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2 04, 2018

New Life for Old Buildings

Lindsey Schmid2018-11-06T10:48:30-05:00April 2nd, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, Local Press|

Some of those sprawling brick buildings where thousands of blue-collar Berkshire County residents once worked long hours manufacturing all sorts of items are now places where tourists can enjoy internationally renowned art exhibits, sip

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28 03, 2018

25 Badass Female Entrepreneurs

Lindsey Schmid2018-11-06T10:43:28-05:00March 28th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, liveBRK|

Here at IdeaMensch, we have interviewed 3,500 entrepreneurs in ten years. We ask everyone the same 16 questions, like “How do you bring ideas to life?” and “What is one strategy that has helped

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20 02, 2018

High Road Project Brings ‘Walking Holiday’ Tradition to the Berkshires

Lindsey Schmid2018-03-02T10:33:03-05:00February 20th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, Local Press|

With hiking and other outdoor activities a popular draw for tourists and locals alike, the Berkshire Natural Resources Council has launched the High Road project to make the county completely walkable. The effort, which

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20 02, 2018

Everyday People: Young Professional from Botswana Says Berkshires Reminds Her of Home

Lindsey Schmid2018-03-02T10:31:09-05:00February 20th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, Local Press|

Sitting in a conference room overlooking the snowy hills of the Berkshires, Arsema Abegaz gives off the air of a woman who is at home. She laughs easily, speaks confidently and professes her love

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19 02, 2018

Berkshire Innovation Center Looks to Bolster Manufacturers, Tech Firms

Lindsey Schmid2018-03-02T10:26:37-05:00February 19th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, Local Press|

With a reputation as a hub for arts and culture, Berkshire County also boasts a rich history of manufacturing and technology. That's something local business leaders and officials are looking to highlight and build

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18 02, 2018

From Industry to the Arts, North Adams Finds a New Identity

Lindsey Schmid2018-03-02T10:15:20-05:00February 18th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, Local Press|

When Sprague Electric was operating in North Adams, George Ferris recalled, a driver on Main Street at lunchtime couldn't find a parking spot. "The streets were filled," said Ferris, 79. Now, there is plenty

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14 02, 2018

Kristen van Ginhoven: Artistic Director of WAM Theatre

Lindsey Schmid2018-02-15T15:11:35-05:00February 14th, 2018|Categories: #liveBRK, News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, National Press|

Kristen van Ginhoven is the Artistic Director of WAM Theatre, which she co-founded in 2010. Based in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, WAM Theatre is Where Arts and Activism Meet. WAM’s vision is to create opportunity

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22 01, 2018

Berkshire Business: The Major Mentoring Factor – New Program Will Help Entrepreneurs Bring Their Concepts to Life

Lindsey Schmid2018-01-22T13:25:15-05:00January 22nd, 2018|Categories: Berkshire Starts, News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, Local Press|

Lorraine Jones wanted to tinker with her grandmother's original barbecue sauce recipe. Brian Mandeville was interested in forming his own construction company. Tom Sharpe had an idea for a startup. But all three knew

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22 01, 2018

1Berkshire President Discusses Economic Development With BRPC

Lindsey Schmid2018-01-22T13:23:50-05:00January 22nd, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, Local Press|

It would be difficult for a Berkshire town to recruit a large biotech company on its own. 1Berkshire President Jonathan Butler knows that because he was a town administrator. Now his focus is on

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9 01, 2018

Ty Allan Jackson – Author, Publisher, and Founder of Big Head Books

Lindsey Schmid2018-01-22T13:22:02-05:00January 9th, 2018|Categories: #liveBRK, News|Tags: 1Berkshire Assisted, National Press|

Ty Allan Jackson is a children’s book author, publisher, literacy advocate, two-time TEDx presenter and motivational speaker. Ty travels across the country empowering children of all ages about the joy and power of reading.

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