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MEPNN Infographic -- Training: Responding to the Manufacturing Skills Gap --- describes common workforce challenges, possible solutions.

Applications open for RI MADE, funding assessments & automation, robotics, cyber projects for defense supply chain manufacturing companies.

Polaris MEP will host a free digital innovation webinar for manufacturers who are interested in expanding their digital…

The 2023 federal spending bill includes more than $87.2M to support 78 RI projects, including manufacturing work-based training.

VIDEO: More than 300 Rhode Island schoolkids attended the 2022 Manufacturing Day career / student experience event hosted…

Mary Serrreze of Providence Business First reports that URI Research Foundation named a full-time executive director, Christian Cowan.

The Providence Business News reports that Christian Cowan has been appointed URI Research Foundation executive director.

Providence Business News honors Polaris MEP and CCRI, partners in workforce training that advances the RI Manufacturing industry.

WJAR TV reports: Rhode Island leaders, partners hold manufacturing industry session & career fair, MFGDay22 presented by Polaris…

Providence Business News 5 Questions feature covers blue economy, workforce and more with Polaris MEP's interim Board Chair…

Industry leaders and partners will kick off Rhode Island Manufacturing Month with a future-focused “Manufacturing Day” event on…

A consortium led by URI Research Foundation designated a “Defense Manufacturing Community;" will pursue $5M to strengthen maritime…