  Biz Briefs: Williamstown Contractor Named to Big50 Class of America' Top RemodelersJack Miller Contractors is a full-service general contractor building distinctive new homes and remodel projects in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont.  Biz Briefs: Berkshire Bank Unveils MyTeller Interactive MachinesBerkshire Bank is the first bank in Berkshire County to unveil MyTeller – the bank's new Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) technology – to its Berkshire County customers.  Biz Briefs: Guido's Fresh Marketplace Brothers Named Members of the YearThe Masieros now operate Guido's Fresh Marketplace at two locations in the Berkshires: 1020 South St. in Pittsfield and 760 South Main St. in Great Barrington.  Biz Briefs: Study Says Kripalu Generates $64M in Economic ActivityA new study conducted by the Williams College Center for Creative Community Development has found the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health has a strong economic impact on the Berkshires, surrounding Western Massachusetts communities, and the state of Massachusetts as a whole.  Biz Briefs: Mack Molding Gives $5 Million to SVMC ER ProjectThe gift constitutes the largest in the health system’s history since Henry W. Putnam, Sr. bequeathed the Bennington public water system for the construction of this community hospital over 100 years ago.  Biz Briefs: Tunnel City Hosts Art Show Through End of JuneThe show runs until the end of June 2018 and combines bright, surreal paintings with color-rich rural photography.  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. |
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