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Virtual Q&A Featuring Rhode Island Manufacturers

 

WOONSOCKET, R.I. – The Museum of Work & Culture kicks-off a virtual series of Q&As with the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association beginning Tuesday, September 22 at 5pm. The series is the lead-in to the annual MFG Day on Friday, October 2.

 

Rhode Island Manufacturers Association’s President Dave Chenvert, will be joined by representatives from local manufacturers Mearthane Products Corp, R&R Machine Industries, Inc., Taylor Box, and Tri-Bro Tool. Together, they will discuss our state’s manufacturing sector, the impact of COVID-19, as well as RIMA’s efforts to support the industry during the pandemic and ensure employee safety.

 

The public may register to receive an invitation to this Zoom event by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Chenevert has been Executive Director of the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association since 2017. A Rhode Island native and graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Chenevert previously owned and operated the 65-employee Swissline Precision Mfg. Inc. in Cumberland for 31 years.

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