Business
We Got The Juice Opens in Adams With Smoothies and More
New smoothie shop We Got The Juice has been open for two weeks and swarmed with business.
BCC Celebrates This Year's 40 Under Forty Recipients
More than 300 community members attended the 40 Under Forty Awards celebration on Thursday, recognizing individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in the Berkshires.
Greylock Federal Offers Assistance to Homebuyers Through FHLBank Boston
Both programs help income-eligible homebuyers who are purchasing one- to four-family homes that will serve as their primary residence.
Cello in Lenox Wants Customers to Find Hospitality, Fun
Kim and Ryan want to make sure Cello is a place of hospitality and fun. They enjoy getting close to the customers and hope it's a destination they want to come back to.
Adams Community Bank Hires New SVP Loan Operations
In this role, Barbieri will oversee the Bank's loan operations, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of loan processes, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance customer service and operational excellence.
Golden Bamboo Opening in North Adams
The couple has operated three restaurants in the plaza, including the China Buffet and, separately, the Sushi House. Those were consolidated in 2017 for Meng's Pan-Asian.
Greylock Federal hosting homebuying workshop in April
Attendees will review the process and steps to buy a home, as well as meet with a slate of local professionals with whom they can work with to buy a home.
Greylock Glen Campground Developer Pulls Out Over Financing
Shared Estates has pulled out of the campground project at the Greylock Glen.
Bedard Bros Chevrolet Partners with Adams Cheshire Little League
The partnership will provide the Little League with new equipment, a financial donation, and access to a free instructional clinic.
Precision Brows Opens on North Street in Pittsfield
The permanent-makeup artist opened Precision Brows at 644 North St. with a grand opening on Wednesday
1Berkshire Awarded FY25 Regional Economic Development Organization Grant
This grant will directly support the ongoing capacity of 1Berkshire, allowing it to provide a breadth of free resources, opportunities, and support for businesses "from the spark of an idea, to passing the torch."
Lee Company Awarded Cybersecurity Grant.
The grants were provided through the Manufacturing Cybersecurity Program (MCP), an initiative that supports small to medium-sized manufacturers across Massachusetts with capital funding to secure and improve their cybersecurity infrastructure.
Market 32/Price Chopper Raises Funds For Red Cross Wildfire Relief
Blaine Bringhurst, Market 32/Price Chopper president, acknowledged the customer support for the American Red Cross California Wildfire Fund.
Co-op Bank Promotes Senior Vice President
In her new elevated role, she will lead all aspects of the Bank's human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, professional development, and organizational culture.
Greylock Federal to participate in Lift Up Homeownership Program
Through Lift Up Homeownership, people of color earning up to 120 percent of the area median income are eligible to receive up to $50,000 in down-payment closing-cost assistance on a first-come, first-served basis to purchase their first home in New England.
New Owners of Adams Ale House Looking to Reopen Pub
The pub was last open in 2018 and there were hopes of finding a potential buyer but none came through and the building hasn't been open since.
1Berkshire and MassCEO to Host Regional Symposium
The symposium will provide information about MassCEO and employee ownership models, and will address effective succession planning, pay equity, and wealth building. Regional employee-owned firms will share their experiences.
Triplex Cinema Receives Grant from Feigenbaum Foundation
The grant will be used to purchase newly enhanced Theatre Management Software. The new system will allow the Triplex to upgrade its software program, which is used for digital theatrical projection.
Amazing Pho Brings Vietnamese Favorites to Berkshire County
In addition to milk tea and pho (noodles), the restaurant offers rice dishes, sandwiches (bahn mi), dumplings and salads. Item prices range from about $10 to $20 plus add-ons.
Big Y Donates to American Red Cross for California Wildfire Relief
The American Red Cross will use the funds to provide humanitarian relief to those impacted by the wildfires.
North Adams Planners OK Notre Dame Housing, Theater & Veterinary Move
Moresi & Associates is moving forward with housing in the former Notre Dame School and the Williamstown Theatre Festival is planning performances in North Adams.
Co-Op Bank Promotes Vice President, Senior Credit Officer
In this role, Lawler will continue to play a part in helping local businesses secure the financing they need to thrive, while also contributing to the growth and development of the Bank's commercial lending portfolio.
Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Petricca TIF
On Monday, the Finance subcommittee voted in favor of a 10-year tax increment financing agreement for Unistress Corp.'s $4 million expansion at 550 Cheshire Road, which is expected to create 50 new jobs.
Berkshire Pipe & Tobacco Sees License Suspension
After repeat violations, a longtime Tyler Street retailer cannot sell tobacco until the end of the year.
Co-op Bank Promotes Vice President, Commercial Lending
In her new commercial role, Watson will spearhead efforts to support local businesses, delivering tailored business banking and lending solutions to help foster growth and strengthen the regional economy.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Taking Over Pittsfield Big Lots
Ollie's, based in Harrisburg, Pa., acquired 40 leases for Big Lots stores and Burlington Stores Inc. another dozen.
Yury's Kitchen Brings Traditional Oaxacan Food to Pittsfield
The owners, Yuridiana Zaragoza and Gustavo Cruz, are originally from Oaxaca, Mexico and wanted to bring the culture and tradition to Berkshire County.
Bishop West Real Estate Welcomes Three New Agents
Bishop West Real Estate welcomed three agents: Pam Tworig, Kolleen Schmitt, and Shannon Davis.
Pittsfield Co-op Welcomes Lisa Trybus as Retail Lending Team Leader
In this role, Trybus will oversee the bank's retail lending operations, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring continued excellence in customer service and loan offerings.
Tommy's Composting Reaches Million-Pound Milestone
Mary Summers has turned one million pounds, more than 500 tons, of organic waste into compost. She hopes to triple that in the next two years.
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