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Protected: An Interview with Foley & Foley, HR/Employment Law Resource
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IndustryWeek Features Inventory Control Advice from Polaris MEP Project Manager Ted Kennedy
Leading trade publication IndustryWeek featured advice on manufacturing inventory control from Project Manager Ted Kennedy in a new issue.
3D Scanning – 2 Smart Industrial Applications
VIDEO: Learn how 3D scanning can support Rhode Island manufacturers with supply chain issues, facility layout, reverse engineering, and more!
US Navy Challenge: Ocean Floor Sediment Collection Device
What is the US Navy Challenge: Ocean Floor Sediment Collection Device? The US Navy seeks designs for an automated, inexpensive, underwater sediment collection device for operation in the epipelagic zone of the ocean to a depth of 200 meters. The device must be capable of operation attached to a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) or by […]
Aarin Clemons Links Recruiting, Brand & Culture on “Manufacturing Monday Motivation” Podcast
Polaris MEP’s Workforce Coordinator Aarin Clemons speaks to the links between manufacturing recruiting, brand and culture.
Finding Funding for Growth & Transformation Webinar Recording
VIDEO: This webinar features an overview of various grant, voucher and lending programs that might be right for your business.
What is Supplier Sourcing in Supply Chain Management?
Small & medium-sized Rhode Island manufacturers are struggling to procure essential products. Supplier sourcing offers solutions.
New crop of machinists launched by CCRI and Polaris MEP
The “Fast Track” program from Polaris MEP, CCRI & the RI DLT trains new crop of machinists, helping Rhode Islanders gain good jobs & local manufacturers gain skilled workers.
Celebrating Those on the “Fast Track” to Meaningful Manufacturing Careers
On May 13, 2022, partners Polaris MEP, CCRI and the Rhode Island Department of Labor celebrated students in the Fast Track to CNC Manufacturing program.
What Level Of Risk Are You Comfortable With?
In a new post, Center Director Kathie Mahoney discusses risk versus return & the reality of cyber-security risk for small manufacturers.
Cranston Patch: RI Starting Manufacturing Jobs Program for Woman Inmates
Cranston Patch: Governor McKee said that the RI Department of Corrections is teaming with Polaris MEP to create a manufacturing jobs pilot program for woman inmates.
3D Scanning to Facility Layout with Functional 3D
VIDEO: 3D scanning technology is available and offers very real benefits to small and medium-sized RI manufacturers.
Strategies and Funding to Develop and Retain Employees in a Tight Labor Market
VIDEO: Polaris MEP and Tooling U present options to develop and maintain your workforce for Rhode Island manufacturers.
New MEP National Network Infographic Explores Reshoring
A new reshoring infographic from the MEP National Network offers data on this manufacturing trend as well as reasons buyers want #MadeInUSA.
Providence Business First: Polaris MEP seeks input as RI manufacturing economy rebounds
Providence Business First reports that Polaris MEP is expanding and diversifying its advisory board as the RI manufacturing economy rebounds.
Write Better Job Descriptions to Attract Better Candidates
RI Manufacturers can attract better candidates by writing better job descriptions. Polaris MEP’s Workforce Coordinator offers four tips.
Polaris MEP Seeks Advisory Board Members to Move RI Manufacturing Forward
Polaris MEP is expanding its Advisory Board of Directors, to support its mission to strengthen RI’s small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Food giveaway caters to Rhode Island’s Southeast Asian community
Polaris MEP was proud to support the Center for Southeast Asians “Year of the Tiger” on the 12th in Providence.