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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Bell, Ogle Win at May Day Race in Dalton

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DALTON, Mass. -- Stefan Ogle was the top male 5-kilometer finisher and Lindley Bell the top female 5K finisher at the 2026 Community Recreation Association May Day Races on Sunday at Nessacus Middle School.
 
Ogle’s winning 5K time was 19 minutes, 7 seconds, Brady Payson was second in 19:41, and Lake Kittler third in 19:43. Bell’s winning women’s time was 23:56, followed by Kristy MacWilliams in 24:22 and Chelsea Smith in 29:20.
 
Girls led the Splatter Sprint mile race, with Payton Anastasio, age 11, the top overall finisher in in 8:07, 12-year-old Breelin Touponce second in 8:44 and 11-year-old Brooklyn Renderer third in 8:45. The top three boys were Jace Esposito in 8:54, Michael Londergan in 10:15 and Samuel King in 10:38.
 
In the kids’ Obstacles & Popsicles half-mile race for ages 6-8, 7-year-old Henry King was first in 4:00, 8-year-old Jake Vosburgh finished second in 4:01, while 7-year-old Maisey Reed was third in 4:31. Evan Vreeland was third among the boys in 4:41, while Cecelia Polson was the second-place girl in 4:37 and Harper Phelps was third in 4:40.
 
In the 5-and-under race, Jack Barbour was first among the boys in 4:38, Jackson Lavierdiere was second in 5:05, and Mae Cimini third in 5:10. Kennedy Phelps was the top girl in 5:14, while Laura Vosburgh was second in 5:57 and Olivia Shea third 5:58. 
 
5K Race
1. Stefan Ogle, 19:07. 2. Brady Payson, 19:41. 3. Lake Kittler, 19:43. 4. Brian Ducey, 19:46. 5. Chaz Mahar, 21:35. 6. Philip Malm, 21:50. 7. Benjamin Ward, 22:48. 8. Bret Matthews, 23:11. 9. Robert King, 23:28. 10. Noah Aldrich, 23:50.
 
Kids' Splatter Sprint 1 Mile Race
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