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5 02, 2020

The Berkshire Edge: People enjoy living in the Berkshires yet population is declining

Lindsey Schmid2020-02-11T11:14:45-05:00February 5th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: 1Berkshire Article, liveBRK|

Pittsfield — Why do people come to Berkshire County? Why do they stay? Why do they leave? What does our future look like? Observers who have asked themselves those questions know they are complicated

16 01, 2020

Getting Our Youth Engaged

Lindsey Schmid2020-01-17T09:51:58-05:00January 16th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Berkshires, Youth Leadership Program|

Do you know a Berkshire high school sophomore ready for a one-of-a-kind experience that will introduce them to career pathways in the region, grow their network to include students, business leaders, and community members from

15 01, 2020

Tourism Remains Essential Building Block for Berkshire Economy

Lindsey Schmid2020-01-17T21:20:27-05:00January 15th, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Berkshire Blueprint 2.0, Berkshires, tourism|

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

16 12, 2019

2019 Annual Meeting Recap

Lindsey Schmid2019-12-17T17:06:42-05:00December 16th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: 1Berkshire, Annual Meeting|

On December 5, 1Berkshire held its Annual Meeting at Shakespeare & Company's Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. With 170 members of the Berkshire business community in attendance, 1Berkshire President and CEO Jonathan Butler provided a year

10 12, 2019

ArtWeek Returns to the Berkshires

Lindsey Schmid2019-12-17T17:17:34-05:00December 10th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: ArtWeek, Berkshires|

While it seems like Mother Nature is embracing winter weather earlier every year, it is comforting to know that things are already warming up with spring’s new statewide tradition, ArtWeek. Entering into its third year

9 12, 2019

1Berkshire Hosts First Berkshire Blueprint 2.0 Advisory Summit

Lindsey Schmid2019-12-09T09:27:01-05:00December 9th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: 1Berkshire Press Release|

BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MA – 1Berkshire - Dalton, MA - November 22, 2019 - On Friday November 22nd, 1Berkshire hosted its first Berkshire Blueprint 2.0 Advisory Committee Summit at Berkshire Money Management in Dalton. These

19 11, 2019

1Berkshire Announces New Director of Member Services

Lindsey Schmid2019-11-19T16:06:59-05:00November 19th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: 1Berkshire Press Release|

Pittsfield, MA — November 20, 2019 —1Berkshire announces the hiring of Christine Hoyt as its new Director of Member Services. In her role, Hoyt will manage all 1Berkshire events, the Berkshire Leadership Program as

18 11, 2019

Join In on Small Business Saturday

Lindsey Schmid2019-11-18T11:31:00-05:00November 18th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Berkshires, ShopLocal, Small Business Saturday|

It’s almost time for Black Friday again. Get ready for the big box stores to offer ridiculous deals to consumers willing to get up early and brave the crowds. For a small business, it

18 11, 2019

#ShopLocal for All Your Gift Giving Ideas

Lindsey Schmid2019-11-21T09:27:08-05:00November 18th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Berkshires, holidays, ShopLocal, shopping|

Support your fellow 1Berkshire members and get a jump-start on the gift giving season during #ShopLocal November! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect find at an upscale boutique, a one-stop shopping experience for your

8 11, 2019

EforAll launches with Prizes at a Pitch Contest

Lindsey Schmid2019-11-08T11:42:39-05:00November 8th, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Local Press|

PITTSFIELD — Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) Berkshire County ran its first All-Ideas Pitch Contest at the Berkshire Museum, awarding first prize of $1,000 to Kaitlyn Pierce of Binka Bear, a product that helps wean