Event Phone: 401-732-1100
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New England M.A.D.E. Summit
September 15, 2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
One day. Dozens of experts. Zero excuses.
Take the next step in growth and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of manufacturing.

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 direct access to industry experts through breakout sessions, interactive panels, and keynote speakers at the forefront of manufacturing. Connect face-to-face with local, regional, and national resources ready to help your company grow.
As an added advantage, the Summit runs concurrently with a regional SBA lender training, putting dozens of local and regional lenders in the room and available to meet with you throughout the day.
Please note: Sponsorships must be paid prior to event. The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Inc. advises all to drink responsibly.
OUR HOSTS
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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JC Mectec, LLC
Co-sponsorship Authorization #26-17-C. SBA’s participation in this Cosponsored Activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any Co-sponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Venue: Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick
Venue Phone: 401-732-6000
Venue Website: https://www.crownehotelwarwick.com/
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The Crowne Plaza Hotel Providence-Warwick is the first choice of those seeking the best in accommodations, convenience, service and sophistication in Rhode Island. A nine-time winner of the Intercontinental Hotel Group’s Torchbearer Award, one of the most prestigious accolades in the hotel industry, the Crowne Plaza Hotel has 266 guestrooms and 45,000 square feet of meeting space. Whether you’re a business traveler seeking respite from a long flight, a family on vacation visiting nearby Newport, a trade association holding its annual convention, or a young couple planning a wedding the Crowne Plaza is ready to satisfy your every need. Located 10 minutes from downtown Providence and two miles from T.F. Green Airport on a spacious landscaped 17-acre site featuring abundant free parking, the Crowne Plaza Hotel is prepared to treat you like royalty.











