Emily Gowdey-Backus
Emily Gowdey-Backus joined Providence Business News as a staff writer in April 2016. She is a native of Connecticut and holds a Master’s Degree in international journalism from Cardiff University. Emily covers the education, workforce development, hospitality and tourism, and nonprofit beats for the newspaper.
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Is it time for some of the nearly 200 local groups...
More than 190 Rhode Island-based historical and heritage organizations call the smallest state in the union home, according to a 2013 count by the...
Selling a story key to food-startup success
Meal-delivery service Feast & Fettle managed to grow during its first year in business thanks in part to an evolving, cost-effective marketing strategy, says...
Yankee Magazine names award winners, Hotel Manisses among Editor’s Choice picks
NEW SHOREHAM – Yankee Magazine named Block Island’s Hotel Manisses as Rhode Island's Best Island Inn.
The magazine released its Best of New England 2017 Editor’s Choice Awards last...
Winners of Roger Williams commemorative college scholarships announced by RI Foundation
PROVIDENCE – Six high school seniors from Cranston, Providence, North Kingstown and Woonsocket will share $100,000 in college scholarships honoring Roger Williams, thanks to...
Historic Pioneer road coach on display at The Breakers
NEWPORT – The Preservation Society of Newport County has acquired a road coach, called Pioneer, which will be on display at The Breakers Stable...
Five Questions With: Christina Bevilacqua
Recently hired by the Trinity Repertory Co. as a conversationalist-in-residence, Christina Bevilacqua is a cultural curator who uses the arts and humanities to cultivate...
RICAN releases recommendations to promote personalized learning
PROVIDENCE – A set of policy recommendations was published by the R.I. Campaign for Achievement Now group earlier in April to promote personalized learning...
Patrice Wood to give RWU commencement address
BRISTOL – Earlier this month Roger Williams University announced WJAR-TV NBC 10 anchor Patrice Wood will give the school’s commencement address at graduation ceremonies...
Energizing R.I.’s historic homes
Lawrence Air Systems Inc., specializes in modernizing the heating and cooling capabilities of Rhode Island’s many historic homes and properties, says co-owner Brian Lawrence.
“I...
Are students with low incomes priced out of applying to college?
Applying to college can be stressful, especially for applicants with low incomes. Beyond the usual worries of acceptance and scholarship chances, they must weigh...
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