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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 Launches 2024 Berkshire Business Needs Assessment
For additional information, please contact: Benjamin Lamb 1Berkshire Vice President of Economic Development blamb@1berkshire.com 518-312-6363 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1Berkshire Seeking Responses to Business Needs Assessment June 13th, 2024 - Berkshire County, MA - 1Berkshire,
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 -
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.
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,
Virtual Holidays & Travel Tips
Tools for You & Your Clientele During the craze of the holiday season and the inevitable scramble of year end to-dos, why not let 1Berkshire help both you and your clientele with the many
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.
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
2020 Annual Meeting Presentation
On Thursday, December 3, 2020, 1Berkshire members and the community at large were invited to the Annual Meeting of 1Berkshire. Watch this recording to learn about fiscal year 20 and
All Other News
The below posts feature news, programs, resources, events, and more that impact our shared community.
Berkshire Leadership Program: Class of 2025
The Berkshire Leadership Program (BLP) has been preparing leaders in the Berkshires since 1997. BLP seeks, prepares, involves, and sustains leaders from diverse backgrounds who are committed to addressing community challenges and improving
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,