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CMTA Webinar: Fueling Manufacturing Growth: Inside the SBA’s Latest Initiatives
May 4 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT
Free

Did you know? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) defines a small business as having 500 employees or fewer, making a large portion of manufacturers eligible for funding, tools, and support.
If you’re a manufacturer with capital needs, expansion plans, or looking to unlock new growth opportunities, this session is for you.
Join experts from the SBA and the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) for a free webinar on Monday, May 4 at 11 a.m. You’ll get direct access to resources designed specifically for manufacturers:
- Zero-fee financing
Learn how to waive upfront guaranty fees on 7(a) and 504 loans for manufacturers (NAICS 31-33)—available only through September 2026. - Cutting regulatory red tape
We’ll show you how to use the Red Tape Hotline to report burdensome federal regulations directly to the SBA Office of Advocacy. - Funding to start or scale
Get the details on the new MARC (Manufacturers’ Access to Revolving Credit) program and the Working Capital Pilot (WCP). - Workforce grants
Explore the Empower 2 Grow (E2G) grant and Registered Apprenticeship Programs to bridge your skills gap. - Reshoring support
Access the “Make Onshoring Great Again” portal and handbook to streamline moving your operations back to California.