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News & Insights
We’re changing the narrative of the manufacturing industry one story at a time. CMTA’s award-winning storytelling team showcases California’s 30,000 manufacturers by uplifting the voices of our makers. Find industry news and the stories from those “Making California” below.
Four Products Make the Final Round of the “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest
Voting for the winner starts Monday, Sept. 9 Sacramento, Calif. – The four finalists of the 2024 “Coolest Thing Made in California” contest, hosted by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), have been announced. From a pool of 138 products...
CMTA Government Relations Update: California Assembly Bill Would Create Tax Credit for Manufacturers
This month’s Government Relations Update video highlights crucial legislative developments for California’s manufacturing sector. https://youtu.be/F8B9bRRI5s8 This proposed legislation, which aims to introduce a manufacturing tax credit for qualified manufacturing...
Top Eight Announced in CMTA’s “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest Powered by JPMorganChase
Voting to eliminate four products begins Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 Sacramento, Calif. – The bracket is narrowing for the “Coolest Thing Made in California” contest hosted by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), and eight products have racked...
EHS Consulting Firm ALL4 & Insurance Brokerage EPIC Join CMTA as Associate Members
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed several associate members to the organization today, including consulting agency ALL4 and Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC). “Our associate members play an important...
16 Products Advance in CMTA’s “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest Powered by JPMorganChase
Voting to eliminate eight products begins Monday, August 26 Sacramento, Calif. – Almost 85,000 votes later, 16 products advanced and will go head-to-head, competing for the title of the “Coolest Thing Made in California.” Over 135 products were nominated for the 2nd...
Manufacturing Minute: Northrop Grumman’s Historic Launch of its Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission in California
In this week's Manufacturing Minute, we highlight three significant developments in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing Minute is released bi-weekly by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association and is powered by Tri Tool Technologies....
Voting Begins for CMTA’s “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest Powered by JPMorganChase
Popular Round voting is open to the public Sacramento, Calif. – Over 140 California-made products are competing in the California Manufacturers & Technology Association’s (CMTA) 2nd annual contest, vying for the title of the “Coolest Thing Made in California.”...
Electric Motorcycle Company Ryvid Joins CMTA
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Ryvid, Inc. to the association today. The electric motorcycle company combines the engineering expertise of innovators with the design acumen of aerospace and automotive...
Manufacturing Minute: California Selected as First State for Hydrogen Energy Hub Federal Funding
This week's Manufacturing Minute brings three exciting updates in the world of manufacturing and technology. Manufacturing Minute is released bi-weekly by the California Manufacturers & Technology Association and is powered by Tri Tool Technologies. ...
Press Release
California Assemblymember Tim Grayson Honored as Inaugural Recipient of CMTA’s Legislator of the Year Award
The award was presented to Grayson at CMTA’s Annual Board & Membership Meeting in Palm Springs
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announced today it honored California Assemblymember Tim Grayson, representing Assembly District 15, as the first-ever recipient of the prestigious Legislator of the Year Award.
CMTA presented the award to Asm. Grayson at the organization’s Annual Board & Membership Meeting in Palm Springs on March 28, 2024. This esteemed accolade acknowledges Asm. Grayson’s dedication to championing policies that promote innovation, economic growth, and prosperity within the manufacturing sector.
“Manufacturing serves as the cornerstone of our economy and its vitality is crucial for long-term prosperity,” said CMTA’s President and CEO Lance Hastings. “It’s imperative to have legislators who grasp the significance of this industry. We extend our gratitude to Assemblymember Tim Grayson for his proactive stance in authoring bills aimed at fostering an environment conducive to attracting, retaining, and nurturing manufacturers across the Golden State. We are proud to recognize him as the California Manufacturers & Technology Association’s Legislator of the Year.”
In acknowledging this prestigious honor, Asm. Grayson expressed gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to working tirelessly on behalf of California’s manufacturers and technology innovators.
“Every Californian wins when manufacturing grows, which is why it’s been my honor to partner with CMTA to work to uplift the manufacturing industry” said Asm. Grayson (D-Concord). “I’m humbled by this recognition and look forward to continuing our efforts together to keep manufacturing jobs in our state where they belong.”
“This award underscores Asm. Grayson’s unwavering dedication to promote a positive business climate for our manufacturers,” said Steve Konig, Chairman of the Board of CMTA & Director of Government and Public Affairs, West Region at Marathon Petroleum Corporation. “It was an honor to sit down with Grayson for a fireside chat and present him with this honor.”
CMTA has partnered with Asm. Grayson on several legislative measures, including AB 52, a manufacturing tax credit equal to the local portion of the sales and use tax for purchasing qualified manufacturing and R&D equipment. This measure aligns us with 38 other states who already credit or exempt manufacturing equipment, allowing California manufacturers to continue to innovate and produce at the highest levels.
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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. For more information, visit CMTA’s website.