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
Regional Manufacturing Convening with State Senator Tim Grayson
As the Advanced Manufacturing Sector Convener for the Bay Area Jobs First Collaborative, East Bay EDA, in collaboration with the Association of Manufacturers (AMBayArea) and EASTBAYWorks, will be convening an executive roundtable on February 19 to discuss regional opportunities and strategies to support the industry. A legislative champion of the industry, State Senator Tim Grayson, will join as a special guest. Manufacturers register here.
Celebrate East Bay Innovation
The 13th annual East Bay Innovation Awards will be held at the newly renovated Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Hosted by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA), the award ceremony honors extraordinary companies and organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa counties that contribute to the East Bay’s legacy of innovation. Meet the 2026 Awardees. Get your tickets now!
East Bay Manufacturing Map Update
We’re excited to announce the latest update of the East Bay Manufacturing Map, featuring businesses driving innovation across key growth subsectors, including AutoTech, Biomedical, CleanTech, Food & Beverage, Electronics & Semiconductor, and Machining. This interactive resource highlights the region’s remarkable assets and companies that are shaping the future of advanced manufacturing. Explore the map.
Resources & Publications
Career Guides for Attracting Manufacturing Talent
Our colleagues at EASTBAYWorks, a partnership of the four Workforce Development Boards serving the East Bay, have recently published “Careers in Manufacturing Guides” designed to inform students, youth, and adult job seekers about careers in manufacturing. They’re also intended to support workforce development and other social service providers in their work with East Bay residents: facilitating discussion, sparking interest, and providing clear, actionable information about accessing career pathways and opportunities into the East Bay’s vibrant manufacturing industry. Learn more!
Berkeley Lab’s Economic Impact
Berkeley Lab’s latest economic impact map helps tell the broader story of how the Lab partners with industries and organizations across California and the nation to advance scientific discovery, foster innovation, and drive economic growth. Click on a state to learn more about Berkeley Lab’s impact.
Explore Biocom California’s Career Hub
Explore Biocom California’s job platform for the life sciences industry. Career Hub is more than just a job board; it’s a bridge connecting job seekers with Biocom California’s 1,800 member companies. Explore Biocom Career Hub today!
Report: The Evolution of US Manufacturing
About 1 in 4 (26 percent) manufacturing workers are approaching retirement age, highlighting the need to attract the next generation of workers. But with so much demand for rebuilding American manufacturing capability, employers also have an opportunity: reenvision what manufacturing jobs offer to best recruit, retain, and grow alongside the next generation of workers. The Urban Institute’s WorkRise Initiative recently published a new report highlighting key workforce trends and how manufacturing employers can take full advantage of this opportunity. Read the report today.
Upcoming Events
2/19 – Bay Area Regional Manufacturing Executive Roundtable (Virtual)
2/20 – Women in Manufacturing Skilled Trades Symposium (Fremont)
3/11 – State of Goods Movement in the Region – TBA (Webinar at 12 p.m.)
3/26 – East Bay Innovation Awards (Oakland)