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RI Mask Mandate & Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Manufacturers
A mask mandate goes into effect in RI December 20th. Polaris MEP and RIMA offer a summary, COVID-19…
URI Research Foundation (URIRF) Selected as Build Back Better EDA Grant Finalist
Polaris MEP's parent organization, the URI Research Foundation (URIRF), was selected in conjunction with Rhode Island Commerce as…
NIST MEP Announces Appointment of New MEP Director
NIST MEP announced the appointment of Pravina Raghavan as new Director of the Hollings MEP program. Polaris MEP…
NIST Data Debunks 4 Manufacturing Myths – INFOGRAPHIC
A new infographic from NIST debunks 4 manufacturing myths, using economic data and case studies from the MEP…
When Good Strategies Go Bad: The 7 Deadly Execution Mistakes
Manufacturers work hard developing sound business strategies. Here are the 7 deadly execution mistakes that can derail a…
Support Small Businesses #MadeInRI
Kathie Mahoney, Director of the Rhode Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership center, explains why she makes it her business…
Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce: RI Manufacturing Trends with Polaris MEP Livestream
The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce interviews Kathie Mahoney about the 2022 State of RI Manufacturing Survey
A Lean Manufacturing Thanksgiving Tale?
Most people don’t relate Thanksgiving with Lean Manufacturing. Yet that’s exactly what this tale is about: How Lean…
PBN: Polaris MEP Launches Manufacturing Report on Workforce, Growth in R.I.
Polaris MEP announces their 2022 State of RI Manufacturing Survey to measure workforce, growth and more in the…
Reporter Today East Providence: New Study Seeks Input from East Providence Manufacturers
Non-profit consulting group Polaris MEP is launching an in-depth study of trends in Rhode Island's manufacturing sector