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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An education in lawn care
SeaScape Lawn Care Inc.’s owner and president, James Wilkinson, has always taken an interest in the education and skills of his workers.
“ never been...
Brown administration begins move into new South Street Landing facility
PROVIDENCE – Over three move-in dates, 11 Brown University administration departments will relocate to the newly-renovated, $220 million South Street Landing facility, completing a...
Five Questions With: Janice Pothier Pac
Janice Pothier Pac, the director of volunteer engagement for United Way of Rhode Island, joined the organization in early 2016 to strategically expand opportunities...
Salve Regina to offer interdisciplinary cyber resiliency concentration
NEWPORT – Beginning in January, Salve Regina students enrolled in any undergraduate major can now pair their studies with an interdisciplinary, 15-credit cyber resiliency...
PC professor awarded NSF grant to study rats in urban environment
PROVIDENCE – Providence College assistant professor of biology Jonathan Richardson was awarded a $125,310 National Science Foundation grant, according to a late September announcement...
Farm Fresh Rhode Island winter farmers market series kicks off Nov....
PAWTUCKET – Launching its 11th year, the Farm Fresh Rhode Island Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market series will begin on Saturday, Nov. 4.
“The Wintertime Market...
Compass School receives $35K grant from Newman’s Own Foundation
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The Compass School’s farm and associated Science Engagement Center have been awarded a $35,000 grant from the Newman’s Own Foundation, according...
Chiropractor takes whole-body approach
As a high schooler at Chariho High School in Richmond, Dr. Benjamin Algiere was an avid soccer player until he hurt his hip. Seeking...
RIF ‘investment’ in state grows
The Rhode Island Foundation in recent years has increasingly taken a more active role as a community convener, planner and funder. That evolution, as...
Third R.I. SBA Emerging Leaders cohort graduates
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island branch of the U.S. Small Business Administration Monday announced the eight executives which make up the third cohort of...
