Publications

East Bay EDA and its partners produce original research and reports about the East Bay economy, providing critical information to business and civic leaders seeking to better understand industry needs and make more informed policy decisions.

Catalyzing California's Fusion Advantage

East Bay EDA recently participated in executive interviews for San Diego Economic Development Corporation’s recent report, “Catalyzing CA’s Fusion Advantage: Roadmap to Commercialization,” which found that California’s fusion energy sector could generate up to $125 billion in economic impact and support over 40,000 jobs statewide, with the right support of commercialization and state policy decisions. For the East Bay, this presents a major opportunity to leverage its existing strengths in advanced manufacturing, research institutions, and clean tech innovation. With Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s leadership in fusion technology and numerous fusion companies spinning out in the East Bay, the region has become an emerging hub for fusion research and talent.

Foreign Direct Investment in California

International businesses are an essential driver of jobs and innovation in the United States, and California is proud to be the #1 state in the country for jobs supported by foreign-owned companies. GO-Biz produced a comprehensive report on foreign direct investment in California in conjunction with the World Trade Center of Los Angeles. Learn about the countries and sectors driving investment in the Golden State and by region and take a look at the fact sheets.

Roads to Removal: Options for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States

In December 2023, East Bay EDA partner Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) published a first-of-its-kind report, “Roads to Removal: Options for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States,” which charts a path for the United States to achieve a net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) economy by 2050, helping to ensure the nation’s climate security and resilience by cleaning up Earth’s atmosphere and addressing the root cause of climate change.

East Bay Industrial Market Insights & Subarea Profiles

This report provides a “snapshot” overview of industrial activity in the East Bay over the past ten years. The results indicate that the East Bay has robust job growth in key industry groups that utilize land and buildings in areas with industrial-related zoning. Explore economic analysis by East Bay subareas.

Port of Oakland Economic Impact Report

According to an economic impact report released in September 2023, the Port of Oakland generates 98,345 local jobs and $174 billion in overall economic value. As the second largest job generator in Oakland and the fifth largest job generator in the region, the Port remains a critical source of economic opportunity and jobs in Northern California.

2023 East Bay Book of Lists

The 2023 East Bay Book of Lists is San Francisco Business Times’ annual publication that provides verified information about important East Bay business and community resources. East Bay EDA was a content partner in creating the publication’s comprehensive business resource directory. Visit our searchable regional map for every listing in the 2023 edition and download the publication today!