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East Bay Manufacturers Driving Economic Strategy
In the face of continued changes on a national level, California is pushing ahead with investing in an economic development strategy that puts its driving industries at the head of the table. These investments are making their way to the
April 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 News AMBayArea Summit
Workforce Development is the Village Matchmaker
We know that most people get jobs through social networks. It reassures us when we know someone who knows the applicant we’re considering hiring. We know they’re trustworthy and will be a reliable employee; websites can’t provide that peace of mind.
March 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 News East
East Bay Chambers and DMOs Meet at OAK to Enhance Regional Marketing and Promotion
In early February 2025, East Bay EDA convened a meeting of more than 20 representatives from East Bay chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) at Oakland Airport (OAK). Because of the significant role that OAK plays as a
February 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 News East Bay
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