 Pittsfield Council OKs $1M in Economic Development Funds for BIC, MyriasThe City Council unanimously approved a total of $1 million in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds to expand the Berkshire Innovation Center and add a new company.  Pittsfield Subcommittee Backs $1M Funding for BIC, MyriasThe Community and Economic Development subcommittee advanced a total of $1 million in requests for Pittsfield Economic Development funding for expansion at the Berkshire Innovation Center. BIC Sees $5.2M State Investment for Tech HubThe Berkshire Innovation Center's plans for an optics tech hub have been boosted by $5.2 million from the state.  Berkshire Innovation Center Plans Expansion, New Manufacturing TenantA total of $1 million in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds has been requested to build a tech hub at the Berkshire Innovation Center and help to move a company there. BIC Announces 2025 TEDx Berkshires SpeakersTEDx Berkshires is a local, independently organized event that brings the TED experience to the Berkshires by presenting ideas from "thought leaders."  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.  Lt. Governor Tours Innovation Center, Talks State InvestmentLt. Gov. Kim Driscoll toured the Berkshire Innovation Center on Tuesday for a look at Pittsfield's technology sector and the future of William Stanley Business Park.  Berkshires Applauded for Climate-Tech EcosystemThe Berkshires are seen as important partners in the statewide goal for a climate-tech corridor. BIC to Host TEDx Berkshires 2024TEDx Berkshires is a local, independently organized event.This year's event will be held on Thursday, OCt. 10, 2024, from 1:30 – 5:00 pm, with a reception to follow. BIC Stage 2 Accelerator Companies AnnouncedThis 35-week hands-on and results-oriented program is designed to serve early-stage tech startups. SolaBlock Awarded State GrantThe Healey-Driscoll administration awarded SolaBlock $204,835 to construct automated and modularized systems to build its Solar Masonry Units. 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. |
