Economic Development News From the East Bay | July 31, 2025

East Bay Innovators Gameday

More than 50 East Bay business and community leaders, and East Bay Innovation Awards finalists, came together on the turf at the Oakland Coliseum this past Saturday to see the Oakland Roots in action in a United Soccer League (USL) Jägermeister Cup match against the Orange County SC. The group was treated to a great match... Read more on the blog!

East Bay Global Forum Panels

The East Bay Global Forum in Berkeley is nearly a month away, and we are pleased to announce the partners on our discussion panels. Our industry panel will feature leaders from AVEVA, Bayer, and Ripcord. Our international panel will feature senior officials from Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and the UK. Register today for our region's premier international gathering.

California Competes Tax Credit

The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits. The current application period is open and closes on August 11. Learn more and apply today!

Startup World Cup in the East Bay

The Startup World Cup – East Bay Regional will be held on September 10, 2025, at Cal State East Bay! This global conference brings together the top startups, VCs, entrepreneurs, and world-class tech CEOs. Each regional winner will compete in the Grand Finale for a $1 Million Investment Prize on October 17 in San Francisco. Learn how to apply, sponsor, and attend.

John Muir Health Recognized

John Muir Health’s Concord and Walnut Creek Medical Centers were two of only 504 hospitals (11% of the more than 4,400 hospitals evaluated nationwide) to earn the designation of Best Regional Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in its annual list of America's Best Hospitals released this month. To earn this distinction, each medical center had to...Read more.

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