{"id":11063,"date":"2025-06-30T11:26:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/risbdc\/?p=11063"},"modified":"2025-07-15T12:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T16:21:08","slug":"manufacturing-on-shoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/risbdc\/manufacturing-on-shoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacturing\/On Shoring"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing, once a key sector in Rhode Island&#8217;s economy, is experiencing a renaissance. Business advisors at the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) are available to help you fund, expand, and improve the profitability of your small manufacturing business, all at no cost. Schedule an appointment with one of our business counselors to assess your needs and develop a course of action: <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/risbdc\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/risbdc\/contact-us\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, Rhode Island has a wealth of additional resources dedicated to helping small manufacturing companies to grow, expand markets, source efficiently, and operate effectively. Below are a list of Rhode Island Manufacturing Resources.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout wp-block-list \"><h1>Manufacturing Resources<\/h1><p><p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rhode Island Manufacturers Association (RIMA<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Nonprofit advocacy group representing approximately 1,600 RI manufacturers, focused on policy, workforce development, and public\u2013private partnerships.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/rimanufacturers.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"rimanufacturers.com\">rimanufacturers.com<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Polaris MEP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Rhode Island\u2019s Manufacturing Extension Partnership affiliate, offering lean-production assistance, process improvement, tech innovation, supplier development, and workforce services.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/polarismep.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"polarismep.org\">polarismep.org<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Women in Manufacturing \u2013 Rhode Island (WIM RI)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Chapter supporting women in manufacturing via mentorship, networking, professional development, and advocacy.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/womeninmanufacturing.org\/wim-rhode-island\">womeninmanufacturing.org\/wim-rhode-island<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) \u2013 Rhode Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Leading federal manufacturing advocacy organization; Rhode Island companies participate via national membership.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/nam.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"nam.org\">nam.org<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rhode Island Commodores<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Civic economic-development group appointed by the governor to promote Rhode Island businesses, including manufacturers.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/ricommodores.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"ricommodores.com\">ricommodores.com<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>RI MADE (Manufacturing to Accelerate the Defense Ecosystem)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Polaris MEP-led consortium focused on defense-sector manufacturing, automation, robotics, and cybersecurity\u2014supported by federal\/state funding.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/polarismep.org\/about-ri-made\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"polarismep.org\/about-ri-made\">polarismep.org\/about-ri-made<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network (RITIN)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Polaris MEP-supported network accelerating R&amp;D in e-textiles, smart fabrics, composites, and sustainable materials; funded through CommerceRI\/Real Jobs RI.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>:<a href=\"http:\/\/ritin.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"ritin.org\"> ritin.org<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rhode Island APEX Accelerator (RI APEX)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Federally funded center via CommerceRI, assisting Rhode Island manufacturers with government contracting, from bid preparation and proposal writing to contract management.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/riapex.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"riapex.org\">riapex.org<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>John\u202fH.\u202fChafee Center for International Business<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Rhode Island\u2019s designated international trade\/export assistance center, part of Bryant University. For 40+ years, it has supported RI companies through market research, international trade missions, STEP grant administration, strategic consulting, and events.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/bryant.edu\/chafeecenter\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"bryant.edu\/chafeecenter\">bryant.edu\/chafeecenter<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<\/p><div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout wp-block-list \"><h1>U.S. Small Business Administration<\/h1><p><p><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Made in America Manufacturing Initiative<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The Made in America Manufacturing Initiative commits to a deeper collaboration and coordination of federal agency resources designed to:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><p><\/p>\n<li>Increase access to capital<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Improve opportunities for public and private investments in support of manufacturing in America<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Help small businesses export their products on a global scale<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/priorities\/american-\nmanufacturers\">https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/priorities\/american-manufacturers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Make On Shoring Great Again Portal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nThis free tool from SBA helps connect businesses with verified U.S. manufacturers, producers, and suppliers. It\u2019s built to support companies that want to onshore operations, strengthen their supply chains, and source the components they need\u2014all proudly Made in the USA. American-made isn\u2019t just a label. It\u2019s a commitment to quality, security, and strength.https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/priorities\/american- manufacturers\/make-onshoring-great-again-portal\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/priorities\/american-\nmanufacturers\/make-onshoring-great-again-portal\">https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/priorities\/american-<br>\nmanufacturers\/make-onshoring-great-again-portal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>RI SBA District Office<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/district\/rhode-island\">https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/district\/rhode-island<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manufacturing, once a key sector in Rhode Island&#8217;s economy, is experiencing a renaissance. 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