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Celebrating Those on the “Fast Track” to Meaningful Manufacturing Careers
"That's my brother!" The shout from the back of the CCRI auditorium had the audience laughing as Fast Track to CNC Manufacturing honoree Alex Shaw crossed the stage. Family pride was the order of the day on May 13th. The ceremony celebrated those who recently...
New MEP National Network Infographic Explores Reshoring
The MEP National Network has published a new, data-filled reshoring infographic with insights related to past reliance on foreign sources and the potential for bringing more manufacturing back to the U.S. The publication notes the top industries reshoring back to...
Polaris MEP Seeks Advisory Board Members to Move RI Manufacturing Forward
Providence, RI – April 18, 2022 – Non-profit consulting group Polaris MEP, the state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center, is growing, and seeks to grow its Advisory Board to support its mission to strengthen and empower RI’s small and medium-sized...
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" yesterday in Providence. The morning's rain did nothing to dampen then the enthusiasm of this community!Learn about the program (and see if you spot our logo) in this WJAR-TV piece....
Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act 2022
Rhode Island Representative David N. Cicilline and Michigan Representative Peter Meijer have re-introduced the “Made In America Manufacturing Communities Act,” which empowers the Secretary of Commerce to design consortiums as “manufacturing communities” eligible for...
Providence Business News: Polaris MEP to host manufacturer coaching session for certification
Polaris MEP will host “Coaching: Move People Forward,” an interactive, virtual course designed for leaders to teach them how to coach in various situations. The course, which results in a certification from Development Dimensions International, can help managers who...
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