CMTC is the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for the State of California, and is the leader of California’s Manufacturing Network. The Network is comprised of more than 25 partners collaborating with CMTC to serve the unique needs and challenges of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) through a broad array of services which fuel growth and help SMMs thrive in today’s technology-driven economy.
CMTC operates through a cooperative agreement with the MEP Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Department of Commerce. The MEP National Network has 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, providing any U.S. manufacturer with access to resources they need to succeed.
The Grow Manufacturing Initiative is a proud member of California’s Manufacturing Network. The Network was formed and is managed by CMTC, to efficiently serve manufacturers statewide. As a member of California’s Manufacturing Network, the Grow Manufacturing Initiative delivers technical assistance services and resources which address the regional challenges driven by the diverse manufacturing community. California’s Manufacturing Network is a collaboration of more than 20 organizations throughout the state, serving more than 2,000 companies annually, and adding significant economic impact for manufacturers and the public good of the State of California.