CMTC's mission is to serve as a trusted advisor providing solutions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of California’s manufacturers. So, what are CMTC's clients saying? Check out some client highlights from 2022!
Cybersecurity Boot Camp for Defense Suppliers
On February 22nd and 23rd, CMTC and CASCADE will host a "Cybersecurity Boot Camp" focused on Defense Suppliers. Day 1 of this two-day event will cover: Nation State Threat/OpSec, CMMC and DFARS, and Microsoft Security. Day 2 will cover: Cost Effective Cybersecurity, Vulnerabilities and Zero Clear, and IT and Cloud providers. All Defense Suppliers located in the U.S. with at least 5% of the company's revenue derived from Defense contracts are eligible to register.Click here to register now!
Veterans in Manufacturing: Lonnie Allen, Technical Director at Active Life Company
The second installment in CMTC's “Veterans in Manufacturing" video miniseries features Lonnie Allen, Technical Director at Active Life Company as well as his wife and the company’s Executive Director, Melissa Allen. In this video, Lonnie and Melissa discuss how their manufacturing company got its start, the transferrable skills from Lonnie’s military service background that have proven valuable in his career, and how CMTC has assisted in their business growth. Check out the full video here!
CMTC Spotlight
CMTC recently engaged with West Coast Leather, an apparel manufacturer, to help the company develop a new website theme, optimize their online sales strategies, and increase their social media presence. CMTC provided customized assistance to West Coast Leather, delivering virtual training on website design and content strategies. In addition, CMTC developed an e-commerce upgrade and integrated West Coast Leather’s website with their social media accounts, helping to respectively improve users’ online shopping experience and increase the company’s brand reach and awareness. As a result of the services provided by CMTC, West Coast Leather has seen their website traffic increase dramatically to an average of 30,000 views a month. In the 12 months following the project, the company saw a 23% increase in sales, retained $5,000 in sales, and realized a cost savings of $5,000. CEO Skip Pas attributes West Coast Leather’s 23% sales increase to the redesigned website and social media strategies. The company was also able to add two new employees and make $15,000 in other investments as a result of the increased sales.
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
LA LIGHTING | KLEENRITE
TABLETKIOSK | LILYGIRL JEWELRY
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
HUMAN RESOURCES
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
How To Create an Employee Handbook
An employee handbook is an essential resource for employees and business owners alike. An employee handbook not only outlines employer and employee responsibilities, but it also provides employees with the resources and support they need to thrive. A successful employee handbook should convey your company’s mission, clearly outline company policies, and convey expectations for employee conduct and productivity. Wondering how to create an effective employee handbook for your manufacturing business? Here’s everything you need to know on how to get started.
Bridging the Skills Gap: The Importance of Workforce Development
To keep up and stay ahead of their competition, manufacturers need to ensure their workforce has the necessary skills and tools to take each challenge in stride. However, the manufacturing industry is experiencing a particularly challenging time finding and retaining skilled workers. According to Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, this “skills gap” will result in 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030 and a $1 trillion loss for the US economy. So, what should SMMs do to combat this pervasive, industry-wide challenge? Let's take a look at how workforce development can help.
2023 Employment Law Update: New Compliance Obligations for CA Employers
Wednesday, January 25th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Each new calendar year, employment law and human resources guidelines are revised. To ensure your compliance for a January 1, 2023 effective date, join us for an overview of what’s new in California labor laws for 2023.
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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