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October 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

How the East Bay is Leading California’s Most Innovative Industries
California’s economy had one of the fastest growth rates of all U.S. states during the first quarter of 2026, helping the state maintain its position as the fourth-largest economy in the world. Given the prevailing narrative about California’s business climate,

September 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

Bay Area Manufacturing Conference 2026: Public-Private Collaboration for a Stronger Region
On August 27, Bay Area manufacturers and leaders in economic and workforce development, education, and labor convened at San Leandro’s Zero Net Energy Center for the 2026 Bay Area Manufacturing Conference. More than 230 attendees joined this high-energy and forward-looking

Second Annual California Creates: Golden State Manufacturing Forum October 13 in Sacramento
California’s manufacturing sector continues to evolve, and businesses across the state are navigating new opportunities in advanced technologies, financing, workforce development, and supply chains. The second annual California Creates: Golden State Manufacturing Forum presented by the California Alternative Energy and

It’s Not Too Late to Plan a Tour for Manufacturing Month
Manufacturing Month is coming up in October! If you’re a business or education/training organization that hasn’t participated before, it’s not too late to get involved. Every October, manufacturers across the country invite K-12 and college students, job seekers, educators, community

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