Tag: Incentives
Tax-credit program needs strong oversight to pay off
Economic-development officials took a good step on Sept. 16 in agreeing to create clear rules ahead of the rollout of a new tax-credit program...
Lawmakers bend rules for Hope Point
Even as the House reduced Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s request for incentives to replenish her economic programs, most notably the real estate development program...
On notice
How much notice do you require employees to give before they leave the company?
2-3 weeks: 100%
Less than two weeks: 0%
More than three weeks: 0%
Do...
Offer more incentives to curb emissions
Most modern cities have measures to reduce congestion. But if their goal is to dramatically improve air quality and extend lives shortened by pollution,...
Get opportunity zones right
A new government incentive to encourage private investment where it is most needed presents tremendous potential in Rhode Island.
The incentive comes in the form...
PBN on WJAR-TV, March 5, 2019
Rhode Island’s solar industry has grown with the help of state incentives. What happens when they run out?
Every week, PBN Editor Mark S. Murphy...
Five Questions With Stefan Pryor
5Q: Stefan Pryor | Secretary of commerce, Rhode Island
1. What was it like being president of the Lower Manhattan Development Corp. in the aftermath...
Bonus points
Does your company offer perks or incentives to employees?
Yes: 100%
No: 0%
What kind of perks do you offer employees? (Select multiple)
Flexible schedules: 70%
Company outings for...
Lawmakers have returned to tackle a host of familiar issues
The General Assembly reopened Jan. 1 with a new configuration of legislators facing many of the same issues that have been circulating in the...
Energy Source shining light on savings
How do you persuade a business owner to spend thousands of dollars on energy-efficiency upgrades? Show them the money – that is, tell them...