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
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 before they sell out!
Goods Movement Webinar
Join East Bay EDA and the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association for a webinar on March 11 (12 pm – 1 pm) exploring the current landscape of goods movement in our region, the challenges and opportunities shaping its future, and the critical role it plays in keeping our communities and economy globally competitive. Register here.
Diablo Valley Tech Initiative Conference: Where Manufacturing Meets Technology
The Diablo Valley Tech Initiative (DVTI) Annual Conference is taking place on Friday, March 13, at Diablo Valley College. This year’s theme, “Where Manufacturing Meets Technology,” will spotlight industries that shape the Diablo Valley—robotics, precision manufacturing, clean energy, food and beverage production, and engineering services. It’s a chance to learn, exchange ideas, and strengthen the partnerships that make our community thrive. Sign up.
Pittsburg, CA Breaks Ground on State’s First Commercial Low-Carbon Hydrogen Facility
K2 Pure Solutions has begun construction on its low-carbon hydrogen plant in Pittsburg, an East Bay city with a strong industrial base, its own municipal utility, and growing clean energy prospects. Unlike many hydrogen initiatives that remain in pilot mode, this facility is designed from the outset for commercial operation. Learn more about the project.
Resources & Publications
Connecting to Regional Talent
If it seems like the manufacturing sector has a split personality these days, you’re not imagining it. Both nationally and in Northern California, manufacturing is growing in some areas and contracting in others. Overall hiring is below past peaks, with some subsectors seeing a net loss of jobs, while those attracting investment are showing positive and even strong job growth. Read on the blog.
Bay Area Air District Offers Grants for Reducing Air Pollution
Did you know that the Bay Area Air District offers grants to businesses? Learn about the Air District’s grant funding programs that reduce air pollution in the Bay Area, as well as about additional funding opportunities from other agencies that are designed to reduce emissions. Learn more and email grants@baaqmd.gov for any grant-related questions.
CalCompetes Application Round Opens
The State of California is accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) starting March 2 through March 16. CCTC is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate, stay, or grow in California. Sign up for a webinar on March 4 and March 12. Learn more.
Clean Tech Open’s Accelerator Accepting Applications
Clean Tech Open’s mission is to find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs with big ideas that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental, and economic challenges. Since its founding in 2005, CTO has fostered over 1,600 startups. Apply now!
Upcoming Events
3/11 – The State of Regional Goods Movement (Webinar)
3/13 – Annual DVTI Conference: Where Manufacturing Meets Technology (Pleasant Hill)
3/26 – 2026 East Bay Innovation Awards (Oakland)
3/31 – Energy Unleashed: Catalyzing California’s Clean Energy Future (Livermore)