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Archive for February, 2009
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Olver Announces $1.53 Million For Berkshire County
Posted on February 27, 2009 | No Comments“The arts are a critical component of the economy, and character, of the Berkshires” – Congressman John Olver Congressman John W. Olver (D-1st District) announced today that the fiscal year 2009 omnibus appropriations bill approved by Congress includes a little over $1.5 million in federal... -
From the Berkshire Eagle: Nancy Fitzpatrick on Berkshire Creative
Posted on February 26, 2009 | No CommentsWhen Beth Seigel of Mount Auburn Associates insisted that my family’s 50-year old retail home furnishings company, Country Curtains, was a creative economy business, I was practically speechless. Beth was interviewing me in the course of researching The Berkshire Creative Economy Report, a landmark effort... -
From the Berkshire Record: Laurie Norton Moffatt’s Predictions For the Berkshires
Posted on February 25, 2009 | No CommentsPredicting (and Fulfilling) the Future Remember the Ouija board? I’ve been thinking of Ouija lately, wishing I could bring that oracle of my youth to bear on the current economic crisis. I can recall holding my hands lightly over the heart-shaped message indicator, my eyes... -
Schedule a One-on-One Businesses Resource Meeting!
Posted on February 23, 2009 | No CommentsNOW BEING SCHEDULED: Creative Economy business resource meetings with Pam Malumphy, Regional Director for the Massachusetts Office of Business Development and Helena Fruscio Director of Operations for Berkshire Creative! Last October, Berkshire Creative and the Massachusetts Office Business Development (MOBD), convened a roundtable of Creative... -
New Funds Aid in Realization of Berkshire Creative’s Mission
Posted on February 23, 2009 | No CommentsBerkshire Creative Economy Council (Berkshire Creative) has successfully raised $100,000 to match the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant received during the summer of 2007. This grant was awarded to Berkshire Creative in support of its mission to stimulate new job growth and economic opportunity in the... -
Creative Economy Career Opportunities
Posted on February 23, 2009 | No CommentsCheck out these career opportunities in the Berkshire Creative Economy! Barber or Hair Stylist, Classix Tyler Campaign Manager, Berkshire Municipal Campaign Customer Service Representative, Waterfront Media Director Of Music, First Church Of Christ Director of Networks and Systems Office for Information Technology, Williams College Fellowship... -
CREATIVE EVENTS
Posted on February 23, 2009 | No CommentsSPARK! NETWORKING EVENTS Berkshire Creative’s signature networking event bringing people from all sectors of the Berkshire economy together to spark innovative ideas and collaborations. Click here to see posts and pictures from past SPARK! events! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ BECREATIVE BARCAMPS An event model adapted from the technology... -
SPARK! Featured Businesses
Posted on February 19, 2009 | No CommentsAt each SPARK! Berkshire Creative features businesses from the Berkshire Creative Economy. Here is a sneak peek of the businesses that will be at SPARK! Friday, February 27 at the ‘62 Center for Theatre and Dance at Williams College! Please RSVP by NOON on Tuesday,... -
IS183 ART AUCTION TO HIGHLIGHT BERKSHIRE BASED ARTISTS
Posted on February 19, 2009 | No CommentsThursday, February 26, IS183 will hold their annual Fine Art Auction Preview as a tease for the March 14th “mane event”; IS183′s Hair Ball! The free preview features works donated by a wide swath of prominent local artists including Yura Adams, Karen Arp-Sandel, Michael Boroniec,... -
Artist’s Work Space for Sale
Posted on February 17, 2009 | No Comments2 Stunning, 5000 sq. foot lofts for sale Raw space, fully sprinkled, all maple flooring,new elevator. Double storm windows, great views. Walk to all cultural activities. One block from North St. 18 foot ceilings. Build your dream space. Mixed use commercial/retail space Ground floor retail...
