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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 a resource you would like to share. News & Announcements
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 expert taster and industry leader in cacao sensory analysis. Brad
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 more than 100 businesses that collectively employ more than 1,000
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 a resource you would like to share. News & Announcements
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 a resource you would like to share. News & Announcements
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 on a resume. These assessments can look like mechanical aptitude