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Berkshire Edge Business Monday

What women entrepreneurs have learned. Women in Berkshires businesses are making connections, serving our community, and modeling resilience despite pandemic setbacks.

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The Berkshire Economic Recover Project

The Technical Assistance Program is a cohort-based technical assistance series for small businesses and organizations located in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.

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Women in Business Month

October is #WomeninBiz Month, a celebration focused on recognizing dedication, talents, contributions, and successes of the women powering the Berkshires’ local economy.

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#BeKindBerkshires Campaign

Take part in this kindness campaign created in partnership with 1Berkshire and the Norman Rockwell Museum. A little bit of kindness can go a very long way!

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BLP Class Notes: Fall 2021

Class Notes Shannon Davis, Class of 2017 - recently had a baby and changed roles from Director of Business Development to Marketing Director for Haddad Auto Group Kristen van Ginhoven, Class of 2017 - Kamloopa: An Indigenous Matriarch Story

BLP Alumni Spotlight: Jackie Kelly

Meet BLP Alumni Jackie Kelly, Berkshire Leadership Program Class of ‘08 The Berkshire Leadership Program (BLP) is a comprehensive course in local leadership. BLP seeks, prepares, involves, and sustains leaders from diverse backgrounds who are committed and competent to

Berkshire Eagle: Changes to Tourism

Legislative leaders hear from local organizations on pandemic-related changes to tourism By Danny Jin, The Berkshire Eagle Oct 19, 2021 HANCOCK — The pandemic has brought more changes to Berkshire County’s cultural attractions than just safety restrictions. Leaders of

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As the official Regional Economic Development Organization and Regional Tourism Council of Berkshire County, we are here to assist you in becoming a part of our dynamic region in Western MA, which is well-positioned for investment, growth, and development.

1Berkshire was created in June 2016 by a merger of four countywide economic development organizations: the Berkshire Economic Development Corporation, the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, the Berkshire Visitors Bureau, and the Berkshire Creative Economy Council. By combining these entities, we leverage resources, improve efficiency, expand audience reach, and coordinate programs that benefit every area of the region. We are the voice of the Berkshire business community with a strong membership and a powerful network of resources. Check out the original visioning for 1Berkshire in the Berkshire Blueprint.