Laffey's RI death spiral -- true or false?

Published Jul 25 2007, 05:53 PM by Ian Donnis

We all know that Rhode Island can (and should) do a lot better in terms of economic development, job-creation, and the like.

But how does the following statement, as told to Ed Achorn . . .

“We are not a place where anyone would consider right now starting and growing a business,” Mr. [Steve] Laffey said.

jibe with the far more optimistic view sounded by Rhode Island's geek entrepreneurs . . .

While there are those who routinely describe the state’s business climate in bleak tones, [Working Planet Marketing Group's Soren] Ryherd says, “It turned out that Providence has actually been a great place to start a business and to grow a business.”

Perhaps Laffey is correct to detect a worsening trend. Then again, making things sound bad may fit with his apparent plans for a gubernatorial run in 2010.

At any rate, the Providence Geeks hold their latest dinner tonight, at AS220. If you want to hear some of the good news about the Rhode Island economy, check it out.

Filed Under: Technology, Jobs/economic development, 2010 governor's race

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