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#1 Must See * Member Spotlight - ** Taylor Box Company ** * Advocating for Manufacturing Across Rhode Island, Dave Chenevert Named Champion for Industry * * Defense Manufactures must attend * Langevin Leads Legislation To Strengthen Rhode Island Manufacturing Workforce   * Manufacturing Innovation - . 5 Most Common Cybersecurity Threats * U.S. Trade War with China has brought, pain

Check These Out * Atlas Pallet - ISPM 15 Compliant Pallets * Chase comes to Rhode Island * Vertical6 - Use Your Data to * National Association of Manufacturers - Retraining Older Workers *  News from Smith Hill - Below * News from Capital Hill - Recent energy, . environment, oceans * Manufacturing Day at..... * Polaris Events....  ** JOIN RIMA **

U.S. trade war with China has brought pain, uncertainty TARIFF IMPACTS: Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Executive Director David Chenevert said the impact of tariffs and the slowing of the world economy has affected businesses differently in Rhode Island.... READ MORE This event will cover the NIST 800-171 and the new CMMC, and it's important that the Defense manufacturers attend.... More Info REGISTER NOW The 5 Most Common Cybersecurity Threats to Manufacturers  While some manufacturers may still be a ways off from creating a mature cybersecurity practice, every manufacturer should be aware......... READ MORE Over the next few years, JPMorgan Chase is investing in New England with more than 60 new branches..... READ MORE

Member Spotlight We are Taylor Box. We design and manufacture rigid paperboard boxes for all types of products and industries. We are passionate craftspeople dedicated to delivering “Wow!” Check Us Out RIMA 2020 EVENT January 23, 2020 RIMA Annual Awards Dinner 2020 New Location Valet Parking Included, Showcase Tables Available Huge Networking Opportunities Each year, RIMA honors individuals or companies that have been instrumental in the growth and success of manufacturing in Rhode Island. This year RIMA has chosen Mahr Inc. as their award recipient Come Join us for the Grand Event  REGISTER NOW WOONSOCKET — The city’s Museum of Work & Culture had some added displays about manufacturing in place on Thursday, but not about making things in the past as its main exhibits show. READ MORE

Atlas Pallet offers full on site ISPM -15 Compliant Heat treating of pallets which is a requirement for all palletized loads. Certificate if Compliance is provided to all customers.  READ MORE

November 19, 11:30am- 1:00pm Lunch & Learn: Leveraging Marketing & Sales Data to Drive Exciting Growth MORE December 5, 2019 8:00am- 4:00pm One Day Lean for Manufacturers - Full Day Workshop MORE December 10, 2019 11:30 am – 1:00pm Lunch & Learn: 10 Ways to Market to Your Customers: Grow Revenue, Retention and Referrals MORE December 12 th Lunch & Learn: Solving the Aging Workforce Crisis MORE December 17th Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors. ........ More

VERTIKAL6 IN 60 SECONDS  1 Phish, 2 Phish, 3 Types of Phish! This Vertikal6 in 60 Seconds video features Austin Barboza, our Support Center Coordinator giving a quick breakdown on 3 of the main types of phishing scams! Be sure to follow us on Facebook for quick technology

The manufacturing industry, along with many others, will need a whole host of workers to handle new technologies in the 20th century . . . but those workers are in short supply. One option is to “reskill” existing workers, including older workers who have spent years or decades on outdated systems.  READ MORE  Recent energy, environment, oceans activities, funding opportunities, and other news?  READ MORE

Governor Raimondo recently toured the new Advance Manufacturing Center and their Bio-Science sector at Davies Vocational School in Lincoln. The Governor wanted to view the results of the $3.65million dollar investment. She was very pleased to see the intensity of the students, what they were learning and most importantly the careers in manufacturing that awaited these students.   The House of Representatives have agreed to get an independent third party review of the IGT/Twin River issue. ‌

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