Business View Magazine l October 2022

28 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 10 we’re renewing our membership offerings to make sure that we can bring value to everyone,” says Hastings. “So an Associate member to CMTA should get some value from our organization, just as much as a full member will get from our advocacy efforts and regulatory engagement. We do offer some affinity programs to members who may be joining for that purpose, but always banding together as manufacturers.” Over the last 10 years, CMTA has observed the trend of the retirement age demographic and they anticipate there is going to be a major shift in the manufacturing workforce in the next decade.The Association has been working with the legislature and others within the industry and the education sector to make sure there are opportunities for those who want to enter the manufacturing trades. To be certified, credentialled, skilled, or otherwise trained to come into the field.