The 11th annual East Bay Innovation Awards is just one week away on Thursday, March 28. This week, we are pleased to feature our Legacy Awardee, Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) on the East Bay EDA blog. We spoke with Timothy Haile, CCTA’s Executive Director, to discuss the past, present, and future of transportation in Contra Costa County and the East Bay.

The March 2024 primaries have concluded and election results are in for races in the East Bay and across the state. Visit the election websites for Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and the State of California for official results. Congratulations to this year's East Bay elected officials and candidates for stepping up to serve. We look forward to working with you in the coming year!

East Bay EDA recently connected with the team at Hacienda about overall economic conditions in the East Bay and Tri-Valley. Highlights include: a strong culture of innovation and the diverse range of companies and industry sectors in our region continue to be one of our economy’s greatest strengths. Read the article, Tri-Valley Economic Strengths in 2024 at Hacienda Online.

The AMBayArea Summit 2024 will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland. The keynote Demystifying AI for SMB Manufacturers: A Roadmap for Tactical and Strategic Transformation will be followed by 8+ breakout sessions on Lean manufacturing, carbon reduction, cybersecurity, workforce development, and more. Register!