RIMA News- November 2017!
Our job here at RIMA is to give you, the manufacturers, the ability and resources to continue and compete to grow among others in the industry. After a busy few months, we are excited to share with you a number of upcoming events we have for you this fall and in the new year!
Learn About Our Manufacturers Round Table Discussion with Congressman Langevin
On October 27th, Congressman Langevin attended the Round Table Discussion and met with the RI Advisory Committee.
He noted the following about Career and Technical Education
  • The House passed H.R. 2353, the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
  • Was proud to co-lead the bill with my Republican colleague, and CTE caucus co-chair, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson from Pennsylvania.
  • The bill makes several improvements to the Perkins Act, the main federal investment in CTE. Among these are:
  • Better aligning CTE programs with industry needs
  • Promoting apprenticeships
  • An overall increase of federal investment in CTE by 9% over the next five years 
Member News!
Recent power outages did not stop The Allied Group operation in Cumberland. Manufacturers adapt and overcome obstacles when needed!
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Mark your calendars
for these upcoming events!
December 6, 2017



January 20, 2018

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February 9, 2018

May 9, 2018
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Shop Talk!
  • Labor Department: Manufacturers Accelerate Hiring As US Economy Added 261,000 Jobs In October.
  • Reuters (11/3, Mutikani) reported that the Labor Department announced Friday the US economy added 261,000 jobs in October, which "was the largest gain since July 2016 but below economists' expectations for a jump of 310,000 jobs." The department also said it revised job data for September upward, "to show a gain of 18,000 jobs instead of a decline of 33,000 as previously reported." President Trump tweeted "Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!" upon the release of the report. Reuters added that the "unemployment rate fell to near a 17-year low of 4.1 percent in October, from 4.2 percent in the prior month,"
Member Spotlight!
Each Month, we will recognize a member of RIMA and how they are contributing to local communities!
This Month's Member in the Spotlight is...
Mearthane Products Corporation!
Mearthane Products Corporation (MPC) is a global technology leader in the development and manufacture of advanced polyurethane components. Building on over 50 years of formulation and processing experience, MPC partners with customers to develop innovative solutions to the toughest material challenges. Our industry-leading Durethane® formulations are engineered for superior performance and can be made into a wide variety of components. MPC’s products are made in the USA and shipped to equipment manufacturers all over the world.
 
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