Please join State Controller Betty T. Yee and the Cities of Oakland, San Leandro, and Alameda tomorrow, November, 30 at 10 am for a FREE small business webinar. Federal, state, and local agencies will discuss programs for small businesses, including contracting opportunities, grants, and more. Interpretation will be made available in multiple languages. Register for this webinar today!

Join East Bay EDA and the San Francisco Business Times for two important events this December. The 2022 East Bay Book of Lists Party will take place on December 8 at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, and Oakland Structures returns to the Oakland Marriott City Center on December 15. Celebrate the East Bay and hear from dynamic speakers on the future of Oakland. Learn more and sign up.

Today is #GivingTuesday, a day of global generosity and call to donate to nonprofits in your community and beyond. If you're not sure where to start, you can browse the list of our nonprofit members. Holiday giving does not stop today as tax deductible donations for 2022 can be made through December 31. Visit givingtuesday.org to learn more and how to participate.

Join Biocom California and the City of Fremont on December 7 to hear from a panel of industry leaders on why life science is booming in Fremont, initiatives to recruit local talent, the industry's evolution, and how companies in Fremont will contribute to future life science growth in the Bay Area. This event is free to register and does not require Biocom membership. Register today!

As the 2022 general election concludes, a number of very close races have been called 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 2023!