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 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 climate technology, as well as companies that are contract manufacturers and machine shops. Read more on the blog.
Manufacturing News & Resources
East Bay EDA Engages Leaders on Tariff Impacts and North American Trade
On May 23, East Bay EDA Executive Director Stephen Baiter joined a business roundtable hosted by Attorney General Rob Bonta to discuss the tariff impacts on California industries. The discussion brought together business leaders from across the state, which now ranks as the world’s fourth-largest economy. Next week, East Bay EDA, in partnership with the Consulate General Offices of Canada and Mexico in San Francisco, will host a virtual meeting with members and community leaders to explore the ongoing and future impact of U.S. tariffs on North American trade and regional economies.
U.S. EPA Brownfield Grants Awarded to East Bay Communities
Communities impacted by land contamination and blight in Contra Costa County and the City of Oakland were awarded U.S. EPA Brownfield Assessment Grants to conduct brownfield inventories, planning, environmental assessments, and community outreach. Additionally, the Richmond Community Foundation was one of fifteen recipients nationwide—and only one of two in California—to receive a $1 million revolving loan fund to continue their work to carry out cleanup and redevelopment projects on contaminated brownfield properties. Read the announcement.
How to Level Up Your 2025 Manufacturing Events
Now is a great time to start planning manufacturing day/month tours and events to support the local manufacturing workforce pipeline. Not sure where to start or want ideas on how to level-up this year’s activities? Click here for some ideas and tips.
Calling all Aspiring Energy Entrepreneurs!
The DOE Boost Startup Studio, a collaboration between Sandia National Laboratories and FedTech, is seeking entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a high impact in the energy tech industry. Learn more and attend an upcoming information session here.
Upcoming Events
6/11 – East Bay Manufacturing Update with Manex (Webinar, 12-1 PM PT)
6/11 – AMBayArea Summer Mixer (Pittsburg)
6/11 – Climate Tech Connections at Copper (Berkeley)
7/26 – East Bay Innovators Game Day (East Bay EDA Members Only)
9/11 – East Bay Global Forum (Berkeley)
Visit our events calendar for updates!
