CITY OF FRESNO Office of Councilmember Nelson Esparza Is hereby presented in honor of:
Fresno County Economic Development Corporation WHEREAS: October has been officially designated as National Manufacturing Month to shine a spotlight on American industry, offering invaluable educational opportunities that inspire students, parents, and educators to engage with and support the manufacturing field; and WHEREAS: Manufacturing continues to see a wide labor shortage, with the Manufacturing Institute estimating that the United States manufacturing will have 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030, despite
an
11%
increase
in
manufacturing
establishments
between
the
first
quarter
of
2019
and
the
second
quarter
of
2023;
and
WHEREAS: Manufacturing plays a crucial role in the economy of the Central Valley, contributing a remarkable $19.3 billion to the regional GDP each year. This vibrant sector employs 115,000 residents across the valley with over 30,000 dedicated individuals working here in Fresno; and WHEREAS: Manufacturing Month provides an exceptional opportunity to elevate awareness of the importance of manufacturing—not only for our nation as a whole but particularly for our community in Fresno. It promotes job growth, fosters skills development, and enhances upward mobility as we strive for a more
robust
local
economy
;
and
WHEREAS: The Fresno Economic Development Corporation has committed to attracting, expanding, and retaining businesses throughout Fresno in alliance with collaborative partners and resources. Founded in 1981, the Fresno County EDC has contributed to creating over 9,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in impact ; and WHEREAS: During Manufacturing Month, the City of Fresno extends its heartfelt gratitude to leaders, such as the Fresno EDC and workers of our manufacturing industry. Their unwavering dedication and hard work
contribute
immensely
to
the
strength
and
resilience
of
our
local
economy,
crafting
quality
“Made
in
America”
products
that
we
proudly
stand
behind.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that we, Mayor Jerry P. Dyer, Councilmember Nelson Esparza, and the Fresno
City
Council,
do
hereby
proclaim
the
16 th
of October 2025, as:
“ Manufacturing Month ” in the City of Fresno. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the Seal of The City of Fresno, California, on this 16 th
day of October 2025.