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RIHub and Polaris MEP Partner to Foster Manufacturing Entrepreneurship in Rhode Island
RIHub & Polaris MEP announce a strategic partnershiop to foster manufacturing entrepreneurship in Rhode Island. Programming will connect startups, students & industry.
Commonly Misused Cybersecurity Terms
MEP National Network’s Celia Paulsen clarifies commonly misused cybersecurity terms, to help manufacturers understand & fight cyber risks.
TAG! Sign Manufacturer Finds Kaizen is “It” for Transformation And Growth
RI Manufacturer National Marker Company creates sales and reduces costs with the help of Kaizen training from Polaris MEP.
Providence Business News: RI Manufacturers are “Stronger, Eager to Grow”
Providence Business News: Rhode Island manufacturers are stronger, eager to grow after flexibility and relationship-building due to COVID-19. Polaris MEP’s Kathie Mahoney and Amerisewn’s Layne Meyer among those quoted in this article from “Stuff” 2021.
Tried-and-True Tips for Food Safety
September is National Food Safety Education Month, a good time to re-focus on the importance of a food safety culture. Polaris MEP shares advice from three experienced Rhode Island food manufacturing pros.
Providence Business News: Polaris MEP offers 2-day, online inventory-management course for manufacturers
Polaris MEP will offer an online inventory-management course designed to help manufacturers better measure and control inventory to improve their bottom line.
Why a Food Safety Culture Is Good Business for RI Food Manufacturers
It’s National Food Safety Month. Learn why a food safety plan & a strong food safety culture lead to strong RI food manufacturing businesses.
Polaris MEP Awarded America Works Mini-Grant for High School Virtual Reality (VR) Training
To encourage exploration of manufacturing careers, Polaris MEP is launching a Virtual Reality pilot program funded by a “mini-grant” from America Works
Lead Generation With TribalVision Info Session
This half-hour informational session explains the benefits and structure of the TribalVision Lead Generation Consortium
Inventory Control Info Session
Inventory IS waste. Inventory also IS necessary. This webinar will teach ow can lean manufacturing tools help your team control it better.
Polaris MEP Adds Specialists to Meet Rhode Island Manufacturing Workforce Challenges
To help Rhode Island manufacturers meet hiring/recruiting challenges, Polaris MEP hires workforce specialists Aarin B. Clemons & Annie Unger.
Manufacturing Pain Points
When I meet with RI companies, inevitably they tell me the top two manufacturing pain points right now are workforce and supply chain.
An Additive Manufacturing Guide for RI Manufacturers (Part 2)
An additive manufacturing guide to help Rhode Island companies determine if the technology (also known as 3D printing) is right for them.
Human Error Reduction Webinar
WHY does “operator error” happen? Find out about tools, tactics and training to reduce “human error” in this fast-moving webinar.
Is Additive Manufacturing Right for You? A Go-To Guide (Part 1)
An additive manufacturing guide to help Rhode Island companies determine if the technology (also known as 3D printing) is right for them.
The Future of Manufacturing | Venture Café Providence
Polaris MEP Center Director, Kathie Mahoney facilitates an interactive discussion on the Future of Manufacturing in Rhode Island and beyond
Day by Day by Manufacturing Day
Any day in October can be Manufacturing Day, promoting manufacturing as a career pathway & your company as an employer of choice.
Providence Business News: Editor’s Choice: Building relationships with local business professionals
Polaris MEP Project Manager Ted Kennedy answers five questions about plant layouts and lean manufacturing for the Providence Business News.