This week’s Manufacturing Minute video takes a deep dive into two major events scheduled for March 2025, both designed to celebrate, connect, and inspire the manufacturing community. https://youtu.be/paCMajlLJVs Watch the latest Manufacturing Minute episode in the...
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.
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The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) Elects New Chair and Secretary of the Board of Directors
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CMTA Sponsors City of Fremont’s 13th Annual Manufacturing Week
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2024 MakingCA Conference Recap
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Press Release
Solano Economic Development Corporation and California Manufacturers & Technology Association Announce Strategic Partnership

Sacramento, Calif. – The Solano Economic Development Corporation and the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announced today it is entering a strategic partnership to bridge the gap of state and local resources for advanced manufacturing companies in the region.
Acknowledging Solano County’s decisive role in advancing manufacturers to the region, CMTA aims to support the businesses making California. Solano County employs over 12,000 manufacturing employees across 270 companies in the region, according to the most recent data. As Solano’s manufacturing scene continues to grow, CMTA will also play a pivotal role in supporting Solano County’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan to ensure strong benefits and seamless processes to bring new manufacturers to the region.
“Supporting our state’s local manufacturing ecosystems are imperative to keeping manufacturing jobs in California,” said Lance Hastings, CMTA’s CEO & President. “This collaborative partnership marks a major advancement in our commitment to support Solano and the state’s economic growth.”
Solano County is known as being the Bay Area’s trade corridor for goods and services, and this directly correlates to its strong manufacturing base of advanced materials, biotechnology and biomedical, and food and beverage. Many CMTA members are located in the region, including Anheuser-Busch, Jelly Belly Candy Company, and Valero Energy Corporation.
“We are thrilled to officially finalize our partnership with the CMTA as it marks a major step forward in strengthening Solano County’s manufacturing ecosystem,” said Chris Rico, Solano EDC’s President & CEO. “This collaboration aligns with our advanced manufacturing strategy, a key recommendation from our Moving Solano Forward 3 economic study, and supports our mission to create local jobs that reduce the need for long commutes for our residents. Together with CMTA, we are excited to empower our manufacturers with the resources they need to thrive and succeed.”
In a collaborative effort, all new CMTA members within the Solano region will automatically receive a Solano EDC membership, allowing their companies to gain CMTA membership benefits and Solano EDC support.
CMTA represents over 400 businesses across the state, with benefits including but are not limited to; access to our government relations team advocating manufacturing priorities in Sacramento, money-saving programs for employee training through the Employment Training Panel (ETP), and engagement with local industry leaders through events and networking opportunities.
Solano EDC benefits include but are not limited to; confidential site location assistance to new businesses looking to locate to the region, city and county, access and guidance for permitting and economic development needs, and participation in the Solano EDC Manufacturing Task Force.
By leveraging the organization’s resources, Solano EDC and CMTA are poised to empower manufacturers across the region. CMTA and Solano EDC will be working closely to keep manufacturers informed, provide state and local resources, and provide a unified network for businesses in the region. Learn more about the partnership here.
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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.
About Solano Economic Development Corporation
Solano EDC’s mission is to positively impact the economic growth of Solano County by maintaining and enhancing a competitive location for businesses to expand and locate, providing direct service to scale local traded sector industries, attracting new jobs and investment, and connecting businesses with resources to meet their needs. The EDC collaborates with the cities, county, workforce development, utilities, and education to deliver all resources. For more information, visit Solano Economic Development Corporation’s website.