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Archive for March, 2009
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Crane Partners with Marth Stewart Living
Posted on March 31, 2009 | No CommentsLast Wednesday, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. and Crane & Company announced a partnership to produce a full line of co-branded social stationery products. The first fruits of this partnership, Martha Stewart Stationery Weddings™, will first be seen in Crane Stores, website and other select... -
Keepin’ It Local-BERKSHIREMADE
Posted on March 31, 2009 | No CommentsBerkshireMade’s goal is to promote a shift in the shopping paradigm, so consumers purchase local Berkshire goods created by local Berkshire artisans, whether shopping here in the Berkshires or on the internet. BerkshireMade members are a select group of artisans who produce handmade, high quality... -
Collaboration for Berkshire County Non-Profits on Idealist.org
Posted on March 30, 2009 | No CommentsBerkshire Creative has established a group for Berkshire County Creative economy non-profits to network, collaborate and communicate on Idealist.org. Connect with colleagues, constituents, and possible employees/interns with this interactive site where people and organizations exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters. Click here to... -
NEW! NEFA’S ONLINE GRANTING
Posted on March 30, 2009 | No Comments“More streamlined,” “efficient,” quick and easy…” These are only some of the words that the most recent round of Expeditions applicants used to describe NEFA’s online granting system, powered by CultureCount. NEFA is phasing in a system of accepting grant applications and related forms online through... -
Upcoming Seminars in Non-Profit Management: Managing Nonprofits Through Difficult Times
Posted on March 27, 2009 | No CommentsAdapting Your Strategic Plan to the Economic Crisis Instructor: Craig Dreeszen, PhD, Dreeszen & Associates Wednesday, April 1 9 a.m.-noon, MCLA Gallery 51, North Adams, MA 2-5 p.m., White Hart Inn, Salisbury, CT Thursday, April 2 9 a.m.-noon, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY 2-5... -
Reminder: Pittsfield Art Submission Deadlines Fast Approaching!
Posted on March 26, 2009 | No CommentsArt of the Game Deadline: Monday, March 30th, 2009 Call for creative out-of-the-box poster designs commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first ever baseball game played between two colleges (Williams and Amherst) iin Pittsfield. The winner receives a $1,000 honorarium and season tickets to Wahconah... -
New York Times:Problems Persist, but Arts Advocates See Progress Under Obama
Posted on March 25, 2009 | No Comments“Washington continues to be consumed by economic turmoil, but cultural professionals say they are cautiously optimistic about the future of the arts under President Obama. Among the positive signs: The $50 million in stimulus money going to the National Endowment for the Arts, the additional... -
Berkshire Art Start!
Posted on March 23, 2009 | No CommentsBerkshire Art Start Re-Launched! With the help of Matthew Belanger, MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (BCRC) has worked hard to re-imagine Berkshire ArtStart. Building on the past work of others, the BCRC has created a comprehensive and user-friendly directory of artists and cultural organizations in... -
Mining for Gold: Getting the Most Out of Your Website
Posted on March 23, 2009 | No CommentsBerkshire Enterprises Free Business Breakfast Forum Mining for Gold: Getting the Most Out of Your Website Thursday April 2nd from 7:30-9:00 AM Third floor Board Room, One Fenn Street, Pittsfield, MA Bob O’Haver, owner of Graymatter Technologies will lead a discussion of small businesses can... -
Berkshires to Recieve Stimulus Funds for Workforce Training
Posted on March 23, 2009 | No Comments“Berkshire County next month is expected to receive more than $873,000 in economic stimulus funds that will be used for job training programs for youths and adults, and the resources will assist about 100 people, according to Heather P. Boulger, executive director of the Berkshire...








