Founders of West Berkeley shop that makes scientific glassware by hand have found a creative way to keep the business thriving when they retire.
Berkeley Office of Economic Development
This device from Berkeley’s Squishy Robotics looks like a toy, but acts like an action hero
These robots can explore wildfires, chemical spill sites, war zones and other hazardous situations, taking data for first responders.
Busted backpack? Hiking boots too small? Before you buy new ones, visit these local shops
From quilts to sleeping bags, Narain’s does repairs, while Berkeley’s REI and Sports Basement offer used gear at lower prices.
These Berkeley spots can start you sailing, biking and rock climbing
Modern Sailing, Stay True Cycles and Ironworks are just a few of Berkeley’s recreation businesses serving all ages and abilities.
There’s prepping greens and there’s going green — these catering businesses do both
Caterers talk about the motivations, the changes and the challenges in becoming certified green businesses.
A community for moms, and moms for community
These Berkeley businesses enable moms to build community with each other and also shape community for their children.
Discover 25 local artists and creative vendors under one roof at the Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair
On Dec. 8, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza downtown hosts the one-stop experience for shoppers seeking hand-crafted goods from Berkeley businesses.
Berkeley Potters Guild celebrates a half-century of crafting ceramics, from mugs to museum pieces
The West Berkeley collective is home to 18 potters with a wide variety of styles.
They’re serious about playing games at Victory Point Cafe
North Shattuck space offers 800 new and old-fashioned board games — along with food and drink.
How a Berkeley startup is changing farming with a new kind of fertilizer
Pivot Bio’s microbial nitrogen offers a host of environmental benefits. And we can taste the results already.
Remembering Neil Mayer, first director of Berkeley’s Office of Economic Development
In the 1980s, Mayer co-founded the nonprofit Resources for Community Development, which has provided homes for more than 5,000 people.
Rare cannabinoids are brewing at Demetrix
Science-backed R&D firm in West Berkeley uses fermentation to create new ingredients for beauty, wellness and personal care.