For several years, Printed Circuit Alliance has proven effective in helping stem the tide of overly restrictive laws and regulations in California. As globalization, mergers and consolidations continue to have a profound impact on California s printed circuit industry, PCA is taking dramatic steps to mobilize surviving small businesses to assure their continued existence. PCA has formed the Surface Technology Industry Council with other small business interests. The Council is a coalition that unites the printed circuit and other industries to influence legislation and regulations affecting their existence and future prosperity. This still holds true.
Legislators respond more readily to issues that are important to their constituencies.
Districts are where legislators get elected, and where the Council will build a dynamic, targeted grass roots component of its government relations program. All industry companies doing business in California are urged to join or make a contribution. The livelihood of suppliers that serve the printed circuit industry may depend on the viability of this customer base. To recognize the significant role of suppliers, a participating industry group comprised of suppliers is an important component of the Council .