The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $300,000 in grants to the Commonwealth’s regional Buy Local agricultural organizations for projects that will enhance efforts in western, central, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts. Regional agricultural Buy Local organizations
The increase in Berkshire visitor spending in 2015 attests to the strong Berkshire brand and the high quality of the attractions visitors find here. Ideally this will be reflected a year from now when
It ran for three months, drew 170,000 visitors, and generated $14.8 million in visitor spending. "Van Gogh and Nature," last year's Vincent Van Gogh exhibit at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, produced the highest
The state has awarded $2.6 million to make the final mile connecting the town to North Adams by rail a reality. The MassWorks funding for the Berkshire Scenic Railway was part of the more
The creative economy is fundamentally part of the Berkshires and one of its most visible members is Jess Vecchia. Jess is the Market Manager for the Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market, the Director of the Alchemy
By Julia Dixon One of the most exciting aspects of my job as 1Berkshire’s Creative Economy Specialist is that I get to meet innovative, creative, and inspiring people from all across the county. From fine
It is important to remember that tourism is an integral part of the Berkshire economy that continues to sustain economic growth, and by doing so, enhances the quality of life for residents in the region.
Employment, housing, transportation and broadband are just some of the issues facing Berkshire County in retaining and attracting members of the Millennial Generation. The current generation of young adults, known as millennials and who range
Annabelle Selldorf, who will lecture at the Clark Art Institute on Saturday, is an accomplished architect, businesswoman and, perhaps unbeknownst to her, heart surgeon. "The reopening of the Manton Center is maybe not more
Why candy makers love their customers. They usually have a smile on their face. The Berkshires in luxury. and from 4000 feet. to go down on the farm. and out to the diner. we