Business
Market 32 Plush Chickens Support Double H Ranch
Double H Ranch provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses.
BIC Receives Collaborative Workspace Program Grant
The Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) was included and received a $50,000 grant to fit out BIC Works @MOCA.
Know the key benefits of Roth IRA
As you save for retirement, you'll want to take full advantage of the investment vehicles available to you — and one of the best is a Roth IRA. But what sets it apart from other accounts?
Towns Can't Count on Cannabis Fees
The town is accounting for the loss of about $300,000 in "impact fees" due to regulatory changes coming down from the commonwealth's Cannabis Control Commission.
Panchos Gets Liquor License Suspended, Hours Reduced
A consistent string of incidents at Panchos Mexican Restaurant has led to a seven-day liquor license suspension and reduced hours.
PEDA Discusses Possible Innovation District
An innovation district could be a solution to marketing the William Stanley Business Park, planners say.
Thistle & Mirth Turns to Patrons for Help With Pizza Rebranding
The owners of Thistle and Mirth are fundraising to rebrand to the bar's "nerdy and artsy roots" with the addition of pizza.
Mill Town Forms New Advisory Board
Formed in 2016, Mill Town's mission is to improve the quality of life in the region as part of a broad economic and community development strategy.
Haddad Subaru Boosts Pittsfield Fire's BFit Challenge Team
Haddad Subaru has boosted the Pittsfield Fire Department's BFit Challenge fundraiser by $5,000 to support occupational cancer.
COLA can sweeten retirement and health accounts
It's usually a good idea to contribute to the tax-advantaged retirement and health care accounts available to you. And here's some good news: In 2024, you can put even more into these accounts.
Brewhaha Owners Head for Retirement, Bid Farewell to Longtime Patrons
Brewhaha owners Nancy and Barry Garton have sold the cafe and are looking forward to a well-deserved break.
MassHire Career Center Filling Jobs & Building Connections
Approximately 50 businesses and organizations registered to table at the fair and to engage in on-the-spot interviews.
1Berkshire Winter Small BusinessTechnical Assistance Cohorts
Participants in each topical cohort will join a scheduled kickoff workshop with the technical assistance provider.
Pittsfield's Thistle & Mirth Moving Ramen Menu to Sister Eatery
The future of a West Street bar and eatery is unclear after a stabbing last week but its ramen menu will prevail at a sister restaurant.
Can You Make Charitable Giving Less 'Taxing?'
Once again, it's the season of generosity. In addition to considering gifts for your loved ones, you might want to think about charitable gifts as well. But what should you know before making gifts to charities? And what impact might these gifts have on your financial and tax situation?
Small Business Association Encourages Shopping Small
Small Business Saturday is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
What should you do with 'side gig' money?
As you know, the gig economy has been booming over the past several years. If you're thinking of using your skills to take on a side gig, what should you do with the money you'll make?
Deliberations for Ray Robert Excavation & Trucking Special Permit Set for Dec.
The fate of Ray Robert Excavation & Trucking's request for a new special permit remains unclear.
Holiday Downtown Pittsfield Passport
The grand prize value will be over $500. The promotion will run Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 3 and will encompass Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and DPI’s Festive Frolic (Dec. 1-3).
Market 32 Fill A Plate With Hope Campaign
Through the "Fill A Plate with Hope This Holiday Season" program, for $10 shoppers can purchase a bag of food items to be donated to local organizations chosen by each individual store.
Plant Connector Pop-up Opens in Pittsfield
The pop-up shop, located at 64 North St., will be open until Dec. 31. The pop-up shop will replicate the much-loved North County store with an assortment of plants, home decor, and events.
North Adams Hotel Approved for Alcohol License
Innkeeper Tyler Carroll, representing NA Hotel LLC, said the hotel would sell bottles and cans for consumption within the hotel.
Greylock Appoints Director Emeritus
In July 2023, the Board of Directors voted to confer the Director Emeritus designation on Deely.
MountainOne Hires VP Community Engagement Officer
In her role, Meehan will drive MountainOne's community engagement efforts throughout MountainOne's footprint in the Berkshires and the South Shore.
Younger workers face financial gaps
If you're starting out in your career, you have many of the same financial needs as older workers — but you might be lacking some of their resources. How big of a concern is this?
Lee Bank Elects Four New Corporators
New corporators were nominated by the board's governance committee.
Carr Hardware Donates to Berkshire Humane Society
Carr Hardware Customers Round Up During Their Carr-nniversary Weekend and Give Back to the Berkshire Humane Society.
Adams Community Bank President Sets Retirement
A Pace University graduate, O'Brien has been president and CEO of Adams Community Bank since 2002 and has worked in the financial services industry for 43 years.
AH&M Welcomes Successor After Co-Founder Retires
The agency will continue to operate as AH&M, Inc. and will deliver the same high-quality services it has historically provided to its clients. AH&M was founded in 1988 and is celebrating 35 years in business this year.
What should you know about RMDs?
You may spend decades contributing to various retirement accounts. But for some accounts, such as a traditional IRA and 401(k), you must start withdrawing funds at a certain point. What should you know about this requirement?
