The Stage is Set for 16th Annual Small Business Awards
The East Bay Leadership Council is proud to partner with Wells Fargo Bank and local Chambers of Commerce to honor the contributions that these diverse small businesses make to our region.
Mark Orcutt
BART Labor Agreement a Welcome Development
On Monday morning, BART and its major unions announced that a tentative agreement had been reached on a new four-year contract, a deal that helps put the brinkmanship of the 2013 strike behind us and five strike-free years ahead of us.
Enough Already, Let's Keep BART Running
Arousing fear and outrage has proven to be an effective strategy, especially during this political season.
Minimum Wage Update
Over the weekend, news broke of a deal between Governor Jerry Brown, labor and legislative leaders to incrementally raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 by 2022.
Mark Orcutt
Creative Solutions to Housing Crisis
The East Bay has too few housing units for too many people, outdated zoning laws, and residents resistant to change — the makings of a full-fledged housing crisis. That is not news, but new solutions discussed at last week’s MTC/ABAG housing forum might be.
Mark Orcutt
Fix Our Infrastructure - Election Year or Not
This may be an election year, but that is not an excuse for state legislators to shy away from fixing California’s ailing infrastructure.
Mark Orcutt
Dr. Condoleezza Rice Headlines 30th Anniversary of East Bay USA
Over the last 30 years, East Bay USA has become known in the region for delivering dynamic speakers and Dr. Rice was no exception.
Mark Orcutt
Philanthropy Awards Continue to Inspire East Bay
The East Bay is an inspiring region because of the people who make it that way and the East Bay Leadership Council was proud to help honor their contributions to the community.
Mark Orcutt
Thoughtfulness to a Maximum Degree
Both thermometers and political brouhaha may have felt like they had risen to a maximum degree this week, but in fact thoughtfulness won out at the end of the legislative session.
Mark Orcutt
The devil is in the (lack of) details
The East Bay Leadership Council agrees with Governor Brown, Speaker De León, and Oscar awarding winning actress Halle Berry.
Mark Orcutt