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Rhode Island Manufacturers Report Tariffs Have Negatively Impacted Their Bottom Line

Survey conducted by Polaris MEP, Rhode Island Commerce and the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association captures scope of impact on Ocean State manufacturing

Resources

Annual Impact Report 2024

This annual report only highlights a fraction of our 2024 outcomes and focuses on Technology Briefings and Demonstrations, including the inaugural BlueTIDE event, and Technology Scouting. Download Now >

Growth & Strategy

Compost Company Ensures Safety Priorities are “In the Mix” with Help from Rhode Island MEP Center

Case Study: Small RI Manufacturer ReMix Organics protects their bottom line – & employees with facility hazard assessment, safety training.

Growth & Strategy

Additive Manufacturing Company Drives Sales Through Combination of Quality Certification and Quality Lead Generation

Case Study: Quality Certification and Lead Generation service helps RI additive manufacturing company R&D Technologies grow sales.

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Training Helps Dairy Make Transformational Cost-Saving “Moooooves”

Case Study: Lean Training from Polaris MEP leads Rhode Island dairy to a “huge win” with significant savings of time and expense.

Growth & Strategy

“We Knocked Our Production Time Nearly in Half” With Lean Training

Lean Training Case Study: How scenic automation manufacturer Creative Conners reduced production time through Polaris MEP and 5S.

Quality Management Systems

Quality Management Solutions Help RI Automotive Webbing Leader Maintain Sales, Improve Company

Case Study: How Quality Management support from Polaris MEP helped automotive manufacturer Leedon Webbing maintain sales.

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Building Careers, Changing Lives: JARC RI, Polaris MEP, and the Future of Manufacturing

Through its exceptional workforce training programs, JARC RI is providing individuals with the skills they need to thrive in manufacturing careers. And through a key partnership with Polaris MEP, that training translates into real-world job placements, helping graduates find meaningful employment in Rhode Island’s robust manufacturing sector.

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What’s Your NAICS Code? (And Why Your Manufacturing Business Needs One)

Demystifying NAICS Codes for RI’s Manufacturing Community. If you’re a Rhode Island manufacturer looking to grow, there’s one small code with big implications: your NAICS code.

Videos

Polaris MEP’s Tip of the Week: Workforce

In this series, Polaris MEP representatives will be highlighted by providing the “tip of the week” relevant to their expertise. This week it’s Aarin Clemons, Polaris MEP’s workforce manager.

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Connecting Smaller Manufacturers With Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions

Connecting Smaller Manufacturers With Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions

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Tech the Halls: A Night of Innovation, Networking, and NASA

Rhode Island’s tech manufacturing community gathered for an evening that was equal parts innovation and celebration.

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Federal funds will help grow Blue Economy workforce in RI & southeastern MA

Federal funds will help grow Blue Economy workforce in RI & southeastern MA

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R.I. gets a boost on building a workforce for its nascent blue economy

In this blog post, learn how R.I. gets a boost on building a workforce for its nascent blue economy

Videos

Rhode Island Commerce Hosts Manufacturing Sector Resource Fair

Rhode Island Commerce hosted a resource fair at Taco Comfort Solutions in Cranston for local manufacturers highlighting new programs that support the industry, as well as existing programs and initiatives that support manufacturers in Rhode Island.

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Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Host Resource Fair for Rhode Island Food Manufacturers

Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce hosted an online resource fair for Rhode Island food manufacturers.

Videos

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.

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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