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Buy American Executive Order Signed
Quality Management Systems
Facility Layout
Cybersecurity
Technology Acceleration
Workforce Development
How Daycare and Industrial Entrepreneurship Relate to Manufacturing’s Recovery
New DFARS Interim Rule for DoD Assessments & CMMC
Manufacturer Info Session with RI Department of Health – COVID Rapid Test Kits
Representatives from Rhode Island Commerce and the Department of Health review the state’s COVID-19 on-site rapid testing kit program for manufacturers.
International Growth: How RI Manufacturers Can Expand With “STEP Grant” Funds
STEP grants can help Rhode Island manufacturers begin/increase exports. Find out what grants cover, how to apply & hear success stories in this webinar.
Cloud Computing Under DFARS-7012: Resolving a Common Obstacle on the Path to CMMC
Current DFARS Cybersecurity Requirements: The path to the future and CMMC
Learn about the current DFARS cybersecurity requirements for Rhode Island / New England manufacturers in the DoD supply chain.
New & New to You Hiring, Training Resources for RI Manufacturers
The state of Rhode Island offers manufacturers many resources for recruiting and training workers – but where should you start? Get on the inside track with Polaris MEP Workforce Manager, Lindsey Brickle, & specialists from the Department of Labor and Training.
Ask Me Anything with Kathie Mahoney, Polaris MEP Center Director
New Polaris MEP Center Director Kathie Mahoney answers burning questions about grant-funded training, collaboration with other Manufacturing Extension Partnerships, and … Halloween candy (?!) in this fun “Ask Me Anything” session.
Continuous Operational Improvements for the Food & Beverage Industry
Polaris MEP Project Manager Nathan Bonds chats with a trio of successful food and beverage manufacturers in a discussion of balancing costs and inventory, and operational improvements to be made when scaling and/or securing a co-packer. A Venture Cafe Providence event recording.
5S Lean & Covid19: Sustain
Webinar: 5S Lean & Covid19: Standardize
Webinar: 5S Lean & Covid19: Shine
Webinar Video Recording: Polaris MEP discusses the 5S lean principle of SHINE and how it saves manufacturers time and money.