East Bay EDA is pleased to share some useful news and resources for Bay Area manufacturers. Please contact us if you have a resource you would like to share. Submit your items directly to mfg@eastbayeda.org.
Featured News
Manufacturing News & Resources
Hire Hayward program – The City of Hayward launches “Hire Hayward” program to help major employers in industrial, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology sectors meet their workforce needs while investing in the local community. When a participating business in one of these targeted industries hires an eligible Hayward resident, the Hire Hayward program helps cover on-boarding and on-the-job training costs. Learn more.
Bay Area NSF I-Corps – Are you an early-stage startup with a fundamental technology or engineering innovation seeking training, commercialization, and NSF funding? Applications due July 26 for the August course. Learn more about program eligibility.
Funding Opportunities
CalCompetes Application Round Opens – The State of California is accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit starting July 22 through August 12. Information webinars on July 24 and August 1. Learn more.
State R&D Equipment Exemption – California manufacturers may qualify for a partial exemption from sales and use tax on the purchase or lease of qualified machinery and equipment primarily used in manufacturing, research and development, and electric power generation or production, storage or distribution. Learn more.
If you need assistance navigating state resources, contact Toni Gomez, Business Development Specialist at toni.gomez@gobiz.ca.gov.
Upcoming Events
7/11 – CMTC Webinar – Supply Chain 101: Supply Chain Risk Management (Virtual)
7/31 – Tour of Torani (San Leandro, CA) Limited spots available for non-members—please direct inquiries to mfg@eastbayeda.org
8/22 – Electrify Expo Pre-Event Mixer (Alameda, CA)
8/31 – AMBayArea Women in MFG Peer Group (Richmond, CA)
10/29 – East Bay Manufacturing Summit (Fremont, CA)
Visit our events page for more information.
