BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MA – 1Berkshire has announced a new program in their Berkshire Starts innovation and entrepreneurship initiative. This Get Mentored program exposes early stage entrepreneurs to mentors who can help guide the entrepreneurs’ initial efforts to build a viable business.
Last fall, 1Berkshire piloted a similar program over a five-month time frame with a cohort of entrepreneurs from a variety of backgrounds. Due to the notable and measurable success of the program, 1Berkshire will be hosting not one, but two Get Mentored cohorts in 2018.
Beginning in March, and again in September, entrepreneurs and mentors will gather once a month over a five-month period. At the start of each session, entrepreneurs will pitch their venture, highlighting a current challenge they face. Once the presentations are complete, the entrepreneurs will break out to separate spaces and mentors will join them to offer guidance on solving the problem.
More details about the program and applications to participate may be found at 1berkshire.com/get-mentored/. Applications are due by February 16th for the March cohort whose first session is on 3/1/18. Mentors in the program are local business owners/operators who are part of the Berkshire Starts Mentor network. Questions may be addressed to David Curtis, Economic Development Specialist at 1Berkshire: dcurtis@1berkshire.com
About 1Berkshire’s Berkshire Starts Initiative
Berkshire Starts is a series of programs and resources that assist entrepreneurs and small business owners initiate and grow their ventures. Berkshire Starts provides business consulting, planning and evaluation assistance, connects owners and entrepreneurs with skilled professionals, incentive programs, funding sources, mentors and more. Along with Get Mentored, it also host Business BootCamps, Entrepreneurial Meetups, and educational seminars, all aimed at helping the innovation and entrepreneurial community thrive in the Berkshires. To learn more about Berkshire Starts visit 1berkshire.com/berkshire-starts/.
About 1Berkshire
1Berkshire is a county-wide organization focused on economic development and promotion of the region as a preferred place to visit, to live, and to grow a business. It provides programs that connect businesses with each other and with potential customers, as well as works to develop future leaders and support entrepreneurs. For more information, visit 1Berkshire.com.
For more information, contact:
Jonathan Butler, President & CEO 1Berkshire
(413) 499-1600
jbutler@1berkshire.com