Upcoming Manufacturing Events in Rhode Island
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🔥 The Steel Yard’s Iron Pour Returns — and This Year, It’s a Three-Act Experience! Polaris is supporting The Steel Yard’s 20th Annual Iron Pour, a celebration of metalworking, art, craftsmanship, and community. This year, the experience unfolds across three acts, each offering a different way to experience the fire, creativity, and tradition of the […]
Join Justice Assistance on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for the 44th Annual Neil J. Houston, Jr. Memorial Awards at the Providence Marriott Downtown. Since 1981, Justice Assistance has honored Rhode Islanders whose dedication to justice, public service, and their communities has made a meaningful impact. This annual event, named in memory of Neil J. Houston, […]
Engage with Future Workers and Promote Your Company at RI’s Future in the Making: MFGDay26!
A Knight of Opportunity: Alumni Excellence & Opportunity Gala Join the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Foundation and Alumni Association on Friday, October 16, for A Knight of Opportunity, an evening celebrating alumni achievement, community partnerships, and the power of education to create opportunity. This new signature event brings together two CCRI traditions, the […]
Join us for a candid fireside chat featuring Daniela Fairchild, Chief Strategy Officer at RI Commerce, alongside representatives from the Greater Providence Chamber and Polaris MEP. We’ll talk about the challenges manufacturers are facing and highlight state and federal resources designed to help Rhode Island businesses grow, invest and stay competitive.
🔥 The Steel Yard’s Iron Pour Returns — and This Year, It’s a Three-Act Experience! Polaris is supporting The Steel Yard’s 20th Annual Iron Pour, a celebration of metalworking, art, craftsmanship, and community. This year, the experience unfolds across three acts, each offering a different way to experience the fire, creativity, and tradition of the […]
15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference What Will It Really Take? Rhode Island’s Response to a Changing Federal Landscape Polaris is a sponsor of the Economic Progress Institute’s (EPI) 15th Annual Policy & Budget Conference, taking place Monday, September 28, 2026, from 8:00–11:30 AM at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. This year’s conference will bring […]
Polaris MEP and various state & private stakeholders have committed to a new initiative supporting this region of our state and we want to hear from you to ensure that your needs are met!
This comprehensive 4-hour introduction to the additive manufacturing (AM) value chain is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding and awareness of the rapidly evolving world of additive manufacturing and its use for maritime and defense applications.