The East Bay Manufacturing Summit was held last week in Fremont. Presented by C&H Sugar and Fremont Bank, the summit underlined the importance of collaboration and public-private partnerships in supporting the region’s diverse and innovative manufacturing ecosystem. Thank you to all the panelists, exhibitors, presenters, and sponsors for making it possible! Photo gallery.

The nomination period is over for the 2025 East Bay Innovation Awards, but the excitement doesn't stop there. The highly anticipated 12th annual awards ceremony returns to the Oakland Scottish Rite Center on Thursday, March 27. Save the date for this premier event and stay tuned for announcements on tickets and special guests. Learn about key upcoming dates on our website.

The East Bay cities of Berkeley and Emeryville are known for being home to innovation and industries that create transformative products and services that change people’s lives. Read the latest article in San Francisco Business Times about how these cities are also supporting their local-serving small businesses through innovative investment and resources. Read more here.

On November 1, East Bay EDA attended the San Francisco Business Times Food & Beverage Innovators Forum in Oakland. It was a great opportunity to support the thriving East Bay food and beverage sector as a partnering organization. The panel featured regional favorites Wente Family Estates, Fieldwork Brewing Co., Upside Foods, and Boichik Bagels. Thank you for a tasty event!