Our Associate Members

Beveridge & Diamond PC

Beveridge & Diamond’s more than 110 lawyers in eight U.S. offices focus on environmental and natural resources law and litigation. We help clients around the world resolve critical environmental, health, safety and sustainability issues relating to their products, facilities, and operations. Whether dealing with products or facilities, we know where environmental regulation and enforcement have been and where they are going, and we help our clients address present and future challenges. The lawyers in our California office represent enterprises throughout California, around the U.S., and worldwide. Clients benefit from the firm’s deep understanding of the interplay between California’s complex statutes and regulatory programs and federal environmental schemes.

Downey Brand LLP

As a full-service law firm, we offer counsel in more than 30 areas of civil practice including environmental law, water, agriculture, corporate, civil litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, employment, construction and real estate. The firm is well-known for its deep industry knowledge in natural resources as well as its breadth of business practices and litigation strength.

Hallisey and Johnson Law

H&J specializes in probate and trust matters and probate and trust litigation. The firm probates estates, initiates and defends will contests, files creditors’ claims and defends trusts and estates from creditors’ claims, prosecutes and defends elder abuse cases, and handles all aspects of conservatorship proceedings.

Sidley Austin LLP

The firm has built a reputation for successfully representing clients on complex transactional, regulatory and litigation matters spanning a range of legal areas. From our offices in the commercial, financial and regulatory centers of the world, we harness our knowledge to provide thoughtful advice for the myriad legal and business challenges that our clients face.

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

 Conn Maciel Carey LLP (CMC) is a boutique law firm focused on Workplace Safety and Labor and Employment law. We are one of only three Chambers USA “Band 1” rated firms for OSHA Law nationwide. The clients we serve—from multi-national organizations to individuals—seek us out for strategic guidance ranging from day-to-day counseling, managing government regulatory investigations, internal investigations, and leading complex litigation. Our reputation is based on more than 200 years of combined experience providing advice and counsel to employers, through the development and enhancement of their safety and health programs, navigating new safety and health issues, government inspections, enforcement actions, and compliance audits. Based in Washington, DC, with offices in Northern and Southern California, Chicago, Columbus, and Detroit, we partner with clients nationwide and across a broad spectrum of industries.

Barkley Risk Management & Insurance

Barkley Risk Management & Insurance is one of the premier risk management consultants and insurance brokers in California. Founded in 1995, Barkley Insurance has evolved into the industry leader as measured by its client retention, quality and integrity of staff, community involvement, carrier relations, and relations in the marketplace.

Bender Insurance Solutions

Provides insurance and risk management services to businesses.

CompWest Insurance Company

Worker’s Compensation insurance carrier specializing in manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality businesses in California and the West.

Kinetic Inc. (CompScience)

We offer solutions based on our experience as operators. Our systems are built to handle the demands of commercial agriculture with a focus on mobility and simplicity. Our team believes in diversity. We call many places home and believe you need many viewpoints to see the whole picture. We specialize in getting complicated projects across the line and maintaining compliance once licensure is granted. Our main office is in Santa Barbara, CA. We have satellite offices in Northern California, Hawaii and Florida.

American Beverage Association

The American Beverage Association (ABA) is the trade association that represents America’s non-alcoholic beverage industry. Since its inception in 1919, ABA has provided a neutral forum for its members and serves as liaison between the industry, government and the public, by providing a unified voice in legislative and regulatory matters. Today the ABA represents more than 160 beverage producers, distributors, franchise companies and support industries.

American Chemistry Council

We deliver business value through exceptional advocacy using best-in-class member performance, political engagement, communications and scientific research.

We represent manufacturers of major portable and floor care appliances and suppliers to the industry.

California Independent Petroleum Association

CIPA represents crude oil and natural gas producers, royalty owners, and service and supply companies operating in California.

Can Manufacturers Institute

The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) is the national trade association of the metal can manufacturing industry and its suppliers in the United States. The can industry accounts for the annual domestic production of approximately 130.7 billion food, beverage, aerosol and general line cans; which employs more than 28,000 people with plants in 33 states, Puerto Rico and American Samoa; and generates about $15.7 billion in direct economic activity. CMI members are committed to providing safe, nutritious and refreshing canned food and beverages to consumers.

Carpet & Rug Institute

Our purpose is to educate consumers, commercial stakeholders and the industry about carpet and rugs.

Chemical Industry Council of California (CICC)

The CICC seeks to provide an effective means for individual companies and organizations engaged in the commerce of chemicals to combine their talents and resources to build understanding and support for sound public policies that affect the chemical industry in California.

