On January 19, East Bay EDA kicked off the year by hosting a private tour for members and partners at Penumbra, headquartered on Bay Farm Island in the City of Alameda. Penumbra is a global healthcare company that designs, develops, and manufactures devices for interventional therapies to treat vascular conditions such as stroke and aneurysm. Read on the blog.

East Bay EDA is excited to host the 2024 East Bay Innovation Awards on March 28. Join us as we honor outstanding East Bay companies and organizations doing groundbreaking work. The group of 2024 finalists is very strong, but you will need to sponsor or get a table or ticket(s) to attend. Don’t miss out on the East Bay’s signature event celebrating innovation in our region!

Are you an East Bay small business in need of capital to start or grow your business? Starting this month, the East Bay Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting a workshop series to assist businesses with financing/raising capital. Topics include bank financing for non-startups, equity financing - angel and venture capital investment, and more. Visit the East Bay SBDC to learn more!

Black History Month is here and there are plenty of celebrations and events happening in the East Bay and Bay Area. Visit Oakland has compiled a list of key events in the Town, including the Black Joy Parade, and Sooo Chocolate Festival. 510 Families has a great list of events specifically for kids and families. Cal State East Bay and East Bay Regional Park District are both hosting multiple events.