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Expanding Housing Supply with Steel Frame, Fire-Retardant Modular Homes
On January 31, 2025, East Bay EDA led a group of 30+ members and partners on an exclusive tour of Roof and Realm, a premier builder of modular homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Founded in 2019 and located in Concord, the
East Bay Industrial Areas Need Continued Investment and Support
For the past few years, the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) has been leading and supporting various initiatives and projects to help foster a vibrant regional economy and labor market. One of the most notable and visible
January 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 2024
East Bay Manufacturing Summit Showcases a Dynamic Regional Economy and Ecosystem
The East Bay Manufacturing Summit was held on October 29 at the City of Fremont’s state-of-the-art Downtown Event Center. Presented by C&H Sugar and Fremont Bank, the summit brought together a sold-out crowd of more than 250 attendees including manufacturers,
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 News East 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 News East
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 fuel (SAF). This is particularly important for some of the
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 at real employers. This Summer’s Tool Up for Manufacturing events
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 this industry strong and robust. Manufacturing has deep roots in
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 known as Speedway at Bayfair. As a principal at B3
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 at Bayfair: Revitalizing a Historic Mall into a Hub for
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 competition that brings together the top startups, VCs, entrepreneurs and