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Safety Consulting
Our safety programs are designed for small-to-medium manufacturers in Rhode Island and focus on the most common types…
Nterprisers Develops New Marketplace with Polaris MEP Project Manager’s Help
Chris Cinieri, Polaris MEP Project Manager, helped Nterprisers develop their new Marketplace to help meet manufacturers's needs.
Ascendium Education Group Awards $2.45 Million Grant to Polaris MEP
The project responds to Rhode Island’s acute manufacturing workforce shortage by strengthening the talent pipeline while opening access…
Space: The Final Frontier for Standards
By standardizing how biological and chemical changes are measured in space, the mission supports recent U.S. policy goals…
Request for Proposals: Job Training & Support Services, Spring
Polaris MEP seeks proposals from training providers for job training and support services targeting adults seeking full-time, livable-wage…
Polaris Announces Rebrand to Strengthen Support for Rhode Island Manufacturers and Tech Companies
Polaris is a nonprofit dedicated to driving business growth, innovation, and job creation in Rhode Island. It is…
Pawtucket Manufacturer’s Forum Provides Lively Conversation and Insights
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, various manufacturers gathered at the Cooley Group’s Pawtucket headquarters for a stimulating conversation…
The Toll of Tariffs
Rhode Island's manufacturing sector remains a major contributor to the state's economy. And many of those companies are…
Companies seek ‘next-generation’ makers at Manufacturing Day 2025
A shortage of qualified workers remains a familiar concern for Rhode Island's manufacturing leaders in attendance at RI's…
Hundreds of Rhode Island Students Explore Local Manufacturing Careers at Manufacturing Day 2025
Despite the gloomy weather, Rhode Island's next generation of makers gathered at Farm Fresh Rhode Island on October…