Goodwill Eyeing North Adams Expansion
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The nonprofit will go in front of the Planning Board next month.
Frank Engels, chief executive officer of Goodwill of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont, said recently the move is part of upgrading the company's footprint in the county.
North Adams is a location for not just shopping but also to provide additional services, he said. The demographics of North Adams will help increase the store's operations.
Goodwill provides job training and assessments and partners with local businesses. Aarons, a furniture and appliance rental company, closed after only a couple years at the location. It also had previously been furniture and auto parts stores.
Engels said he is close to closing the deal with the landlord — Michael Bloom — and the city before making a final decision. The Adams store, near the city line, may end up being consolidated into the new one but Engels said ideally, he'd keep both locations open.
"We're looking to expand the market," Engels said. "We're looking to upgrade all of our stores."
The Goodwill also just recently opened a new flagship store on Dalton Avenue in Pittsfield, replacing the store on Merrill Road. The organization also operates a store in Bennington, Vt.
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