LT. GOV. Daniel J. McKee, who will become governor in the wake of Gov. Gina M. Raimondo's appointment as U.S. Commerce secretary, has been a vocal advocate for small businesses. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MIKE SALERNO
PROVIDENCE – While the national spotlight now shines on Gov. Gina M. Raimondo in her nomination as U.S. Commerce secretary, it’s Lt. Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s subsequent rise to governor that has the Rhode Island small-business community most excited. Throughout his campaign and six years in office, McKee has championed the needs and voices of…