Manufacturing Momentum: Driving California’s Sustainable Development w/Lance Hastings
Manufacturing Momentum: Driving California’s Sustainable Development w/Lance Hastings  
Podcast: Manufacturing an American Century
Published On: Fri Dec 01 2023
Description: Join us in this episode of Manufacturing an American Century, as host Matt Bogoshian welcomes Lance Hastings, President & CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), to discuss the intricate fabric of California’s manufacturing community ecosystem and its vital role in America's manufacturing renaissance.📢 Episode Highlights:The Role of CMTA in the Golden State: Lance describes CMTA's history, evolution, and impact on the manufacturing landscape in California.Addressing California's Challenges: Matt and Lance discuss obstacles facing the state, including infrastructure and workforce issues.The Power of Narrative in Manufacturing: Lance points to renewed efforts to improve outreach and socialization of manufacturing careers to the public, emphasizing the need to reshape public perception of manufacturing through effective storytelling and community engagement.The Role of Government in Manufacturing: Matt and Lance discuss the impact of state and federal governments in producing the conditions necessary for manufacturing to thrive.Systems Leadership and Collaborative Change: Matt and Lance exploring the nonpartisan, nonprofit efforts of California Forward and other organizations in driving economic progress and statewide partnerships.Private Sector Engagement and Collective Impact: Lance describes his work and that of CMTA placing private sector stakeholders in the driver's seat, emphasizing the importance of private sector leadership in shaping a thriving manufacturing ecosystem.Sustainable Development and California's Pioneering Role: Lance shares insights on California's unique challenges and successes in advancing California’s economy in a sustainable and inclusive manner, and how this learning can serve as a guide for other regional, state, and national efforts.Tune in, subscribe, and contribute as we continue to delve into the stories shaping American manufacturing today! New episodes are released every two weeks!AMCC’s podcast is made possible in part by the expertise of Mike McAllen, founder of Podcasting4Associations. Are you part of an association also looking to produce a podcast? Let us get you in touch with Mike.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.