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November Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share some useful news and resources for Bay Area manufacturers. Please contact us if you have a resource you would like to share. Submit your items directly to mfg@eastbayeda.org. Featured Bay Area Manufacturing Landscape
Mapping Microclimates of the East Bay’s Biomedical Landscape
The biomedical industry is a powerhouse industry in the East Bay. Boasting nearly 750 companies developing life-saving drugs, cutting-edge medical devices, and essential healthcare equipment, the region dominates in the life sciences. This eastern subregion of the San Francisco Bay
October Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share some useful news and resources for Bay Area manufacturers. Please contact us if you have a resource you would like to share. Submit your items directly to mfg@eastbayeda.org. Featured Mapping East
No-Cost Business Services in Your Neighborhood
You may not know that your local Career Center offers free services to businesses, and that you can look like a hero just by recommending them. For some inspiration, we spoke to Alcian Lindo, Program Manager at the Tri-Valley Career
Celebrating East Bay Manufacturing
Manufacturing has deep roots in the East Bay—it’s not just part of our history, it’s a driving force in our economy, fueling innovation, creating high-quality jobs, and making goods that keep our economy thriving. While National Manufacturing Day—also known as
September Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share some useful news and resources for Bay Area manufacturers. Please contact us if you have a resource you would like to share. Submit your items directly to mfg@eastbayeda.org. News & Announcements Building the
The East Bay’s Manufacturing Networks
Is a surgical robotics company in the biomedical industry, or maybe the electronics or engineering/machining industries, or even the software industry? Is a drug maker a chemical or pharmaceutical company, and an autonomous vehicle company a climate technology or a transportation or even an engineering or software company? And is
User-Friendly Career Guides Help Build the East Bay’s Manufacturing Talent Pipeline
EASTBAYWorks* recently released two series of user-friendly guides that are designed to attract talent into the East Bay’s manufacturing workforce as a part of The Tool Up for Manufacturing initiative: Manufacturing Careers 101 and Manufacturing Careers Path Guides. Manufacturing Careers 101 guides are designed to help students, job seekers, and
January Manufacturing News
Happy New Year! East Bay EDA is pleased to share our first Resilient East Bay newsletter for 2026. Explore the latest manufacturing news from the East Bay, including upcoming events and resources available throughout the region. News & Announcements Regional Manufacturing Convening with State Senator Tim Grayson As the Advanced Manufacturing
December Manufacturing News
As we reflect on a challenging year for manufacturers and the many organizations that support them, we are inspired by the resilience, innovation, and revival taking shape across our region. This newsletter seeks to spotlight the great work of companies, communities, and partnerships that support the East Bay’s diverse manufacturing
Breaking Ground at Diablo Valley College
Earlier this fall, the Pleasant Hill campus of Diablo Valley College (DVC) held a groundbreaking celebration for a new 32,500-square-foot Engineering Technologies Building that will be completed in time for Fall 2027 classes. This building is made possible by the voters of Contra Costa County through the Contra Costa Community
What is a Contract Manufacturer, and Why are They Critical to the East Bay Economy?
Contract manufacturers are some of the most important parts of the East Bay’s manufacturing ecosystem. They employ tens of thousands of local residents, make products and components for other manufacturing businesses, and accelerate the growth of new firms, but they don’t always get the attention they deserve. Co-packers Imagine that