Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association(CMTA) welcomed Calkin Public Affairs to its statewide membership, bringing extensive experience in public affairs strategy, communications, and advocacy to CMTA’s network.
Based in Sacramento, Calkin Public Affairs works with corporations, trade associations, and organizations to navigate complex public policy challenges and execute strategic campaigns that shape outcomes across California. The firm combines decades of experience, strong relationships, and data-driven strategies to deliver results on some of the state’s most pressing issues.
“Effective advocacy today requires more than just policy expertise, it requires strong communications, strategic messaging, and the ability to move audiences,” said CMTA President & CEO Lance Hastings. “Calkin Public Affairs has a history of shaping conversations and results, making them a valuable partner to CMTA as we help our members navigate California’s complex policy environment.”
Calkin Public Affairs supports clients across a wide range of industries, helping them manage reputation, advance legislative and regulatory priorities, and build coalitions to achieve policy goals. Their work delivers tailored solutions for each client’s unique challenges.
“Calkin PA continues to grow, expanding its team, its areas of expertise, and diversifying its client base,” said Richard Stapler, Chief Client Officer at Calkin Public Affairs. “Our firm is excited to strengthen and build relationships with CMTA’s network of manufacturing, processing, and technology-based companies, who are driving California forward.”
With the addition of Calkin Public Affairs, CMTA continues to expand its network of partners supporting manufacturers through advocacy and strategic engagement at the state and local levels.
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About CMTA
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $382 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.2 million Californians paying wages more than $25,000 higher than other non-farm employers in the state. For more information, visit CMTA’s website.
About Calkin Public Affairs
Calkin Public Affairs is a California-based public affairs firm that helps clients navigate complex and often contentious public policy challenges. The firm works with Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, small businesses, and nonprofits to develop and execute strategic campaigns that influence policy outcomes and public perception.