Welcome to the PBA
A Growing Business Community
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.
Why Not Join Us?
If you’re a member or friend 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!
- Be an integral and active part of our local business community
- Great Local Networking – Get to know your local partners
- Be part of our on-line and published Business Directory
- Participate in our “Business After Hours”
- Use our “Constant Contact” Networking List
- Help support out Scholarship Programs
- Membership is open to all businesses as well as friends who want to be part of our business community
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Urges Local Businesses to Begin Preparing for Restore RI Small Business Grant Program
Newport, RI, July 30, 2020 - On Wednesday, the Raimondo Administration officially announced the Restore RI Grant program. Part of a $100M package of programs to provide relief for RI small businesses, this $50M program is targeted at businesses with under 500...
Fewer than 500 R.I. businesses secured PPP loans in July, $128B in funds left – Providence Business News
Fewer than 500 R.I. businesses secured PPP loans in July, $128B in funds left - Providence Business News PROVIDENCE – With just over a week until the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program ends, interest among Rhode Island small business has...
RestoreRI Grant Portal Now Open
CommerceRI The application portal for the Restore RI small business relief grant program is now open. A link to the portal as well as required documentation and supplemental information including a FAQ document, eligibility criteria, and additional resources can be...
Surety Bonds for Small Businesses – Aug 4th
The SBA Opens Doors to Surety Bonding for Small Businesses! This free webinar, presented by Jennifer C. Black, MBA, an Underwriting Marketing Specialist in the SBA’s Office of Surety Guarantees in Washington, D.C., is an easy-to-understand overview of the SBA’s Surety...
RestoreRI Facebook Live Discussion Thursday July 30 @4 PM
As we ready to open the Restore RI grant application period, please join us for a Facebook Live discussion today at 4:00 PM to learn more about the program and how you can prepare to apply. Topics will include: • Program overview • Eligibility requirements • How you...
Get Ready for Restore RI
Rhode Island small businesses— Start getting ready to apply for a Restore RI grant today. Applications will be available on Monday, August 3 and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Now is the time to prepare. The program will provide $50M in...
Back to Work RI
RI Department of Labor and Training Works to Get People Back to Work Back to Work RI connects Rhode Islanders with job opportunities in vibrant sectors across the state, and provides the resources and training you need to pursue those opportunities. By partnering...
SBA RI Upcoming Small Business Seminars and Training
Promote Your Event ChecklistWEBINAR | 11:00AM - 12:00PMPPP & EIDL Loan UpdateWEBINAR | 1:00PM - 2:00PMThe Seven Fundamentals of Business GrowthWEBINAR | 3:00PM - 5:00PMThe SBA Opens Doors to Surety Bonding for Small Businesses!WEBINAR | 11:00AM - 12:00PMCost...
SBA Govt Contracting On-Line Training
Management & Technical Assistance Online Training Just like a class you’d attend in person, courses are taught by a live instructor on a scheduled day and time. Students receive course materials in advance, participate in real time using a broadband connection and...
SBA and Other COVID Business Support Programs
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to keep your employees on the payroll while offering the small business owner loan forgiveness. If the 60% of PPP loan is allocated towards payroll over an 8 to 24 week period then you can qualify for having...