Portsmouth, RI has grown into one of the most desirable areas to live in New England. The business community here is working hard to integrate the inevitable growth in commerce with the quality of life that makes our town so beautiful.

We encourage everyone in our region to visit our beautiful town for great shopping and services from friendly people. If you're a member of our business community, we would also like to invite you join our proactive organization. Together, we make a great team with a great future!
 

PBA NETWORK MEETING September 15, 2011
(Photos by Katherine Gagliano)

  PBA HOLIDAY PARTY December 8th 2011
(Photos by Katherine Gagliano)

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Announcements

February 9, 2012 PBA After Hours Meeting Time to get together and network with friends and colleagues at the PBA's Business After Hours on Thursday, February 9th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Prescott Point, 1 Freedom Trail Drive., Portsmouth (across from Prescott Farm on the West Main Rd.) Sponsored by Prescott Point. (GPS: Use 2547 West Main Road) Click Here To Register Online PBA By-Laws The newest revision of the PBA By-Laws can be accessed by clicking Here

Projo Moneyline

SBA summit focuses on casinos, health care exchange The state should adopt into law provisions for establishment of a health care exchange and, in another matter, must not ignore the threat of casinos in nearby Massachusetts, according to two committees that prepared recommendations for the General … Small businesses are R.I.’s largest employer Rhode Island small businesses represented 95.9 percent of all employers in the state in 2009, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. NewportFed sees asset quality, profit drop in 2011 Newport Bancorp Inc., parent of Newport Federal Savings Bank, reported net income of $1.5 million for 2011, a decline of 19.4 percent on the 2010 total, as total interest and non-interest revenue fell 4.2 percent to $23.7 million. Met program to focus on flexibility The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center, a state funded public school system and local education agency, will launch a new program in March. U.S. economy grows less than forecast as consumers struggle The U.S. economy expanded less than forecast in the fourth quarter as consumers curbed spending and government agencies cut back, validating the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates low for a longer period. AT&T chief Stephenson says FCC slow to provide wireless airwaves AT&T Inc. CEO Randall Stephenson said the Federal Communications Commission has been slow to arrange auctions to provide wireless airwaves needed as use of smartphones and other mobile devices increases. Hasbro signs lease on Providence office space Pawtucket-based toy-maker Hasbro Inc. has leased 135,908 square feet of office space at 15 LaSalle Square in downtown Providence, the company and owner of the building, Berkeley Investments of Boston, announced Thursday. Legislation: Docs should be able to say ‘sorry’ A state representative wants it to be OK for a doctor or other health care provider to say “sorry” without the threat of legal repercussions hanging over their heads. Brown 21st in Peace Corps volunteers Brown University had 24 undergraduate alumni volunteering in the Peace Corps in 2011. WJAR parent reports 2011 losses Media General, the parent company of WJAR-TV NBC 10, reported a loss of $3.3 million in the fourth quarter as well as a loss of $74.3 million for the year.