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Photo Recap – Grand Opening of JARC Rhode Island
On May 19, 2023, Polaris MEP and the Jane Addams Resource Corporation hosted a grand opening event to launch the transformational manufacturing training hub, JARC Rhode Island. More than 150 industry leaders, ecosystem partners and political stakeholders joined in the...
Rhode Island Pet Treat Company and Partners Featured as “Heroes of Manufacturing” in National Video
Rhode Island Food Business Ecosystem Featured as “Heroes” Video Produced by National Institute of Standards & Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership Latest installment of “Heroes of American Manufacturing” series celebrates RI dog treat maker BUPPY...
Polaris MEP Welcomes Matt Watson as Director of RI Manufacturing Partnership Center
Former Senior VP of Empire State Development Brings Extensive Experience in Federal Fund Management and Innovation Ecosystem Development Providence, RI – April 7, 2023 – Polaris MEP, Rhode Island’s nonprofit Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center, has hired...
MEP National Network Infographic: Responding to the Manufacturing Skills Gap With Training
By Katie Rapp, Writer/Editor for the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network Polaris MEP is the Rhode Island Center for the MEP National NetworkTM, whose mission it is to strengthen and empower small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in...
Polaris MEP Opens Applications for Round 1 of New Rhode Island Defense Supply Chain Program
“RI MADE” to Fund Assessments and Projects for Smaller Manufacturing Companies in Automation & Robotics, Cyber Resiliency and Risk Mitigation Resources Providence, RI – February 14, 2023 – Applications are now open for RI MADE, the new defense manufacturing...
Employment Law Changes – What Smaller Rhode Island Manufacturers Should Know
Our Project Managers are fantastic problem-solvers and guides because they draw on years of experience and training in continuous improvement, automation, quality and more. But as much as I love them, I wouldn't want them advising you on search engine optimization or...
3 DOs and DONTs for Implementing Barcode Scanning for Inventory Management
Inaccurate inventory balances can be a profit killer. Poor inventory management can be a business killer. This is why many manufacturers in Rhode Island and across the United States have turned to barcode scanning systems. These systems improve the accuracy and ease...
Build a More Proactive Game Plan with a Lean Management Road Map
By Sue Via, Senior Project Manager at TechSolve, part of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network Polaris MEP is the Rhode Island Center for the MEP National NetworkTM, whose mission it is to strengthen and empower small and medium-sized...
Our Top Advice for a More Successful 2023
By Wendy Mackie, Advisory Board Chairperson Starting and running a business requires an immense amount of faith and fortitude. When I look back at 2022, one of the best pieces of advice I got was to step into a new role on the Polaris MEP Advisory Board. Serving as...
Providence Business News: More than $87M from 2023 federal spending bill to support 78 Rhode Island projects
78 Rhode Island projects, including a Polaris MEP work-based training initiative, will receive funding through the 2023 federal spending bill. The Providence Business News reported on the more than $87.2 million approved for RI projects that will improve...
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