 Pittsfield TDI Partnership Aids Downtown Businesses, Activates SpacesA total of $469,000 aided downtown businesses through MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative last year.  Marchetti Combines Third Thursday, Artswalk in New Downtown EventOn Monday, it was announced that the "First Fridays at Five” events will begin in May, taking cues from Third Thursdays and First Fridays Art Walks.  Marie's North Street Eatery Cuts Ribbon in PittsfieldOwner Neil Davis wanted a place to “put my foot down in the community” while making social connections. Partner Ashley Marie handles the kitchen and menu curating, focusing on breakfast and lunch favorites.  Downtown Pittsfield Corridors to be Revitalized Through TDI PartnershipCommunity members got a look at the project and weighed in on downtown needs during a community feedback night at Hot Plate Brewing Co. on Wednesday. Downtown Pittsfield Extends Business Improvement Grant ApplicationsThe program's purpose is to provide grants of up to $10,000 to eligible businesses affected by COVID-19 within ARPA's disproportionately impacted district of Pittsfield.  Holiday Downtown Pittsfield PassportThe grand prize value will be over $500. The promotion will run Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 3 and will encompass Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and DPI’s Festive Frolic (Dec. 1-3). Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Awarded MassDevelopment GrantThe funding was awarded through the fourth round of MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Creative Catalyst Grant program, a competitive opportunity for eligible Gateway Cities.  Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Annual Meeting Highlights 2022's SuccessesThe year 2022 was one of gathering, celebrating and strategic planning in the downtown corridor. |
