What are the most pressing issues facing Rhode Island manufacturers today?
• Competition – 43.8%
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• Tax climate – 31.3%
• Work force development – 25%
• Outdated business models – 25%
• Labor climate – 12.5%
• Transportation/infrastructure – 6.3%
• Other – 0%
Do you consider country of origin when you make purchases of manufactured goods?
• Yes – 56.3%
• No – 43.8%
Should there be more job-specific training in the schools?
• Yes – 100%
Does your company have student internships for the purpose of work force recruitment?
• Yes – 53.3%
• No – 46.7%
