Explore Berkeley's manufacturing: bagels, pottery, glass, sake, beer, & more

October 4-10: Go behind the scenes at Berkeley businesses during Manufacturing Week 2024. Tours are limited, so register early to secure your spot.

Berkeleyans can take tours to learn how local manufacturers make bagels, chocolate, sake, beer, wine, pottery, scientific glassware, soundproof booths, and more.

During Berkeley Manufacturing Week, community members can go behind-the-scenes at local businesses to explore the innovative technologies, jobs, and people involved in our city's manufacturing.

Boichik Bagels, TCHO Chocolate, Trumer Pils Brewery, and other Berkeley manufacturers produce a variety of items-from bagels and beverages to pottery and soundproof booths-boosting the city's economy.

Sign up for tours to get an inside look at how companies manufacture in Berkeley.

Secure your spot for upcoming tours

Tours have a limited capacity, so register for your tickets early.

These public tours are a part of the City of Berkeley Office of Economic Development's efforts to support urban manufacturers, a vital part of the Bay Area economy.

Discover the businesses building Berkeley

In Berkeley, manufacturing is a crucial driver of economic development, supplying nearly 3,000 local jobs. To find out more about local producers and other innovative Berkeley businesses, visit DiscoveredinBerkeley.com, where you'll learn how businesses are making things in our city, enriching the community, and building a better world.

The City of Berkeley's Office of Economic Development works to help businesses thrive by offering resources, financing, and information, as well as through initiatives like the Manufacturing Week tours and the #DiscoveredinBerkeley campaign, ensuring they feel welcome and supported in Berkeley. By joining these tours, you help to build connections that strengthen our business community, making Berkeley a more welcoming place for businesses to grow and succeed.

This month, #DiscoveredinBerkeley campaign highlights Boichik Bagels, which blends traditional bagel-making with cutting-edge manufacturing. Based in the Gilman District, Boichik Bagels uses robotics to produce nearly 12,000 of its nationally acclaimed bagels a day. Founder Emily Winston blends innovation with New York-style quality as her business expands.

If you can't attend any of the Manufacturing Week tours, learn more about Berkeley-based manufacturer's by using the interactive Made in Berkeley map.

Register today to attend Manufacturing Week tours. Learn, experience, and support local businesses!

Links

• Sign up for Manufacturing Week tours
• Learn about Berkeley producers, makers, and innovators
• City of Berkeley Office of Economic Development
• Made in Berkeley map