East Bay EDA

Invitation-Only - Join East Bay EDA for an exclusive tour of one of the Bay Area's most well-known food and beverage manufacturers, Torani. Established in 1925, Torani is an amazing flavor company that creates opportunities for its team members, partners, community, and consumers. Credited with putting the Italian soda on the U.S. map and creating the first flavored latte, Torani's innovation is an art as much as it is a science. We look forward to joining the 2024 East Bay Innovation Food Awardee for a unique look into their manufacturing process at their HQ in San Leandro.

Join us on Thursday, September 19, for Unlocking Capital: Partnerships in Support of Small Business to learn about the different ways Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) support the small business community and successful partnership models between CDFIs and municipalities to strengthen local small business and economic growth. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are gaining broader recognition as effective conduits of flexible capital to communities and individuals not well served by traditional financial systems. The role of small business-focused CDFIs became increasingly visible during the COVID-19 pandemic and they continue to play a key role in supporting local economic development ecosystems, particularly for underserved small business owners. Small businesses are a critical engine to the economy by creating jobs, providing goods and services, and building community. This event is hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Working Solutions CDFI, and East Bay EDA. Register today!

Join East Bay EDA at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center on Wednesday, September 25 for our 2024 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. Q&A to follow the presentation. Stay tuned for additional details and speakers. This event is free and open to the public, but you must register in advance. Reserve your spot today!

Join us for the East Bay Manufacturing Summit on Tuesday, October 29 at the Downtown Fremont Event Center. The event will bring together East Bay manufacturers, community and education leaders, and industry partners to foster connections in supporting a more dynamic, resilient, and inclusive manufacturing ecosystem and regional economy. The event will feature panel discussions highlighting microclimates of innovation, cutting-edge workforce models, and international trade and investment opportunities. There will also be an exhibitors area for manufacturers and partner organizations. Reserve your spot today! Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are now available. Please contact Stephen Baiter for more information.

Join East Bay EDA for an exclusive tour of Roof and Realm, a premier builder of modular homes and ADUs specializing in a wide range of beautiful and functional homes that are steel framed, fire, mold, and pest retardant. In addition to homes, the company builds ADUs and Commercial Properties. A finalist for the 2024 East Bay Innovation Awards, Roof and Realm was recently showcased at East Bay EDA's 2024 Manufacturing Summit. We look forward to learning more about the company's innovative manufacturing process at their HQ in Concord. 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.

The East Bay Innovation Awards ceremony returns to the Oakland Scottish Rite Center on March 27, 2025. Join us for a fun-filled evening presented by PG&E where the awardees will be revealed. We are thrilled to welcome back Emmy Award-winning journalist, NBC Bay Area news anchor and reporter, Gia Vang as event host for the 2025 award ceremony. Visit our event page for information on key dates, announcements, and sponsorship opportunities! The East Bay is a world-class leader when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. Presented by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA), the East Bay Innovation Awards celebrates and honors the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to our region's legacy of innovation. Save the date for the premier celebration recognizing excellence in the East Bay. East Bay EDA is pleased to announce the selection of the Alameda County Community Food Bank and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano as the Legacy Awardees for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards. Read the press release to learn about the impactful work these organizations and their impact in our region!