The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 top business leaders throughout the state, representing small and
large companies in a variety of industries and businesses.
QUESTION: Do you believe that the relocation of GTECH’s world headquarters
to the capital city will help spur the development of a new hotel downtown?
Yes: 94%
No: 6%
QUESTION: Do you think the fact that West Warwick has landed the GTECH
manufacturing site will slow talk of bringing a casino to that town?
Yes: 24%
No: 76%
QUESTION: In general, do you believe it is appropriate for a city or state
to give long-term tax incentives to a major employer to ensure that they remain
– and expand – here in Rhode Island?
Yes: 94%
No: 6%
QUESTION: If you worked at a major company’s headquarters, would you prefer
that it be in a rural area or in the heart of a city?
Rural location: 12%
Downtown: 88%
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