Williamstown - MindBranch, a leading distributor of market research and business information, recently hired Dennis Allard as Director of Sales. Allard brings 25 years of sales & marketing experience to MindBranch.
He began his career at Cooper Industries, where he rose to the position of Market Planning Manager in the Martin-Decker Division and Marketing Director of JWC Environmental.
Since relocating to the Berkshire's Allard has served in various Sales & Marketing capacities with Krofta Engineering, Medsource technologies and most recently as Director of Marketing at Berkshire Corporation.
"Dennis brings an extensive background in sales & marketing in the strategic industries that are generating the strongest revenue opportunities for us," said Arik Keller, President of MindBranch. "Our team has done a great job growing this business over the last 18 months and we're ready for a player like Dennis to come capitalize on the momentum we have."
Allard holds BS/MBA degrees from California State University and has completed post-graduate studies at the University of California-Irvine, Northwestern University, and Thunderbird International School of Management. He lives in Williamstown with his wife Carol and their two daughters.
"I'm excited to join MindBranch and such a talented team of professionals," said Allard. "The scope of research and specialty service MindBranch brings to the marketplace areis formidable. As such these services are of invaluable assistance to businesses as they reposition their companies to respond to complex growth challenges, competition, and evolving market dynamics.
About MindBranch, Inc.
MindBranch, founded in 1992, is a market research services company providing research from 350 leading research firms. Clients benefit from a single, objective source for their research needs, saving time and resources. MindBranch distributes market research reports, stock research, newsletters, directories, subscriptions, and custom research in over 130 industry segments.
For more information visit www.mindbranch.com or call 1-800-774-4410 or 1-413-458-7600.
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Dalton Day Returns This Saturday
By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The town's popular Dalton Day festival is returning this weekend after a year's hiatus.
The event will kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. in the field in front of the Senior Center.
The community celebration was established in 2023 by the Cultural Council in an effort to increase resident participation at town meetings while also showcasing the area's welcoming, diverse, artistic and sporty atmosphere. In 2024, the event brought together 300 residents.
"The primary mission of Dalton Day is to foster a strong sense of community, build civic pride, and bring residents together through a shared celebration of local culture, music, and food," said Jeannie Ingram, Select Board member and cultural council chair, and Lori Venezia, executive assistant to the town manager.
The event provides an accessible and free platform for "civic education, community bonding, and supporting local businesses, artisans, makers, and culture more broadly," they said.
The festival strengthens the fabric of the town both civically and economically by connecting grassroots organizations with residents, fostering a shared sense of belonging, and providing free, family-friendly entertainment.
It also serves as an opportunity for community members to meet with local officials and a couple of state officials. State Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Leigh Davis will be coming from Beacon Hill to speak at the event.
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