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A look at the state of Berkshire cannabusiness

Recreational Cannabis has come a long way since the voters of the Commonwealth legalized it in 2016. We reached out to a number of Berkshire retailers to get a sense of the regional landscape.

Annual Meeting

Join us December 14th at 3pm at The Stationery Factory for our 2023 Annual Meeting to learn about 1Berkshire’s recent accomplishments and get a preview of what’s in store for 2024. This special event is for all members – featuring programming reports, fiscal analysis, and official board business.

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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.

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For Immediate Release: 1Berkshire Announces Winter Small Business Technical Assistance Cohorts

For additional information, please contact: Benjamin Lamb 1Berkshire Vice President of Economic Development blamb@1berkshire.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1Berkshire Announces Winter Small BusinessTechnical Assistance Cohorts November 22nd, 2023 - Berkshire County, MA - 1Berkshire, thanks to support from a USDA

What Is “Technical Assistance” Anyway?

If you’re finding yourself reading the phrase “technical assistance” more often lately, that’s no surprise. Although it may also describe teaching someone in your life how to use a piece of technology, it’s not actually that specific. Technical assistance

The 411 on 420 in the 413—A look at the state of Berkshire cannabusiness

Posted to the Berkshire Edge on October 16, 2023. By Kevin Pink, Deputy Director of Economic Development Recreational Cannabis has come a long way since the voters of the Commonwealth legalized it in 2016. What was once viewed as the

#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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