1Berkshire & Partners Sponsor Regional Small-Business Resource Expo

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DALTON, Mass. — The regional partnership of 1Berkshire, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corp., Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, and Common Capital is excited to announce the return of the Berkshire/Western Massachusetts Small Business Resource Expo to be held on Thursday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stationery Factory.

This free event brings together a variety of resource providers, small business-specific informational panels, on-site expert consultations, networking opportunities, and a professional headshot photo booth to support small businesses in the Berkshires and from across Western Massachusetts. 

Attendees can expect an event that brings together high-impact service providers, industry experts, and one-day-only limited opportunities. To improve resource access, this year's expo will also include on-site interpretive services in both Spanish and Portuguese. 

"This event has always been a key opportunity for regional entrepreneurs and small businesses to gain crucial access to resources, and we continue to strive to improve the breadth of entrepreneurs these resources ultimately reach," said Benjamin Lamb, 1Berkshire vice president of economic development.

Resource providers focused on financing, marketing, business development, industry-specific growth opportunities, investment, intern access, state resources, supplier diversity, and more will all be on site at the Stationery Factory for this  day of information and opportunity.

Coffee and boxed lunches will be provided free to attendees who register in advance. Registration is required here.

Those interested in being a resource provider can register a table here


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Pittsfield, Central Berkshire Get Life Science Grants

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield and the Central Berkshire Regional School District are among 400 organizations getting $12.3 million for education and workforce development. 
 
The announced disbursement was made on Thursday in Waltham for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center's Education and Workforce Development Grant Program.  
 
A total of 68 awards will support more than 400 public schools, colleges, and non-profit organizations across Massachusetts through four tracks: Elementary and Secondary Education, Out-of-School Time (OST), Post-secondary Education and Training, and "Gamechanger" matching grants.
 
The Pittsfield Public Schools and Central Berkshire will receive $36,000 and $17,843, respectively, in Elementary and Secondary Education Grants. These are two of 23 grants totaling more than $2.4 million to support more than 170 public schools.
 
The funding will provide hands-on/applied learning for students in Grades 3-12 while supporting professional development for teachers and the purchase of life sciences equipment, materials, supplies, and technology.
 
The Berkshire Innovation Center is getting $24,000 in Out-of-School Time Grants. It is one of 21 nonprofit organizations receiving nearly $600,000 total to provide life sciences programming beyond the traditional school day.
 
Together, these investments are designed to expand access to hands-on life sciences education, OST learning opportunities, industry-aligned certificate and degree programs, and transformational workforce development initiatives that strengthen the life sciences talent pipeline and prepare learners for careers in the life sciences. 
 
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