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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
July 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 Quality Assurance – the Unsung Hero of Manufacturing Careers Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance – the Unsung Hero of Manufacturing Careers
Quality Assurance (QA) in manufacturing is one of the most important roles at a manufacturer, often staffed by workers who begin in production and quickly grow into this critical position. While not widely publicized, this role is essential for ensuring manufactured products consistently meet quality standards and customer expectations. With
June 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 The Geography of East Bay Manufacturing Contrary to the popular narrative
Manufacturing Day 2025 is Coming
As the school year winds down and summer approaches, we know many of you are already looking ahead to the fall and thinking about how to make the most of Manufacturing Day and Manufacturing Month this October. Now is a great time to start planning with local partners like your
The Geography of East Bay Manufacturing
Contrary to the popular narrative that manufacturing no longer occurs in California, manufacturing is thriving and growing in the San Francisco Bay Area, especially in the East Bay. Recent research shows that over 1,000 East Bay companies are making products in industries such as biomedical, food and beverage, electronics, and
May 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 Manufacturers Driving Economic Strategy In the face of continued changes