The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 business leaders, representing small and large businesses in a
variety of industries.
QUESTION: Does your company or organization have a policy – formal or informal
– in which a priority is placed on purchasing local products or services when
possible?
Yes: 54%
No: 46%
QUESTION: Should the state, as well as local cities and towns, give preferential
consideration to local companies when purchasing products or services – even
if it means paying a bit more?
Yes: 46%
No: 54%
QUESTION: Does your company or organization face stiffer competition from
domestic or foreign entities?
Domestic: 85%
Foreign: 15%
QUESTION: Has competition from foreign entities increased, decreased or
remained the same as compared to a decade ago?
Increased: 67%
Decreased: 8%
Remained the same: 25%
QUESTION: Does your company or organization actively seek out new business
opportunities in foreign countries?
Yes: 33%
No: 67%
