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.
News & Announcements
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Driving Jobs and Innovation in the East Bay
As the 2025 legislative session in Sacramento gets ready to wind down this week, elected leaders have the opportunity to maintain the East Bay’s leadership in energy innovation by enacting policies that expand the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This is particularly important for some of the East Bay refineries that have made considerable investments in SAF in recent years with the intent of keeping these facilities operating, reducing reliance on imported fuels, and supplying a cleaner product that the world increasingly demands. Read more about the East Bay’s leadership in clean energy.
Tool Up for Manufacturing
EASTBAYWorks (the collaboration between the four Workforce Development Boards of the East Bay) and AMBayArea (the Bay Area Association of Manufacturers) have teamed up to launch a train-the-trainers program to spread the gospel of manufacturing career paths through experiential learning opportunities at real employers. Learn more about the new workforce partnership.
Belgium-East Bay Forum – October 6, 2025
The Belgian Economic Mission to California, led by HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium, AWEX – the Wallonia Export & Investment Agency – invites business and community representatives to attend the “Belgium-East Bay Business Forum”. This forum will bring together leading Belgian and East Bay stakeholders to exchange perspectives on innovation and collaboration across sectors such as CleanTech, Food & Beverage, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital & AI Technologies, and will provide opportunities for discussion and networking. This convening will take place at Almanac Brewing, 651 W Tower Ave, Alameda, CA 94501. Email here to RSVP.
Torani’s Recipe for Success: People, Purpose & Flavor
Watch the latest episode of “Making Things Fun, Cool & Sexy” Podcast with Christine Holly Ngo, featuring Melanie Dulbecco, the inspiring CEO behind Torani, the iconic flavor syrup brand that has been transforming coffee, drinks, and desserts for over 95 years. Watch on YouTube.
Upcoming Events
9/10 – Startup World Cup East Bay Regional (Hayward)
9/11 – East Bay Global Forum (Berkeley)
10/3 – UPSIDE Foods Tour (East Bay EDA Members Only)
10/22 – CMTA Coolest Thing Made in California Award Ceremony
East Bay Manufacturing Day Events (to be announced shortly)
Visit our events calendar for updates!
