Rhode Island Manufacturing: Where We Are. Where We’re Going. What’s Next.
A roundtable conversation with Rhode Island manufacturers and U.S. Senator Jack Reed on the opportunities, challenges, and priorities shaping the state’s manufacturing future.
Manufacturing is a major part of Rhode Island’s economy, and the people running these businesses know best what it takes to keep the sector moving forward.
This Manufacturing Month, Polaris MEP and U.S. Senator Jack Reed will bring Rhode Island manufacturing leaders together for an annual roundtable conversation about the issues shaping the industry’s future.
Following last year’s conversation with Ocean State manufacturers at igus, Inc., this year’s roundtable—held at ChemArt, who is celebrating 50 years of supporting American craftmanship— will once again create space for business leaders to share what’s happening on the ground.
This isn’t a presentation about manufacturing. It’s a conversation with manufacturers.
The roundtable will bring together Rhode Island manufacturers, industry leaders, and manufacturing support organizations to discuss the issues that matter to businesses today.
A Conversation Built Around Rhode Island Manufacturers
Last year’s discussion brought together Rhode Island manufacturers representing advanced textiles, food manufacturing, marine construction, computerized testing technology, and advanced materials. The conversation touched on everything from workforce development and supply chains to infrastructure, health care, child care, and cutting red tape. This year, we’re continuing that conversation. If you’re a Rhode Island manufacturer, your perspective belongs in the room.
Join fellow manufacturing leaders and Senator Reed for an opportunity to:
- Share the challenges and opportunities you’re seeing in your business and across the industry.
- Hear directly from other Rhode Island manufacturers.
- Discuss the issues affecting your ability to grow and compete.
- Connect with resources and organizations supporting Rhode Island’s manufacturing ecosystem.
- Help bring the realities and priorities of Rhode Island manufacturers into the broader conversation around economic growth.
Agenda:
- 8:30 am: Check-in and networking with refreshments
- 9:00 am: Roundtable discussion begins
- 10:30 am: Roundtable discussion endsÂ
Panelists to be determined. Registrants will receive an email as soon as featured guests have been selected.