Emily Gowdey-Backus, Author at Providence Business News

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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. Photo Credit: Love & Perry Photography

With $205.8 million impact, arts economy is strong in Providence

Economic Activity 07/21/2017

Given the results of the most recent Americans for the Arts study, “Arts & Economic Prosperity 5,” it’s no coincidence Providence is known as...

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY appointed Gabriela Domenzain as its new Latino Policy Institute director. / COURTESY ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

Domenzain named next LPI director

Education 07/20/2017

BRISTOL - Gabriela Domenzain has been named the next director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University according to a Thursday statement...

R.I. recovers jobs lost in recession, unemployment beats national average

Economic Activity 07/20/2017

PROVIDENCE – The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Rhode Island was 4.2 percent in June, an increase from May’s 4.1 percent, according to a...

THE GRAND GALLERY at the RISD Museum. /COURTESY OF THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN MUSEUM

Three local sites make AAA “Cool Day Trip” list

Hospitality & Tourism 07/18/2017

PROVIDENCE - The Breakers, New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Rhode Island School of Design Museum were deemed "Cool Day Trips from Boston" in...

Randy Cohen, vice president of research and policy at Americans for the Arts speaks to gathered members of the Providence nonprofit community./ PBN PHOTO / EMILY GOWDEY-BACKUS

Study: Providence has among nation’s most robust arts/culture sectors

Economic Activity 07/18/2017

Updated at 3:26 p.m. PROVIDENCE – A group of 50 members of the local nonprofit community converged on the Providence Public Library Tuesday to hear...

Florida-based Alfred Angelo Bridal shuts its Warwick, North Attleboro locations as it files for bankruptcy./ PBN PHOTO/KATE WHITNEY LUCEY

National bridal chain Alfred Angelo shutters all locations

Economic Activity 07/14/2017

PROVIDENCE - On Friday the Sun Sentinel reported Delray Beach, Fla.-based Alfred Angelo Bridal company shut all 61 stores nationwide - including its locations...

J.R. NEVILLE OF THE African Alliance describes how his organization will use a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to create an urban farm in South Providence. The Alliance is 1 of 30 nonprofits that will share nearly $225,000 in grants to make community improvements across Rhode Island./ PHOTO COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

Rhode Island Foundation awards nearly $225K in community grants

Nonprofit & Education 07/14/2017

PROVIDENCE – Supporting work that ranges from creating performance spaces and urban farms to restoring playgrounds and historic parks, the Rhode Island Foundation announced...

R.I. architects feel high-profile work too often goes to out-of-state firms

Business Services 07/14/2017

In a state that prides itself on world-class creative talent, it strikes some on the local scene as odd when high-profile design work goes...

BROWN UNIVERSITY was named the 14th-best college or university in College Choice’s 100 Best Colleges and Universities 2017 ranking. /COURTESY COLLEGECHOICE.NET

College Choice names Brown 14th-best university in U.S. for 2017

Education 07/14/2017

PROVIDENCE – Providence-based Ivy League school, Brown University, was named the 14th-best college or university in College Choice’s 100 Best Colleges and Universities 2017...