The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line: The Effects of an Internet Sales Tax

Dave Fallon and Mark Murphy — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:30:00 +0000

Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio's Dave Fallon for a weekly business segment we're calling "The Bottom Line." Each Friday they look at business news and themes that affect local business and the public.

This week Dave and Mark discuss the proposed Internet tax in Congress and implications for state revenue, sales tax, and brick-and-mortar stores.

When to Listen

You can hear The Bottom Line each Friday at 5:50pm.

The Bottom Line: What's Next for the Superman Building?

Dave Fallon — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:11:00 +0000

Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio's Dave Fallon for a weekly business segment we're calling "The Bottom Line." Each Friday it looks at business news and themes that affect local business and the public.

This week Dave and Mark talk with Grow Smart Rhode Island executive director Scott Wolf. They discuss proposals for the Superman Building, the costs of such development, urban residential living and trends in downtown office buildings.

When to Listen

You can hear The Bottom Line each Friday at 5:50pm.

The Bottom Line: Creating a Smarter RIPTA

Dave Fallon and Mark Murphy — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:48:34 +0000

This week Dave and Mark talk with Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, also RIPTA chairman. The segment centers on proposals to move bus lines out of Kennedy Plaza and to restructure RIPTA lines across the state.

When to Listen

You can hear The Bottom Line each Friday at 5:50pm.

The Bottom Line: The Employment Landscape in RI

Dave Fallon — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:01:51 +0000

This week Dave and Mark talk with Rick Brooks, executive director of the Governor’s Workforce Board. They discuss the jobs landscape, how jobs training programs work, and job advice for people who need a job now.

When to Listen

You can hear The Bottom Line each Friday at 5:50pm.

The Bottom Line: Taking the Business Expo to the Garage

Dave Fallon — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:00:00 +0000

This week, Dave and Mark talk with Laurie White, president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.

The Bottom Line: Jobs to Take Care of an Aging Population

Dave Fallon — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:56:31 +0000

This week Dave and Mark talk with Coastal Medical President Dr. Alan Kurose. Coastal is the state’s largest medical network. They’re looking at ways the state’s projected aging population will affect the medical care professions and create new job opportunities.

When to Listen

The Bottom Line: Women in Leadership

Dave Fallon and Mark Murphy — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +0000

This week Dave and Mark talk with Kati Machtley, director of the Women’s Summit at Bryant University about the changing themes in leadership and what the speakers of this year’s summit bring to the table.

When to Listen

You can hear The Bottom Line each Friday at 5:50pm.

The Bottom Line: Why the EDC is Sitting on $3.5M for Small Business

Dave Fallon — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:34:09 +0000

This week Dave and Mark take a look into why it’s been a problem for the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation to find local companies to share what’s ballooned into a $3.5 million grant for small businesses.

When to Listen

You can hear The Bottom Line each Friday at 5:50pm.

The Bottom Line: Confidence returning to RI business community

Dave Fallon and Mark Murphy — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:07:14 +0000

This week Dave and Mark talk about a new business survey in the Providence Business News that finds more local companies are feeling better about their prospects. They’re feeling more confident about hiring new employees and expanding business.

When to Listen

The Bottom Line: Restaurant Week

Dave Fallon and Mark Murphy — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:00:00 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio's Dave Fallon for a weekly business segment we're calling "The Bottom Line." Each Friday it looks at business news and themes that affect local business and the public.

This week Dave and Mark talk with Robert I. Burke, proprietor of the Pot au Feu restaurant in Providence. They discuss “Restaurant Week”, the value of Johnson & Whales, and how the industry is changing to accommodate younger diners.

When to Listen