This article is the sixth in a monthly series by the the America Works initiative. As a part of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, this series focuses on...
Polaris MEP Project Manager Ted Kennedy spoke with Susan Shalhoub of the Providence Business News about how Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques can be used to improve both workflow and workspace, with thoughtful plant layouts. "PBN: What is an example of how lean...
Susan Shalhoub of the Providence Business News reports that Polaris MEP has received a mini grant from America Works. The money will fund a virtual reality program that encourages exploration of manufacturing careers by Rhode Island career and technical (CTE)...
Providence, RI – October 5, 2021 – Two Rhode Island non-profits are partnering to foster entrepreneurship in manufacturing. RIHub and Polaris MEP will collaborate on programming that connects startups, university students and innovators to manufacturing resources for...
The Providence Business News 2021 "Stuff" special issue features insights from Polaris MEP Center Director Kathie Mahoney, leading manufacturers Amerisewn and Bradford Soap Works, and Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Executive Director Dave Chenevert, among...
Polaris MEP will offer an online inventory-management course designed to help manufacturers better measure and control inventory to improve their bottom line. Managers, buyers and purchasers, production staff, accounting and finance staff, and distribution and...
Providence, RI – September 20, 2021 – To encourage exploration of manufacturing careers, Polaris MEP is launching a Virtual Reality pilot program funded by a “mini-grant” from America Works. America Works is a national initiative coordinating the manufacturing...
Providence, RI – September 7, 2021 – As more Rhode Island manufacturers report struggles to find and recruit workers, Polaris MEP is staffing up to help them meet the challenge. Aarin B. Clemons joins the team as Workforce Coordinator while Andrea (Annie) Unger steps...
The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce will hold a Networking Pop Up event with the Emerging Leaders Council and the Women’s Business Council. The ELC is an inclusive team of professionals whose mission is to engage and develop the next generation of business...