Legacy Named the Small Business Administration Lender of the Quarter

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) has recognized Legacy Banks as Massachusetts Lender of the Third Quarter 2007. According to the SBA, during the period of May through August 2007, Legacy approved 10 SBA-supported loans for an annual total of 26, which ranks the bank the 12th most active lender among 117 lenders throughout the state. The award was presented at the SBA’s quarterly partners meeting to John Masten, Legacy’s new small business lending officer. Masten’s position was created within Legacy Banks’ Commercial Group in April to service the unique financing needs of the small business community. Since then, he has been working closely with small business customers to tailor financing packages to meet their individual circumstances. Many of these businesses have taken advantage of the benefits provided by the SBA. Massachusetts SBA District Director Robert H. Nelson commended Legacy on its progress with small business lending saying, “As the new Massachusetts district director and former branch manager covering western Massachusetts, I can not emphasize enough how important it is to have such a good partner in Legacy Banks. The momentum they have established over the past few years is truly significant and the Massachusetts SBA team looks forward to expanding our relationship in order to continue to help small businesses in western Massachusetts obtain access to capital.” Recognizing that small business is critical to economic development, the SBA supports individuals who wish to start, build and grow businesses. As part of this effort, the federal agency works with financial institutions, such as Legacy Banks, to insure loans that may otherwise not be financed.
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Weekend Outlook: Juneteenth and Pride Celebration

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening this weekend including parades, parties and celebrations.

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10th Annual Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade
The Common Park, Pittsfield
Time: Saturday, 11 a.m.

The 10th annual pride parade and festival with fun games, performances, food, and more.

More information here.

Berkshire Mountain Faerie Festival
Bowe Field, Adams
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Visit the faerie realm in the Berkshires with food, music, activities, dancing and more. Tickets are sold at the gate for $12 and $5 for kids 12 and under.

More information here.

Juneteenth Celebration
Durant Park, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

March to the park starts at City Hall, followed by music, dance, food, history and more hosted by NAACP Berkshires. The event is free and open to everyone.

Find a full schedule of the day's events here.

Friday 

Switch and Snacks: Teen Programming
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 2:30 p.m.

Teens are invited to bring their Nintendo Switches; there also will be multiple games and snacks for kids to enjoy and have fun.

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Bring your craft and work with other people that might be doing the same thing as you.

More information here.

Friday Karaoke 
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.

Belt out some of your favorite tunes and show off your voice.

More information here.

Wine Parlor & Bites
Revival House, Adams
Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
 
The Revival House on Commercial Street is hosting chef Xavier Jones for a popup restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays in June. Limited menu; $5 reservation includes beverage. 
 
More information here

Saturday 

UNO Block Party
UNO Community Center, North Adams
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

The annual neighborhood block party features music, games, food, and more activities to enjoy.

More information here.

Stacy Schiff on Samuel Adams
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 4 p.m.
 
In conversation with Sara Houghteling, Pulitzer Prize-winner Stacy Schiff will explore the origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work, "The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams," for whom the town is named. Schiff is an Adams native and Williams College graduate. 
 
Tickets and more information here

Scenic Summer Tours
Mount Greylock, Adams
Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a free tour with a park interpreter to learn about Mount Greylock's history and more that make the Summit popular.

More information here.

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