Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc. Joins Metroconnect to Expand International Growth
(QCMI) is pleased to announce it has been selected to take part in MetroConnect 2018, an export assistance program run by the World Trade Center San Diego (WTC) and designed to help San Diego companies accelerate their global growth.
SANTEE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc. (QCMI) is pleased to announce it has been selected to take part in MetroConnect 2018, an export assistance program run by the World Trade Center San Diego (WTC) and designed to help San Diego companies accelerate their global growth.
The program will allow QCMI to pursue custom motorcycles and classic American car metal components.
"Developing our own product line and growing our export markets is key to the success not only of QCMI, but also will help sustain our 501(c)3 non-profit Manufacturing Training Academy," said Rick Urban, QCMI's COO/CFO.
As the flagship export assistance program of World Trade Center San Diego, MetroConnect helps cultivate a pipeline of export-ready firms to elevate San Diego's global reach. Now in its fourth program-year, company participants will receive a $10,000 grant, presented by JP Morgan Chase & Co., and a suite of programmatic support services to assist with international expansion strategies. Local companies, QCMI included, will have access to a dedicated staff manager at WTC, and will receive guidance on export compliance, financing and fundraising, among other international support services.
"We applaud QCMI for taking the next step in going global," said Nikia Clarke, Executive Director of World Trade Center San Diego. "With SMEs like this at the forefront, San Diego must continue to increase its export capacity and boost the region's global identity. MetroConnect is equipping these companies with the resources necessary to do just that."
The Metro Connect program is highly competitive, with just 20 companies selected based on a variety of criteria including market interest, assessed impact of funds, current international traction and more. Applicants were assessed by a panel of judges, including representatives from Qualcomm Ventures, Biocom, U.S. Commercial Service, Rough Draft Brewing, San Diego State University, Tech San Diego, UC San Diego, San Diego Regional EDC and WTC San Diego.
QCMI joints a cohort of 19 other companies representing a unique cross-section of San Diego's industries, from defense to life sciences to software and craft goods – each with plans to take San Diego innovation globally. Collectively, the cohort employs 1,181 and has a combined revenue of $392 million revenue and $115 million in international revenue.
Participating companies will also be considered for the program's MetroConnect Grand Prize Pitchfest in June 2019, which will provide an additional $35,000 to help one or two companies further advance their global agendas. Past grand prize winners include Cypher Genomics (now part of Human Longevity, Inc.), Rough Draft Brewing and CureMatch.
MetroConnect is underwritten by JP Morgan Chase & Co., with additional support provided by Air Canada, Japan Airlines, Japan External Trade Organization, Qualcomm, SYSTRAN, Taylor Guitars, Lufthansa, City of San Diego and others.
The announcement was made by Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer and WTC San Diego on September 26 at WeWork.
About Quality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. (QCMI)
Founded in 1978, QCMI specializes in the precision machining of all metals including exotic alloys. QCMI is ISO9001/AS9100 certified, ITAR registered and Nadcap accredited for Nondestructive Testing. It manufactures components for the aerospace, power generation, Department of Defense (DOD), oil and gas, marine and heavy equipment industries. Key services include CNC turning, milling, and grinding; conventional machining; welding, EDM; fabrication; inspection; nondestructive testing; next higher assembly; and supply chain management. For more information, call (619) 443-3997 or visit http://www.qcmfginc.com.
About World Trade Center San Diego
World Trade Center San Diego operates as an affiliate of San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation. WTC San Diego works to further San Diego's global competitiveness by building an export pipeline, attracting and retaining foreign investment and increasing San Diego's global profile abroad. sandiegobusiness.org/wtcsd
SOURCE Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc.
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