Berkshire Chamber of Commerce

  • STRATEGIC ECONOMIC ALLIANCE LAUNCHED IN BERKSHIRES

    STRATEGIC ECONOMIC ALLIANCE LAUNCHED IN BERKSHIRES

    Leading 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...

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  • From the Berkshire Eagle: Plan could help small businesses

    From the Berkshire Eagle: Plan could help small businesses

    The 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...

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  • Berkshire Chamber of Commerce reports Non-Profits 30-40% of Local Economy

    Berkshire Chamber of Commerce reports Non-Profits 30-40% of Local Economy

    The 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...

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  • From the Berkshire Eagle

    From the Berkshire Eagle

    Local 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...

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  • Berkshire Chamber of Commerce: Good News Business Salute

    Berkshire Chamber of Commerce: Good News Business Salute

    Good 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...

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  • Free Wirless in Downtown Pittsfield

    Free Wirless in Downtown Pittsfield

    The 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...

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  • From the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce: Tax Changes in Massachusetts

    From the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce: Tax Changes in Massachusetts

    As 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...

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  • BYP Lunch & Learn

    BYP Lunch & Learn

    Present 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...

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  • Buy in the Berkshires

    Buy in the Berkshires

    Buy 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...

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  • Brown Bag Series: Bridging Generational Differences

    Brown Bag Series: Bridging Generational Differences

    Times 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...

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