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!

PORTSMOUTH BUSINESS OF THE YEAR BALLOTS ARE READY!
The annual business of the year award, given jointly by the PBA and the Portsmouth Rotary will be presented at the annual meeting.  Please download the ballot and fill it out.  You can mail it to The Portsmouth Business Association,  PO Box 314, Portsmouth RI.

Ballot (PDF)   Ballot(.doc)       

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

BofA considers Boston tower sale Bank of America Corp. is considering selling its 37-floor office tower in Boston, The Boston Globe reported Friday. Providence mayoral academy gets preliminary OK The state Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education gave preliminary approval Thursday to open a mayoral academy in Providence. SBA supports $1.6M in loans to R.I. businesses in January The U.S. Small Business Administration issued guarantees for 15 loans to Rhode Island small businesses in January. Mass transit losing gas tax to U.S. roads unites usual foes The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are among the hundreds of groups setting aside political differences to unite against a proposal to cut mass-transit funding. Boeing-Textron V-22 said to be cut $1.75B by Pentagon The Pentagon will eliminate 24 V-22 Osprey aircraft built by Boeing Co. and Textron Inc. from its five-year budget plan, saving $1.75 billion through 2017, according to two U.S. officials. Bank of America wins dismissal from Allstate Countrywide suit Bank of America Corp. won dismissal from Allstate Corp.’s lawsuit over the insurer’s alleged losses from $700 million in mortgage-backed securities purchased from Countrywide Financial Corp. U.S. unemployment drops to 8.3% Employment climbed more than forecast in January and the U.S. jobless rate unexpectedly fell to the lowest in three years, casting doubt on the Federal Reserve’s pledge to keep interest rates low until late 2014. January retail sales exceed estimates on post-holiday deals Same-store sales at U.S. retailers in January topped analysts’ estimates, led by Limited Brands Inc. and Target Corp., as shoppers took advantage of post-holiday discounts. Workers’ group reviews pay, policies at restaurants Any restaurant guide worth its sea salt can tempt readers with descriptions of One if By Land’s foie gras and roasted poussin. To learn that the owner pays the busboys a “living wage” of $9 an hour, and offers paid sick days, diners need a new … Mass. co. buys 2 R.I. firms Two Rhode Island security firms under the same ownership have been bought by a Massachusetts company for an undisclosed price.