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: Has your company or organization ever been contacted by another
state regarding moving out of Rhode Island?
Yes: 7% No: 93%
QUESTION: Which factor would be more likely to give you reason to move
your company to another location?
A more business friendly tax structure: 64%
A larger pool of skilled workers: 0
A better transportation infrastructure: 0
A warmer climate: 0
Other or undecided: 36%
QUESTION: If you were to start a business from scratch, would you do so
in Rhode Island or would you look to another location?
Rhode Island: 43% Another location: 57%
QUESTION: Should the state invest more time and money into luring new companies
here, or to improve the business climate for existing companies?
New companies: 14% Existing companies: 86%
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