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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 and MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board Partner for Business Transition Survey
1Berkshire and the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board are partnering to promote an owner transition survey from the Northeast Transition Initiative (NETI). NETI’s Ownership Transition Intentions Survey seeks feedback from small business owners across the Northeast about their businesses and their plans
1Berkshire Releases Seasonal Job Recruitment Utility
1Berkshire Releases Seasonal Job Recruitment Utility 1Berkshire is excited to announce that it has formally launched a new seasonal job utility and recruitment tool on its existing jobs thing platform. This new upgrade to
1Berkshire Awarded $210,000 FY25 Regional Economic Development Grant
1Berkshire Awarded FY25 Regional Economic Development Organization Grant 1Berkshire is excited to announce that it is the recipient of a $210,000 Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) grant from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development
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.
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1Berkshire Announces Two New Staff Members and Welcomes Four New Board Members
For additional information, please contact: Lindsey Schmid 1Berkshire Sr. VP of Tourism and Marketing lschmid@1berkshire.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1Berkshire Announces Two New Staff Members and Welcomes Four New Board Members February 15, 2024 -
All Other News
The below posts feature news, programs, resources, events, and more that impact our shared community.
1Berkshire and MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board Partner for Business Transition Survey
1Berkshire and the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board are partnering to promote an owner transition survey from the Northeast Transition Initiative (NETI). NETI’s Ownership Transition Intentions Survey seeks feedback from small business owners across the Northeast about their businesses and their plans
1Berkshire Trendsetter Award Nominations are Now Open
The 1Berkshire 2025 Berkshire Trendsetter Award nominations are now open. This is a great chance to self nominate or nominate a deserving business or individual #intheberkshires. These Awards will be presented at the annual Celebrate the Berkshires event, which honors the incredible,
1Berkshire Releases Seasonal Job Recruitment Utility
1Berkshire Releases Seasonal Job Recruitment Utility 1Berkshire is excited to announce that it has formally launched a new seasonal job utility and recruitment tool on its existing jobs thing platform. This new upgrade to