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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Design Week set for Sept. 13-24
PROVIDENCE – This year's DesignxRI Design Week, Sept. 13 to 24, outpaced its predecessor and, three weeks prior to kickoff, is still growing.
To-date, Providence-based...
Van Beuren Charitable Foundation annual report lists $227M in net assets
NEWPORT - The van Beuren Charitable Foundation announced $227.1 million in net assets and $5.5 million in charitable giving through its Newport County Grants...
RISCA requests grant applicants after ‘record-breaking’ six months
PROVIDENCE - Throughout the years R.I. State Council for the Arts, also known as RISCA, has strengthened arts communities across the state and helped...
Will business on Block Island always be seasonal?
Sven Risom and his wife, Laura, became enamored with the beauty of Block Island long ago. After summering there for many years, they became...
RWU welcomes 6 Feinstein scholars in Class of 2022
BRISTOL – Six graduates of Rhode Island high schools have accepted placement at Roger Williams University this fall with Feinstein Leadership Scholarships, according to...
Five Questions With: Adam Greenman
As president and CEO of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, Adam Greenman leads an organization focused on creating a vibrant, inclusive community...
College Choice names UMass Dartmouth 16th-best online liberal arts school
PROVIDENCE – The Dartmouth campus of the University of Massachusetts was ranked No. 16 in College Choice’s 25 Best Online Liberal Arts Colleges for...
RIBGH hosts golf tournament Aug. 21
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Business Group on Health will hold its fourth annual golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 21 at the Wannamoisett Country...
Hollywood Reporter: Brown University, Trinity Rep MFA program 6th-best in U.S.
PROVIDENCE – A three-year, professional training program led by Brown University’s Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies in tandem with Trinity Repertory Co.,...
Prosthetics businesses getting creative to grow ‘tiny’ industry
Jonathan Teoli is the third-generation owner of Rhode Island Limb Co. His grandfather purchased the business decades ago after returning from the Pacific theater...
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