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Hayward Upward

Six grant program opportunities open to Hayward small businesses

In support of Hayward small businesses, the City of Hayward Economic Development Division...
February 6, 2026
City Government, News Release

City of Hayward honored with Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in workforce development

HAYWARD, Calif. , Oct. 21, 2025— The City of Hayward has been recognized with the 2025 Helen Putnam...
October 21, 2025
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Hayward Upward, News Release

Hayward companies selected as finalists for East Bay Innovation Awards

HAYWARD, Calif. , March 25, 2025— The East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA)...
March 25, 2025
Community, Events, Library, News Release

Join and participate in the 2nd Annual Hayward Restaurant month during January

Eat. Drink. Repeat. From morning breakfast ‘til evening dessert, keep it local in January during...
January 2, 2025
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Hayward Upward, News Release

Grant applications being accepted for Hashtag Hayward local small business promotion program

The City of Hayward is thrilled to announce the second round of its Hashtag Hayward Grant Program,...
December 6, 2024
Hayward Upward, News Release

Grant applications now being accepted for Hashtag Hayward local small business promotion program

HAYWARD, Calif. , Dec. 6, 2024—The City of Hayward is thrilled to announce the second round of its...
December 6, 2024
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City Government

City of Hayward recognized for excellence in economic development initiatives

HAYWARD, Calif. , Oct 10, 2024—The City of Hayward earned two prestigious international awards from...
October 10, 2024
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Hayward Upward

AWS accepting applications for grant funding through its Hayward community fund

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is accepting grant applications from Hayward residents, community...
October 8, 2024
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Airport, Events, News Release

New program helps businesses hire local while creating hometown career opportunities

HAYWARD, Calif. , May 29, 2024—The City of Hayward is introducing a new initiative to address labor...
May 29, 2024
Hayward Upward

Hayward pandemic recovery programs win statewide excellence recognitions

HAYWARD, Calif. , April 29, 2024—The City of Hayward earned two prestigious awards from the...
April 29, 2024
Events, News Release

City of Hayward, Cal State East Bay announce upcoming Innovation Festival collaboration

HAYWARD, Calif. , April 25, 2024—The City of Hayward is collaborating with Cal State East Bay for...
April 25, 2024
City Government

New initiative to help Hayward businesses leverage the power of social media

HAYWARD, Calif. , Feb. 8, 2024—The City of Hayward Economic Development Division is introducing a...
February 8, 2024
City Government

Hayward pandemic recovery programs win statewide excellence recognitions

HAYWARD, Calif. , Aug. 18, 2023—The City of Hayward Economic Development Division earned two...
August 18, 2023
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Hayward Upward

Small business recovery an economic development focus in 2022

The City of Hayward stepped up economic support and added new marketing and promotional activities...
January 10, 2023
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City Government, News Release

Two Hayward companies win 2022 East Bay Innovation Awards

HAYWARD, Calif. , Aug. 23, 2022—Two Hayward companies won awards at the 10 th Annual East Bay...
August 23, 2022
Hayward Upward, News Release

Hayward revving up bonus e-gift card promotion to support local business during California Restaurant Month

HAYWARD, Calif. , Dec. 29, 2021—Every January is California Restaurant Month, when destinations and...
December 29, 2021
Hayward Upward, News Release

Hayward introduces new electronic gift card program to support local merchants

HAYWARD, Calif. , Oct. 26, 2021—The City of Hayward is starting a new electronic gift card program...
October 26, 2021
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Hayward Upward, News Release

Hayward businesses win 2021 East Bay Innovation Awards

HAYWARD, Calif. , Oct. 19, 2021—Hayward businesses claimed top honors in three of 10 categories in...
October 19, 2021