EVENTS

The Women in Manufacturing Skilled Trades Symposium is presented by Bay Area Community Colleges (BACC) and the Association of Manufacturers Bay Area (AMBayArea). The annual event focuses on best practices for recruiting women into important skilled trades careers (machining, welding, industrial maintenance, electronics, etc.).  Join fellow manufacturers and educators to discuss how to recruit more […]

The Small Scale Development Workshop on small scale real estate development is all about project formation. We take a big picture view of neighborhood-based development to help attendees analyze what makes a good project, how a building makes money, and how small developers interact with the broader ecosystem of professionals in the built environment. IN […]

Lean manufacturing processes have revolutionized the way that many leading enterprises deliver products to their customers and manage their supplier relationships. A key ingredient to achieve sustained operational excellence is an organization immersed in Lean thinking. Manex’s Lean Simulation Workshop (LSW) combines classroom content with a hands-on simulation of a production facility, educating participants on […]

For the past three years, East Bay EDA has led the Resilient East Bay initiative, highlighting how the region’s manufacturing legacy has provided the foundation for the dynamic and thriving industrial innovation ecosystem that defines many parts of the East Bay. Throughout this work, East Bay EDA and other regional partners have recognized the importance of retaining […]

The 12th annual East Bay Innovation Awards returns to downtown Oakland on the evening of Thursday, March 27, 2025. Join us for a fun-filled evening presented by PG&E where the awardees will be revealed. Networking begins at 5:00 pm. Tickets include food and beverage. About the East Bay Innovation Awards The East Bay is a world-class leader when […]