BOSTON — While Massachusetts cultural institutions are for the most part thriving, the struggles of outliers like the Berkshire Museum have initiated conversations about the right approach to preserving fixtures of the arts economy. The
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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