November 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI, 02886, United States
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Join us for the highly-anticipated 2023 RIMA Exhibit and Show. Experience the excitement at the Crowne Plaza on November 9th, where we’ll showcase the remarkable progress in Rhode Island’s manufacturing industry and its dedicated supporters.
Highlights of the event include a buffet lunch with a Keynote Speaker and Panel Discussion. Renowned economist Paul Harrington from Rhode Island College will share insights from his study on human capital and labor market dynamics, with a focus on the GEAR UP program’s impact in Rhode Island. Stay tuned for more speaker announcements and intriguing topics.
You won’t want to miss our 9 informative breakout sessions featuring three groups of speakers. The first session will feature Olivia Byron from the Department of Labor & Training, Alyssa Alvarado from the Governor’s Workforce Board, and Will Cox from CommerceRI. They will provide valuable information about programs and services available to employers, including the Immersion Program and business support initiatives.
In the second session, John Keniley from Strafford Ventures LLC will discuss scaling your business and enhancing accountability through a 5-step approach: Simplifying, Delegating, Predicting, Systemizing, and Structuring.
The third session features Chris Cinieri from Polaris MEP, who will explain how Polaris managers can contribute to the advancement of your operation. Mary Fehlig of The Fehlig Group and the Department of Environmental Management will delve into Sustainability, a credential similar to ISO standards. Learn about the benefits of sustainability and how it can enhance your reputation with customers, especially if you’re already receiving inquiries about it.
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Schedule of Events
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Exhibitor Set-up
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Final Booth Inspections
10:00 AM
Exhibit and Show Opens
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn Program
Breakout Sessions:
11:00 AM- 11:45 AM
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
3:30 PM
Exhibition Closes
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Post Event Cocktail Reception & Networking
