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Celebrating Women’s History Month with East Bay Leaders

Celebrating Women’s History Month with East Bay Leaders

Earlier this month, the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Bureau hosted the 20th Annual East Bay Women’s Conference (EBWC), bringing together more than 700 attendees at the Lesher Center for the Arts. The event was a powerful...

East Bay Chambers and DMOs Meet at OAK to Enhance Regional Marketing and Promotion

East Bay Chambers and DMOs Meet at OAK to Enhance Regional Marketing and Promotion

In early February 2025, East Bay EDA convened a meeting of more than 20 representatives from East Bay chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) at Oakland Airport (OAK). Because of the significant role that OAK plays as a...

Expanding Housing Supply with Steel Frame, Fire-Retardant Modular Homes

Expanding Housing Supply with Steel Frame, Fire-Retardant Modular Homes

On January 31, 2025, East Bay EDA led a group of 30+ members and partners on an exclusive tour of Roof and Realm, a premier builder of modular homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Founded in 2019 and located in Concord, the company...

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Read your #EastBay economic development newsletter

Read your #EastBay economic development newsletter from #EastBayEDA for the end of March! The East Bay Innovation Awards is just around the corner and we have additional updates to share, including the 2025 East Bay Economic Outlook, East Bay Industrial Lands Webinar Recording, Women's History Month in the East Bay, and more.

Read and subscribe today at newsletter link in bio! 📬 #AlamedaCounty #ContraCostaCounty #TriValley #BayArea

We’re excited to announce that @joyofodu will jo

We’re excited to announce that @joyofodu will join us for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards as our Red Carpet Host and Announcer. The multi-talented Voice Actor and CEO of @enjoymentendeavor has drawn millions of views to her original digital comedy content including her renowned dating podcast, Dating Unsettled. Joy was also one of the ceremony’s 2025 Community Impact Nominees. Catch Joy at the Red Carpet and on stage next Thursday, March 27th! #EastBayiAwards #EastBayEDA

We're thrilled to welcome back Emmy Award-winning

We're thrilled to welcome back Emmy Award-winning journalist, @nbcbayarea news anchor, and reporter, @giavang as event host for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards. A Northern California native, Gia has reported on communities throughout the East Bay and the greater Bay Area. As Co-Founder of @theveryasianfoundation, Gia has led efforts to combat racism and create change for AANHPI communities. Thank you, Gia! #EastBayiAwards #EastBayEDA

Thank you to the sponsors and partners of the 2025

Thank you to the sponsors and partners of the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards! Your commitment to #innovation, #entrepreneurship, and #community makes our 12th annual award ceremony possible. We look forward to celebrating with you, alongside the finalists and awardees, next Thursday, March 27th at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center! 🎉 #EastBayiAwards #EastBayEDA

The East Bay has lost a musical legend. D'Wayne Wi

The East Bay has lost a musical legend. D'Wayne Wiggins was a founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné! and a cultural and community icon. Wiggins and the Tonys headlined East Bay EDA's Block Party in 2022. Our condolences and sympathy go out to the Wiggins family and Oakland. ❤️🕊️

Discover the latest economic development #news fro

Discover the latest economic development #news from #EastBayEDA for March. This month's edition is full of information, resources, and upcoming events, including:

💻 East Bay Industrial Lands Webinar
🎉 Meet the 2025 iAwards Finalists
🚺 Women's History Month
⚙️ AMBayArea Summit 2025 + more!

Stay connected and subscribe for up-to-date news and events around the #EastBay! 📬#newsletter link in bio! #AlamedaCounty #ContraCostaCounty #BayArea

Join us on 3/19 for East Bay Industrial Lands, a w

Join us on 3/19 for East Bay Industrial Lands, a webinar on the challenges and opportunities of supporting a diverse and resilient industrial economy in our region. For the past three years, #EastBayEDA has led the Resilient East Bay initiative, showcasing how our manufacturing legacy has shaped a vibrant and innovative industrial ecosystem in the East Bay. Hear from expert panelists as they discuss this and the future of our industrial lands! 🔗 Visit link in bio.

Founded in 1975, The Food Bank of Contra Costa and

Founded in 1975, The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is a critical resource, serving local families and residents in our communities. Their mission is leading the fight to end hunger, in partnership with our community and service of our neighbors in need. Through their partnership with Feeding America, the Food Bank distributes nutritious food directly to clients as well as through a network of over 260 partners and nonprofits — serving 65,000 households every month.

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is a #Legacy Awardee for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards! 🎊🎉 Show your support at @foodbankccs and www.foodbankccs.org #EastBayiAwards #ContraCosta #SolanoCounty #FoodBank #EndHunger #EastBay #ContraCostaCounty

Alameda County Community Food Bank has been at the

Alameda County Community Food Bank has been at the forefront of hunger relief efforts in the Bay Area since 1985. The Food Bank serves a community in which 1 in 4 residents experiences some level of food insecurity. The Food Bank’s core work includes distributing food through a network of approximately 400 food pantries, meal programs, and other community organizations, as well as direct distribution programs, including school-based and home delivery distributions.

