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How AB 52, Manufacturing Tax Credit, Will Expand California Jobs

California manufacturing generates more than $394 billion annually and employs more than 1.3 million people with over 30,000 firms. Our manufacturers are the most significant contributor to the United States manufacturing industry, making up 11% of the manufacturing...

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We fight to improve California laws and regulations so our 30,000 manufacturers can prosper in the state. Since 1918, CMTA has worked with the state government to develop balanced laws, effective regulations and sound public policies to stimulate economic growth and create new jobs while safeguarding the state’s environmental resources.

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We help manufacturers compete in California with sensible laws and regulations. You can trust our decades of experience to fight for manufacturers’ interests, so you can focus on making goods that MAKE California. Let us be your voice and keep you informed.

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We support investing in a manufacturing tax credit to strengthen California’s status as a leader in innovation and manufacturing, enabling manufacturers to create new jobs, make carbon-reducing investments, and bring economic growth to the diverse communities they call home.

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Coolest Thing Made in California COMPETITION

There are over 30,000 manufacturers in California – which means a lot of cool products are made here in the Golden State. But what is the Coolest Thing Made in California?

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