SJVMA
  • ABOUT
    • WHAT IS SJVMA?
    • OUR HISTORY
    • OUR TEAM
  • OUR WORK
  • GET INVOLVED
    • BECOME A MEMBER
  • SUMMIT
    • ABOUT THE SUMMIT
    • SCHEDULE
    • SPEAKERS
    • SPONSORS
    • EXHIBITORS
    • CONTACT
  • NEWS
  • CONTACT
  • |
  • JOB BOARD
    • Job Dashboard
    • Submit a Job
  • ABOUT
    • WHAT IS SJVMA?
    • OUR HISTORY
    • OUR TEAM
  • OUR WORK
  • GET INVOLVED
    • BECOME A MEMBER
  • SUMMIT
    • ABOUT THE SUMMIT
    • SCHEDULE
    • SPEAKERS
    • SPONSORS
    • EXHIBITORS
    • CONTACT
  • NEWS
  • CONTACT
  • |
  • JOB BOARD
    • Job Dashboard
    • Submit a Job
BETTS_Mike_1.21.19_Final
January 22, 2019  |  By Genelle Taylor Kumpe  |  In All Posts, Announcements

Fresno Business Council Board Selects New Chairman

The Business Journal The Business Journal Staff January 22, 2019 Mike Betts, chairman and CEO of Fresno manufacturing firm Betts Company, has been selected as the new chairman of the Fresno Business Council. He will replace Kurt Madden after four years of service. Madden will continue on as Fresno Business Council director. Founded in 1993, […]

    Read More     0
GTK_pr
September 13, 2018  |  By Ami Davis  |  In All Posts, Announcements

Genelle Taylor Kumpe Named COO of the Fresno Business Council and Executive Director of SJVMA

The Board of Directors of the Fresno Business Council (FBC) and the San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA), are pleased to jointly announce Genelle Taylor Kumpe as the FBC’s first Chief Operating Officer and the SJVMA’s first Executive Director effective September 1, 2018. Please join us in welcoming Genelle! Genelle Taylor Kumpe Press Release Contact […]

    Read More     0
18summit
May 17, 2018  |  By Genelle Taylor Kumpe  |  In All Posts, Manufacturing

Local manufacturing companies join forces to deal with challenges and build a stronger economy

ABC30 Action News Amanda Venegas May 17, 2018 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Manufacturing is a major industry in the San Joaquin Valley and more than 5,000 businesses call Central California home. “There is everything from– we make hydraulic cylinders, Betts Company makes springs as well as truck accessory parts, Borga is a steel building manufacturer. […]

    Read More     0
betts
May 15, 2018  |  By Genelle Taylor Kumpe  |  In All Posts, Manufacturing

2018 Valley Made Manufacturing Summit

YourCentralValley.com Kathryn York May 15, 2018 The 4th Annual Manufacturing Summit is designed as a workshop and resource expo to celebrate the long history of innovation in manufacturing in the San Joaquin Valley. It’s Thursday in downtown Fresno. See the video on YourCentralValley.com

    Read More     0
hydratech
May 14, 2018  |  By Genelle Taylor Kumpe  |  In All Posts, Manufacturing

Southwest Fresno company is making its mark for helping put equipment into motion

ABC30 Action News Amanda Venegas May 14, 2018 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Sparks fly and metal is cut to form the perfect cylinder inside the Hydratech warehouse in Southwest Fresno. “Hydraulic cylinders are used in construction equipment, amusement park rides, defense equipment to move heavy loads or lift people high into the air,” said Hydratech […]

    Read More     0
blog-2-main
May 8, 2017  |  By Ami Davis  |  In All Posts

This Is Not Your Grandfather’s Manufacturing Career

The 2016 Presidential race put a spotlight on bringing jobs back to the US, particularly in manufacturing. While the focus during the campaigns was on losing the jobs to lower-wage economies abroad, there is another reality: we lost interest in the greatest American middle-class industry sector somewhere along the way. Contrary to another belief, technology hasn’t taken these jobs either – it’s only changed them.

    Read More     0
Projects-Day10
May 5, 2017  |  By Ami Davis  |  In All Posts, Education, Events

Fresno State Engineering Students Showcase Innovative Work for Projects Day

Fresno State’s Lyles College of Engineering will host its 10th annual Projects Day featuring more than 100 engineering projects addressing manufacturing and energy solutions, solar, waste water treatment, security, irrigation and highway interchanges.

    Read More     0
blog_2
March 9, 2016  |  By Ami Davis  |  In All Posts, Education, Workforce Development

Apprenticeships: Human Capital Investment Best Practice

Many regional manufacturing companies are faced with tough attrition issues right now. With high turnover, an aging workforce or any of the other myriad challenges causing a skills gap, the need for employees with advanced skills is tremendous. Regionally, we have many programs focused on bringing in the next generation of the manufacturing workforce, but what do we do in the meantime to fill the void of advanced-skill workers?

    Read More     0
Newer
12
Older

SJVMA Membership

Keep up to date with SJVMA events and industry information.

Sign Up Now

Latest Posts

  • John Shegerian Manufacturing Matters
    Manufacturing Matters: John Shegerian Wednesday, 21, Jul
  • Liz2
    San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance Names Liz McIlvaine as Chairman for Board Friday, 19, Jun
  • shegerianvideo-featured
    Video Message From Keynote Speaker John Shegerian Tuesday, 18, Feb
  • shegerian
    Fresno Executive and Speaker to Appear at the Manufacturing Summit Thursday, 12, Dec
  • vm
    Registration is Open for the 6th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit April 21, 2020 Featuring Keynote Speaker John Shegerian Wednesday, 11, Dec

Upcoming Events ————————————————— Events may be postponed or canceled due to COVID-19 and/or may occur virtually.

Current Month

No Events on The List at This Time

About

As an industry-led organization, we are building partnerships with our educators to build the workforce we need for a thriving manufacturing industry in the Valley.
 

Archives

  • July 2021
  • June 2020
  • February 2020
  • December 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • January 2019
  • September 2018
  • May 2018
  • May 2017
  • March 2016

Tags

2020 apprenticeships education Engineering executive director fresno business council Fresno State John Shegerian Keynote Speaker Lyles College Manufacturing Summit Troy Brandt upskilling Valley Made

Categories

logo

SJVMA

P.O. Box 26807
Fresno, CA 93720
Tel. (559) 214-0140
connect@sjvma.org

ABOUT US

As an industry-led organization, we are building partnerships with our educators to build the workforce we need for a thriving manufacturing industry in the Valley.

STAY INFORMED

©2022 San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance. All Rights Reserved.

X