In past years, the Portsmouth Business Association (PBA) has requested that the Portsmouth High School faculty select the winners of the PBA Scholarship. This year, for the first time, students will be able to nominate themselves. Click here for the nomination form. Students will be asked two simple questions: “What were your accomplishments at Portsmouth High School?” and “Why do you think …
The PBA thanks the Portsmouth Police and Fire Departments with dinner and dessert
The Portsmouth Police and Fire Department work hard all year long, even while the rest of us are enjoying the holidays. The Portsmouth Business Association wants to thank every member of both the Portsmouth Police Department and the Portsmouth Fire Department for their dedication and commitment. Thank you to Portsmouth Business Association board member John Vit for personally delivering dinner …
Holiday Party 2014 at Melville Grille a Big Success
Thank you to all our members who joined us for our annual holiday party! Chef Scott and the Melville staff provided us with an endless supply of delicious appetizers and a warm atmosphere. 2014 has been a fantastic year for the PBA and we look forward to another year of supporting local business in 2015. View holiday party photos here. …
Portsmouth Business Association donates $250 to Portsmouth Police Departments Annual Holiday Drive
The Portsmouth Business Association donated $250 to the Portsmouth Police Departments annual Holiday Drive. Pictured from left to right to left are: Steve Squatrito from Atria Senior Living, Jeannie Ingraham from Century21 Trend, Detective Arnold from PPD, John C. Farley from Newport Wealth Management and President of the Portsmouth Business Association, Officer Coyne from PPD, Kara Marley from Savings Institute, …
Fall Foliage 5K Photos
Thank you to all our participants, sponsors, and volunteers for making the PBA Fall Foliage 5K a success. The event raised enough money to fund our annual Portsmouth High School scholarships award to 2 graduating seniors for $1000 each. Congratulations to Webster McDonald as the overall winner with a time of 19:40 and first place female Emma Lynch with a …
Fall Foliage 5K Run/Walk for the Portsmouth High School Scholarship Fund
Based on the success of last year’s Rhode Race, the Portsmouth Business Association (PBA) will host a 5K run/walk on Saturday, November 8th in Portsmouth, RI. All proceeds from the race will go towards the Portsmouth Business Association Scholarship Fund. Each year, the PBA awards two $1,000 scholarships to exceptional Portsmouth High School students. The race will begin and end …
PBA Awards Two PHS Seniors $1,000 Scholarships for Academic Excellence
On June 2, 2014, Portsmouth Business Association (PBA) President, John C. Farley, awarded two Portsmouth High School seniors each a $1,000 scholarship to pursue higher education. The recipients were Charlotte Akin who will be attending Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada and Aaron Prendergast who will be attending Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts. Scholarships are awarded based on academic …
Portsmouth Business of the Year 2014: Greenvale Vineyards
The Portsmouth Business Association recently held its annual meeting at the Polo Pavilion at Glen Farm, Portsmouth, on June 18th. During the meeting, the association members elected the following: Officers President: John C. Farley – Newport Wealth Management Vice President: Katherine Gagliano – Amplify Marketing Secretary: Jeannie S. Ingraham – Century 21 Trend Realty Treasurer: Kara M. Marley – Savings …
An open letter to the Town Council and citizens of Portsmouth:
The Portsmouth Business Association (PBA) would like to formally state its objection to the Portsmouth Town Council’s decision to award a contract without giving local businesses an opportunity to bid. The Town Council has contracted a website design firm, CivicPlus, based in Manhattan, Kansas to redesign the Portsmouth town website. Local businesses were not notified of this project or were …
3.75 Mile Run/Walk “Rhode Race” to Celebrate Portsmouth’s 375th Anniversary
In honor of Portsmouth’s 375th anniversary, the Portsmouth Business Association (PBA) will host a 3.75 mile run/walk on Saturday, November 16th at Common Fence Point in Portsmouth, RI. All proceeds from the race will go towards the Portsmouth Business Association Scholarship Fund. Each year, the PBA awards scholarships to two exceptional Portsmouth High School students who intend to pursue a …