Alameda County Community Food Bank is a #Legacy Awardee for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards! 🎉🎊 Support them at @accfb and www.accfb.org #EastBayiAwards #AlamedaCounty #FoodBank #EndHunger #EastBay

Noya started with the goal to accelerate the world

Noya started with the goal to accelerate the world’s transition to carbon negativity so people around the world can continue to enjoy the things they love on a healthy, thriving planet. Today, Noya is developing scalable, cost-effective Direct Air Capture technology. Based in #Oakland, Noya is a #Technology Finalist for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards! Visit www.noya.co #EastBayiAwards @oakland

#Technology Finalist, Kairos Power is a mission-dr

#Technology Finalist, Kairos Power is a mission-driven company focused on its effort to commercialize advanced reactor technology in time to play a significant role in fighting climate change. Based in #Alameda, Kairos Power is disrupting the industry with rapid iterative development and vertical integration strategies to deliver a safe, clean, and affordable energy solution. Visit kairospower.com. #EastBayiAwards @loveourisland

Hayward-based Endiatx makes PillBot, the world’s

Hayward-based Endiatx makes PillBot, the world’s first low-cost, disposable, remote-controlled, high-quality endoscopy pill. PillBot is maneuverable and affordable enough to flush down the toilet. @endiatx is a #Technology Finalist for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards! Learn more at endiatx.com. #Hayward #EastBayiAwards @cityofhayward

Coreshell in #SanLeandro has developed one of the

Coreshell in #SanLeandro has developed one of the biggest breakthroughs in the lithium-ion battery space to date - the ability to utilize silicon materials. This silicon material is produced globally allowing for fully domestic supply chains, increases cell energy density, and dramatically reduces the total cost of battery systems. Coreshell is a #Technology Finalist for the 2025 #EastBayiAwards! Visit coreshell.com to learn more. @sanleandronext @cityofsanleandro

AsparaGlue in #Berkeley revolutionizes medical wou

AsparaGlue in #Berkeley revolutionizes medical wound repair as the first and only adhesive capable of functioning effectively for internal and external wounds. AsparaGlue combines the best of both worlds, delivering optimal mechanical strength, elasticity, bioresorbability, and biocompatibility. Catch this #Technology Finalist at the 12th annual #EastBayiAwards on March 27th! Visit asparaglue.com to learn more! @berkeley_skydeck @cityofberkeley

Veev in #Hayward is a #Manufacturing Finalist for

Veev in #Hayward is a #Manufacturing Finalist for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards. Veev harnesses the power of technology and innovation to create turnkey homes that are meticulously designed and built. By reimagining every step of the home-building process, Veev creates homes that are built better, are more efficient, and more sustainable. Visit veev.com to learn more! #EastBayiAwards @cityofhayward @veevhomes

For nearly 40 years, Calitho in #Concord has been

For nearly 40 years, Calitho in #Concord has been a premier provider of high-quality print and packaging solutions. Their turnkey offering covers all steps of the production process, from prototyping, design, and engineering to manufacturing to kitting, assembly, and fulfillment. Calitho is a #Manufacturing Finalist for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards! Follow @calitho2312 and visit calitho.com to learn more! #EastBayiAwards @cityofconcord

#Manufacturing Finalist, Brimstone is working on t

#Manufacturing Finalist, Brimstone is working on the most impactful solutions for the industrial sector, starting with cement. The company developed a breakthrough decarbonized process to produce ordinary portland cement and supplementary cementitious materials. Catch them at the 12th annual #EastBayiAwards on March 27th! Learn more at brimstone.com #Oakland #EastBayiAwards

Bloom Energy is a #Manufacturing Finalist for the

Bloom Energy is a #Manufacturing Finalist for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards. Based in #Fremont, Bloom Energy empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. The company’s leading solid oxide platform for distributed generation of electricity and hydrogen is changing the future of energy. Follow @bloomenergy and visit bloomenergy.com to learn more! #EastBayiAwards @fremont_ca

2025 #Manufacturing Finalist, Argent Materials is

2025 #Manufacturing Finalist, Argent Materials is #Oakland's premier eco-friendly concrete and asphalt recycling yard. The company was formed in 2013 to be a resource to contractors for disposal of concrete and asphalt and a reliable source for aggregate products within the East Bay. Learn more at @argentmaterials and argentmaterials.com #EastBayiAwards @oakland

RCF Connects mobilizes the power of connection to

RCF Connects mobilizes the power of connection to build healthy, thriving, and equitable communities. In partnership with MCE, RCF is reclaiming abandoned and blighted homes in local cities using its award-winning social impact bond financing tool. Based in #Richmond, RCF is a #CommunityImpact finalist for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards on March 27th! Visit rcfconnects.org #RichmondCA #EastBayiAwards @richmondcf @mcecleanenergy @cityofrichmondca

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