Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed two new associate members, BlueForge Alliance (BFA) and CommerceWest Bank, to the organization today.

“I am excited to welcome our two newest associate members to CMTA, both of which will be great partners for the industry,” said Lance Hastings, CEO & President of CMTA. “BFA supports workforce development within the manufacturing industry and is a great partner for the U.S. Navy, and CommerceWest Bank works closely with our small and medium manufacturers specifically in California to finance their business needs.”

BFA is a nonprofit defense industrial base integrator that supports the U.S. Navy’s initiatives and efforts to strengthen and sustain the maritime manufacturing sector. BFA builds resilience in the maritime industrial base by bringing together industry, academia, and government in a shared mission. Leveraging expertise across sectors, BFA enhances supplier networks, expand workforce capabilities, and advance manufacturing technologies to create sustainable solutions.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, CommerceWest Bank focuses on supporting small and mid-sized California manufacturers with business banking and financial services. The company was founded in 2001 with the goal of delivering unparalleled service to the business community.

“As a full-service business bank, CommerceWest Bank’s goal is to provide personally tailored services and a true partnership that is unique to the industry,” said Kris Kennedy, VP/SBA Loan Officer of CommerceWest Bank. “We look forward to engaging with small and medium sized California manufacturers and working to provide conventional and SBA lending solutions to meet their needs.”

CommerceWest Bank services businesses throughout California. The bank provides flexibility, creating a complete, safe, and sound banking experience for each client, servicing owners and catering to their specific business and individual banking needs.

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About CMTA

The California Manufacturers & Technology Association 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 $300 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $25,000 higher than other non-farm employers in the state. 

About BlueForge Alliance

BlueForge Alliance (BFA) is a nonprofit defense industrial base integrator that supports the U.S. Navy’s industrial base initiatives and efforts to strengthen and sustain the maritime manufacturing sector. BFA is a critical partner in the SIB’s mission to ensure industry has the capability, capacity, and resilience to build and maintain America’s next generation of undersea platforms. BFA is headquartered in Bryan/College Station, Texas. For more information, visit www.BlueForgeAlliance.us.

About CommerceWest Bank

CommerceWest Bank is determined to redefine banking for small and medium sized businesses by delivering on customized products and services.  Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the Bank serves businesses throughout the state of California with our digital banking platform. By employing a strategically selected team of experienced professionals, we will provide flexibility, create a complete, safe and sound banking experience for each client.  We provide a wide range of commercial banking services, including, remote deposit solution, NetBanker online banking, mobile banking, lines of credit, M&A / working capital loans, commercial real estate loans, SBA loans and treasury management services.