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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: 2nd Annual Small Business Resource Expo Announced for June 30th, 2023
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 2nd Annual Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo June 30th May 31st, 2023 -
Bottling the Bounty—Berkshires beverage businesses
Posted to the Berkshire Edge on March 20, 2023. By Benjamin Lamb, Director of Economic Development for 1Berkshire In the Berkshires, we are blessed with a long history of agriculture and food production. From kale
Meet the Team – Lucy
Meet the 1Berkshire Team By Jonathan Butler Welcome to the newest round of our behind-the-scenes Meet the Staff column. All that 1Berkshire accomplishes is made possible by our dedicated and hardworking staff members. From
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.
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
Berkshire Cultural Sites Plan to Reopen With Message to Community: We Are Here for You
NOTE: THIS IS A JOINT RELEASED ISSUED BY THE 5 ORGANIZATION LISTED BELOW. FIND THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION AT THE END OF THIS RELEASE May 28, 2020 Berkshire Cultural Sites Plan to Reopen With Message
In the Meantime
Missing The Berkshires? Travel Will Resume in The Future, But Here's What You Can Do In The Meantime. Spring at Naumkeag Historical Home & Gardens We know that these last few months
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.
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