Economic Development News from the East Bay | February 2020
Thank You East Bay Innovation Awards Sponsors

The 2020 East Bay Innovation Awards will be presented by Kaiser Permanente at the historic Fox Theater in Oakland on March 26. We are looking forward to an great program with our impressive list of finalists.

Thank you to Kaiser and all of our event sponsors, including Platinum Sponsors: Bayer, and Oakland Athletics, Gold Sponsors: City of Alameda, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Wareham Development, and Wells Fargo, Silver Sponsors: AB&I Foundry, Alameda County Workforce Development Board, AT&T, City of Emeryville, City of Hayward, City of Oakland, California Employment Training Panel, College of Alameda, Manex, University of Phoenix, and Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County.

There's still time to be part of the "Academy Awards of the East Bay" through a sponsorship, which includes 10 guest tickets and high level networking with the East Bay's most influential companies and organizations. Visit our sponsorship page below to learn more about benefits and options.
NEWS
Bay Area Biomedical Opportunites

Join East Bay EDA in Emeryville for the inaugural event of our 2020 Speaker Series. Dr. Gregory Theyel, Director of the Biomedical Manufacturing Network, will present a detailed overview of the Bay Area biomedical landscape and more. Free for members and $20 for non-members. Light refreshments will be provided. Register today!
LLNL Getting to Neutral Report

A new report from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory outlines ways California could reach the goal of become carbon neutral by 2045 . The report's findings show how the state can become carbon neutral at a sooner date and lower cost than anticipated. Read more and download your copy today.
Don't Forget to Vote & Measure J

With the March ballot coming up, we are encouraging all members of the region to get out the vote. There will be many key issues and races on the ballot this year. East Bay EDA is supporting Measure J, the sales tax measure for Contra Costa County Transportation Authority that aims to reduce congestion. More about Measure J.
2020 Innovation Awards Tickets

This year, East Bay EDA is offering a limited amount of 2020 East Bay Innovation Awards individual tickets. If you've always wanted to attend the perennially sold out event but couldn't purchase a table, now is your chance. Tickets are available for members (discounted) and non-members. Get your tickets today!
EVENTS
Join United Way Bay Area for the Census 2020 – Bay Area Business Launch on 2/27 in San Francisco. Hear from local government, community census leaders, and business leaders about strategies and resources for supporting a complete count in the Bay Area. Register today.
The 3rd annual Black Joy Parade is happening in Oakland on Sunday, 2/23! Come enjoy the largest free, family-friendly event of its kind in California - a parade and festival to celebrate the black experience past, present and future. Participate in events, shop, donate, and learn more!