QUESTION: Rhode Island is hosting the National Governors Conference amid considerable expectation that not only will the event provide a one-week infusion into the local economy, but it will have a considerable long-lasting positive impact on the city. How beneficial in the long-term do you believe the National Governors’ Conference will be to Providence and Rhode Island in general?
Very beneficial: 40%
Somewhat beneficial: 20%
A great one-time event: 33%
Much ado about nothing: 7%
QUESTION: Notwithstanding the impact on Rhode Island, the event is surrounded by considerable pomp and cost. Do you believe the business that is accomplished during the conference justifies the taxpayer expense that each of the states, besides the host, spend for the conference?
Yes: 60%
No: 20%
Don’t know: 20%
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QUESTION: Do you think it was appropriate for the National Governors Conference to exclude Providence Mayor Vincent Cianci Jr. because he was under indictment?
Yes: 80%
No: 20%
The Providence Business News/Johnson & Wales executive poll is a weekly survey of 70 top business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a wide variety of industries and businesses. All questions are chosen exclusively by the editor of the Providence Business News.
