The Bottom Line: Buying local for the holidays

By DAVE FALLON & MARK MURPHY

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 Paul DeRoche of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. Their discussion includes the return of shopping to downtown Providence and small merchants are faring. They also look at the possible expansion of retail districts in other parts of the capital city and how the Providence Place Mall is shaping the landscape.

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

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