Membership

The Manufacturers’ Council (MCIE) is a strong unified voice for manufacturers and works to stimulate a robust economic and workforce climate for over 5,000 manufacturers in the Inland Empire.

Since 2005, the MCIE has worked with local educational institutions, and state and federal agencies to attract more than $50 million to support growth and innovation in manufacturing.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), there are 94,884 manufacturing jobs in the Inland Empire. S & P Global forecasts that manufacturing employment in the Inland Empire will grow by about 4 percent between 2022 and 2025.

With the reshoring of manufacturing, it is more important than ever that we work to improve the image of manufacturing as a productive, healthy, interesting and successful lifetime career. We have doubled our collaboration efforts with high schools, community colleges and universities to attract qualified students into good, in-demand careers in manufacturing. MCIE manufacturers helped to develop three competency-based registered apprenticeship programs and a pre-apprenticeship program, the first in California.

The MCIE provides networking opportunities among competitors, best practices tools, and access to local, state, and national governmental agencies, educational services, non-profits, training opportunities, and funding resources. The Manufacturers’ Council helps their members stay informed regarding legislation, smart technology, workforce training models and a myriad of issues impacting the industry.

As a 501 c3 non-profit, your membership in the Manufacturers’ Council provides important support to this effort. Membership is open to all manufacturers in the Southern California region, and to a limited number of supporters of manufacturing who may work in other industries, institutions, or agencies.

Designate one primary contact to receive full membership benefits, with the ability to invite unlimited company colleagues to subscribe to the Digital Whistle newsletter.

Designate one primary contact to receive full membership benefits, with the ability to invite unlimited company colleagues to subscribe to the Digital Whistle newsletter.

Networking events with other manufacturers and supporters of manufacturing designed to share information and resources.

Direct access to MCIE staff for guidance, referrals, and connections to industry resources, workforce programs, and business development opportunities.

Gain access to government agencies, industry partners, and their resources (e.g., WiM, CMTA, CMTC, local Chambers, and more).

Receive early access to register for exclusive manufacturing tours, networking mixers, educational webinars, and signature events—including the Annual Golf Tournament, Made in IE Resource Summit & Awards Lunch.

Enjoy discounted tickets to all MCIE-hosted signature events (limit of 4 representatives per event, per company).

We refer manufacturers to providers of services for industry needs. Process/Procedure Assessments, offered by multiple partners, help identify and address production concerns, review lean practices, and identify other issues that might be addressed to provide higher quality/quantity outputs, better communication, and development of team leaders/shift supervisors.

Access to full-length informational videos or training sessions.

(CMTA), the association that protects the ability for manufacturers to compete in California. Receive periodic updates on regulations and issues impacting manufacturers in California. (The role of MCIE is to educate members and the public at large.)

Receive advance notice and first access to sponsorship opportunities for signature events and programs.

Stay informed and connected with the latest news shaping the local manufacturing landscape through the MCIE’s newsletter, the Digital Whistle, featuring industry insights, member spotlights, and upcoming events.

Promote your company and workforce, during your membership year, by submitting a short article in the MCIE newsletter:

• Company Spotlight
• Employee Spotlight
• Career Pathway Spotlight

Connect with emerging talent, explore workforce development opportunities, and collaborate with educators to align training with industry needs.

Offers support for individuals transitioning out of employment—whether due to layoffs or retirement—who wish to remain engaged in the manufacturing industry.

Submit relevant content, resources, or events to the MCIE newsletter (subject to approval).