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Rhode Island Manufacturers Discuss Industry Challenges and Opportunities With Senator Reed
Polaris MEP recently hosted a manufacturing roundtable with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, bringing Rhode Island manufacturers together to discuss the state’s manufacturing landscape, share challenges and ask questions about issues affecting their businesses. The conversation...
Rhode Island Has the Building Blocks to Strengthen the Shipbuilding Workforce
The U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding workforce shortage calls for more than higher wages and traditional recruiting. In a recent article, War on the Rocks argues that regional intermediaries are needed to connect employers, training providers and workers looking to move into...
Building a Safety Culture That Lasts
A safer workplace is not built through compliance alone. In a recent Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast episode, EHS strategist Kevin Weaver outlines a practical framework for building safety into everyday operations—one that begins with leadership commitment and...
RI’s Future in the Making: Connects Students with Manufacturing Leaders and Future Career Opportunities
4Polaris MEP event brings together students, manufacturers and state leaders to strengthen Rhode Island’s manufacturing workforce pipeline. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Hundreds of Rhode Island students are getting a firsthand look at the future of manufacturing today as...
Why Workplace Safety is Good for Business
Workplace safety is about more than regulatory compliance. For Rhode Island manufacturers, a strong safety program can protect profitability, improve product quality, support employee retention and create opportunities for growth. With skilled labor in high demand and...
Rhode Island Companies Positioned to Support the Navy’s Next Generation of Undersea Technology
The U.S. Navy is looking beyond traditional defense contractors to discover new technologies, creating opportunities for Rhode Island manufacturers and emerging technology companies. With its established maritime infrastructure and growing network of industry...
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