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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14 finalists awarded in latest RIIFF screenplay competition
PROVIDENCE - Winnowed down from 463 entries, on Tuesday, Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival announced the 14 finalists of its 2017 Screenplay Competition.
The...
Mobile Beacon internet hotspots help keep nonprofits connected
Working out of Rhode Island, Delaware and Florida, Providence-based Capital Good Fund employees are often on the road and in need of reliable internet...
Nonprofits not worried about giving fatigue after storms
In the span of roughly four weeks, the southern coast of the United States and the island of Puerto Rico were ravaged by multiple...
Providence After School Alliance receives $300K Barr Foundation grant
PROVIDENCE – One of eight New England organizations honored earlier this month, the Providence After School Alliance was awarded a $300,000 grant from the...
Five Questions With: Dr. Jeremy Goodman
Dr. Jeremy Goodman is the executive director of the Rhode Island Zoological Society and Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence. Goodman is leading the...
Museum of Work & Culture celebrates 2 decades with new digital...
WOONSOCKET – The Museum of Work & Culture, a Rhode Island Historical Society museum, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a gala on Saturday,...
Energy conservation, sustainability lifestyle lead to $4M savings for JWU
PROVIDENCE – Over the past four years prudent energy-efficient practices and the replacement of outdated equipment has led to nearly $4 million in savings...
34th Annual Taste of Newport celebrates Child & Family
PROVIDENCE – Returning for its 34th year, Taste of Newport will this year celebrate the achievements of local nonprofit community action group Child &...
Five Questions With Tim Pheland
Tim Pheland | Manufacturing engineer, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
1. What first interested you about the manufacturing industry, especially in Rhode Island? As a child, I...
RIF announces $10M impact investment program
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation is looking to invest $10 million in local business projects during the inaugural year of its new Impact...
