The State of Rhode Island Business from the Business Leaders

Panel 
Dyana Koelsch – Moderator
William McCourt – CEO and President, Rhode Island Manufacturing
Grafton “Cap” Willey – Managing Director, CBIZ Tofias
Laurie White – President, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
John Hazen White – Chairman and CEO, Taco Comfort Solutions

Topics 

• RI business climate has received much criticism. Does it need to be improved? If so, what changes would you suggest to RI Legislature?  
• Are RI schools training its students to work in today’s businesses? 
• Rhode Island labor laws – do they need to be more flexible? 
• Does Rhode Island need a more competitive taxation system?  
• Will truck tolls hurt business in RI? Are they necessary and was the process handled properly?

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