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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.
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 -
Brief from the 2023 1Berkshire Annual Meeting
A year in review of the Berkshire economy, tourism sector, and goals ahead for the regional tourism council for Berkshire County. By Jonathan Butler, CEO & President and Kevin Pink, Deputy Director of Economic
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.
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
Spring Update from Our President & CEO
The Music Will Play Again A call for cautious optimism in the visitor economy By Jonathan Butler, President & CEO Clockwise: Tanglewood (photo: Marco Borggreve), Shakespeare & Company, Berkshire Theatre Group, Jacob’s Pillow,
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 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
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