Owner of Pittsfield's New Collegiate Baseball Team to Speak at Berkshire Chamber Breakfast
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce will host the second Good News Business Salute of 2009 on Wednesday, April 29. This breakfast event will be held at the Berkshire Hills Country Club located at 500 Benedict Road in Pittsfield from 7:45 – 9:00 AM. The cost to attend is $20 for Berkshire Chamber members and $28 for non-members and includes a breakfast buffet. This event will be sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.The Berkshire Chamber’s Good News Business Salute Breakfast seeks to showcase "good news" in the Berkshires to create a positive environment for business while promoting quality jobs and celebrating the spirit of success. April’s “good news” salutees include Berkshire Area Health Education, Berkshire Museum, Dakota Restaurant, Hill Engineers, Architects, & Planners, and Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts.
Buddy Lewis, owner of the newly formed Pittsfield American Defenders and US Military All-Stars, will provide the keynote address to members of the Berkshire business community. Lewis is the Chairman of Nokona Athletic Goods, the only manufacturer still making their baseball gloves in America, for America's pastime. Buddy is also an owner of Boston Baseball All-Stars.
A longtime Berkshire resident, Lewis was instrumental in bringing this new global baseball program to Pittsfield, over many other locations, due to the city's rich history and ongoing passion for the sport. The organization’s mission is to honor troops, veterans, first responders, police, fire, etc - while offering high quality baseball at an affordable price.
Dan Duquette, former General Manager of the Montreal Expos and Boston Red Sox, will serve as the emcee at the breakfast. With over 25 years experience in professional baseball, Duquette is an organization-builder who turned around struggling teams in two countries to build perennial contenders that drove fan interest and revenues to record-breaking levels.
To register for the Good News Business Salute, call (413) 499-4000 x 26, email choyt@berkshirechamber.com, or visit www.berkshirechamber.com.
