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Polaris MEP, RIMA Publish Reopening “Playbook” for State Manufacturers
The headlines this week have been filled with news of RI's "Reopening." While most of Rhode Island's businesses have been closed as part of the effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, manufacturing has remained open. This is because our industry has proven...
Providence Business News: Survey takes stock of R.I. manufacturers amid COVID-19 climate
Polaris MEP's COVID-19 impact survey of founders, CEOs and owners of Rhode Island manufacturing companies was reported as one of Providence Business News' "Hot Topics." "Polaris Manufacturing Extension Partnership conducted a survey of Rhode Island manufacturers and...
Survey of Rhode Island Manufacturing Business Owners Hints at Varied Recovery Timeframes
Polaris MEP poll shows support for state COVID-19 coronavirus guidance Providence, RI – May 5, 2020 – A poll of owners/CEOs of Rhode Island manufacturing businesses found that, despite operational challenges posed by state guidance on social distancing and masks, more...
Governor Gina Raimondo Recognizes Polaris MEP’s Role in Sourcing PPE/Gowns for COVID-19 Response
Polaris MEP received a "shout-out" from Rhode Island's Governor Gina Raimondo during her daily COVID-19 briefing. "The most encouraging thing for me throughout this crisis has just been the way people pull together. Not a day goes by that someone doesn't do something...
Providence Business News: Many local factories transform to meet needs of pandemic fight
Mary Johnson, Polaris MEP Growth and Strategy Manager, was quoted by in a Providence Business News feature on local manufacturers who have pivoted in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. "[Johnson] said local manufacturers tend to be producers of components, putting...
Providence Business News: Manufacturers affected by COVID-19 invited to participate in talent exchange
Susan Shalhoub reported on a pilot program that has been set up for manufacturing companies impacted by the coronavirus, sponsored by Polaris MEP, the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association and the R.I. Department of Labor and Training. “The manufacturing employers...
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