Event Calendar
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, CAThe 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
CMTA Board of Directors Meeting
Join us on October 21, 2025, for the CMTA Board of Directors Meeting.
Coolest Thing Made in California Celebration
The Citizen Hotel 926 J Street, Sacramento, CA, United StatesThe 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. 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
2026 Annual Membership & Board Meeting
Parker Palm Springs 4200 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, United StatesCMTA’s Annual Membership Meeting & Board Meeting is held each year to gather CMTA members to reflect, network, and take a look at the year ahead. In 2026, the event will be held at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs on March 25-26, 2026. We will be returning to this iconic property that has attracted Hollywood icons for decades and was previously owned by Gene Autry. This is an exclusive CMTA members-only event. This is an opportunity to network with fellow manufacturers and business leaders and hear from incredible speakers regarding the state of California's manufacturing industry. See more details and the 2025 recap here.
Policy Issues Calendar
CMTA Economic Development Policy Committee
The Economic Development Committee holds a recurring meeting on the third Thursday of every month at 11 am (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and you are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net.
CMTA Energy Policy Committee
The CMTA Energy Committee holds a recurring meeting on the second Thursday of every month. The call is at 10 AM (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net
CMTA Labor & Employment Policy Committee
The Labor & Employment Committee holds a recurring meeting on the second Thursday of every month at 11 AM (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net
CMTA ADAC Committee
The Aerospace and Defense Alliance of California (ADAC) was formed to address specific state policy issues affecting the aerospace and defense industry. It holds a recurring meeting on the first Friday of every month at 11 AM (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net
CMTA Environmental Impacts Policy Committee
The Environmental Impacts Committee holds a recurring meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month at 10 AM (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net
CMTA Economic Development Policy Committee
The Economic Development Committee holds a recurring meeting on the third Thursday of every month at 11 am (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and you are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net.
CMTA Energy Policy Committee
The CMTA Energy Committee holds a recurring meeting on the second Thursday of every month. The call is at 10 AM (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net
CMTA Labor & Employment Policy Committee
The Labor & Employment Committee holds a recurring meeting on the second Thursday of every month at 11 AM (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net
CMTA ADAC Committee
The Aerospace and Defense Alliance of California (ADAC) was formed to address specific state policy issues affecting the aerospace and defense industry. It holds a recurring meeting on the first Friday of every month at 11 AM (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net
CMTA Environmental Impacts Policy Committee
The Environmental Impacts Committee holds a recurring meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month at 10 AM (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net
CMTA Economic Development Policy Committee
The Economic Development Committee holds a recurring meeting on the third Thursday of every month at 11 am (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and you are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net.
CMTA Energy Policy Committee
The CMTA Energy Committee holds a recurring meeting on the second Thursday of every month. The call is at 10 AM (PST). If you are interested in joining a CMTA Committee and are not a CMTA member, please contact Catalina Lira at clira@cmta.net