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Archive for December, 2008
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Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) Receives State Grant
Posted on December 31, 2008 | No Comments“PERC is one of 25 community-based, nonprofit organizations in the state that have received funds from the Massachusetts Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship.” -Tony Dobrowolski, Berkshire Eagle Staff PERC’s primary purpose is to further the economic development and social welfare of the City of... -
MCC to Hold Gathering to Discuss the Economy’s Impact on Cultural Community
Posted on December 31, 2008 | No CommentsThe Massachusetts Cultural Council invites all members of the cultural community to participate in its Big Hug Tour, a series of informal gatherings during the week of January 5 – 9, 2009. The Big Hug Tour will be in the Berkshires at the: Berkshire Museum... -
RSYP Call For Artists
Posted on December 30, 2008 | No CommentsRSYP Receives Grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts RSYP has received a grant from the NEFA to develop a new stretch of the Housatonic Riverwalk in Great Barrington, which will include a public art installation. RSYP is seeking artists interested in working... -
Berkshire Enterprises Resources
Posted on December 30, 2008 | No CommentsBerkshire Enterprises is an affiliated program of Berkshire Community College Life Long Learning Workforce Development. BE’s mission is to aid, encourage, train, nurture and advise entrepreneurs in the development, start-up and management of their businesses. Check out some of the BE resources to help you... -
ArtistLink: A Resource to Help You Do Better Business in the Berkshires
Posted on December 29, 2008 | No CommentsArtistLink is a collaborative effort to create a stable yet dynamic environment for Massachusetts artists. ArtistLink achieves this mission by taking a leadership role on artist space by providing individual artists, developers, and municipalities with targeted information and technical assistance and by advocating for relevant... -
Connect with Berkshire Bands
Posted on December 26, 2008 | No CommentsBerkshire County is brimming with amazing musical talent, and thanks to the Berkshire Eagle, you can now easily tap into this local resource. Whether you are business owner who would like the added value of live music at your establishment or maybe an individual or... -
Workforce Training Fund: Another Resource for Your Creative Economy Business
Posted on December 24, 2008 | No CommentsThe Workforce Training Fund (WTF), offered by the Department of Workforce Development, provides grants to train new employees or to upgrade the skills of existing employees. Grants in the manufacturing industry have usually averaged $1,100 – $1,500 per employee, and are capped at $1 million.... -
Careers in the Creative Economy
Posted on December 23, 2008 | No CommentsCheck out these career opportunities in the Creative Economy! Marketing Director, Barrington Stage Company Development Associate, Bennington Museum e-Business Project Leader, Crane & Company Online Campaign Coordinator, Free Press Teacher-Vocational/Cosmotology, Pittsfield Public Schools Third Grade Teacher, Pittsfield Public Schools Do you have an item you... -
ECONOMIC INITIATIVES
Posted on December 23, 2008 | No CommentsBERKSHIRE GALLERY GUIDE Collaborative marketing effort launched in 2008 to promote contemporary Berkshire art galleries and museums, spearheaded by Berkshire Creative, Berkshire Living Magazine and the Berkshire Visitors Bureau. Click here to visit the online Berkshire Gallery Guide. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ CREATIVE CHALLENGE Connects designers and innovators... -
Pittsfield to be Honored with Commonwealth Award
Posted on December 22, 2008 | No CommentsPittsfield Mayor James M. Ruberto to accept Massachusetts Commonwealth Award on behalf of the city of Pittsfield January 13, 2009 at Massachusetts State House. Pittsfield native, Elizabeth Banks, to give keynote address. Presented every two years by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Commonwealth Awards honor...
