Nov 3, 2025 | Business Stories
Step through the door of Matt’s on Mendon in Cumberland, Rhode Island, and you’re transported — not just back in time, but into something timeless. The gentle hum of clippers, the scent of shaving cream, the gleam of century-old chairs — it’s nostalgia, yes, but alive...
Jun 22, 2025 | Business Stories
By Discover Rhode Island Staff When Jamie Mey-Zappen left her job in 2022, she wasn’t walking away—she was stepping into something larger. A physical therapist by training and a healer by instinct, Mey-Zappen had long dreamed of building something that didn’t just...
Jun 19, 2025 | Business Stories
For over a century, Gray’s Ice Cream has been a beloved Rhode Island institution, known for its rich, handmade ice cream, rustic charm, and a legacy that stretches back to 1923. With its iconic roots in Tiverton’s Four Corners, has since evolved into a charming shop...
Jun 8, 2025 | Business Stories
Bringing Portugal to Rhode Island Christopher Saraiva and his wife, Nelly, didn’t start their careers in the wine business. For two decades, they were deeply entrenched in the wedding industry—Chris as a DJ and Nelly as a photographer. Their world revolved around...
Jan 9, 2025 | Business Stories, Local Businesses
In the town of Barrington, a unique story of reinvention and resilience has given rise to one of the area’s most trusted plumbing and heating companies. Barrington Plumbing and Heating, founded in 2006 by Jim Kazounis, is not just a business but a testament to the...
Nov 23, 2024 | Business Stories, Interviews, Local Businesses
The Discover Interviews: Cucumber Hill...
