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

8 local firms win PR honors Eight firms were honored for their public relations work last month. Gas prices up for 6th week in a row Gasoline prices increased in Rhode Island for the sixth consecutive week, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. Foreclosure deal deadline arrives as states consider releases States that balked at bank liability releases in a proposed $25 billion nationwide settlement over foreclosure practices must decide by today, Feb. 6, whether its mortgage relief and reforms are worth the legal claims they’ll give up. Verizon combines with Redbox to challenge Netflix in video Verizon Communications Inc., the second-largest U.S. phone carrier, formed a joint venture with Coinstar Inc. to compete with Netflix Inc. in offering DVD-movie rentals and a video streaming and download service. Labor-force loss prompts search of churches, libraries In the nation’s capital, city employees are scouring churches, libraries, and community centers to find people who have dropped out of the labor force and help them get jobs. Hasbro profit declines Hasbro Inc. reported its earnings declined to $385.4 million in 2011 from $397.7 million in 2010. 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.