GROWING THE GOODNESS
Hatfield was featured as a panelist at CMTA’s MakingCA conference, discussing manufacturers’ perspective on workforce needs and employee development. Photo credit: CMTA
Most recently, CMTA hosted the MakingCA conference this past October to celebrate National Manufacturing Day and bring together policy makers and California- based manufacturers from across the state. Blue Diamond ’s Hatfield was featured as a panelist at the conference, discussing manufacturers’ perspective on workforce needs and employee development. Through these panels and conversations, attendees discussed important issues and topics in the industry and highlighted their needs and concerns to policy makers in the room. In addition to its expertise in media and industry engagement, CMTA is an invaluable asset to manufacturers in California. With thousands of bills moving through the state legislature each year, it is important that Blue Diamond and the manufacturing industry have a pulse on the
potential impacts of incoming legislation and regulations. CMTA’s team of policy and lobbying experts are incredibly effective, leveraging their influence and expertise to support or mitigate bills. A recent CMTA success this year included a veto of AB (Assembly Bill) 316, a law placing weight limitations on autonomous heavy-duty vehicles. Blue Diamond is grateful for CMTA and their efforts this year. Their interactive approach to partnership and industry engagement have provided us with new ways to showcase the cooperative, increase our brand awareness, support our operations, and safeguard manufacturers, like Blue Diamond , from troublesome legislation. Partnerships like these are an invaluable asset to Blue Diamond and our ability to support and protect the cooperative and our grower-owners.
Beth Miller, Government Affairs Intern, Blue Diamond Growers
Mallorie Hayes, Government & Public Affairs Manager, Blue Diamond Growers
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