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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Driving Jobs and Innovation in the East Bay
As the 2025 legislative session in Sacramento gets ready to wind down this week, elected leaders have the opportunity to maintain the East Bay’s leadership in energy innovation by enacting policies that expand the production and use of sustainable aviation
Tool Up for Manufacturing: a new program with AMBayArea and EASTBAYWorks
EASTBAYWorks (the collaboration among the four Workforce Development Boards of the East Bay) and AMBayArea (the Bay Area Association of Manufacturers) have teamed up to launch a train-the-trainers program to spread the gospel of manufacturing career paths through experiential learning
Building the Future in Newark: A Hub for Life Sciences and Modern Manufacturing
Manufacturing is woven into Newark’s history and remains a vital part of the city’s identity and economy. From October 3 through October 9, Newark will proudly celebrate Manufacturing Week 2025 by highlighting local businesses, careers, and the people who keep
Speedway at Bayfair: Revitalizing a Historic Mall into a Hub for Innovation
Gerris Wilkinson grew up in East Oakland and has vivid memories of shopping and socializing at the Bayfair Center mall in his youth. Today, he leads the transformation of that same mall into a dynamic research and development hub, now
August 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 Speedway
Startup World Cup – Apply to Compete for $1M Investment Prize
The Startup World Cup – East Bay Regional is an excellent opportunity for our East Bay startups to be showcased on the World Cup stage and to connect with other Founders, Entrepreneurs and Investors. Startup World Cup is a global conference and
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 Survey – Enter for a chance to win a pair
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 Area is home to a diverse range of businesses, from
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 Bay Innovation We’re excited to announce the latest update to
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 Center in Pleasanton. She shared how the Career Center collaborates
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 MFG Day—is officially observed on the first Friday of October,
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 Future in Newark: A Hub for Life Sciences and Modern