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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Restaurants band together for 12th Newport Restaurant Week
NEWPORT - The eight-day-long fall edition of Newport Restaurant Week returns for its 12th year with an updated pricing structure and nonprofit partners.
From Nov....
Innovate Newport joins regional coworking company collaboration
NEWPORT - Innovate Newport, the project which seeks to turn the former Sheffield School into a coworking space, joined forces with the Boston-based WorkBar...
Bready steps down from RWU board of trustees
BRISTOL – Richard L. Bready, longtime chair of the Roger Williams University board of trustees, has stepped down from the position, the school announced.
“Chairman...
Five Questions With: George T. Marshall
As executive director and CEO of Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, George T. Marshall is the founder and executive director of Flickers Arts...
URI opens library-based AI lab
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Demonstrations of smart technology-powered drones, robot hands and smart textiles for medical use took place at the opening of the Artificial...
College Crusade of Rhode Island announces fall program schedule
PROVIDENCE – Multiple programs designed to prepare local students from low-income families and neighborhoods for the rigors of higher education are included in The...
Food Boat makes final fall farmers market appearance
PROVIDENCE – Wrapping up an eight-lecture season, Eating with the Ecosystem’s Food Boat will host its final educational lecture and demonstration this weekend.
Catch the...
Revival Brewing hosts coding lesson to raise brand awareness, bolster local...
Peanut butter and jelly. Spaghetti and meatballs. Craft beer and computer coding.
In a mutual effort to increase brand awareness and grow respective company audiences,...
Five Questions With Thomas P. Fay
Thomas P. Fay | Regional president, BNY Mellon; board president, Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence
(Editor’s note: This is a condensed version of a...
Five Questions With Dan Shedd
Dan Shedd | CEO, Taylor Box Co.
1. Every year, you teach an enrichment program at Highlander Charter School. What was its catalyst? I was...
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