Flexible Packaging Association

The FPA is the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry. FPA is comprised of manufacturers of flexible packaging and material/equipment suppliers to the flexible packaging industry.

Manufacturing Skill Standards Council

Certifying over 100,000 candidates, the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) ®, an industry-led 501(c)3 non-profit, is America’s leader in training and certifying foundational technical competencies for front-line technicians for in-demand, higher wage, higher skill jobs in advanced manufacturing and supply chain logistics. Technicians with MSSC Certifications are qualified for 11.3 million jobs in front-line production, material handling, and distribution. 84% of executives surveyed agree there is a talent shortage in U.S. manufacturing. MSSC is helping industry close that gap as they prepare to manufacture the future.

North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

NAIMA represents the insulation industry, bringing together North American manufacturers of fiber glass and mineral wool insulation products.

Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

The PMSA is an independent, not-for-profit association focused on global trade. 

Pharmaceuticals Research & Manufacturers Association

PhRMA represents the country’s leading biopharmaceutical researchers and biotechnology companies.

SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association

PIA’s members represent the entire plastics industry supply chain in the US.

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

A love for cars, trucks and SUVs is the motivating force behind the SEMA.

Manufacturers Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE)

The Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE) supports and provides education on manufacturing topics to manufacturers, employees, students, and the community. The Council provides a strong, unified voice when communicating with regional, state and national entities on issues impacting the region. Programming is designed to help manufacturers find solutions for issues including: employment and training, research, regulatory compliance, import and export, and funding.

Western States Petroleum Association

WSPA represents companies that account for the bulk of petroleum exploration, production, refining, transportation and marketing.

Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)

Through our certification program, standards, advocacy, and other activities, we strive to help save energy, improve productivity, and ensure a better environment.

Calpine Corporation

America’s largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources.

Convergent Energy & Power

Convergent finances and manages all aspects of on-site renewable energy development and operations to significantly and sustainably lower electricity bills for the industrial sector, electric cooperatives, and municipal utilities, and investor-owned utilities. Convergent also serves as a capital partner and resource for solar and storage developers.

Pacifico Power

Pacifico Power is an energy company that supplies microgrids, solar energy, wind energy, battery, and combined heat power generators to businesses. We help businesses improve overall operations by delivering cutting edge on-site energy systems that are well-researched and purposefully optimized. We provide energy cost savings, reliability, energy carbon reduction and cost certainty and we can deliver it at no upfront cost to the customer.

Sempra Energy

Natural gas liquids production.

Southern California Edison

Southern California Edison, the largest subsidiary of Edison International, is the primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California.

Enchanted Rock

Founded in 2006, Enchanted Rock is an industry leader in electrical resiliency-as-a-service. Our advanced dual-purpose microgrids protect companies, critical infrastructure and communities from unexpected power outages – ensuring business continuity and civic durability.

EcoEngineers

EcoEngineers is a consulting, auditing, and advisory firm with an exclusive focus on the energy transition.

EcoEngineers believes humans, organizations, and the planet can all prosper when we transition to a clean energy future.

We expertly guide our clients through the energy transition, finding the least disruptive path for their business and the planet

Nexamp Solar

Nexamp is a developer, owner and operator of solar energy and energy storage assets. We provide onsite solar and energy storage solutions to utilities and commercial entities across the US. We develop onsite energy solutions to lower your annual energy costs and provide power where it is needed the most, all while meeting your sustainability goals. In 2023, WoodMac ranked Nexamp ‘The largest Community Solar developer and owner in the US’, with millions of acres of solar farms across the country providing solar energy to over 80,000 consumers and Fortune 500 companies. Nexamp also specializes in onsite generation and energy storage where we install on rooftops and carports for commercial and industrial clients. Learn more at Nexamp.com.

CEG Solutions LLC

CEG Solutions assess, designs, constructs, finances, operates, maintains, and verifies energy conservation measures across the full spectrum of energy and water-saving technologies for their clients. CEG’s financial approach to projects helps organizations reduce their energy consumption, enhance operations, improve resiliency and increase profitability. Their comprehensive, turnkey programs provide hidden opportunities for energy savings, even in seemingly optimized facilities.

Bank of America

CommerceWest Bank

CommerceWest Bank is focused on supporting small and mid-sized California Manufactures with business banking and financial services. We provide flexibility, creating a complete, safe, and sound banking experience for each client, servicing owners and catering to their specific business and individual banking needs. Bank on The Difference ™.

First Citizens Bank

JPMorgan Chase

Acena Consulting, LLC

Acena Consulting is a multi-dimensional tax and accounting services company supporting both public and privately held companies. Our experienced team of R&D tax professionals includes former “Big Four” national office partners, attorneys, CPAs, engineers, and other knowledgeable tax professionals.

