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RI Food Strategy 2030 Charts a Path Toward a Stronger, More Resilient Food System

Rhode Island’s food system is a major contributor to the state’s economy, supporting more than 77,000 jobs across…

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Rhode Island Manufacturers Discuss Industry Challenges and Opportunities With Senator Reed

Polaris MEP recently hosted a manufacturing roundtable with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, bringing Rhode Island manufacturers together to…

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Rhode Island Has the Building Blocks to Strengthen the Shipbuilding Workforce

In a recent article, War on the Rocks argues that regional intermediaries are needed to connect employers, training…

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Building a Safety Culture That Lasts

A safer workplace is one that begins with leadership commitment and extends to employee engagement, workplace culture, internal…

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RI’s Future in the Making: Connects Students with Manufacturing Leaders and Future Career Opportunities

Hundreds of Rhode Island students are getting a firsthand look at the future of manufacturing today as Polaris…

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Why Workplace Safety is Good for Business

For Rhode Island manufacturers, a strong safety program can protect profitability, improve product quality, support employee retention and…

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Rhode Island Companies Positioned to Support the Navy’s Next Generation of Undersea Technology

The U.S. Navy is working to expand its relationships with companies outside the traditional defense industry, creating new…

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Strong Leaders Don’t Happen by Accident: How DDI Helps Build the Leaders Manufacturers Need

Strong Leaders Don’t Happen by Accident: How DDI Helps Build the Leaders Manufacturers Need

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Rhode Island Manufacturers Face Hurdles Accessing Tariff Refunds

Rhode Island businesses are beginning to receive millions of dollars in tariff refunds, but some manufacturers are having…

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Polaris Helps Bring the New England Manufacturing Community Together at NE Made Summit

The inaugural New England M.A.D.E. (Manufacturing Advancement, Development & Expansion) Summit brought manufacturers, business leaders, industry experts and…

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Preparing for ISO 9001:2026: An Opportunity for Rhode Island Manufacturers

ISO 9001 is more than a certification. When integrated into daily operations, a Quality Management System (QMS) can…

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ISO 9001:2026 FDIS: Why Quality Management is Becoming a Strategic Business Function

Quality Magazine's latest coverage of the ISO 9001:2026 revision digs into the substance behind the update, framing it…