Sustain SoCal Holiday Party
Join us for the Sustain SoCal Holiday Party on November 19, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM! This festive gathering brings together the Sustain SoCal community to celebrate the year’s achievements and strengthen connections within our network. All CMDC Board Members are invited and welcome to attend. Join in for an evening of good company, celebration, and meaningful conversation as we close out another impactful year advancing sustainability in Southern California.
Karma Leaders Share Insights at California Manufacturing Forum
On October 30, 2025, Marques McCammon, Cathy Radlein, and Juan Lalinde represented Karma Automotive as guest speakers at the California Creates: Golden State Manufacturing Forum, hosted by the California State Treasurer’s Office.
The event brought together state leaders, policymakers, and business innovators from across Southern California to discuss how the world’s fourth-largest economy can strengthen its position in sustainable manufacturing. Karma was invited to share its story as a case example of innovation in California, highlighting how the company is building a strong manufacturing ecosystem in the Inland Empire, growing talent, and fostering partnerships that advance the future of EV manufacturing.
Sustain SoCal 16th Annual Energy Conference
We’re excited to announce Sustain SoCal’s biggest event of the year: the 16th Annual Energy Conference, “Energy in Perspective”, taking place on October 16, 2025. This conference brings together over 4, 000 regional stakeholders to explore the future of clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
This year’s conference will focus on the rising energy demand, decarbonization goals, and infrastructure evolution. Discussions will cover policy and legislation, emerging technologies, and diverse energy resources shaping a sustainable future.
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CATEA Joint Conference
Join the California Automotive Teacher Educator Alliance (CATEA) and partners on October 17–18, 2025, at Saddleback College in Tustin, CA.
Don’t miss Kelly Hughes from Karma Automotive as a featured speaker for the “Shifting the Culture: Women in CATEA” whiteboard session on Saturday, October 18, from 1:45–3:15 PM.
This session will spotlight the experiences of women in the industry, share insights to inspire future professionals, and promote a more welcoming environment for women pursuing automotive education and careers.
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California Creates: Golden State Manufacturing Forum
Join us on October 29, from 9 AM to 4 PM at Cal State LA in Los Angeles, for the California Creates: Golden State Manufacturing Forum. This event will gather 100–150 attendees from California’s manufacturing ecosystem — including manufacturers, lenders, investors, government leaders, and financial experts
Marques McCammon, President of Karma Automotive and CMDC Board Member, is set to speak at the California Creates: Golden State Manufacturing Forum on October 29th at Cal State LA. Plan to attend from 2:30 – 3pm to hear him speak!
- Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: California State University – Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032
- Speaking Format: Panel
- Audience: The forum is designed to bring together approximately 100–150 attendees from across California’s manufacturing ecosystem, including manufacturers, lenders, investors, local government leaders, and financial experts.
- CA Creates Forum Digital Flyer