East Bay Economic Development Alliance

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the magical evening that was Gourmex East Bay! East Bay EDA would like to extend its appreciation to the Consulado General de México en San Francisco CA for their partnership in bringing this phenomenal event to Oakland. Thank you, Mayor Barbara Lee, for the warm welcome to the Town, PG&E for the presenting sponsorship, and all the talented chefs and sponsors who made the event possible.

🔗 Read more about Gourmex East Bay on the blog! https://ow.ly/XCTv50Z4yCc

27/05/2026

We’re excited to partner with Move Bay Area and invite you to the Move Bay Area East: Connecting the Bay Summit on Friday, May 29, from 8:30 AM to 3 PM at the Don Tatzin Community Hall in Lafayette. This FREE event brings together public officials, businesses, community advocates, and transportation leaders. Our very own Stephen Baiter will be speaking.

Reserve your spot today! https://ow.ly/TURt50Z4yLm

21/05/2026

Stay connected with the latest East Bay economic development news. From May to June, our region is buzzing with events, opportunities, and resources for businesses and communities. Celebrate Small Business Month with us—explore the Business Resource Map and help us keep it current by submitting your updates. Read and subscribe today! https://conta.cc/49UQxUj

📊 Economic Outlook Recap
🤝 Move Bay Area East Bay Summit
🚒 Wildfire Resilience Webinar
📍 East Bay Business Map update + more!

20/05/2026

Thank you to all who joined us last week in San Ramon for the 2026 Economic Outlook and Membership Meeting. It was an excellent morning of networking with business leaders and elected officials from across the region, and insightful presentations on our East Bay economy.

Thank you to our featured speakers—Alexander Quinn, JLL; Alex Mehran, Jr., Sunset Development; and Riaz Taplin, ArtHaus Partners—for the enlightening discussion.

Thank you to our event sponsors—John Muir Health, the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club, Southwest Airlines, and Sunset Development—for making this event possible.

📰 Read more on the blog: https://ow.ly/wMkP50Z2tEn
📸 View the photo gallery: https://ow.ly/WMMW50Z2tEi
💻 Watch on YouTube: https://ow.ly/R5QC50Z2tEh

12/05/2026

⏰ Last call for tickets! Sign up today by 5:00 p.m. to secure your spot for the 2026 East Bay Economic Outlook and Membership meeting this Thursday, May 14, in San Ramon. We are expecting a capacity crowd at Roudhouse in Bishop Ranch for an informative presentation and discussion on the East Bay economy, real estate, VC investment, and more.

🔗 Registration link: https://bit.ly/ebeda26

11/05/2026

It's your last chance to join East Bay EDA at Roundhouse San Ramon this Thursday, May 14, for the 2026 East Bay Economic Outlook and Membership Meeting. We are excited to feature world-class experts on East Bay real estate and our regional economy. You don't want to miss this informative presentation and discussion. Sign up today! https://bit.ly/ebeda26

Featured speakers:

Alexander Quinn, Senior Director, Northern California Research, JLL
Alex Mehran, Jr., President and CEO, Sunset Development Bishop Ranch Community City Center Bishop Ranch
Riaz Taplin, Founder and CEO, ArtHaus.Partners ArtHaus.Living ArtHaus.Works

07/05/2026

We are excited to welcome Riaz Taplin, Founder and CEO of ArtHaus.Partners, as a speaker on May 14 to discuss the challenges and opportunities for mixed-use development and placemaking in the current environment.

Leading a core team of over thirty professionals, Riaz guides a firm with over $800 million of Real Estate Assets Under Management. His responsibilities include overseeing a substantial portfolio of over 2,000 residences, with an additional 1,700 residences currently in the pipeline, solidifying ArtHaus Partners's position as one of the most active developers in the Bay Area. ArtHaus.Living ArtHaus.Works

🔗 Tickets https://bit.ly/ebeda26
📆 Thursday, May 14 | 8:30 a.m.
📍 Roundhouse | San Ramon
City Center Bishop Ranch Bishop Ranch Community Roundhouse San Ramon

07/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that Alex Mehran, Jr., President and CEO of Sunset Development, will be joining our speaker lineup on May 14. Alex Mehran, Jr. will participate in a moderated discussion on the challenges and opportunities for mixed-use development and placemaking in the current environment.

Alex Mehran, Jr. spent several years at Goldman Sachs & Co. in the Infrastructure Private Equity Fund group in New York before joining Sunset Development Group. In his prior role as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Alex was responsible for the management of Sunset Development’s Bishop Ranch. City Center Bishop Ranch Bishop Ranch Community

🔗 Tickets: https://bit.ly/ebeda26
📆 Thursday, May 14 | 8:30 a.m.
📍 Roundhouse | San Ramon
Roundhouse San Ramon

07/05/2026

We are excited to bring back Alexander Quinn, Senior Director, Northern California Research, JLL, next week in San Ramon for an informative presentation about East Bay real estate and the state of the regional economy.

Based in San Francisco, Alexander is the Senior Director of Research in Northern California. Mr. Quinn leads commercial real estate research efforts for JLL’s Northern California region, providing insights on prevailing commercial real estate demand, regional economic dynamics, and shifting business behavior that shape our built environment.

🔗 Tickets: https://bit.ly/ebeda26
📆 Thursday, May 14 | 8:30 a.m.
📍 Roundhouse | San Ramon
Roundhouse San Ramon City Center Bishop Ranch Bishop Ranch Community