Summer is heating up and so is the East Bay EDA events schedule. We are excited to share a new calendar of events, which includes external events hosted by our members and partners around the region. Early registration and information is now open for the East Bay Manufacturing Summit, our 2024 Economic Forecast, summer mixers, street festivals, and more. Explore the calendar today!

June is Pride Month and a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. In the East Bay, we are fortunate to have communities that celebrate and recognize Pride, but as pointed out in a recent article by the League of California Cities, representation can't solve everything. Read here to learn about policies and practices our cities can implement to better foster inclusivity for all.

The Port of Oakland’s container volume continues its upward trend. Total cargo volume increased 5.3% in May 2024 compared to May 2023, with 188,040 TEUs (twenty-foot containers). Full import cargo volume in the first five months of this year increased significantly compared to the same period in 2023. Read more in a recent press release from the Port of Oakland.

Register for Succession planning and employee ownership: Future-proofing your small business, a webinar presented by Project Equity on June 25th. This webinar is open to all business owners and community leaders in Oakland and the East Bay. In this webinar, you will gain invaluable insights from Project Equity, an expert in succession planning and employee ownership. Register!