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
East Bay Manufacturers Driving Economic Strategy
In the face of continued changes on a national level, California is pushing ahead with investing in an economic development strategy that puts its driving industries at the head of the table. These investments are making their way to the East Bay, and manufacturing is one of the key industry sectors. Read more on the blog.
What’s Next for the East Bay Economy
How is the national state of play impacting the East Bay region? How has VC investment changed? What are the major employment industries and in-demand skills in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties? Get the answers to these questions and more at East Bay EDA’s 2025 Economic Outlook and Membership Meeting on May 15 in San Ramon. We are excited to feature Alexander Quinn, Senior Director, Northern California Research, JLL, and Abby Snay, Deputy Secretary, Workforce Strategy, California Labor & Workforce Development Agency for this important discussion. Sign up today!
Manufacturing News & Resources
Access East Bay Business News
As an East Bay EDA subscriber, you can read the East Bay Business News section on San Francisco Business Times at no cost. Through East Bay EDA’s partnership with SFBT, our subscribers have exclusive access to all the articles under the East Bay Business News section. No paywall and no subscription required. Contact us to learn how to get started today!
California Jobs First
Last month, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Jobs First Council Co-Chairs announced that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) formally accepted all thirteen (13) Jobs First regional plans as Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), ensuring that the entire state has federally recognized strategies that will create opportunities to attract and leverage investments in the implementation of these plans. Visit the California Jobs First website to learn more.
Port of Oakland Talks Tariffs
On Friday, April 25, the Port of Oakland convened a stakeholder roundtable at Port headquarters regarding tariff impacts. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney led the discussion, which featured labor leaders, small business owners, and local shippers. Read more about this meeting here on the Port of Oakland website.
Upcoming Events
5/15 – 2025 Economic Outlook & Annual Membership Meeting (East Bay EDA event @ San Ramon)
5/21 – SFMade Here/Now (from SFMade @ Pier 70, San Francisco)
5/22 – Retail Distribution Webinar (from Manex Consulting)
5/31 – Family Fusion Day (from Pacific Fusion @ Alameda, all ages welcome)
Visit our events calendar for updates!
