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August Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share our Resilient East Bay newsletter for Bay Area manufacturers. Explore the latest manufacturing news from the East Bay, including upcoming events and resources available throughout the region. Please contact us at mfg@eastbayeda.org if you have

Sweet Success in the East Bay: Exploring TCHO’s Tasty Approach to Chocolate Making
East Bay EDA recently organized its first food and beverage manufacturing sector tour of 2026 with an exclusive visit to TCHO Chocolate Factory, a certified B Corporation located on the Oakland/Berkeley border. The tour and tasting were led by TCHO’s Chief Chocolate Maker, Brad Kintzer, an

Exploring Aerospace Innovation at Alameda Point with Tours of Pyka and Rain
East Bay EDA members and partners came together on July 10 for two curated, exclusive tours of Pyka and Rain, two aerospace-related innovation economy companies located at Alameda Point. Considered one of the best remaining large-scale development opportunities in the East Bay, Alameda Point boasts

July Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share our Resilient East Bay newsletter for Bay Area manufacturers. Explore the latest manufacturing news from the East Bay, including upcoming events and resources available throughout the region. Please contact us at mfg@eastbayeda.org if you have

June Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share our Resilient East Bay newsletter for Bay Area manufacturers. Explore the latest manufacturing news from the East Bay, including upcoming events and resources available throughout the region. Please contact us at mfg@eastbayeda.org if you have

Manufacturers Are Using Skills Assessments to Hire
When a manufacturer decides to ramp up production, they have to hire quickly. Some businesses are using skills assessments and hands-on hiring tests to expand the available talent pool by evaluating candidates on what they can do—not just what appears

August Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share our Resilient East Bay newsletter for Bay Area manufacturers. Explore the latest manufacturing news from the East Bay, including upcoming events and resources available throughout the region. Please contact us at mfg@eastbayeda.org if you have a resource you would like to share. News & Announcements

Sweet Success in the East Bay: Exploring TCHO’s Tasty Approach to Chocolate Making
East Bay EDA recently organized its first food and beverage manufacturing sector tour of 2026 with an exclusive visit to TCHO Chocolate Factory, a certified B Corporation located on the Oakland/Berkeley border. The tour and tasting were led by TCHO’s Chief Chocolate Maker, Brad Kintzer, an expert taster and industry leader in cacao sensory analysis. Brad

Exploring Aerospace Innovation at Alameda Point with Tours of Pyka and Rain
East Bay EDA members and partners came together on July 10 for two curated, exclusive tours of Pyka and Rain, two aerospace-related innovation economy companies located at Alameda Point. Considered one of the best remaining large-scale development opportunities in the East Bay, Alameda Point boasts more than 100 businesses that collectively employ more than 1,000

July Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share our Resilient East Bay newsletter for Bay Area manufacturers. Explore the latest manufacturing news from the East Bay, including upcoming events and resources available throughout the region. Please contact us at mfg@eastbayeda.org if you have a resource you would like to share. News & Announcements

June Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share our Resilient East Bay newsletter for Bay Area manufacturers. Explore the latest manufacturing news from the East Bay, including upcoming events and resources available throughout the region. Please contact us at mfg@eastbayeda.org if you have a resource you would like to share. News & Announcements

Manufacturers Are Using Skills Assessments to Hire
When a manufacturer decides to ramp up production, they have to hire quickly. Some businesses are using skills assessments and hands-on hiring tests to expand the available talent pool by evaluating candidates on what they can do—not just what appears on a resume. These assessments can look like mechanical aptitude