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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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1Berkshire Launches a Berkshire Campaign in New York City’s Grand Central Station
For additional information, please contact: Lindsey Schmid 1Berkshire Sr. VP of Tourism and Marketing lschmid@1berkshire.com 1Berkshire Launches a Berkshire Campaign in New York City’s Grand Central Station March 5, 2024 - Berkshire County, MA -
Be Part of the Berkshire Marketing Message
Advertise your business or nonprofit with these effective marketing channels. As the official regional tourism council for the Berkshires, the primary goal of the 1Berkshire marketing team is to promote the region and attract
Time to Renew: The Meaning of Membership
Membership is the engine behind the work of 1Berkshire—economic development and promotion of the region. Our work benefits your work. For some of our members, 1Berkshire is a partner in forging connections between entrepreneurs,
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.
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 -
Time to Renew: The Meaning of Membership
Membership is the engine behind the work of 1Berkshire—economic development and promotion of the region. Our work benefits your work. For some of our members, 1Berkshire is a partner in forging connections between entrepreneurs,
1Berkshire New Member Roundup
1Berkshire has welcomed these businesses to its Berkshire County family from July 2022 – February 2023. We are proud to promote and support these new members, along with all the businesses and venues that
All Other News
The below posts feature news, programs, resources, events, and more that impact our shared community.
1Berkshire Announces The Norman Rockwell Museum as the 2025 Putting the Berkshires on the Map Honoree
1Berkshire is happy to announce that the Norman Rockwell Museum has been selected as the 2025 Putting the Berkshires on the Map honoree. Annually, 1Berkshire presents this award to a project, initiative or organization
1Berkshire Announces the 2025 Berkshire Trendsetter Award Finalists
1Berkshire is excited to announce the finalists for the 2025 Berkshire Trendsetter Awards. These awards recognize outstanding initiatives, talented people, and innovative organizations moving the Berkshires forward. Winners will be announced at the 11th
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