Now more than ever, local businesses need our support. When you spend your dollars locally, not only are you supporting those businesses, you are also raising the overall economic activity because the dollars can be re-spent in the East Bay. Read our blog for ideas to support local businesses across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties this holiday season!

East Bay EDA recently announced a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for Resilient East Bay, a project to support small to mid-sized businesses in manufacturing, transportation, distribution & logistics, and biomedical/life sciences. Explore the website and download the one-sheet to learn more about project goals, focus areas resources, and more!

Coro is recruiting for the second cohort of the Workforce Leadership Network, a part-time, four-month leadership development program for workforce development leaders, change-makers, and thought-leaders who serve Alameda County. Learn more about the program and access the application directly. Applications are due January 9th, 2022.

Join San Francisco Business Times on January 27 for a lively conversation with the mayors of Oakland and San Francisco about the future of their cities and this region. Mayor London Breed and Mayor Libby Schaaf are leading two of the most dynamic cities in the nation. Register to learn about their top priorities, challenges, and more. Program opens with an illuminating real estate forecast.