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 the 2026 Economic Outlook and Membership Meeting in San Ramon on May 14. Register today!

Gourmex is coming to the East Bay and taking over the culinary scene! Join us on the evening of May 21, at Bloc 15 in Jack London Square, to experience the Bay Area's Mexican culinary legacy. Gourmex East Bay is already shaping up to be one of the most fun and delicious events of the year. Register today for an early bird discount extended through April 30.

The Port of Oakland handled 198,667 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in March, up significantly from 163,254 TEUs in February, as vessel calls and cargo activity returned to more typical levels. The Port recorded 86 vessel calls in March, compared to 72 in February, contributing to the increase in overall containers processed...Read more.

Join San Francisco Bay University and Innovate Bay for Fremont Tech Week, April 27-30. The Hard Tech Triple-Threat on Monday, April 27, features Donovan Lazaro, City of Fremont; Stephen Baiter, East Bay EDA; Angela Wen Tsui, City of Newark; and Brandon Cardwell, City of Livermore. Explore all the week's events and get your tickets today.