by East Bay EDA | Nov 17, 2021 | News
On October 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a $840,400 grant to the County of Alameda to support recovery of the region’s economy by providing technical assistance and other resources to small and...
by East Bay EDA | Nov 3, 2021 | Events
East Bay EDA is proud to celebrate Native American heritage the month of November and beyond. We recognize the Lisjan Ohlone people as the original stewards of the East Bay and we support the thriving Native American community here in our region and across the nation....
by East Bay EDA | Oct 25, 2021 | News
Despite a global pandemic that created economic havoc, 2020 was a record year for venture capital investments into East Bay companies. According to financial data company Pitchbook, investors funded $5.5 billion into East Bay companies in 2020—67 percent increase in...
by East Bay EDA | Oct 22, 2021 | News
Oakland, California – On October 14, 2021, the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) hosted the 9th Annual East Bay Innovation Awards, where Jacqueline Yu hosted a virtual red carpet with guests, the East Bay’s Kev Choice entertained the...
by East Bay EDA | Sep 30, 2021 | Events, News
The East Bay is proud to recognize National Manufacturing Day 2021, a nationwide celebration – taking place on Friday October 1, 2021 and throughout the month of October – of a sector that has more opportunity for nearshoring than in many decades and is...
by East Bay EDA | Sep 16, 2021 | News
With Hispanic Heritage Month in full swing, we pay tribute to the legacy of Latinx entrepreneurship and industry across our region. The East Bay has a long history of business ownership and workers from Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean to name a few. The...
by East Bay EDA | Sep 7, 2021 | News
More than 11,860 business locations in the East Bay have momentarily or permanently discontinued business activities between March 2020 and July 2021, according to an analysis of inactive business activity using data insights from business analytics company Dun &...
by East Bay EDA | Aug 19, 2021 | Events
East Bay EDA invites our members and affiliates to join us in taking the clean air pledge for the 4th Annual California Clean Air Day. The pledge is a commitment by individuals and organizations to take simple actions to help clear the air in their community. Last...
by East Bay EDA | Jul 28, 2021 | Events, News
Oakland, California – Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the East Bay Innovation Awards is the premiere program of its kind that celebrates and honors the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the East Bay’s legacy...
by East Bay EDA | Jul 19, 2021 | News
The East Bay has it all – amazing people, stunning landscapes, unique buildings, incredible businesses, and so much more. To show our East Bay pride and the release of the East Bay Forward publication in September 2021, East Bay EDA is calling on our creative...