Tag: Edward M. Mazze
R.I. bizs much more confident in themselves than state economy
Rhode Island businesspeople can be an insecure bunch. Even when the economy appears to be humming along, many have difficulty shaking a nagging feeling that...
Five Questions With Edward M. Mazze
Edward M. Mazze | Distinguished university professor of business administration, University of Rhode Island 1. Business rankings have measured different elements of the Rhode Island...
Business is good, but many companies take a “wait-and-see” attitude
Business continues to be good for most Rhode Island companies, and a majority expect that to continue, though their optimism is tempered by uncertainty...
Can too much transparency hinder economic development?
There’s a running debate between the state and some outside parties about how much information related to luring business here should be shared with...
Business owners see reasons for optimism, despite high health care costs...
Despite signs business growth could be slowing in the Ocean State, the private sector is bullish about 2018 and is looking to hire at...
Health, education see slow growth in R.I.
Lackluster growth in health and education employment could spell trouble for the Ocean State, where job gains or losses in any segment of the...
Outsourcing helps keep businesses competitive, but is it hurting job growth?
Donald R. Nokes started NetCenergy, an outsourced information technology firm, about 14 years ago. Today, from its headquarters in Cranston, the company provides IT support...
Amazon’s growth is bringing much-needed jobs to region, but are they...
Jerry Johnson lost his last retail job about eight years ago, when the consumer-electronics chain Circuit City shut its stores under pressure from competing...
Strong quarterly results help fuel R.I. business owners’ faith in local...
Optimism reigns among Rhode Island business owners about the future for their businesses and the statewide economy, despite ongoing concerns about finding qualified workers...
Benny’s closings blow to workers, economy
The Bromberg family decision to close all 31 of its iconic Benny’s stores has tugged at the heartstrings of many nostalgic Rhode Islanders who...
