The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries. Do you feel that state laws and regulations are generally pro-business?
Yes – 6.7%
No – 93.3%
Do national government actions mostly have a positive or negative impact on your business?
Mostly positive – 20%
Mostly negative – 80%
Which stakeholders do you expect to have the greatest impact on your company in the next five to 10 years?
Customers – 46.7%
Government – 40%
Employees – 13.3%
Investors – 0%
Other – 0%
Do you see government having a positive or negative impact on your industry in the next five to 10 years?
Mostly positive – 26.7%
Mostly negative – 73.3%
