Industry Convening: 50 Sims Updates and Tours

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Start Date

February 10, 2024 11:00 am

End Date

February 10, 2024 12:30 pm

Venue

50 Sims Ave, Providence, 02909, Rhode Island, United States

Organizer

401 Tech Bridge/Polaris MEP

Price

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Thank you for considering our invitation to this convening of technology manufacturing industry stakeholders and partners. 

Plans are being explored/formed to outfit space at 50 Sims thanks to federal EDA and Rhode Island Commerce Corporation funding awards (the 401 Tech Bridge Advanced Materials and Technology Center project).

Please register to hear updates about the progress towards realizing the potential of the current “Shed” at 50 Sims Avenue, Providence, and how it can best promote quality jobs, boost RI’s economy and serve the needs of many communities.

The agenda includes interactive gathering of perspectives, followed by comments and insights from Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse plus RI Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner. A community partner will share their thoughts and all are invited for tours of the “Shed” following the program.

WHAT TO EXPECT

10:45am Check-in, socializing (coffee & light pastries)
11:00am Data gathering – share your thoughts on future programming possibilities and priorities
11:30am

Concept overview. Comments, insights and updates from:

  • Senator Jack Reed
  • Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
  • Liz Tanner, Secretary of Commerce, State of Rhode Island
  • Matt Weldon, Director, RI Department of Labor and Training
  • Christian Cowan, Executive Director, 401 Tech Bridge/Polaris MEP
12:15pm Tours of potential 50 Sims center

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Innovators, entrepreneurs, manufacturers/makers
  • K-12 educators and providers of K-12 enrichment and career programs, community-based organizations
  • Industry partners and business support organizations

COMFORT/ PARKING

  • The space is heated but leans on the colder side, bring layers!
  • The space has an accessible entrance and parking. There is on-street parking. There is overhead lighting in the meeting space.
  • If sensitive to noise, bring earplugs. There is considerable background noise in the space, such as fans, pipes, and air compressors.

For a wayfinding map which will improve ease of parking + building access, please click here.

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