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Why Providence? – The Providence Jewelry Museum Story

Once the jewelry capital of the world, Providence’s bejeweled past deserves to be celebrated and shared for years to come.

Blog

RI Delegation Delivers $3.8M to Help Ocean Tech Works Project Make Waves & Expand Employment Opportunities

In this blog post, learn how Federal funds will help grow Blue Economy workforce in RI & southeastern MA

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Is A “Game-Changer,” Shortening Furniture Production Time From Days to Hours

“Since we started working with Nathan and Polaris MEP we are down to one-by-one flow, which we thought was impossible. It has been a game-changer”

Videos

Polaris MEP’s Intro to MMID: Providing Structure within the Chaos of Product Development – Webinar

As part of our specialist network, we’re partnered with MMID to help both early stage and mature manufacturers grow/boost revenue by introducing new products.

Videos

Harness Federal Support for Your Green Energy Transition

Gain insight into how the U.S. Department of Energy’s Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) helps industrial facilities and large energy users identify, implement, and optimize clean energy technologies.

Videos

“P” is for Partnership – Ep1: RI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

As part of a new “P” is for Partnership video series, Matt Watson talks with Oscar Mejias about the Polaris MEP-RI Hispanic Chamber alliance.

Careers

MFGDay24 – An Exciting Manufacturing Career Exploration Experience!

MFGDay24 — Manufacturing Day 2024 – introduced hundreds of high school students to industry careers through exploration & fun experiences.

Blog

Integrating Sustainability: Insights from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council

In this blog post, learn about how the MEP supports manufacturers increase efficiency, and get them to integrate and operate sustainably.

Videos

US Secretary of Commerce Raimondo – Comments for Manufacturing Day 2024

US Commerce Secretary Raimondo offers a video message for Rhode Island High School students for Manufacturing Day 2024.

Blog

Mapping Your Supply Chains Helps Prioritize Risks and Actions

In this MEP blog post, learn more about how mapping out your supply chain helps prioritize risks and actions.

Blog

Manufacturing Internships are Expanding the Talent Pipeline

In this MEP blog post, learn about how offering manufacturing internships can help expand the talent pipeline

Blog

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities – Protect your Industry 4.0 investment

In this MEP blog post, learn about how to protect your manufacturing company’s Industry 4.0 investments from cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Facility Layout

MEP Facility Layout Services Help MOO, Inc. Enjoy Cost Savings and Greater Efficiency

Case study: Print industry leader MOO enjoyed cost savings, greater efficiency thanks to MEP facility layout services from RI’s Polaris MEP.

Facility Layout

MEP Facility Layout Services Help MOO, Inc. Enjoy Cost Savings and Greater Efficiency

Case study: Print industry leader MOO enjoyed cost savings, greater efficiency thanks to MEP facility layout services from RI’s Polaris MEP.

Videos

DDI Mid-Level Leadership Development Courses Info Session

In this recorded info session, Learn about six new leadership development courses designed for mid-level leaders. Developed by internationally renowned DDI, this training is now available to RI manufacturers through Polaris MEP.

Blog

Polaris MEP, Partners Receive Federal Grant to Create Comprehensive, Reentry “Pathway Home”

Polaris MEP will receive a $1.4M federal grant to assist reentry individuals with training, services and a comprehensive “Pathway Home.”

Growth & Strategy

OSHA Price and Inspection Updates – Polaris MEP’s Third Party Spotlight

More than 60% of Safety Trainers’ clients have been with them for over 14 years. Polaris MEP clients rely on Safety Trainers for a variety of solutions including OSHA 10 hour and 30 hour training, OSHA record-keeping, OSHA fines & violations abatement, and Emergency Management training.

Growth & Strategy

Lead Generation with Skayle 360 – Polaris MEP’s Third Party Spotlight

Are you ready to supercharge your business growth and skyrocket your success? Join Polaris MEP’s Third Party Project Manager, Rob Chipman, as he presents this months spotlight vendor: Skayle 360