2nd Annual Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo

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DALTON, Mass. — The regional partnership of 1Berkshire, Berkshire Immigrant Center, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC), DEI Outdoors, EforAll Berkshire County, Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) announced the 2nd Annual Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo happening on Friday, June 30, from 8am-1pm at the Stationery Factory in Dalton.
 
With underwriting sponsorship support from Lee Bank, this free event brings together over 25 resource providers, several focused informational panels, and networking opportunities to support the breadth of small businesses in the Berkshires. 
 
All resource providers will have at least a summary of their resources available on-site in Spanish, and simultaneous in-ear Spanish interpretation will be available during all three panel workshops.
 
Benjamin Lamb, 1Berkshire Vice President of Economic Development, said: "We are excited to continue to evolve these programs and adopt improved practices to help support the growing and increasingly-diverse entrepreneurs,  business owners, and business operators we are lucky to have here in the Berkshires." 
 
Resource providers focused on financing, marketing, business development, industry-specific growth opportunities, intern access, state resources, supplier diversity and more will all be on site at the Stationery Factory for this day of information, access, and opportunity. 
 
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided free to pre-registered attendees. Registration is required. To register, visit https://bit.ly/Berkshire-small-business-resource-expo
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Dalton CRA May Day Races Return May 5

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DALTON, Mass.  — The 47th annual Community Recreation Association May Day Races will be held Sunday, May 5, at Nessacus Middle School, with major sponsorship by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
 
Races include 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer, the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races for ages 8 and under, and a 1-mile Splatter Sprint for ages 8 and up, all with chip timing by Berkshire Running Center, along with an untimed fun walk.
 
The 5K road/trail race, 10K road race and fun walk begin at 9 a.m. The Obstacles & Popsicles races begin at 10 a.m., with the Splatter Sprint immediately following.
 
The first 100 runners to register (combined 5K/10K) will receive a long-sleeve wicking T-shirt. Every participant in the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races will receive a ribbon and freeze pop at the finish line. All proceeds benefit nonprofit CRA and Dalton Youth Center programs.
 
For more information or to register, visit www.daltoncra.org or contact the CRA at 413-684-0260. Online registration is also available at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
 
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