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Rhode Island Manufacturers Report Tariffs Have Negatively Impacted Their Bottom Line
Survey conducted by Polaris MEP, Rhode Island Commerce and the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association captures scope of impact from federal tariff changes on Ocean State manufacturing Providence, RI – June 30, 2025 – Of the nearly 100 Rhode Island manufacturers who...
Building Careers, Changing Lives: JARC RI, Polaris MEP, and the Future of Manufacturing
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...
What’s Your NAICS Code? (And Why Your Manufacturing Business Needs One)
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...
Connecting Smaller Manufacturers With Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions
Connecting Smaller Manufacturers With Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions Maintaining a competitive advantage is paramount for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in today's rapidly evolving landscape. As technology continues to reshape industries, the pressure...
Tech the Halls: A Night of Innovation, Networking, and NASA
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...
Federal funds will help grow Blue Economy workforce in RI & southeastern MA
RI Delegation Delivers $3.8M to Help Ocean Tech Works Project Make Waves & Expand Employment Opportunities Federal funds will help grow Blue Economy workforce in RI & southeastern MA WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to strengthen Rhode Island’s workforce and...
R.I. gets a boost on building a workforce for its nascent blue economy
The University of Rhode Island Foundation and Polaris MEP has received close to $4 million from the Commerce Department to train for roles in the ocean technology sector By Omar Mohammed | Globe Staff PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has been clear about wanting to scale...
RI Delegation Delivers $3.8M to Help Ocean Tech Works Project Make Waves & Expand Employment Opportunities
Federal funds will help grow Blue Economy workforce in RI & southeastern MA WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to strengthen Rhode Island’s workforce and create more high-paying ocean technology and ‘Blue Economy’ jobs, Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation today...