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Shakespeare & Company Appoints Ute DeFarlo Director of Development
Ute DeFarlo of Pittsfield, Mass., has been appointed Director of Development by Shakespeare & Company, a non-profit theater performance, education, and actor-training organization based in the Berkshires.
1Berkshire Announces Winter Small Business Technical Assistance Cohorts
1Berkshire announces Winter 2023 Technical Assistance Cohorts for the Berkshire Economic Recovery Project. Workshops include “Social Media and Digital Marketing Basics” on Dec 6th and “Jumpstarting Your Crowdfunding Campaign” on Jan 16th. Free and open to all Berkshire businesses.
Greylock CU Emphasizes Inclusivity with Juntos Avanzamos Designation
The GFCU Kellogg Street branch celebrated its receipt of The Juntos Avanzamos designation, which translates to “Together We Advance,” — a recognition for credit unions that have shown a strong commitment to serving Hispanic and immigrant consumers.
Small Biz Basics: Customer Service Essentials, II
Is bad customer service sabotaging your business? Our latest piece dives deep into the signs, consequences, and solutions. From the front lines with disgruntled customers to the behind-the-scenes dynamics that can sour their experience, we cover it all. Don’t miss this if you want to turn your customer service frowns into smiles (and dollars!)
Small Biz Basics: Customer Service Essentials, I
Small family and independently owned shops and restaurants can absolutely compete with the chains and big box stores — by working their strengths. In an age of automation and corporatization, the personal touch can give the little guys a chance to eat the big guys’ lunch.
Lanesborough Economic Development Committee Chair and Planning Board Member Barbara Davis-Hassan pays $30,000 penalty for violating Conflict of Interest Law
Barbara Davis-Hassan admits to violating the conflict of interest law by participating as a Planning Board member in a proposal to rezone the Berkshire Mall while she privately had an exclusive marketing agreement to sell the property, by representing the mall’s owner in local tax and infrastructure matters, and by participating as a Planning Board…
Top Left Corner #179: Happy Record Store Day, with Andrea Belair
Belltower Records is more than just a source for hard to find choice vinyl — it’s fast becoming a critical hub for the live music scene in North County.
Top Left Corner #177: NTRVW X2 — Local Artist, Thor Wickstrom on Green River Farms; Tom Conklin in our Solopreneur Spotlight
Part of Williamstown’s perhaps most iconic vista is up for sale with the listing of Green River Farms at $2.75 million. We speak with artist Thor Wickstrom about why he’s painted that view for 18 years. We also speak with the owner of the best known voice in the Berkshires on his shift from radio…
The Store at Five Corners Cafe and Market to Open
The Store at Five Corners opens this week, with a new menu and a rejuvenated vibe.
FIRST Friday block party to activate Eagle Street
NORTH ADAMS – The community is invited to the August 5 FIRST Fridays Block Party on Eagle Street – a monthly downtown event that includes live music, street games, activities for all ages, a gathering with North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey, and gallery exhibition openings from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The August 5 event…