Entrepreneurial Programs
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to start a business or a business owner looking to grow, you’re in the right place. From monthly networking opportunities to one-on-one business assistance, we will help you take your business to the next stage.
Entrepreneurial Meetups are great for building a business network. These free events have traditionally brought entrepreneurs together once a month to connect over coffee or drinks. Now being held virtually, these events continue to serve as great networking opportunities for local innovators.
EforAll Berkshire County
1Berkshire, alongside a number of regional stakeholders, is a proud partner of EforAll Berkshire County. EforAll Berkshire County is part of a network focused on accelerating economic and social impact and communities nationwide through inclusive entrepreneurship and programs include free pitch contests, business accelerators, and more!
Business Retention & Expansion Program (BREP)
BREP is your one-stop source for moving a business to the Berkshires or keeping one here. As the Regional Economic Development Organization, we have a network of partners with the best services possible for relocating or expanding your business. Looking for a bigger space to move your growing business? How about relocating from another state? We are here to help.
Latest News
A Look Inside Our Business Bootcamp
“People often ask me what I look for in entrepreneurs…the simple answer is, drive,” noted 1Berkshire Economic Development Specialist David Curtis. It’s one of the key things we looked for in our extensive review of the almost two dozen applicants for the inaugural Business Bootcamp. This was a joint program
Justin Clairmont – Spotlight
Justin Clairmont is a local entrepreneur and founder of Get Out Mindgames, an escape room entertainment venture in Pittsfield. Justin grew up in Cheshire, went to school at MCLA, and founded his business in 2016 with the goal of providing a service for Berkshire County that nobody else had to
Questions
Email our Economic Development Team or call (413) 499-1600.