New England M.A.D.E Summit

Cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, Rhode Island Manufacturers Association (RIMA), Polaris MEP, and the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (RISBDC), the New England M.A.D.E. (Manufacturing, Advancement, Development & Expansion) Summit will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in Warwick, RI at the Crowne Plaza.

The New England M.A.D.E. Summit is the region’s premier gathering for manufacturers ready to grow. This dynamic, day-long event brings together manufacturers of all kinds. From machine shops and shipbuilders to food & beverage producers, robotics innovators, and medical device makers, this full day of learning, networking, and access to the resources that move businesses forward, is designed for manufacturers at every stage of growth.

Whether you’re looking to start, scale, expand into government contracting supply chains, or simply discover what’s available to support your business across New England, this Summit is built for you. Gain…