Our roots may stem from major national accounting firms, but make no mistake — Acena Consulting’s client approach is hands-on, conservative, and technically driven. At Acena Consulting, our goal is simple: we want to help clients across multiple industries reduce tax their tax burden and operation expenses to increase cash flow and drive overall business growth.

Whether you are curious about federal research and development tax credits, or want more information about export incentives, such as the IC-DISC, Acena Consulting can help you break it all down. We work diligently to help you understand, document, and monetize these opportunities and other tax incentives for your business to optimize ROI.

BlueForge Alliance

ABlueForge Alliance (BFA) is a nonprofit defense industrial base integrator that supports the U.S. Navy’s industrial base initiatives and efforts to strengthen and sustain the maritime manufacturing sector. BFA is a critical partner in the SIB’s mission to ensure industry has the capability, capacity, and resilience to build and maintain America’s next generation of undersea platforms. BFA is headquartered in Bryan/College Station, Texas.

Burns & McDonnell

At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — our team partners with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place. Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. As dedicated owners, we work through challenges until they’re resolved, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals. We apply this commitment to our communities, too. We live and work in the same cities you call home, so we share a passion to keep them strong and healthy. From fundraising events and community cleanups to educational outreach and mentorship — especially when it comes to sharing our passion for STEM — our professionals work to make our communities thrive.

Caltronics Business Systems

Caltronics is a Dealer Service Provider of Copiers Printers Faxes Business Solutions which will Improve Workplace Productivity.

HSB Solutions

HSB Solutions, Inc. is a California DVBE networking services company providing resources for government information technology projects. HSB Solutions delivers the expertise you have come to count on. In response to the public sector marketplace, HSB Solutions was started by disabled veterans with backgrounds as Senior Programmer, Senior Project Manager, and Senior Systems Engineer. With the ability to draw upon many different types of resources PLUS the expertise of HSB managers, HSB Solutions has the know-how to get the job done on time, on budget, and within scope.

Industry Business Council

The IBC serves over 3,000 business located in the City of Industry and member businesses from the surrounding region with a mission to promote a business-friendly community for the purpose of advancing economic growth.

Kit Cole Consulting, LLC

Kit Cole is the founder and director of Kit Cole Consulting, LLC and brings 30 years’ experience in the public and private sector to corporate and government clients focusing on infrastructure projects impacting communities and the environment.

Majestic Realty Company

Majestic Realty Co. is the largest, privately-held developer and owner of master-planned business parks in the United States. With approximately 87-million-square-feet in its portfolio including industrial, office and retail space, as well as sports, entertainment and hospitality projects, Majestic provides real estate solutions for tenants large and small, creating jobs, tax revenue and community benefits across the country. Headquartered in southern California, Majestic has regional offices in Atlanta; Dallas/Ft. Worth and Laredo, Texas; Denver/Aurora, CO; Las Vegas; Phoenix; Portland; and Bethlehem, PA.

Millennium Consulting Associates

Millennium Consulting is a trusted provider of environmental, health and safety, industrial hygiene consulting and engineering services.

Moss Adams LLP

Moss Adams is a fully integrated professional services firm dedicated to assisting clients with growing, managing, and protecting prosperity.

MUN CPA’s

MUN CPAs is a professional accounting firm specializing in a variety of business and individual services, including audit & assurance, research & development, tax & accounting, litigation support, and business valuation services.

McHugh, Koepke, Padron Government Relations

A full service government relations firm specializing in legislative, regulatory, administrative and budget advocacy; public affairs’ research; and analysis for clients throughout California.

Peak Performance

Peak Performance uses Industry experts to upskill your workforce in ever increasing complex manufacturing systems through our Industrial Skills training which provides customized hands-on application training in Control Systems, Electro-Mechanics, Mechanical CAD and Mechatronics.

Serlin Haley LLP

Serlin Haley provides a full spectrum of lobbying services.

Trinity Consultants

Trinity Consultants is a leading global Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) firm that provides services and solutions in the Regulatory Compliance, Ecology & Water, Built Environments, and Life Sciences markets.

Voxy

Voxy is an innovative corporate training solution that has been used successfully by hundreds of organizations around the world to upskill their teams. Our AI-driven platform, accessed both on a desktop and any mobile device, allows each learner to follow a fully personalized and highly engaging English learning experience.

Western Aerosol Information Bureau

The WAIB, a non-profit trade association, is a leading resource for our industry and our members. We work towards a better understanding of the aerosol package and the regulations governing its use. We passionately share in the concern to educate and to act responsibly for our environment and safety….. for now and for future generations.