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Meet the Rhode Islander who runs the coolest golf brand on Instagram

Mike Kollet is one of the partners behind Groupchat Golf, which posts hilarious, relatable content about the game its founders love.

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COMMENTARY | COLIN GEOFFROY AND SAM GLYNN

The cost of doing business shouldn’t include unfair credit card swipe fees

Over the past decade, swipe fees have more than doubled, jumping nearly 17 percent last year, costing businesses $160.7 billion nationwide.
HOMELESSNESS

R.I. housing department eyes family shelter expansion this winter

Winter shelter beds will increase by 25 percent compared to last year, according to the state’s housing secretary.
RI BUSINESS

Construction on Providence’s Superman building to begin ‘this month,’ owner says

The owner told the Globe that “no public dollars” are being used in the first phase of restoration of the state’s tallest building, which is expected to cost $25 million and last six to nine months.

RI POLITICS
Washington Trust bank agrees to diversify board and leadership team
R.I. General Treasurer and Washington Trust Bank CEO announce 10 actions in the wake of redlining allegations and an agreement with federal prosecutors.

PROVIDENCE
Downtown Providence grocer Rory’s closes its doors, a year after opening
Rory’s Market + Kitchen was the first grocer to open in downtown Providence in decades.

RI FOOD & DINING
Del’s Lemonade replenishes newly released apple cider flavor
The new flavor has been so popular, many locations sold out.

RI FOOD & DINING
Providence’s beloved Riffraff bookstore and bar have new owners that plan on keeping it just the same
Just three months after it hit the market for $250,000, the ever-popular RiffRaff Bookstore and Bar in Providence’s West End neighborhood has been purchased by Ottavia De Luca and Lucas Mann.

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RISD joins effort started by King Charles to put climate, people at center of business

The Rhode Island School of Design has joined the Terra Carta Design Lab, which provides a practical roadmap toward a more sustainable future for people and the planet.

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Buddy Cianci meets artificial intelligence

Legendary investigative reporter Mike Stanton learned that his book on Cianci, "The Prince of Providence," is being used without permission to train generative-AI systems.

RI BUSINESS

K-zao, a queer tailoring studio in Providence, designs bespoke suits for diverse clientele

The shop is a “gateway” for cultivating positive relationships between customers and their clothes.

RI POLITICS

Treasurer re-evaluating R.I.’s relationship with Washington Trust bank after redlining allegations

General Treasurer Diossa notes the state has $190 million deposited with Washington Trust and vows to press the bank to go beyond the terms of its settlement with the US Attorney’s Office.

BLOCK ISLAND

Block Island officials confirm R.I. attorney general investigating Harborside Inn fire

The owner of the company that had inspected the kitchen’s fire suppression system has been stripped of his journeyman license after the state fire marshal determined that the fire began inside the hotel’s restaurant, “in or near the kitchen hood and exhaust fans.”

RI COURTS

Washington Trust agrees to pay $9m to resolve alleged redlining in Rhode Island

An investigation by federal prosecutors found that the Westerly-based company has never located a single branch in any majority Black or Hispanic neighborhood.

RI TRANSPORTATION

Block Island Ferry resumes after four-day suspension due to rough seas

Ferry service to Block Island resumed Wednesday after a four-day suspension due to hazardous sea conditions. The High-Speed Ferry has been canceled for a fifth day.

RI BUSINESS

Next competitor for R.I. hospital CEOs? Amazon, CVS, Uber Eats, and other tech.

Companies that specialize in artificial intelligence and digital tech are Lifespan’s biggest competitors to tackle, according to CEO John Fernandez.

RI Business Briefs

Rhode Island business news: March 2022