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Rhode Island hit a remarkable pandemic milestone that flew under the radar: On June 21, there were zero new hospital admissions for COVID-19. As Dan McGowan noted in a recent Boston Globe "Rhode Map," that’s the first time that has happened since March 14, 2020. At...
7 Shipping and Receiving Challenges (and 1 Proven Solution)
There are a number of common challenges in the Shipping and Receiving areas of a manufacturing company. Often there is not a lot of focus by manufacturers to improve those areas, which are actually critical to the companies’ operations and to high level customer...
Providence Business News: R.I. Tech ‘Super Connector’ Gaining Momentum
By Erin Read Our partner company, 401 Tech Bridge has been featured in Providence Business News. 401 Tech Bridge is an economic development initiative launched in 2019 that seeks to connect the U.S. Navy, universities, nonprofits and businesses in Rhode Island to...
Dedicated to Rhode Island’s Manufacturing Workforce
Manufacturing workforce development is a critical part of Polaris MEP's mission to support the growth of RI's small and medium-sized manufacturers. I couldn't be happier than when I hear a client share that a grant-funded training program led to thousands of dollars...
Lindsey Brickle, Polaris MEP Senior Workforce Manager, Recognized with “40 Under 40” Honor
Polaris MEP's Lindsey Brickle has been recognized by the Providence Business News (PBN) as a 2021 40 Under 40 honoree. Lindsey is the Manufacturing Extension Partnership center's Senior Workforce Manager. In addition to helping manufacturers create jobs, retain talent...
Marketing’s Role in Recruiting: Pulling in Qualified Talent
By Polaris MEP Partner Matt Cheetham, TribalVision Now more than ever, human resource departments are struggling to attract and retain qualified talent. As the economy begins to open back up, employers need to start thinking about filling their pipelines and building...
Providence Business News: Five Questions with Kathie Mahoney
By Erin Read In Kathie Mahoney's interview with Providence Business News, she discusses her new position as Executive Director of Polaris MEP and how Polaris MEP will continue to serve Rhode Island manufacturers. "Across the country, there’s an urgent need for skilled...
Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Manufacturers — Employees & Vaccinations
With the headlines about vaccinations and COVID-19 safety protocols, Dave Chenevert at the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association (RIMA) and I have been communicating with state officials about what it means for manufacturers. Below we offer 7 pieces of guidance your...
The Rhode Island Manufacturing Data Dashboard
Polaris MEP, Rhode Island's Manufacturing Extension Partnership, has added a new feature to its website: the Rhode Island Manufacturing Data Dashboard. The dashboard provides an overall snapshot of the state’s economy and, in particular, data points indicating how the...
Four Ways Polaris MEP Can Help RI Manufacturers with Sustainability
It's Earth Day 2021, which means "Sustainable Manufacturing" -- managing operations of a manufacturing facility through economically- and environmentally-sound practices –- is on our minds. Whether large or small, successful manufacturers know that sustainable...
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