Berkshire Visitors Bureau Seeks Feedback at June 24 Tourism Tuesday

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PITTSFIELD — “Shaping Our Future Together,” an interactive dialogue on the future plans of the Berkshire Visitors Bureau and marketing the Berkshires, will be held June 24 at the bureau’s monthly Tourism Tuesday noon luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. During the gathering, bureau president and CEO Lauri Klefos and her staff will solicit feedback, new ideas, best practices and input from members and the community.

“This is a period of substantial change for both the bureau and our economy,” said Klefos, who joined the bureau on March 29. “We want to gather first hand information and insight as we go forward, and we encourage interested parties in our region to join us for this important event.”

Members and non-members are invited to attend Tourism Tuesdays, which are held to provide educational industry information, foster networking opportunities and offer an introduction to the bureau and its activities. Lunch is a buffet with dessert, and the cost is $18 for members and $22 for nonmembers. For a reservation or information, call 413-743-4500, ext. 219, by June 18.
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Kennedy Calls BCC Workforce Graduates Inspiring

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The programs ranged from emergency medical technician to computers to commercial drivers. See more photos here. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College Workforce and Community Education graduates were encouraged to be all they can be on Wednesday.
 
Graduates, families, friends, and staff gathered in Boland Theatre to celebrate around 100 graduates who completed a variety of courses.
 
They included community health worker, emergency medical technician, phlebotomy technician, registered behavior technician, AI fundamentals, Commercial Drivers License Class A and B, CompTIA Tech-plus, para educator, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
 
College President Ellen Kennedy said it was amazing that this might be her last public speaking event before her tenure comes to an end.
 
She acknowledged the diverse reasons for their studies including career advancement and personal growth, commending their vulnerability and dedication. 
 
"Some of you explored AI, some of you improved your English speaking in really important ways, and the reason that each of you is here is because you decided to put your heart and soul to get vulnerable to do something that might have felt a little bit uncomfortable," she said. "And you did it, and we are so incredibly proud of you, and so happy to be here tonight, celebrating you."
 
Keynote speaker Shirley Edgerton, founder of Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE) encouraged the graduates to reflect on their accomplishments and look forward to the future.
 
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