The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association (RIMA) and TrainRI have merged their administrative staffs, the groups announced Oct. 1. They plan to continue using the same names.
Officials from the two nonprofit organizations said that the mission of RIMA, to foster work force development for the manufacturing industry, would enhance the mission of TrainRI, which specializes in customized employee training.
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As a result of the merger, RIMA represents more than 300 manufacturers employing more than 40,000 workers across the state. Founded in 1998, RIMA works on behalf of manufacturers on issues such as taxation, trade, technology and work force development.
Since its inception in 1997, TrainRI, formerly known as the Manufacturers’ Partnership, has successfully coordinated high-quality training programs for some 4,240 manufacturing employees from 257 Rhode Island companies.
While the group’s primary focus will remain manufacturing, its customer base has grown to include a number of financial services, information technology, health care and construction.
