CMTA’s Events

Join us for CMTA's Annual Membership Meeting & Board Meeting at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs on March 26 & 27, 2025. 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 our manufacturing industry. As part of the two-day event, we will be have an optional golf networking event on Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, with a Welcome Reception for all registered attendees at the Parker Hotel that evening. We will hold our Annual Membership Meeting & Board Meeting during the day at the Parker Hotel on Thursday, March 27, 2025, and will close our events with a highly anticipated dinner under the stars. Our guests receive exclusive rates of $389 per night at the Parker Palm Springs, including 10% off spa services. Attendees must reserve rooms at the hotel, as only Parker Hotel guests are allowed on the property. CMTA will contact you to facilitate room reservations.  March 26, 2025: Golf Networking Event and Evening Welcome Reception […]

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

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

Join us on October 21, 2025, for the CMTA Board of Directors Meeting.

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