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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Hassenfeld Foundation sends aid to Puerto Rico
MIAMI - On Wednesday The Hassenfeld Family Foundation, teamed with Natalia Denegri, Spanish TV journalist and host of "Corazones Guerreros," launched its second humanitarian aid...
RIMTA using youth boatbuilding program to combat ‘graying’ workforce
A major concern for Rhode Island Marine Trades Association CEO Wendy Mackie is the large number of Ocean State marine-trades and composite-manufacturing workers retiring...
Brazil named new director of Brown, Trinity Rep MFA program
PROVIDENCE – Angela Brazil has been named the new director of the Brown University and Trinity Repertory Co. master’s degree program in acting and...
Five Questions With: Jeanine Achin
As chief operating officer, Jeanine Achin is responsible for the successful operation of the five branches of the YMCA of Pawtucket, including membership, program...
Lippit House Museum to host author, behind-the-scenes tour this fall
PROVIDENCE – Over the next two months the Lippitt House Museum will be busy hosting two events open to the public.
On Thursday, Oct. 12,...
The Collaborative sponsors ‘Emergences’ writing workshop
WARREN – Warren art organization The Collaborative will host a writing workshop called “Emergences” on Saturday, Oct. 7, with a second meeting on Oct....
University of Rhode Island to host HealthHacksRI 2017
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – In partnership with Aging 2.0 and the Social Enterprise Greenhouse, “HealthHacksRI 2017: The Internet of Things for Aging” student-oriented, maker and...
Humor part of DDL sales pitch
A decade ago Stacey Liakos was introduced to advertising and media-buying opportunities as the host of a small AM radio show – now she’s...
Five Questions With Helene Forte
Helene Forte | Vice president, public plans emerging markets, Tufts Health Plan
1. Why did Tufts Health Plan want to enter R.I.’s Medicaid market? As...
Sonesta purchases Warwick Residence Inn
WARWICK - In a Sept. 26 sale Boston-based Sonesta International Hotels Corp. purchased the former Residence Inn at 500 Kilvert Street in Warwick, according...
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