 1Berkshire Welcomes New Economic Recovery Corps FellowThe ERC Fellowship is a national program run by the International Economic Development Council thanks to funding from the United States Economic Development Administration. 1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class of 2026This group of 31 high school juniors from across the Berkshires was selected through a competitive application process to begin a year-long leadership development program that kicked off in late May with a three-day, two-night retreat held at Camp Becket.  North Adams Played Host to Rural Network ConferenceThe smallest city in the state hosted representatives from 40 other small rural communities from around the country two weeks ago.  1Berkshire Celebrates the Berkshires and the Trendsetters1Berkshire celebrated this year's movers and shakers at the 12th annual Celebrate the Berkshires on Thursday night. 1Berkshire Awards Grant to Roots and Dreams, Mustard SeedsThis grant represents the second of two high-impact partner grant awards made by 1Berkshire to help foster a ecosystem and infrastructure needed to help the Berkshire immigrant entrepreneur community grow.  1Berkshire Debuts New Downtown Pittsfield OfficeOn Thursday, the economic development organization held an open house for its new space on the second floor of Crawford Square at 137 North St. 1Berkshire to Hold Open House at its New LocationThe Open House will be held at 137 North Street, Suite 200, Pittsfield from 4-6 pm on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.  Berkshire Leadership Program Releases Youth Guide1Berkshire's 2025 cohort of the Berkshire Leadership Program has curated a bilingual guide to summer activities and year-round programming. BCC State of Work Summit Brought Berkshire Employers TogetherThe event was presented by BCC, MassHire, Berkshire Innovation Center, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and 1Berkshire and was held on the college's main campus. 1Berkshire Trendsetter Award Nominations OpenThese Awards will be presented at the annual Celebrate the Berkshires event. 1Berkshire Awarded FY25 Regional Economic Development Organization GrantThis 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."  1Berkshire and MassCEO to Host Regional SymposiumThe 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. 1Berkshire Kicks Off 2025 with Winter MarketingThese tactics target visitors in New York, Boston, and surrounding New England areas, specifically young professionals, families, and members of the BIPOC community. 1Berkshire Launches Pilot Program to Support Immigrant EntrepreneursThe Berkshire Immigrant Entrepreneurial Support Program consists of four key initiatives. 1Berkshire Announces USDA Funded Winter 2025 Technical Assistance OfferingsThrough its series of cohorts spanning nearly four years, the Berkshire Economic Recovery Program Technical Assistance series has been able to support more than 200 businesses.  1Berkshire Recognizes Butler's Decade of Leadership, Announces MoveJonathan Butler was recognized for a decade of leadership at 1Berkshire's annual meeting on Thursday.  1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program Accepting ApplicationsThe Berkshire Leadership Program seeks, prepares, involves, and sustains individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to and competent in addressing community challenges and improving the quality of life in the Berkshires. 1Berkshire Announces Berkshire Trendsetter Award FinalistsWinners to Be Announced at Celebrate The Berkshires The Fairbank Group to be Honored by 1BerkshireThis recognition will be presented at the 11th annual Celebrate the Berkshires event on Sept. 19 at Pittsfield Municipal Airport. 1Berkshire Seeking Responses to Business Needs AssessmentParticipants should expect to take approximately 10 minutes to complete the assessment, and submissions will be accepted up through Aug. 1, 2024.  1Berkshire Marks Halfway Point of Pandemic-Altered Blueprint1Berkshire's blueprint for economic development was adaptable when it needed to be and today, paves steps for a post-pandemic Berkshire County.  Marchetti Details Six Months of 'Going Bold' at 1Berkshire LunchSix months in, Mayor Peter Marchetti detailed his progress in plans to "go bold or go home" during a 1Berkshire luncheon last week. 1Berkshire Announces Technical Assistance OfferingsGoing into the Spring/Summer of 2024, the series continues with the next two cohorts: "Jumpstarting Your Crowdfunding Campaign" with Laura Christensen, and "Be Press Ready" with Cathy Husid. Registration Open for Small Business Resource ExpoRegional Partnership Hosting 3rd Annual Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo May 22  1Berkshire Reviews Fulfilling Year at Annual Meeting1Berkshire conducted 161 business consultations, supported the creation of 92 new jobs and $2.5 million in investment, and made strides with the Berkshire Tech Impact Collaborative and the Berkshire Blueprint 2.0. |
