As a part of our Resilient East Bay project, East Bay EDA is seeking input from manufacturing companies to better understand the various challenges and opportunities they face operating in our region, with a goal of identifying resources and tools that can support their long-term growth and success. We invite you to join these upcoming focus groups with other industry leaders and our project team as follows:

Please sign up and spread the word to others who may be interested in contributing to this conversation – we look forward to these important conversations with you!

CMTC is holding its next webinar, Navigating Retirement Mandates and Payroll Solutions for California Manufacturers, on Thursday, July 20, 2023 @ 11 AM PDT. In an era of evolving regulatory requirements and complex retirement planning, it is crucial for organizations to understand the landscape and make informed decisions. Visit the CMTC website for more information or register directly here.

Manex, the NIST MEP Manufacturing Center for Bay Area and Sacramento regions, has received a new multi-employer Employment Training Panel (ETP) contract through March 2025. ETP fulfills its mission by reimbursing the cost of employer-driven training for incumbent workers and funding the type of training needed by unemployed workers to reenter the workforce. Manex trains in quality, lean, leadership, food safety, sales, marketing, and more. For additional information about this resource, visit the Manex blog.