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STRATEGIC ECONOMIC ALLIANCE LAUNCHED IN BERKSHIRES
Posted on April 15, 2010 | No CommentsLeading economic development agencies seek formal collaboration Berkshire County leaders believe in a strong, vibrant future for the region. The boards of directors of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, Berkshire Creative Economy Council, Berkshire Economic Development Corporation, and the Berkshire Visitors Bureau announce today the... -
From the Berkshire Eagle: Plan could help small businesses
Posted on April 1, 2010 | No CommentsThe Gov. Deval L. Patrick administration hopes its proposal to help small businesses reduce costs and earn tax credits will be approved by the Legislature by the end of the fiscal year, a state official said Wednesday. Michael Hunter, the undersecretary for business development at... -
Berkshire Chamber of Commerce reports Non-Profits 30-40% of Local Economy
Posted on October 28, 2009 | No CommentsThe Berkshire Eagle reports today that “Berkshire County’s nonprofit sector generates $1.9 billion in local economic activity and accounts for 25,000 full- or part-time jobs, according to a study that was commissioned by the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce.” The study, which was conducted by Williams... -
From the Berkshire Eagle
Posted on October 28, 2009 | 1 CommentLocal Impact:$1.9B: Health, education had biggest job effect in 2006 By Tony Dobrowolski, Berkshire Eagle Staff Wednesday, October 28, 2009 PITTSFIELD- Berkshire County’s nonprofit sector generates $1.9 billion in local economic activity and accounts for 25,000 full- or part-time jobs, according to a study that... -
Berkshire Chamber of Commerce: Good News Business Salute
Posted on September 30, 2009 | No CommentsGood News Business Salute:Non-Profit Study Results Revealed Wednesday, October 28, 2009 7:45 – 9:00 AM Crowne Plaza Pittsfield~Berkshires Cost (includes buffet breakfast): $20 for Chamber Members, $28 for non-Members Sponsored by: TD Bank Click here to register for the event! Keynote Speaker: Stephen Sheppard, Williams... -
Free Wirless in Downtown Pittsfield
Posted on August 21, 2009 | No CommentsThe Berkshire Chamber of Commerce held a press conference last Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the Central Block Building in Pittsfield to announce free wireless access in downtown Pittsfield. Started as a collaboration between the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and the Unwired Village, which was... -
From the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce: Tax Changes in Massachusetts
Posted on August 11, 2009 | No CommentsAs Massachusetts seeks to close the gap in the state’s budget, a variety of revenue streams are up for consideration. The most recent change took place on Saturday, August 1st and affected the sales tax, meals tax, and room occupancy tax. To help you remain... -
BYP Lunch & Learn
Posted on June 10, 2009 | No CommentsPresent More Effectively With Millie Calesky, Business & Life Coach Friday, June 19, 2009, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Berkshire Community College’s Intermodal Center, North Street, Pittsfield, MA $15 BYP Membership Cardholders; $25 non-members (includes lunch and program) What are the benefits of being an... -
Buy in the Berkshires
Posted on May 15, 2009 | No CommentsBuy in the Berkshires Expo June 10, 2009, 4:00PM-7:00PM Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort Buy in the Berkshires, a collaboration between the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and the Berkshire Visitors Bureau, is rooted in the realization that it’s more important than ever to support the businesses... -
Brown Bag Series: Bridging Generational Differences
Posted on April 20, 2009 | No CommentsTimes are changing and businesses need more support than ever in dealing with the changing demographic. To assist local businesses the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce has developed a Brown Bag Series to provide answers from experts in the industry to your most challenging questions as...













