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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
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