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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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1Berkshire Presents Berkshire Blueprint 2.0 Five Year Benchmark Report
For additional information, please contact: Benjamin Lamb 1Berkshire Vice President of Economic Development blamb@1berkshire.com 518-312-6363 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1Berkshire Presents Berkshire Blueprint 2.0 Five Year Benchmark Report June 6th, 2024 - Berkshire County, MA
Registration Open – 3rd Annual Small Business Resource Expo – May 22nd
For additional information, please contact: Benjamin Lamb 1Berkshire Vice President of Economic Development blamb@1berkshire.com 518-312-6363 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Regional Partnership Hosting 3rd Annual Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo May 22nd April 22nd, 2024 -
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 -
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.
Put Our Marketing Tools To Work
We have a variety of ways you can showcase your venue online and in print By Lindsey Schmid, 1Berkshire Vice President of Tourism & Marketing Every year the marketing team at 1Berkshire works hard
Get Your Guide
2021-22 Official Guide to the Berkshire Available Now We are excited to announce that we have brought back the Official Guide to the Berkshires for the 2021/22 season, after having to postpone it last
Berkshire Edge Business Monday
The summer cultural season returns Our first peek at the return of the Berkshire summer season. By Jonathan Butler Posted to the Berkshire Edge on April 12, 2021 Author’s Note: This article was authored in
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.
2020 Annual Meeting Recap
Key Takeaways from the 2020 1Berkshire Annual Meeting On Thursday, December 3, 1Berkshire held its first-ever virtual Annual Meeting. With a focus on Gaining a New Perspective, over 130 attendees joined in
Member-to-Member: December 2020
1Berkshire is excited to bring back our member-to-member eblast where you will learn about updates and services, find deals, and hear good news from your fellow businesses. Greylock Federal Credit Union Shopping
2021 Media Schedule
Now Available: 2021 Media Schedule Members and non-members can now book advertising for 2021 in all of 1Berkshire's e-communications and on their websites, 1berkshire.com and berkshires.org. To access the opportunities, associated metrics, specs, and
All Other News
The below posts feature news, programs, resources, events, and more that impact our shared community.
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 Announces Immigrant Entrepreneurial Support Pilot Program
1Berkshire, thanks to a one-time earmark from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is excited to launch a 2-year pilot program focused on supporting its growing entrepreneurial immigrant community in the Berkshires. The Berkshire Immigrant Entrepreneurial
1Berkshire Announces USDA Funded Winter 2025 Technical Assistance Offerings
For additional information, please contact: Benjamin Lamb, PhD 1Berkshire, Vice President of Economic Development blamb@1berkshire.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1Berkshire Announces USDA Funded Winter 2025 Technical Assistance Offerings Berkshire County, MA – December 18, 2024