubator for life-science startups
Bay Area National Labs & Lab Innovation Center (LINC)
California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development Initiative (CalSEED)
i-GATE Hub for Tri-Valley Startups
Port Product Lab Product Development Incubator
Tech Futures Group – the 100% Free, Advisory Board for Tech Companies
UC Berkeley Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center (LSEC)
Workforce Training
Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Apprenticeships of California
Alameda County Customized & Incumbent Worker Training in COVID-19
Alameda County On-The-Job Training
Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board
Automotive and Machinist Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Northern California
STATEWIDE RESOURCES
BUSINESS INCENTIVES
California Manufacturing Incentives for Over $20M in Operations
California Manufacturing Incentives for Under $20M in Operations
California Rebuilding Fund (Loan Program)
Employer Training Panel (ETP) Rebates
EMPLOYER RESOURCES
Biomedical/Life Sciences Laboratories: Get Green Lab Certified
Made in California – No-Cost Promotional Opportunity
California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development Initiative (CalSEED)
Outsmart Disaster Business Preparedness
NO-COST TRAININGS
CMTC No-Cost Consultation on Human Resources
CMTA Free Employee Infectious Disease Certification Training
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.
