Building Careers, Changing Lives: JARC RI, Polaris MEP, and the Future of Manufacturing PROVIDENCE, RI – In the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, the Jane Addams Resource Corporation Rhode Island (JARC RI) is quietly transforming lives — one weld, one machine, and...
RI Delegation Calls Out Trump’s 100 Days of Economic Chaos PROVIDENCE, RI – As President Trump approaches his first 100 days in office at the end of the month, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo gathered in...
What is a NAICS Code, and Why Should Rhode Island Manufacturers Care? Demystifying NAICS Codes for RI’s Manufacturing Community If you’re a Rhode Island manufacturer looking to grow, compete for contracts, or simply better understand your business data, there's one...
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. To have a Polaris MEP project...
Rhode Island’s tech manufacturing community gathered for an evening that was equal parts innovation and celebration. Tech the Halls, at Buttonwoods Brewery in Providence, and hosted by Polaris MEP, was more than just a networking event—it was a showcase...
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...
Introducing Our Trusted Third-Party Series Highlighting Vendors Approved by Polaris MEP! As a trusted resource for manufacturing excellence, we understand the importance of partnering to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients. This 3rd Party webinar series...
Many Quality standards require some degree of measuring customer satisfaction, including ISO 9001, AS9100D and ISO 13485. ALL manufacturers looking to improve competitiveness and profitability can benefit from collecting and acting on customer feedback. Polaris MEP...
Kicking off the 19-week program earlier this January, Cohort 20 is starting strong! The sixteen students enrolled in the Polaris MEP CCRI Fast Track to Manufacturing Program have already embarked on an incredible journey. They have had the opportunity to explore and...