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 Manufacturing Summit Recap – The East Bay Manufacturing Summit was held on October 29 in the City of Fremont; a city recognized as a national leader in advanced manufacturing. Presented by C&H Sugar and Fremont Bank, the summit underlined the importance of collaboration and public-private partnerships in supporting the region’s diverse and innovative manufacturing ecosystem. Thank you to all the panelists, exhibitors, presenters, and sponsors for making the summit possible! Read the summit recap.
2025 East Bay Innovation Awards – The nomination period is over for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards, but the excitement doesn’t stop there. The highly anticipated 12th annual awards ceremony returns to the Oakland Scottish Rite Center on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Save the date for this premier event and contact iawards@eastbayeda.org for sponsorship opportunities!
Manufacturing News & Resources
Resilient Richmond, Sailing into Innovation – The growing port city of Richmond is home to many advanced industries, including life sciences, green-blue technology, food & beverage, and product distribution, positioning Richmond as a city of innovation and progress. Read the Richmond’s feature in the San Francisco Business Times.
Big Ideas Lab Podcast – The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has launched a new Big Ideas Lab weekly podcast. It will take listeners back in time to the founding of the Lab, remember its scientific pioneers, and highlight the programs and people that have contributed to its 70 plus years of historic achievements. The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple.
California Export Voucher Program – The California STEP Export Program is currently accepting applications. The program allows eligible small businesses to propose their own export promotion activities and receive reimbursement for up to 75% of pre-approved expenses, with a maximum reimbursement amount of $10,000 each federal fiscal year. Export voucher applications must be submitted prior to the planned activity and within the appropriate application round. Learn more and attend an upcoming webinar.
Looking for local skilled talent or upskilling your employees? The 28 Bay Area Community Colleges offer a range of manufacturing programs, from CAD, energy, machining, to process technology. Take a look at the Bay Area Community College manufacturing programs and contact Dr. Mark Martin (markmartin@peralta.edu), Regional Director of Advanced Manufacturing, for your workforce needs.
Upcoming Events
12/5 – AMBayArea Winter Mixer (San Leandro)
12/12 – AMCC’s Manufacturing Momentum Summit (Virtual)
1/23 – Women in Manufacturing Skilled Trades Symposium (Bay Area College TBD)
3/27 – 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards (Oakland)
Visit our events page for more information.
