Events

Fireblast Global Hosts Tour for Manufacturers Council

On June 24, 2024, the Manufacturers Council of the I.E. (MCIE) toured the Fireblast Global plant in Murrieta, CA.  The manufacturer makes devices for firefighter training that allows trainees to experience a variety of fire scenarios and conditions such as aircraft fires and building fires. Production skills for Fireblast products require metal fabrication, welding, bending, and industrial electrical panel assembly. Read More

Legislative and Regulatory “Breakers” Explored at Manufacturers’ Meeting

Government relations experts from California Manufacturing and Technology Association (CMTA) explained both “Makers” (legislation that promotes manufacturing interests in California) and “Breakers” (legislation that would prevent manufacturing from remaining competitive) at the June 27th meeting of the Manufacturer’s Council of the I.E. (MCIE). The CMTA works to improve and enhance a strong business climate for California’s 30,000 manufacturing, processing and technology-based companies.

Robert Spiegel, Vice President, Government Relations (pictured left) and Laurence Gayden, Policy Director of CMTA (pictured right) explained that, with less than a week to the summer recess on July 3rd, dozens of unfinished legislative proposals were being pushed forward. Read More

Frito-Lay Plant Tour

July 24, 2024, the MCIE, in coordination with Women in Manufacturing is hosting a Frito-Lay Plant Tour and Networking event on Wednesday, July 24th.To register or to learn more and to register, visit this link.

Norco College and MCIE Collaborate in upskilling workers in the Inland Empire

The Norco College School of Applied Technologies & Apprenticeships provides relevant, rigorous and career-focused degree programs that meet the needs of employers, incumbent workers and those in a career transition. These programs are designed to equip individuals with the specialized skills needed to thrive in the modern manufacturing landscape.

For a list Norco College Classes, visit http://www.mfgcouncilie.com

From Increasing employee loyalty, reducing turnover to helping to close a company’s skills gap, apprenticeship programs make good business sense!

Learn more about how our partnership with Norco College.

Are you ready to get started with an industrial apprenticeship program?

Contact us today to find out how MCIE and our partners can help. Contact Sandra Sisco, Director of Development & StrategicPartnerships, [email protected].

Membership Updates

• Interested in hosting an MCIE factory tour? Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
• NOMINATIONS OPEN: The Coolest Thing Made in California Contest is accepting nominations! The nomination period will close August 8. To make your nomination and for more information, consult this link.

Manufacturers’ Council Raises Over $40k to Help Fund Scholarships for Students in Manufacturing Skills Pathways

Manufacturers and suppliers to manufacturing turned out to support the 1st Annual Manufacturing Charity Golf Tournament, held June 3rd at the Bear Valley Country Club in Victorville. Teams, often mixed with suppliers, included Mitsubishi Cement, CEMEX, Rio Tinto, ICR Staffing, Recon, AVC Systems, Pro-Lift Rigging, Dyell Machine and National Gear Repair.

Award trophies, made of composite mining materials, were made by Cal Portland, and awarded to ICR Staffing (1st place) and Victor Valley Community College (Most Honest).

The Inland Empire region has more than 4,900 manufacturers in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties combined, and many of them have been seeking industrial technicians for years.

Manufacturers and others who sponsored this golf fundraising event are allowing the organization to offer scholarships to students enrolled in manufacturing pathways to help them achieve their educational goals and encourage on-going training that will lead to a manufacturing career.

To donate to the MCIE scholarship fund, or for information on how to connect with union-neutral apprenticeships in our region, contact us at 909.474.7120, or visit http://www.mfgcouncilie.com

Economic Update

• (Jun 7) – Unemployment rate increased from 3.9% to 4.0% in May as payrolls increased by 272K with Healthcare, Government, Leisure & Hospitality leading job growth. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• (Jun 21) – California added 43,700 non-farm payroll jobs in May and the unemployment rate declined from 5.3% to 5.2%. Job growth leaders included Education & Health, Logistics, and Leisure & Hospitality. (Employment Development Department of the State of California)
• (Jun 21) – For the four county region (Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties), Southern California hiring runs 15% above average in May. The four-county unemployment rate was 4.5% in May compared to 4.3% in the previous month, and 4.1% a year earlier. (Orange County Register)