Below are Industry Resources that will connect you to services and expertise designed to help you manage and grow your composites business, as well as to potential business opportunities. If you have other resources that haven proven to be valuable, feel free to share them with us.
Resources
-Connect with Commerce RI Business Services to learn about the resources and expert advice that will help you grow and manage your business.
–Polaris MEP is focused on services that can help move manufacturing operations forward.
–The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association (RIMA)–and its sister organization, the Rhode Island Manufacturing Institute (RIMI; aka makeRI)–are the voice of manufacturers in Rhode Island for legislative and regulatory issues, economic development, and education/workforce development.
–The University of Rhode Island College of Engineering studies how composite materials behave in extreme environments utilizing specialized equipment and laboratories. The school also partners with the government and private industry in their research.
–The URI Center for Career & Experiential Education (CCEE) is a resource for connecting with employees and interns. The university also runs several career fairs.
–Learn how to do business with Northrup Grumman by reviewing this PDF and visiting the company’s OASIS (Online Automated Supplier Information System) portal.
-The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is the ideal entry point for small businesses that want to do business with NUWC Newport, and for large businesses looking for small business partners. Click here to connect with NUWC Newport on LinkedIn.