Our Stories
February 2021

Swan’s Market, an Act of Faith

East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation 45 Stories for 45 Years Contributor: Moe Wright, Esti Iterraldi & Will Rogan, BBI Construction It was 1998 and the turn of the century was upon us. Y2K was a thing that we worried about but Oakland booster, Mayor Jerry Brown, worried about Oakland’s future. Downtown Oakland had gone through a period of divestment and decline since the mid 1960’s, but promise was always on the horizon.  Mayor Brown declared his 10K policy, 10,000 new residents in the downtown area to revitalize retail, shopping and... Read more
Media
January 2021

EBALDC Names CEO

From Housing Finance
Andre “Andy” H. Madeira has been appointed CEO of the East Bay Asian Local Development Corp. (EBALDC), a nonprofit community development organization headquartered in Oakland, California. He assumes the post March 1. Alain McLaughlin PhotographyAndre “Andy” Madeira Madeira joins EBALDC with 30 years of experience in affordable housing and community development, most recently working at Eden Housing, where he served as senior vice president of real estate development. During his term, Eden Housing expanded its construction pre-development pipeline, recapitalized and renovated its existing portfolio, grew the organization’s financial reserves, and extended its... View article
Dear Friends
January 2021

EBALDC Announces New CEO Andy Madeira

Dear Friends, We are pleased to announce the appointment of Andre “Andy” H. Madeira as our new Chief Executive Officer. Andy’s selection concludes a months-long and nationwide search for a leader to take the helm of EBALDC and guide the next phase of the organization’s work in shaping healthy neighborhoods through our innovative approach to community development. He will assume the position of CEO on March 1, 2021. Andy brings to EBALDC a range of personal and professional experiences that, along with our existing leadership team, and the dedication and creativity of our staff, residents, and other community partners,... Read more
Press Releases
January 2021

East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation Names Andre H. Madeira as New CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2021 Press Contacts: Layla Crater, layla@change-llc.com, 310-804-3107 Vicki Shu, vshu@ebaldc.org, 646-263-6044   East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation Names Andre H. Madeira as New CEO OAKLAND, CA — The East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) announced today the appointment of Andre “Andy” H. Madeira as the nonprofit community development organization’s Chief Executive Officer. Madeira’s selection concludes a months long and nationwide search for a leader to take the helm of EBALDC and guide the next phase of the organization’s work in shaping healthy neighborhoods through... Read more