Join East Bay EDA on October 27 for an East Bay Real Estate & Economic Update. We’re looking forward to an informative presentation from Alexander Quinn, Director of Research, JLL Northern California and discussion with newly announced panelists Mike Ghielmetti, Denise Pinkston, and David Stark. Register today for your chance to win roundtrip travel on Southwest!

Alameda County Small Business Owners: You may be eligible for a one-time grant of up to $10,000! The Alameda County Small Business Recovery Grant Program is providing eligible brick-and-mortar businesses with a one-time grant of $10,000 and home-based businesses with $5,000. The grant application deadline is on October 31. Learn more about eligibility and apply today!

In addition to the Alameda County Small Business Recovery Grant, two important funding deadlines are coming up in the East Bay. The Microbusiness & Nonprofit COVID-19 Relief Grant for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties deadline is on October 19 and Comcast's RISE Investment Fund for Oakland has a deadline of October 16. Visit the links above to learn more and apply.

The 2022 elections are just 25 days away! Make sure to visit the official election websites for Alameda County and Contra Costa County to make sure your information is current, find your polling place, and more. East Bay EDA has also just published its recommendations on select ballot measures. Finally, you can still register to vote in November until October 24, 2022. Register today!