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Archive for January, 2009
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Creative Housing in Downtown Pittsfield
Posted on January 15, 2009 | No CommentsThe New Amsterdam Apartments are built and almost ready to roll! Forty-Three affordable live/work units located in a European-style village setting are almost ready for rental. This complex was built with the creative class in mind, with the colorful exteriors and large bright inside spaces... -
Pittsfield Honored for Cultural Renaissance by State
Posted on January 15, 2009 | No CommentsCity of Pittsfield honored with one of nine Massachusetts Commonwealth Awards. Actress Elizabeth Banks, a Pittsfield native, delivered the keynote address at the ceremony honoring individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to our communities, our economy, and our quality of life in Massachusetts.... -
BOOM OPERATOR NEEDED!
Posted on January 14, 2009 | No CommentsShort film seeks boom operator for this Saturday, Jan. 17th, 2009. Film Synopsis: The story was adapted from a short play about 2 brothers and a sister, on the day of their other brothers funeral. Salt of the earth Becket/hilltown family. The dead brother left... -
The Colonial Retools to Meet Community Needs
Posted on January 14, 2009 | No Comments“A programming makeover, not extreme but significant, is the mission possible for the Colonial Theatre’s new general manager Seth Keyes, a show-business veteran with more than 30 years experience booking major talent into theaters of all sizes.”- Clarence Fanto, Berkshire Eagle “‘I think we can... -
Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program: Another Resource for Doing Better Business in the Berkshires
Posted on January 13, 2009 | No CommentsThe Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) is a tax incentive program designed to stimulate business growth and foster job creation throughout the Commonwealth. Through this incentive program, a three way partnership is developed between the state, a growing company, and a municipality. Participating companies may... -
Internship Opportunities in the Berkshire Creative Economy
Posted on January 12, 2009 | No CommentsThe Berkshires are home to many institutions that offer valuable opportunities to gain hands-on, world-class professional experience through internships. Check out some of these outstanding opportunities! Barrington Stage Company Professional Internship Program (PIP) The Professional Internship Program (PIP) is an intensive summer internship program offered... -
Learn How To Optomize Your On-Line Presence with the Following Events
Posted on January 9, 2009 | No CommentsBerkshire Visitors Bureau’s Marketing Showcase with Keynote Speaker Bo Peabody Tuesday, January 13th, 11:00 AM Crowne Plaza Hotel One West Street Pittsfield, MA Bo Peabody, the co-founder of Tripod Inc. of Williamstown, one of the first social networking sites, will discuss online media as a... -
Call For Submissions
Posted on January 9, 2009 | No CommentsArtscape Pittsfield and Sculpture Now are currently accepting applications from established and emerging artists! ARTSCAPE ART+INDUSTRY PROJECT Deadline: February 13, 2009 5:00 pm About Artscape ART+INDUSTRY Project The Pittsfield Artscape Public Art Committee invites proposals from established and emerging artists for ART+INDUSTRY, innovative works of... -
Creative Economy Careers
Posted on January 8, 2009 | No CommentsCheck out these careers in the Creative Economy! Audiovisual Designer and AutoCAD Draftsman Associate Production Manager, Barrington Stage Company Associate Company Manager, Barrington Stage Company Associate Box Office Manager, Barrington Stage Company Assistant to the Artistic Director, Barrington Stage Company Box Office Representatives, Barrington Stage Company... -
BerkShares- Buy local!
Posted on January 7, 2009 | No CommentsTwo upcoming informational meetings about Berkshares, the local currency for the Berkshire region! Many Berkshire organizations recognize and are stressing the importance of buying local, and BerkShares play a large part in the buy local initiative. Spending Berkshares is a visible sign of support for...
