Strong Manufacturing Economy
A strong, competitive economy is essential to California manufacturing. Manufacturers rely on policies that support business growth, investment, and workforce development to remain competitive and retain jobs. California manufacturers are global leaders in advanced technologies—from semiconductors and aerospace to biotech and advanced machinery—producing high-value products that drive economic growth and position the state as a hub for manufacturing excellence.
CMTA supports economic development policies that:
- Encourage investment and expansion across all manufacturing sectors and supply chains.
- Promote job creation and workforce development programs, including apprenticeships and partnerships with community colleges, that equip workers with the skills of the future.
- Foster a regulatory and business environment that balances innovation and sustainability, helping California attract and retain global investment.
- Support research and development that ensures manufacturers remain leaders in emerging technologies.
Forward-looking economic development policies are essential to sustaining California's global leadership in manufacturing while creating opportunity, prosperity, and career pathways for communities across the state.
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