2024 Economic Development Update
Photo by Julia Jacobsson Greetings from 1Berkshire’s Economic Development Team! It’s been quite a year so far! We’ve been hard at work on some exciting events and projects since we last checked
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11, 2024
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10, 2023
The 411 on 420 in the 413—A look at the state of Berkshire cannabusiness
Posted to the Berkshire Edge on October 16, 2023. By Kevin Pink, Deputy Director of Economic Development Recreational Cannabis has come a long way since the voters of the Commonwealth legalized it in 2016. What
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07, 2023
The Berkshire Outdoors, An Asset and An Opportunity
The forthcoming outdoor recreation website is projected to inspire and sustain increased growth in the outdoor recreation sector of the Berkshire economy and communityBy Elizabeth Nelson, 1BerkshireTalk to anyone about the Berkshires, whether this is
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03, 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
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01, 2023
Perspectives—A review by 1Berkshire of the 2022 Berkshire economy
Posted to the Berkshire Edge on January 23, 2023. By Kevin Pink, 1Berkshire Deputy Director of Economic Development With the book officially closed on 2022, it’s a great time to review a number of
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11, 2022
Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
Support Berkshire Retailers During #ShopLocal Month Small Business Saturday is November 30, 2024. As everyone gears up for the holiday season, now is a perfect time for business owners and residents alike to consider
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09, 2022
2022 #WomenInBiz
October is Women in Business Month 1Berkshire has chosen October as a special time for focused recognition of the dedication, talents, contributions, and successes of the women powering the Berkshires’ local economy. All 1Berkshire
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04, 2022
Berkshire Edge Business Monday April 2022
A housing vision for the Berkshires A call to action: You can be part of the effort to solve the region's housing crisis. By Jonathan Butler Editor’s note: Kevin Pink of the 1Berkshire Economic
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03, 2022
Put Our Marketing Tools To Work
We have a variety of ways you can showcase your venue online and in print By Lindsey Schmid, 1Berkshire Vice President of Tourism & Marketing Every year the marketing team at 1Berkshire works hard
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02, 2022
Supporting Entrepreneurship in the Berkshires
A Core Value Supporting Entrepreneurship in the Berkshires Do you have an idea for a new business? Are you wondering how you might turn a skill into a company? Looking for resources or collaborators?