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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.
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
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
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.
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
Safety Pledge Flyer
Let's Speak with 1 Voice The health and safety of everyone who lives, works, and visits our community is a top concern at 1Berkshire. As restrictions are lifted and the Berkshires carefully reopen, we
All Other News
The below posts feature news, programs, resources, events, and more that impact our shared community.
Welcome to the BLP 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 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
ArtWeek Berkshires 2025 Dates Announced and Call for Artists Open
County-Wide Event Announces Call for Artists in All Disciplines ArtWeek Berkshires, a county-wide collaboration, will take place May 16-26 and you can be a part of it. The ArtWeek committee has posted its online