California's metalworking industry is arguably the world's leader for clean, efficient, and safe metal manufacturing. This is a direct reflection of the innovation and hard-work put forth by California's business leaders and workforce.

        

     California is also the nation's most difficult state in which to competitively operate a metalworking facility. California's government, both in size and complexity, rivals our nation's Capitol. California's laws and regulations are consistently stricter than those facing the rest of the nation. Costs such as utilities, taxes and insurance are also more burdensome than competing states. In all, the costs associatated with operating a manufacturing facility in California is a mounting challenge when trying to meet a customer's needs.

     In response to these California-specific challenges, the state's metalworking companies came together to establish the California Metals Coalition as its state government relations and lobbying organization.

Empowering Your Company in Sacramento:

Impacting the political decisions being made in Sacramento can be daunting and leave manufacturers feeling powerless. At the same time, metalworking leaders know that decisions being made in Sacramento by elected officials and regulatory agencies have a direct impact on their competitiveness, and even profitability.

The Need for a California Advocate:

CMC retains full-time staff and full-service lobbyists. Our registered California lobbyists exclusively serve the metalworking industry at state, regional, and local levels. Moreover, our lobbyists have over 30 years experience lobbying for California's metalworking industry in Sacramento.

Benefits in Addition to Lobbying:

CMC's members receive a real return on investment with CMC's lobbying. But CMC also offers:

Metalworking-specific insurance programs  

Group freight discounts

Industry training programs and materials

Storm water compliance group

Members-only customer referral service and product promotion

CMC monthly newsletter: Sacramento Update  

Discounts with CMC's endorsed legal counsel

Regional roundtables with state Senators/Assemblymembers

Metalworking Industry Annual Conference in Sacramento

Follow this link to download CMC's Potential New Member Packet  

and more...

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