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Inland News Today: What Are Some of the Coolest Things?

https://inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=78640

2025 In the News Media Clips

As Seen on FOX40: What California-Made Product Will Be Named the “Coolest Thing?”

Rebecca ElliottJuly 31, 2025

2025 In the News Media Clips

As Seen on ABC10: California-Made Products to Nominate in the 2025 Contest

Rebecca ElliottJuly 30, 2025

Santa Barbara Independent: CMTA Announced 2025 "Coolest Thing Made in CA" Contest

https://www.independent.com/2025/07/23/cmta-announces-2025-coolest-thing-made-in-california-contest/

KSBW 8: "Coolest Thing Made in California" Contest Opens Nominations

https://www.ksbw.com/article/coolest-thing-made-in-california-2025-nominations/65468402

Sacramento Business Journal: Coolest Thing Made in CA contest opening nominations, showcasing state's manufacturing prowess

https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2025/07/11/cmta-coolest-thing-made-california-nominations.html

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2025 Coolest Thing Made in California Contest Returns

CMTA presents the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in California award to Northrop Grumman, for the…

Rebecca ElliottJuly 14, 2025

Phenix Technology Among the Top 4 Finalists in CMTA’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in California’ Competition

https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/ppe/helmets/press-release/55237527/phenix-tech-inc-phenix-technology-among-the-top-4-finalists-in-cmtas-coolest-thing-made-in-california-competition

2024 In the News

World’s Fastest Microchip Made by Northrop Grumman Wins CMTA’s “Coolest Thing Made in California” Contest

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announced today the winner of…

Rebecca ElliottOctober 18, 2024

Visalia Times Delta: How to Cast Your Votes in 2024 Coolest Thing California

https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2024/09/10/coolest-thing-made-california-contest-voting-phenix-northrop-grumman-amai-helix-2024/75148096007/

2024 In the News Media Clips

KCRA 3 News Mentions Top 4: Coolest Thing Made in California Contest

Rebecca ElliottSeptember 9, 2024

Firehouse.com: Phenix Technology, Inc.’s First Due Helmets Named One of the “Coolest Thing Made in California”

https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/ppe/helmets/press-release/55138774/phenix-tech-inc-phenix-technology-incs-first-due-helmets-named-one-of-the-coolest-thing-made-in-california