Tag: Edward M. Mazze
CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE | PBN survey: After election, businesses unsure...
When it comes to the economy, Edward W. Burman Jr. is of two minds – local and national.
Burman, president of Warwick-based commercial building contractor...
PBN SURVEY: Economy, election putting business on edge
Rhode Islanders aren’t throwing parties like they used to just a year ago. At least, that’s the way Ines Gentile sees it.
Gentile is a...
Resilient businesses looking for signs on the economy
Business has been better – and worse – in Rhode Island, leaving most companies waiting for clearer signs on the direction of the state...
PBN survey: Even as economy grows, businesses leery about expansion right...
At Pawtucket-based Papis Refrescos LLC, demand for its coconut rum liquor has grown steadily since the company’s launch in 2022. The bottled coquito can...
R.I.’s dreary business-climate rep proving tough to shake
David Levesque says he’s ready to expand his coffee shop business, but he cringes at the thought of what he’ll have to go through...
Tax Foundation: R.I. ranks 41st for business-friendly tax climate
PROVIDENCE – The Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax policy research group on Tuesday released its 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index, showing a slight...
FADING FEARS: Despite lingering concerns, businesses regaining swagger
After weathering a year largely overcast by fears of a looming recession, business owners are feeling more buoyant as they look ahead despite lingering...
Preppin’ for RECESSION. PBN survey: Talk of a coming downturn is...
If and when the country will slip into a recession depends on who you ask, but the gloom is already settling over Rhode Island...
SINKING SPIRITS: Slowed supply chains, inflation, labor shortage are sapping optimism
There’s only so long you can keep your chin up.
After a 2½-year battle against health and economic devastation, Rhode Island companies have been beaten...
HURTIN’ FOR HELP: PBN survey shows tight labor market among challenges...
Money can’t buy everything, including talented workers.
At least that’s what Rhode Island companies are learning as business activity rebounds, but finding people to fill...