Welcome to the Office of Economic Development at the City of Berkeley, CA. We are part of the City Manager's Office.
The purpose of the Office of Economic Development (OED) is to serve Berkeley's commercial needs through business retention, business attraction, and the expansion of employment and business opportunities for Berkeley residents, entrepreneurs, and property owners; to generate a healthy business climate that maintains and enhances the environmental quality of the City; produces tax revenues to support civic goals and provides goods and services for the Berkeley populace; to support artistic and cultural activities for the community and generate new arts resources and to ensure equal opportunities for minorities, women, and disabled persons in these endeavors.