Read the 1Berkshire Blog
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: Women and Minority Owned Business Certification Summit Announced
For additional information, please contact: Benjamin Lamb 1Berkshire Director of Economic Development blamb@1berkshire.com 518-312-6363 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1Berkshire, EforAll, Berkshire Innovation Center, and PERC Announce Upcoming Women & Minority Owned Business Certification Summit December
New Website to Help Berkshire County Stakeholders Leverage Resources to Rebuild and Recover from the Pandemic
Berkshire Funding Focus (BFF) delivers capacity-building support to Berkshire County stakeholders seeking government funds to aid with pandemic-related recovery and rebuilding efforts. Operating under principles of equity, inclusion, transparency, neutrality, collaboration, supportive service, and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BERP Announces Fall 2022 Technical Assistance Offerings
For additional information, please contact: Benjamin Lamb 1Berkshire Director of Economic Development blamb@1berkshire.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire Economic Recovery Program Announces Fall 2022 Technical Assistance Offerings August 11th, 2022 - Berkshire County, MA -
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 1Berkshire to Work for Your Business
Each year the 1Berkshire marketing team researches and analyzes current advertising trends, which inform the strategies and opportunities offered to put your business and the Berkshire economy front and center. Each member of the
Tourism Remains Essential Building Block for Berkshire Economy
1Berkshire is happy to report that the 2018 tourism impact numbers are in and they show a 2.4% increase in direct visitor spending over 2017, which comes on the heels of an above average
Hot Off The Press!
The 2019-2020 Official Guide to the Berkshires has arrived. This 80 page printed guide book is an essential tool for visitors and locals alike. Packed full of ideas for things to do, where to
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.
For Immediate Release: 1Berkshire Announces the 2024 Berkshire Trendsetter Award Finalists
For additional information, please contact: Jonathan Butler, President & CEO 1Berkshire jbutler@1berkshire.com For Immediate Release 1Berkshire Announces the 2024 Berkshire Trendsetter Award Finalists Winners to Be Announced at Celebrate The Berkshires Berkshire County, MA –
For Immediate Release: The Fairbank Group to be Honored for Putting the Berkshires on the Map At 1Berkshire’s Annual Celebrate the Berkshires Event
For additional information, please contact: Jonathan Butler, President & CEO 1Berkshire jbutler@1berkshire.com For Immediate Release The Fairbank Group to be Honored for Putting the Berkshires on the MapAt 1Berkshire's Annual Celebrate the Berkshires Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class of 2025
For additional information, please contact: Kevin Pink, Deputy Director of Economic Development / YLP Co-Director 1Berkshire Strategic Alliance (413) 499-1600 kpink@1berkshire.com For Immediate Release 1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class of 2025 Berkshire County,