Polaris MEP on LinkedIn: Building Futures gets $3.7M in federal funding (2024)

Manufacturers, you are invited to network and discover new resources for your business during our next “Gears and Cheers” event sponsored by Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA!Now starting a bit earlier in the day – 3pm on August 8th. Talk to other manufacturers and get a look around Tower Hill Brewing Company. Save your seat: bit.ly/3S7KHX4#MadeInRI #Manufacturing #networking #networkingbusiness

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What Project Manager Chris Cinieri is reading: this study on how organizations can support middle managers - https://ow.ly/S2Tm50SIzuv. Chris provided a TL;DR summary: "organizations can better support their managers to deliver more value by helping them spend more time on higher-priority talent needs and less time on planning and lower-value tasks."#LeadershipDevelopment #Productivity #TalentDevelopment #MiddleManagement

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Robotics are becoming a more viable option for smaller factories, with the potential of transforming production floors in Rhode Island. Reporter Jacquelyn Voghel looks at what's possible & the potential impacts in a recent @pbn article: https://lnkd.in/ePqhxHdb. Includes smart insights from Polaris MEP clients igus Inc., Taco Comfort Solutions, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and VIBCO Vibrators, as well as Partners Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA and JARC Rhode Island. #automation #robotics #Manufacturing #manufacturingworkforce

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Join us for Gears and Cheers: Crafting RI Manufacturer connections.RI Manufacturers – come network and discover new resources for your business. This casual “Gears and Cheers” event is sponsored by Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA. Have fun networking and have a beer on RIMA! Brewed by Tower Hill Brewing Company.August 8th at 3pm | Reserve a spot here: bit.ly/3S7KHX4#MadeInRI #Manufacturing #networking #networkingbusiness #southcountyri

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Thank you to Peter Kaczmarek for spotlighting the women who lead JARC Rhode Island, our amazing partner in expanding RI's #manufacturing #workforce. We feel like Pete does, always leaving 50 Sims Ave inspired and energized!Jane Addams Resource Corporation #MEPNationalNetwork Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

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Polaris MEP is proud and excited to be a sponsor of this year's Ocean State Brewers Fest! This celebration of RI breweries, and the brewers behind RI craft beer, will have limited tickets available for purchase so ... DON'T WAIT! Buy your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/d6ywKjFy.#MadeInRI #YesBreweriesAreManufacturers #Manufacturing RHODE ISLAND BREWERS GUILD

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Hey, RI Manufacturer! Yes you, the one wondering how/if you can take a week off this summer without a negative impact on your business. The "Succession Ready" program from Community College of Rhode Island & New Majority Capital can help! Through this series, you'll develop plan that will help you immediately address & develop bench strength, for greater success now AND when you're ready to exit.Register at https://lnkd.in/e8ECB67P.Funding provided through our partners at Rhode Island Commerce.

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RI's #Manufacturing companies are among the most innovative folks on the planet. Let's make sure our sector is represented in this year's Providence Business News "Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies" awards -- and have your company get the visibility it deserves! Application Deadline extended until next week. https://lnkd.in/eGqij2d5 Donna Rofino Annemarie Brisson

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The investments in Quonset Development Corporation's rail system will benefit the many #manufacturing companies who call the business park home, such as Edesia Nutrition and past & present Polaris MEP clients General Dynamics Electric Boat, REGENT, AMERICAN MUSSEL HARVESTERS INC, Bel Air Finishing Supply Corporation, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Hayward Industries and many more. This is good news for RI's manufacturing community and the state's economy!#MadeInRI

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