Economic Development

On June 14, 2021, the City Council and Planning Commission of Pittsburg held a joint workshop to discuss land use alternatives for the update to the city’s General Plan, “Envision Pittsburg.

The nomination period for the 2021 East Bay Innovation Awards virtual ceremony is now open! Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the East Bay Innovation Awards is the premier program of its kind that celebrates and honors the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the region’s legacy of innovation.

Interested in reducing your climate footprint but don’t know where to start? Get assistance (and ahead of the curve) and green your business just in time for Earth Month!The San Francisco Bay Area Green Business Program is hosting free info sessions for business owners to learn how to access our $500 microgrants while learning best sustainable business practices.

Pittsburg is the future home of Diablo Energy Storage, a 200-megawatt lithium-ion battery energy storage facility being constructed by LS Power, which, upon completion, will reliably and economically receive, store, and discharge electricity, including energy produced by renewable resources.

The City of Oakley has created a new home for growing small businesses – the Oakley Entrepreneur Center, located in downtown Oakley.

Contra Costa County’s General Plan is nearly 40 years old, and the zoning code, although updated here and there, dates back to 1949.

In the coming months, The East Bay 100 will have a series that will introduce the cities that encompass the region, to highlight not only their economic industries but also the many opportunities for citizens, visitors and potential residents.

After two successful winter seasons in Brentwood, Polarsports LLC is bringing its popular ice-skating rink to Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Power Company’s Future Build program was one of 20 organizations nationwide to be awarded $200,000 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Recently, the Pittsburg City Council approved plans to help the Ambrose Recreation and Park District enhance public restrooms located at Ambrose Park.