The Economic Opportunity Grant Program (EOG) offers over $54 million across 6,800 grants to small and microbusinesses and nonprofit agencies, prioritizing the most COVID-impacted and highest-need communities and organizations in LA County. Phase One, available now, targets microbusinesses with under $50k in revenue and will award grants of $2,500 per grant, funded by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Phase Two, available Feb. 23rd, will award $15,000 or $20,000 per grant for small businesses, and $20,000 or $25,000 per grant for non-profits, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Click here to learn more!
Manufacturer’s Guide to Government Funding
As you plan for the future, it's important to be prepared for the increasing demands on your business — especially when it comes to capital and cash flow. By taking advantage of government funding opportunities — grants, contracts, loans, or economic incentives — you will be better positioned for continued business growth.
In CMTC's latest guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about pursuing government funding opportunities. Download the guide here!
Clients in the News!
Congratulations to CMTC client Brenner-Fiedler for being named "Inland Empire Top Workplace for 2022"! Top Workplaces is a national awards program based solely on feedback gathered through a survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage. The confidential survey measures 15 culture drivers considered critical to an organization’s success including alignment, execution, and connection. This is the seventh time that the Riverside-based industrial automation manufacturer has been awarded. Click here to read more!
CMTC Spotlight
CMTC recently engaged with Mini Micro Stencil, a rework stencil manufacturer, to help the company increase their in-house Additive Manufacturing capabilities. CMTC provided classroom instruction on the use of 3D design software and delivered Design for Additive Manufacturing training to help Mini Micro Stencil understand how to utilize Advanced Manufacturing tools such as 3D printing to produce tooling and products in-house. CMTC also provided an evaluation of the financial impact and improvement opportunities by incorporating Advanced Manufacturing into the company’s operations. As a result of the project, Mini Micro Stencil is now able to deliver 3D designs in house, reducing each design’s lead time by one week. The increased productivity and shorter lead times offered to Mini Micro Stencil’s customers is expected to increase their revenue by $10,000 in the next 12 months and allow them to retain $10,000 in business that may have otherwise been lost to competitors with shorter lead times. Mini Micro Stencil estimates they will save approximately $10,000 in contracted services and purchased goods due to the increased in-house capabilities to produce and design products. Mini Micro Stencil expects to invest $10,000 in new products and processes, $2,000 in additional workforce development, and $2,500 in other areas of their business to capitalize on their expanded Advanced Manufacturing capabilities. If sales increases are realized, Mini Micro Stencil expects to be able to hire one new employee, growing their team of four to a team of five.
Today’s customers are looking for American-made products because they associate them with quality. In fact, research studies have revealed that 60% of Americans are willing to pay more for products made here at home. So, adding a Made in CA logo to your website and marketing and packaging materials can really pay off. There’s no cost to join the other 2,000-plus Made in CA members, just click here to sign up.
This Month's Featured Manufacturers
TRU-FORM INDUSTRIES | CUBECAB
HEINZ ENGINEERING LLC | ASTROLOGIE CALIFORNIA
Every month, CMTC is proud to showcase manufacturers participating in the Made in CA program. Featured companies appear in order from when they qualified for and joined the program. Each week, a single featured manufacturer is promoted on the Made in CA social media sites, giving that company even more visibility. Check out our featured manufacturers:
Latest Blog Posts
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What Is the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)?
In the 1990s and early 2000s, the United States experienced a series of high-profile foodborne illness outbreaks. As a result, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 was passed. In this blog, we review this law and its history, its impacts on manufacturers, the consequences of noncompliance, and how to ensure that your business remains compliant...
Lean manufacturing is much more than a collection of tools. Operating a truly Lean facility requires a Lean mindset, which is only achieved by developing a Lean culture. In this blog, we address why culture matters. We explore how you can recognize a Lean culture and the benefits of developing one. Finally, we'll suggest how you can set that process in motion...
Update for CA Manufacturers: A Closer Look at the New Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Regulation
Wednesday, March 8th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
During this webinar, industry experts will explain everything you need to know about the new Cal/OSHA COVID-19 regulation to your ensure compliance. Let us do the work, so you can get back to the business of manufacturing!
We have other informative webinars scheduled throughout the year. Get valuable guidance and help from CMTC and our guest speakers. Register now.
Harassment Avoidance Training
California State Bill (SB) 1343 mandates that all employers with five or more employees must provide Harassment Avoidance Training to fulfill all CA requirements. CMTC offers web-based ‘live’ sessions supporting State and Federal regulations and facilitated by a Harassment Avoidance trainer. For a complete list of scheduled Harassment Avoidance Training sessions, click here.
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