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2025 Economic Outlook & Membership Meeting

San Ramon Community Center 12501 Alcosta Boulevard, San Ramon, CA, United States

Join East Bay EDA at the San Ramon Community Center on Thursday, May 15, for our 2025 Economic Outlook and Membership Meeting presented by Bank of America. We are pleased to bring back Alexander Quinn, Senior Director, Northern California Research, JLL, for an informative presentation about East Bay real estate and the state of the East Bay economy. Joining Mr. Quinn is Abby Snay, Deputy Secretary, Workforce Strategy, for the State of California‘s Labor & Workforce Development Agency. This popular and timely event will sell out, so make sure you get your tickets today! How is the national state of play impacting the East Bay region? How has VC investment changed? What are the major employment industries and in-demand skills in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties? Get the answers to these questions and more in San Ramon on May 15. This event is presented by Bank of America in partnership with John Muir Health and the City of San Ramon. Admission is open to the public, but you must register in advance.

$10 – $25

East Bay Innovators Game Day

Oakland Coliseum 7000 South Coliseum Way, Oakland, United States

Join East Bay EDA on Saturday, July 26, at the new home of the Oakland Roots, Oakland Coliseum, for our East Bay Innovators Game Day, celebrating our 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards finalists, awardees, and members. Enjoy a premium VIP experience and network with our region's leaders and partners for a USL Jägermeister Cup match between the Oakland Roots and Orange County SC. This event is presented by Fremont Bank in partnership with the Oakland Roots Sports Club. This event is exclusive to members and by invitation only. Game Details Oakland Roots SC vs. Orange County SC This game will be televised on KTVU Plus and ESPN+

West Oakland Walking Tour + Ballers Game

Prescott Market Hall 1620 18th St,, Oakland, United States

Join East Bay EDA in a unique experience as we take a walking tour through one of our region’s historic neighborhoods – West Oakland. Expert tour guides will take our group on a 30-minute walk through history, and take us back to 1820 when Luis Maria Peralta first received the land, to 1869 when it became the terminus of the Central Pacific line of the First Transcontinental Railroad, into the 1900’s when it became known as the “Harlem of the West,” to the late 1960’s when the Main Post Office, West Oakland BART station and Acorn Plaza housing were built, and finally concluding with the most recent addition of the Oakland Ballers Raimondi Park and Prescott Market.   The walking tour will kick off at Prescott Market, a newly opened food hall and community hub. After the tour, attendees will have the option to join us for a game night with the Oakland Ballers (a maritime-themed Night) against the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers.   Reserve your spot today!

Free – $25

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East Bay Global Forum

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina 200 Marina Boulevard, Berkeley, United States

East Bay EDA is excited to host the East Bay Global Forum on Thursday, September 11, an event highlighting our region's international partnerships, collaboration, and innovation. Join us for conversations with local international leaders, business representatives, and trade officials. Honored guests will include Consul Generals from our region’s largest trading partners. This event is presented by Sutter Health. Keynote Speaker We are excited to welcome Caroline Winnett, Executive Director, Berkeley SkyDeck, for our keynote presentation. Skydeck is UC Berkeley's official startup accelerator. The Berkeley SkyDeck Fund is the investment partner for UC Berkeley’s SkyDeck Accelerator Program. The Fund invests $200K into each startup that goes through SkyDeck, and can participate in later stage investment rounds with Berkeley founders. One of the most active seed investors in the Bay Area, the Fund has made over 130 investments in 3 years. Please stay tuned for more announcements on speaker panels and program information. You won’t want to miss out on this timely topic and discussion!

$50 – $75

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Upside Foods Tour

Join East Bay EDA for an exclusive tour of Upside Foods, a Berkeley-based company leading food tech innovation with cultivated meat. From pioneering the world’s first cultivated beef meatball, chicken, and duck to evolving how beef and seafood are grown, Upside Foods is working hard to bring you the meats you love—made in a new way. Join the 2021 East Bay Innovation Awardee for the food category at their Upside Foods EPIC Facility in Emeryville for an exclusive look at the future of food and their innovative manufacturing process. This opportunity is focused on providing a curated experience for members and partners of East Bay EDA and Resilient East Bay, East Bay EDA's regional initiative supporting the East Bay's manufacturing & goods movement industries. Please note this event is by invitation only with limited space.

Free