5. Why Manufacturing Matters High Paying Jobs Creates Wealth Most Export Intensive Sector High Investments in R&D Ripple Effect

13. Changing Face of Manufacturing Aging of Baby Boom Generation More Productive Workers Different entry-level skill requirements –Basic computer skills –Business application knowledge –Critical thinking skills

26. New Opportunities Bio-Tech and Pharmaceuticals BioMedical Devices and Instruments Wireless Communications Advanced Materials Nanotechnology Space and Communications Satellites

27. Good Jobs Coalition Commission On Industrial Innovation –AB 2860 (Lieu) Education and Workforce Training Level the Playing Field

28. Other Manufacturing Issues Sales Tax Exemption –AB 2218 (Torrico) Global Warming Energy Supply and Cost Stay the Course on Workers Comp Reforms