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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... -
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... -
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... -
New MCC Funds Fuel MA Creative Sector $765,500 Supports Innovative Projects in Arts, Science, and History: Multiple Berkshire Organizations Benefit
Posted on February 1, 2011 | No CommentsThe Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) today announced the release of $765,500 to help revitalize communities and generate new economic activity through arts, science, and history projects across the state. MCC’s Adams Arts Program for the Creative Economy will fund 24 projects throughout Massachusetts, including 4... -
From The North Adams Transcript: Storey hosts latest Creative Challenge; winner stands to gain $500 or book deal
Posted on January 31, 2011 | No CommentsBy Jennifer Huberdeau Thursday January 20, 2011 NORTH ADAMS — How much is an idea worth? It could be worth $500 or a book deal to Storey Publishing, host of the latest Berkshire Creative Challenge. The local publishing house, located at Mass MoCA, is hoping... -
Berkshire Creative Director Quoted in Recent BizTimes.com Article
Posted on December 10, 2010 | No CommentsLast Spring Berkshire Creative Director Helena Fruscio visited Milwaukee to consult with Creativity Works on the development of their regions creative economy. Following is an update on that initiatives progress. Milwaukee must grow its creative class By Alysha Schertz of BizTimes Helena Fruscio serves as... -
From The Advocate: Berkshire Creative is a driving force in the Berkshire’s economy
Posted on November 23, 2010 | 1 CommentBy KELLY BEVAN Tuesday November 23, 2010 John Neiner, a graphic designer and chief art director with his family-owned Pixel Graphic Design Studio in Pittsfield, found his firm — not unlike many other Berkshire-based businesses — struggling during the economic recession. Downsized to only one... -
Berkshire Creative Co-Founder Letter to the Editor in The Berkshire Eagle
Posted on October 22, 2010 | No CommentsCreativity means business in county by Laurie Norton Moffatt Congratulations and thanks to The Berkshire Eagle for its always interesting selection of arts and creativity-related news stories. In addition to your excellent coverage of the Berkshires’ arts and culture scene, recent articles of interest to... -
Berkshire Eagle Creative Challenge Coverage
Posted on September 13, 2010 | No CommentsMass MoCA issues challenge to sell Berkshire-created crafts By Jennifer Huberdeau, New England Newspapers Monday September 13, 2010 NORTH ADAMS — Mass MoCA is looking for locally created wares to add to the line of fun and functional products sold at its two retail shops....
