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Berkshire Creative Economy Council Names Catharine Deely as Board Chair
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsThe Berkshire Creative Board is happy to announce the appointment of Cathy Deely as the new Board Chair, succeeding Kevin Sprague of Lenox, MA. In addition to overseeing the organization’s programs and operations, Deely will continue to serve as one of three Berkshire Creative representatives... -
From the Berkshire Eagle: Berkshire Bank provides 1Berkshire with downtown space
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 1 CommentThursday January 19, 2012 PITTSFIELD — 1Berkshire, the county’s leading economic development agency, has found a new home. The organization that includes the Berkshire Visitors Bureau, Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, and the Berkshire Creative Economy Council will be moving from the Central Block on North... -
Teaser Alert! Sneak a Peek at the Creatives & Creative Businesses that will be a part of SPARKLE! 2011
Posted on November 29, 2011 | No CommentsThis Thursday, December 1 2011, creatives from across the county will come together to celebrate the holiday season at Berkshire Creative’s SPARKLE! From baubles and bags to tickets and tours; eats, treats, homemade ice cream and more! Come to SPARKLE! and stock up on fun,... -
It’s time to SPARKLE!
Posted on November 2, 2011 | No CommentsDecember 1, 2011 6:30-8:30 PM Crane Model Farm, Route 8&9, Dalton, MA ((map)) $35 Online Until November 28 // $45 at the Door Click here to get your tickets. What you need to know… Casual to cocktail attire Complimentary eats from Haven Cafe & Bakery,... -
Berkshire Creative Director named Director of the Massachusetts Creative Economy
Posted on September 22, 2011 | No CommentsExperienced leader charged with creating jobs, growing $1 billion industry Berkshire County, MA – Thursday, September 22, 2011 – Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki today appointed Helena Fruscio, an experienced creative economy leader in Berkshire County, to the position of Creative... -
From the Berkshire Eagle: Creative path to better economy
Posted on May 31, 2011 | No CommentsOn May 19 and 20, Berkshire Creative and NEFA (The New England Foundation for the Arts) co-hosted the Creative Communities Exchange at MASS MoCA in North Adams. Over 220 attendees from New England and beyond attended. The exchange was lively and informative, the speakers were... -
Berkshire Creative head selected for Massachusetts Economic Development Planning Council
Posted on May 12, 2011 | No CommentsBerkshire Creative Economy Council (Berkshire Creative) Director Helena Fruscio appointed by Governor Deval Patrick to serve on the Commonwealth’s Economic Development Planning Council. The Economic Development Planning Council, which was first convened this April by Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki,... -
From the North Adams Transcript: MoCA to host regional arts conference
Posted on April 21, 2011 | No CommentsBy Jennifer Huberdeau Wednesday April 20, 2011 NORTH ADAMS — Learning from the successes and failures of others working in the creative economy will be the main focus of a two-day conference at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art next month. The Creative Communities Exchange,... -
From the Berkshire Eagle: Sharing ideas to help boost creative economy
Posted on April 20, 2011 | No CommentsBy Tony Dobrowolski, Berkshire Eagle Staff Sunday April 17, 2011 NORTH ADAMS — Advocates of the creative economy who reside in the six New England states will gather at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art next month to share ideas and strategies. The occasion is... -
Come join the celebration!
Posted on March 11, 2011 | No CommentsJoin your felllow Berkshire Creatives, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Senator Benjamin Downing of Pittsfield, Representatives Christopher Speranzo of Pittsfield and Gailanne Cariddi of North Adams for a luncheon to celebrate the most recent round of grant awards to the Berkshires from our Adams Arts Program...
