CITIZENS BANK announced its second-quarter Business Conditions Index Monday, which showed improved conditions in Rhode Island compared to the prior quarter and year. / PBN FILE PHOTO
PROVIDENCE – Bolstered by federal government aid and a strong “shop local” mentality, Rhode Island saw stronger business conditions compared to last quarter and the prior year, according to Citizens Bank’s quarterly Business Conditions Index published on Monday. The bank’s second-quarter business conditions index for Rhode Island of 62.5 represents a 1.8% increase over the…