Thank you to all who joined us last week at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon for the 2026 East Bay Economic Outlook and Membership Meeting. It was an excellent morning of networking with business leaders and elected officials from Alameda and Contra Costa counties, and insightful presentations on our East Bay economy. Read on the blog.

We’re excited to partner with Move Bay Area and invite you to the Move Bay Area East: Connecting the Bay Summit on Friday, May 29 from 8:30 AM to 3 PM at the Don Tatzin Community Hall in Lafayette. This FREE event brings together public officials, businesses, community advocates, and transportation leaders. Reserve your spot today!

Join the East Bay Regional Park District on May 27 from 12:00 -1:00 PM for a free community webinar to learn about the Park District's approach to wildfire prevention and resilience efforts across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Members from the Park District's Fire Department and Stewardship Department will present. Register.

May is Small Business Month, and our East Bay Business Resources Map provides current, verified contact information for organizations that serve a range of business needs. This resource features categories that include Business Assistance, Access to Capitol, Chambers, and more. Use our submission form to update the map.

East Bay EDA is partnering with San Francisco Business Times on its Corridors of Opportunity series this year. After a successful event in Hayward in April, we are planning new events. Save the dates for Corridors: The Opportunity Along I-80 on June 16 and The Opportunity Along Hwy 4 on December 10. Visit our events page to learn more.