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LEVELING UP: Matt Bosgraaf, who began working at The Kayak Centre in North Kingstown nearly 25 years ago as a high school student providing basic waterside assistance and customer service tasks, was recently named a co-owner of the business, which features instruction, rentals and sales, alongside founder Jeff Shapiro. PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Expanding services, scope helps Kayak Centre cruise for nearly 30 years

Entrepreneurship 08/01/2025

As The Kayak Centre approaches its 30th anniversary in business this fall, Matt Bosgraaf has been there for most of its history. Bosgraaf, now 42,...

Business stories to grow on

Advice 05/12/2023

Business lessons come from many sources. I am particularly fond of stories that feature animals. Here are a few of my favorite stories, along with...

Learning from past crises

Executive Poll 08/14/2020

Has your company applied any lessons from the past that have helped it operate amid the pandemic? Yes: 100% No: 0% What examples have you referenced to...

Morals provide motivation

Advice 07/28/2017

Readers of this column are remarkable when it comes to telling me what they like most about my weekly musings. Of course, I’m honored...

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