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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Dalton CRA Tournament Crowns Six Champions

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DALTON, Mass. — The 30th annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament delivered an outstanding weekend of youth soccer, featuring exciting competition, dramatic finishes, and an incredible showcase of talent from teams throughout the region.
 
With more than 140 games played over the weekend, the tournament once again demonstrated why it has become a special tradition for youth soccer in the Berkshires and surrounding communities.
 
The weekend featured competitive matchups across eight divisions, with several championship games providing unforgettable moments. Both U14 Dan McMahon Cup championships were decided by penalty shootouts, with the U14 Girls final going all the way to the ninth shooter before a champion was crowned. The U12 Girls Division 1 championship was equally dramatic, as Dalton Blue scored an incredible goal in the final minute to capture the title.
 
The champions and runners-up for the 30th Annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament were:
 
U12 Boys Division 1: Champion – Northampton; runner-up – Williamstown
U12 Boys Division 2: Champion – Williamstown; runner-up – Dalton Warriors White
U14 Boys Dan McMahon Cup: Champion – Northampton; runner-up – Pittsfield Soccer Club
U12 Girls Division 1: Champion – Dalton Blue; runner-up – Williamstown
U12 Girls Division 2: Champion – North Adams; runner-up – Pittsfield Soccer Club
U14 Girls Dan McMahon Cup: Champion – Lenox Soccer Club; runner-up – Dalton
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