 1Berkshire Selected Inaugural Economic Recovery Corps Fellowship SitesCody Chamberlain of North Adams was selected by the IEDC and matched with 1Berkshire over a five-month application process. BIC Receives Collaborative Workspace Program GrantThe Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) was included and received a $50,000 grant to fit out BIC Works @MOCA.  PEDA Discusses Possible Innovation DistrictAn innovation district could be a solution to marketing the William Stanley Business Park, planners say. MCLA, BIC Partner for MBA ProgramThrough this partnership, MCLA will contribute to the BIC's efforts to foster growth within the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and all regional technology and innovation-based sectors by being a collaborative-synergistic shaper of the student experience.  Pittsfield Panel Recommends GE Funds for PathogenXA medical waste company is seeking GE economic development funds to move its operations to the city and expand.  BIC Appoints New DirectorCanavan joins BIC on May 16.  Pittsfield Panel Supports GE Funds for Optics CompanyOn Monday, the Community and Economic Development subcommittee supported a $250,000 allocation of GE economic development funds for the tech company. Gov. Baker Visits Pittsfield, City Receives State GrantsThe state granted Pittsfield awards for all five of its applications totaling $3.6 million in awards.  BIC to Host Panel Discussion on NFTsThis free event will take place in-person at the Berkshire Innovation Center, 45 Woodlawn Avenue, and will also be live-streamed. Tech Impact Collaborative Advances Effort to Grow Digital Economy of the BerkshiresThis collaborative of three organizations, initially formed in 2020, has held over a dozen classes, workshops, webinars and panels through the OLLI platform, engaging more than 1,000 individuals across the Berkshires and beyond. BIC B[E]TA Program Application Period Closing SoonThe B[E]TA program is designed to connect students with local businesses, explore idea development and business strategies, and engage in technologies offered at the BIC. |
