Why CMTA?

We fight for manufacturers.

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CMTA is the go-to for everything manufacturing. We filter all the information, so you don’t have to, and provide you with what “You Need to Know.” CMTA members receive access to trusted advisers and exclusive services that directly help manufacturers stay competitive so they can continue to manufacture in California.

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Advocacy

Our professional staff has decades of experience advocating for and against bills and regulations that matter to you. Hundreds of manufacturers, large, medium, and small, depend on us to protect their interests. 

  • Engage with statewide leaders on manufacturing issues
  • Shape competitive policy by participating in our policy committees. Learn more here
  • Provide input on regulatory reform
  • Receive critical updates and alerts on legislative information, manufacturing data, and weekly messages from CMTA’s CEO

Employment Training Funds & Certification Programs

  • Receive funds for training your employees through the Employment Training Panel (ETP) partnership with CMTA.
  • Receive up to five free licenses through Peak Performance’s Employee Safety Program.
  • Train your employees with a variety of safety, workplace harassment, and diversity, equity and inclusion training courses with a special offer for CMTA members from Peak Performance.
  • Get access to a member-exclusive workers’ compensation program.
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Marketing Benefits

  • Access to an award-winning storytelling team to build your company’s portfolio and brand through videos, photos, social media content and content-strategy meetings
  • Inclusive promotions on Sacramento’s ABC News affiliate, ABC10
  • Your company featured in CMTA newsletters, website and on social media
  • Sponsorship opportunities. Learn more here

Money Saving Programs

  • Receive a discount on your Worker’s Comp Insurance when you become a CMTA member and receive an additional discount on your Worker’s Comp Insurance when you enroll in CompScience AI technology to lower the risk of injury in the workplace
  • Access to the National Association of Manufactures’ Workplace for supply chain needs
  • Access to CMTA’s conference room. Learn more here
  • Opportunities for tax credits
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Events

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National Manufacturing Day

Celebrated annually on the first Friday in October, with events continuing throughout the month and beyond, MFG Day—Manufacturing Day—is a national grassroots movement that demonstrates the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers. Thousands of companies and educational institutions nationwide are invited to open their doors to students, parents, educators and community leaders. Several CMTA members will host tours this day, including Bishop-Wisecarver. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV-O7M3BMHQ

4th Annual CMTA Foundation Golf Tournament

Valley Hi Country Club Elk Grove, CA

The 4th Annual CMTA Research & Education Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, October 20th, at the Valley Hi Country Club in Elk Grove, CA. This event is to raise funds for scholarships for the next generation to pursue a career in the manufacturing industry. Register Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20zyWzZwUtU

Coolest Thing Made in California Celebration

The Citizen Hotel 926 J Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

The Coolest Thing Made in California Celebration (previously known as the MakingCA Conference) is an annual event that honors the state's most innovative and remarkable manufactured products. This event showcases the diversity and ingenuity of California's manufacturing sector. In previous years, products such as Northrop Grumman's world’s fastest microchip and Tesla's Model Y have been recognized for their excellence. The 2025 celebration will be held at The Citizen Hotel in Sacramento on Wednesday, October 22 during Manufacturing Month. The event will feature several speakers and a showcase of the Coolest Things Made in California, culminating in an awards ceremony to announce the winner of the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in California. Register Here

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