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MEP Success Stories from California

Jax & Bones Grows their Business by 200%

Reported Year
2022
Jax & Bones had experienced a growth trajectory since the company was founded in 2004, but the COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges that resulted in revenue losses for the company. The owner reached out to CMTC, part of the MEP National Network™, for help with refocusing the company’s goals and streamlining processes in order to regain

Drinkme Beverages has a New Look!

Reported Year
2022
In 2014, Drinkme smoothies were sold through retail outlets across the U.S., including Whole Foods. When the company’s co-packer abruptly filed Chapter 11, Drinkme was unable to fulfill purchase orders from larger retailers. Following a challenging five-year period during which Ms. Paganalli stopped production and developed new production and

Highest Grossing Year in 25 Years of Business!

Reported Year
2021
Allett owners looked to 2020 as a critical juncture in the company’s future growth strategy. A key element of that strategy was an end-to-end redesign of their marketing efforts. In February, just as they began to partner with CMTC, part of the MEP National Network™, to help realize those goals, the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced. Allett management

Lead Generation Initiative Leads to Increase in Sales

Reported Year
2021
Elite Robotics was looking to enhance marketing efforts with the goal of identifying product diversification, business growth, and financing opportunities. For help they turned to CMTC, part of the MEP National Network™.

New Packaging Design Broadens Its Distribution to Grow the Business

Reported Year
2021
Synear Foods USA was successfully selling its frozen food products to U.S. retailers catering to Chinese consumers but wanted to significantly broaden distribution of its dumpling products and launch into mainstream retailers. Synear wanted to reexamine their branding and "look and feel" for appeal to the broadest possible U.S. consumer audience

Surviving the Pandemic!

Reported Year
2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in March 2020 Sewing Incubator had just begun operations. Faced with product cancellations, Sewing Incubator quickly realized the need to diversify manufacturing and establish sound financial reporting systems in order to survive. The owners knew they had the ability to provide personal protective equipment
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