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August Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share our Resilient East Bay newsletter for Bay Area manufacturers. Explore the latest manufacturing news from the East Bay, including upcoming events and resources available throughout the region. Please contact us at mfg@eastbayeda.org if you have
Sweet Success in the East Bay: Exploring TCHO’s Tasty Approach to Chocolate Making
East Bay EDA recently organized its first food and beverage manufacturing sector tour of 2026 with an exclusive visit to TCHO Chocolate Factory, a certified B Corporation located on the Oakland/Berkeley border. The tour and tasting were led by TCHO’s Chief Chocolate Maker, Brad Kintzer, an
Exploring Aerospace Innovation at Alameda Point with Tours of Pyka and Rain
East Bay EDA members and partners came together on July 10 for two curated, exclusive tours of Pyka and Rain, two aerospace-related innovation economy companies located at Alameda Point. Considered one of the best remaining large-scale development opportunities in the East Bay, Alameda Point boasts
July Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share our Resilient East Bay newsletter for Bay Area manufacturers. Explore the latest manufacturing news from the East Bay, including upcoming events and resources available throughout the region. Please contact us at mfg@eastbayeda.org if you have
June Manufacturing News
East Bay EDA is pleased to share our Resilient East Bay newsletter for Bay Area manufacturers. Explore the latest manufacturing news from the East Bay, including upcoming events and resources available throughout the region. Please contact us at mfg@eastbayeda.org if you have
Manufacturers Are Using Skills Assessments to Hire
When a manufacturer decides to ramp up production, they have to hire quickly. Some businesses are using skills assessments and hands-on hiring tests to expand the available talent pool by evaluating candidates on what they can do—not just what appears
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 East Bay, and manufacturing is one of the key industry
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 2025 – The AMBayArea Summit 2025 will be held on Tuesday,
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. Anonymous clicks, resumes written by AI, and job seekers with no
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 Bay Industrial Lands Webinar – Join us on March 19 for 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 hub for tourism and business travel, this meeting offered the
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 Industrial Areas – For the past few years, East Bay EDA