  Biz Briefs: Berkshire Realtors Host Battle of the BartendersAll tips from the evening will support BIC and its current "10,000 Strong" campaign, honoring the 10,000+ foreign-born residents of the Berkshires during June's national Immigrant Heritage Month. Donations will ensure the center can continue meeting immigrants' most critical needs.  Watercooler: Michelle Little of Pittsfield Wins Berkshire United Way CarThis marks the 18nth year the two companies have participated in this giveaway, their contributions totaling more than $200,000.  Biz Briefs: Haddad Subaru Donates $23,000 to Berkshire Humane SocietySubaru's Share the Love program allows dealerships to select a charity of their choice to receive $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased between Nov. 21 and Jan. 2.  Biz Briefs: Nonprofit Center Names Award FinalistsNominations were solicited throughout February and March. A team of 14 judges from the business sector reviewed and ranked the nominations, choosing the finalists and winners at a meeting earlier in April at Berkshire Bank.  Biz Briefs: Berkshire Bank Pays Veteran's Mortgage for One YearThe giveaway was extended to active military members and eligible veterans, serving as an extension of the dedication of Berkshire Bank to the servicemen and servicewomen of our country.  Biz Briefs: Steepleview Realty Celebrating 20th AnniversaryAs the business became more successful, Segala expanded to include offices in North Adams and Pittsfield. In 2015, longtime sales associate Deb Trzcinski became a partner with Segala and now owns and operates the business on a daily basis with her.  Biz Briefs: Berkshire Community College Hosts Annual 40 Under Forty AwardsThe event aims to recognize outstanding young professionals who are excelling in their industries through their leadership roles. The event, taking place on Thursday, March 29, at 5 p.m., will be held at Berkshire Plaza Hotel.  Biz Briefs: Berkshire Money Management Founder Allen Harris Publishes First Book"Build It, Sell It, Profit" is written for all business owners, including those who know what they need to do, but who are trying to navigate where to begin in the process.  Biz Briefs: Pittsfield Couple Opens Realty AgencyTheir first office opened in in downtown Pittsfield at 34 Depot St. at the start of February and they kicked things off with many new listings throughout Berkshire County.  Biz Briefs: Pittsfield Chiropractor Sponsors Central Berkshire Habitat for HumanityTo support Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, Schagen will donate all of the proceeds from new patient exams scheduled through his community outreach program.  Biz Briefs: Bank of America Offers Free Museum Admission to MembersEach Bank of America, Merrill Lynch or US Trust cardholder is allowed one free general admission to participating institutions on any eligible day.  Biz Briefs: New Jersey Brothers Purchase Elm Street MarketVerson, Inc. is a family-owned business that owns and operates a group of deli and catering shops in New York City. Verma plans to keep the current staff while adding more prepared foods to the menu.  Biz Briefs: Crissey Farm Honored for Excellence in Wedding VenuesAward-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients.  Biz Briefs: Nonprofit Center Report Addresses Sharing of ServicesForty-eight individuals participated from 48 organizations, representing a diversity of size, type, budget, and experience of nonprofit leaders. Respondents were primarily executive directors, senior administrators and a few board members. South, central and northern Berkshire County were represented.  Biz Briefs: Greylock's North Adams Branch Moving to Ashland StreetThe Landmark building is the former home of Landmark Credit Union, which merged with Greylock in 2017.  Biz Briefs: Berkshires-Based Pungl Ready to Expand NationwideThrough the Pungl marketplace, anyone in the country can shop by location or charitable cause, and then make a donation to that cause in their own name or in the name of a loved one.  Biz Briefs: Wild Oats Celebrates 35 Years As Cooperative in WilliamstownThe main event will be a cake cutting at 3:35 p.m., but the celebration will go on all day with vendor demos throughout the day, including Maplebrook Farm, Hop2o, Heritage Cider and Niman Ranch.  Biz Briefs: BCC Offers Micro-Grants to Help Students Get Out of DebtThe scholarship can help reduce or remove a student's debt to the college which in turn allows them to register for upcoming spring 2018 classes at BCC.  Biz Briefs: Pittsfield Business Sponsors Thanksgiving Run/Walk to Benefit Autism ConnectionsThe Lemmes have been running the business and specializing in race directing and timing since 2010. Among the largest races they have directed is the annual Steel Rail Half Marathon held in May on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, as well as more than 25 other running events in the county.  Biz Briefs: Greylock Donates $100,000 to Elder Services for Elder Nutrition ProgramEach visit provides not only a hot nutritious meal, but also vital social contact and a health and safety wellness check.  Biz Briefs: North Adams Edward Jones Office Supports Northern Berkshire Santa Fund Toy DriveLocal residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 71 Main Street, North Adams, during regular business hours from Nov. 1 through Dec. 1. Especially needed are LEGOs and baby dolls of all types, as well as board games and books.  Biz Briefs: Abstract Art Colors Walls at Tunnel City CoffeeMoving from analog through the technological revolution and into the realm of software applications and iPad drawings, the Hudsons consider themselves lucky to keep pace. They use a variety of Mac-based photography and videography editing programs, and produce pieces for single-channel, installation and web contexts.  Biz Briefs: Berkshire Farm & Table, Alchemy Initiative Team Up to Aid Farmers MarketsThe project will build capacity, address market challenges, provide an ongoing support network to farmers market managers, increase customer volume and sales, and ultimately contribute to economic development in the region.  Biz Briefs: Outlets Going Pink for Breast Cancer AwarenessVisitors to the Lee Premium Outlets, as well as other Simon malls and outlets in New England, will notice the pink theme carried out at select Guest Services booths and staff will be honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by donning pink accessories.  Biz Briefs: McCann Tea Room Open for Business This WeekThe Tea Room is a fully functioning restaurant open to the public from twice a week for a few weeks each semester. |
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