December 2019 Issue
Topics
GD&T Training
Another round of GD&T Classes
Starting January 2020
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RIMA will be offering an eight-week GD&T Training starting on or about January 7 th . 
The class will be led by Gene Berthiaume, Manufacturing Advisor with RIMA who has taught this class for the past 25 years to more than 300 students.   READ MORE

Registration closes on Dec. 13th
 
Vertikal6 Honored with PBN’s 2019 Business Excellence Award

THEY SAY big things come in small packages, and that sentiment couldn’t be more accurate if you’re mentioning Vertikal6. READ MORE
PROVIDENCE – Lt. Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced the launch of the International Economic Ambassadors Initiative Tuesday. The program will recruit..... READ MORE
The DOE announced a $12 million funding opportunity for new projects... READ MORE
Economists are divided on whether the current hiring slowdown is a problem of supply or demand are businesses having trouble finding enough workers, or do they simply need less of them?
RIMA 2020 EVENTS
RIMA Annual Awards Dinner
New Location
at the Graduate Hotel

Valet Parking Included
Showcase Tables Available

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 
Member Spotlight
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To learn more about all of our services please contact us at 401-737-927
Hexagon and University of Rhode Island form collaborative partnership for advanced manufacturing  
What Are You Waiting For?
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SMALL STEPS create BIG WINS
Manufacturers need training to move their organizations forward, reduce quality errors, meet customer demands, and grow. 
Workforce Development:
What We Can Do Better
The causes of workforce issues may be out of our hands, but...... READ MORE

Expanding Offerings with Max-Bar Tooling:
Somma Tool Co. has a history of taking advantages to help business thrive...
U.S. business-equipment demand jumps by most since Jan.
WASHINGTON – Demand for United States business equipment unexpectedly increased in October by the most since the start of the year, a respite from a capital-spending downturn that weighed on third-quarter economic growth.

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 
January 23, 2020 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
RIMA Annual Awards Dinner

February 12, 2020 7:30 am - 10:00 am
RIMA First workshop - Marriott Orms St.

March 23, 2020 7:30 am - 10:00 am
RIMA Congressional Manufacturing Summit

May 12, 2020
RIMA Annual Meeting -Twin River Convention

June 23, 2020 7:30 am - 10:00 am
RIMA Second workshop - Marriott Orms St.

August 27, 2020 7:30 am - 10:00 am
RIMA Third workshop - Marriott Orms St.


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