If you’re building a house in Orange County, Calif., it’s likely that the plumber, electrician and cabinet installer have known each other since they were each sweeping the floors for their fathers. In this affluent community south of Los Angeles, the building tradesare a mom and pop industry.

California Manufacturing Technology Consulting has teamed with the Orange County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) to help Southern California manufacturers create and retain jobs, increase sales and save costs. The partnership has assisted 15 Orange County manufacturers by providing them programs to increase efficiencies, productivity and profitability.