Greenvale Vineyards is Portsmouth Business of the Year

The Portsmouth Business Association held its annual meeting on Wednesday and named Greenvale Vineyards as the 2014 Business of the Year.

“Greenvale Vineyards is a great example of the entrepreneurial spirit required to start and run a small business. Greenvale has become a leader in agriculture and tourism initiatives and an active and highly respected participant in our business community," said John C. Farley, president of PBA.

Greenvale has an extensive history of support for a variety of community organizations, the U. S. Coast Guard, the Boys and Girls Club, the Potter League, Visiting Nurses, the Aquidneck Land Trust, Seaman’s Church Institute, and more.  Its owner, Nancy Parker Wilson, has given personal time serving on the Portsmouth Agriculture Committee, the Portsmouth Arts Guild, the Historical Society and most recently the year-long Portsmouth 375th commemoration.

Owners Nancy Parker Wilson and Nancy K. Parker were honored with commemorative items from the Portsmouth Business Association, the Portsmouth Rotary Club, the Town of Portsmouth as well as citations from the Rhode Island Senate and House. 

Greenvale Vineyards is a small vineyard located along the Sakonnet River at 582 Wapping Road. Along with producing small batches of high quality estate wine, the vineyard offers tours, tasting and events in addition to spectacular views of the vineyards and the river.

Also during its meeting, the PBA elected four officers and seven board members at large. They are:

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 Institute Bank and Trust

Board Members at Large
Ray Berberick – Small Business Solutions
Sheila Hagen – BankNewport
William E. Clark – Town of Portsmouth
Margaret M. Minichini – Atria Aquidneck Place
Maggie Harnett – Greenvale Vineyards
Cheryl Costa – People’s Credit Union
John Vitkevich – Park Ave. Development & Construction

The Portsmouth Business of the Year award is given to a business, organization or professional and/or its owner and operator which exemplify the goals and principles of the Rotary Club and the Portsmouth Business Association through demonstrated civic service, good standing and reputation in the community.

The Portsmouth Business Association (PBA) is a volunteer-based organization founded by members of the local business community in 1993. The PBA aims to create a positive business environment which benefits both its members and the community as a whole. www.portsmouthbiz.com