“If we can help them to succeed, that strengthens the creative economy in Berkshire County and fosters additional career opportunities here.” Blair Benjamin, Assets for Artists, Project Director, Berkshire Trade and Commerce:The Business Journal for Berkshire County
Check out Berkshire Trade and Commerce’s coverage of Assets for Artists in the January 2009 edition (now on newstands).
This year, Assets for Artists; a collaborative initiative under the umbrella of Berkshire Creative, helped nine low- to moderate-income artists from across the county open state-subsidized IDAs that provide restricted grants to match the artists’ own savings when invested in first-time home ownership or targeted small business investments. Read about three of these Berkshire Creatives and how Assets for Artists is impacting their live in Berkshire Trade and Commerce on newstands now.
Also read Pittsfield Director of Cultural Development, Megan Whilden’s article Getting Creative About Supporting Local Economy, John Townes article Non-Profits take Strategic Approach to Financial Pressures, and more!
Find Berkshire Trade and Commerce at the following locations:
GREAT BARRINGTON:
Great Barrington Town Hall, Bill’s Pharmacy, Guido’s
LEE:
Lee Town Hall, Cake Walk, Juice N’ Java
NORTH ADAMS:
Stop & Shop, Cup & Saucer, Brewhaha
PITTSFIELD:
Crawford Square, Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield City Hall, Guido’s, Stop & Shop
Harry’s (Elm Street location only), Juice N Java
WILLIAMSTOWN:
Wild Oats, Williamstown Town Hall, Chopsticks Restaurant
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