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Economic Development
The core of 1Berkshire’s mission is to advance Berkshire County’s economy by advocating for the regional business community. This is the work of our Economic Development team.
1Berkshire Awards Grant to Roots & Dreams and Mustard Seeds
1Berkshire, thanks to a one-time earmark from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is excited to announce the awarding of a $15,000 Immigrant Entrepreneurial Support Grant to Roots & Dreams and Mustard Seeds. This grant represents
1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class of 2026
1Berkshire is excited to welcome its 14th Berkshire Youth Leadership Program class. This group of 31 rising high school juniors from across the Berkshires was selected through a competitive application process to begin
National Conference on AI in Rural Economies Coming to North Adams, Sept. 10th
1Berkshire, the Berkshire Innovation Center and the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) are excited to announce that on September 10th, 2025 the Accelerating What’s Possible: The Next Chapter for Rural Economies in the Age
Marketing & Tourism Promotion
The other part of 1Berkshire’s mission is to attract visitors, residents, and businesses to Berkshire County by promoting the region as a desirable place to visit, live, work, and invest in. This means providing opportunities to our members to showcase their products, services, and events. This is the work of our Marketing team.
1Berkshire Kicks Off 2025 with Robust Slate of Winter Marketing
As the Regional Tourism Council (RTC) representing The Berkshires, and the official tourism promoter for our region, 1Berkshire is hard at work on its winter-themed marketing campaigns. These tactics target visitors in New York,
1Berkshire Closes Out 2024 With a Successful Annual Meeting
For additional information, please contact: Jonathan Butler, President & CEO 1Berkshire jbutler@1berkshire.com For Immediate Release 1Berkshire Closes Out 2024 With a Successful Annual Meeting 1Berkshire held its 2024 Annual Meeting at Barrington Stage Company
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1Berkshire’s Berkshire Campaign Continues at New York City’s Grand Central Station
For additional information, please contact: Lindsey Schmid 1Berkshire Sr. VP of Tourism and Marketing lschmid@1berkshire.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1Berkshire’s Berkshire Campaign Continues at New York City’s Grand Central Station September 9 2024 - Berkshire
Member Services
1Berkshire is a membership organization. Member dues help us keep our doors open so we can do the important work of economic development and tourism promotion. Membership comes with a plethora of benefits and invites businesses and nonprofits of all sizes into a connected community powerfully-resourced network. This is the work of our Member Services team.
1Berkshire to Hold Annual Celebrate the Berkshires Event
Join 1Berkshire for its annual Celebrate the Berkshires event, honoring our incredible, indelible, and iconic Berkshire region. This is the premier event where 1Berkshire will recognize the Putting the Berkshires on the Map honoree, and present the Berkshire Trendsetter
Meet the Team – Alex and Hannah
Meet the 1Berkshire Team Welcome to the newest round of our behind-the-scenes Meet the Staff column. All that 1Berkshire accomplishes is made possible by our dedicated and hardworking staff members. From actively supporting the
1Berkshire Closes Out 2024 With a Successful Annual Meeting
For additional information, please contact: Jonathan Butler, President & CEO 1Berkshire jbutler@1berkshire.com For Immediate Release 1Berkshire Closes Out 2024 With a Successful Annual Meeting 1Berkshire held its 2024 Annual Meeting at Barrington Stage Company
All Other News
The below posts feature news, programs, resources, events, and more that impact our shared community.
1Berkshire to Hold Annual Celebrate the Berkshires Event
Join 1Berkshire for its annual Celebrate the Berkshires event, honoring our incredible, indelible, and iconic Berkshire region. This is the premier event where 1Berkshire will recognize the Putting the Berkshires on the Map honoree, and present the Berkshire Trendsetter
1Berkshire Awards Grant to Roots & Dreams and Mustard Seeds
1Berkshire, thanks to a one-time earmark from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is excited to announce the awarding of a $15,000 Immigrant Entrepreneurial Support Grant to Roots & Dreams and Mustard Seeds. This grant represents
Berkshire to Hold Open House at its New Location
1Berkshire invites its members and the public to attend an Open House at its new Crawford Square location in downtown Pittsfield. The Open House will be held at 137 North Street, Suite 200, Pittsfield