Business
What does it cost not to have life insurance?
It's probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And that means it's a good time to become more aware of the benefits of having life insurance — and the dangers of not having it.
Dance School Opens in North Adams
The school offers both youth and adult programming.
Awardees for 2023 BIPOC Vendor Fund
The fund supports Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) farmers and entrepreneurs, and is funded thanks to the support of Greylock Federal Credit Union.
High School Students Complete Grant-Funded Internships
MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board has facilitated 27 youth in the completion of paid summer internships.
Should you invest … or speculate?
You'll find some big differences between traditional and speculative investments — and knowing these differences can matter a great deal when you're trying to reach your financial goals.
North Adams Council OKs Tourists Tax Exemption
The City Council on Tuesday approved a tax agreement to support the $17 million redevelopment of the Blackinton woolen mill into 50 luxury hotel rooms.
Should you downsize when you retire?
When you retire, you'll experience many changes — should one of them involve your living arrangements?
Clarksburg Dispensary Open and Looking Toward the Future
New England Regional Dispensary, or NERD, owner Chad Cellana believes that the cannabis business should be personal.
Mill Town to be Honored at Celebrate the Berkshires Event
This recognition will be presented at the tenth annual Celebrate the Berkshires event on Sept. 14 at Berkshire Theatre Group's Colonial Theatre.
Adams Welcomes Opening of Indica Cannabis Dispensary
Indica Cannabis has been open since mid-June but on Friday, officials gathered to formally greet the town's newest business with a traditional ribbon cutting.
Berkshire Humane Shopping Spree Supported by Haddad Subaru
Haddad Subaru went a step further and pledged if the Subaru was filled, they would pay for Berkshire Humane to go on a shopping spree at Benson's Pets.
529 plans offer benefits in all markets
A new school year will soon begin. And if you have young children, that means it's one year closer to the day when they head off to college or some other post-secondary education or training.
Vacant North Adams Bank Being Developed for Retail, Public Space
Latent Build is looking to "break the cycle" with "substantial improvements" to the full 20,000-square-foot site that will create a pedestrian destination.
1Berkshire Awards 52 Facade Improvement Grants
Work associated with the grant awards is complete in many cases and still underway for some.
Forthill Farms Receives $90K Grant
Forthill Farm will expand their existing farmstand building, increasing their operational efficiency by creating additional space for retail sales, washing and packaging produce, and storage.
Market 32 Issues Voluntary Recall of Pizza
The products are being recalled because the manufacturer of the pizza dough, Deiorio's, has advised that foreign materials, fragments of a conveyer belt used in the manufacturing process, may be found in the dough.
Berkshire Money Management Welcomes New Employee
As the Front Office Coordinator, Airen is the first person to welcome guests to the new Great Barrington office at 72 Stockbridge Road.
Tourists Presents Preliminary Plans for $17M Expansion
Partnership principal Benjamin Svenson and project manager Eric Kerns laid out a vision to the City Council on Tuesday to rejuvenate the century-old mill, bring in more revenue for the city and become a midway point on the bike trail between North Adams Williamstown.
How will you exit your business?
If you own a business, you've always got a lot on your mind. But no matter how busy you are today, you need to think about tomorrow.
Blackinton Mill Presentation Planned at North Adams Council Meeting
The owners of the Tourists resort are planning a $17 million expansion of the facility into the Blackinton Mill that's estimated to add at least 25 new full-time job.
Market 32 Raises Money to Fight Rare Disease
The supermarket chain partnered with Cure Rare Disease (CRD), a nonprofit biotech organization with a mission to enable and finance the development of lifesaving genetic medicines for rare and ultra-rare populations previously deemed too rare to treat.
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Recognizes Employees
The staff recognized ranged in service from 10 years to 40 years.
Pittsfield Licensing Board Pulls Used-Car Dealer's License
On Monday, the Licensing Board unanimously revoked the dealer's license for Wheels and Deals Automotive on East Street after hearing over an hour of testimony about unethical — and possibly illegal — business operations from police, the Registry of Motor Vehicles and customers.
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Awarded MassDevelopment Grant
The funding was awarded through the fourth round of MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Creative Catalyst Grant program, a competitive opportunity for eligible Gateway Cities.
Smart ways to invest in bonds
Most investors are aware of the different types of stocks: big-company, small-company, technology, international and so on. And it may be a good idea to own a mix of these stocks as part of your overall investment portfolio.
Pittsfield Zoning Board to Review Sign Ordinance
City officials believe it's time to update regulations on illuminated signage in response to advancements in technology.
Lever Welcomes Board of Trustees Member
Before joining Berkshire Bank in 2021, Dixon owned and operated Dixon Consulting II, LLC, a management consulting firm focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), and Talent Management. Working with the Community Foundation for the Capital Region, she developed a DEI program focused on nonprofit board diversity.
North Adams Mulling Zoning Change to Promote Development on Union Street
The City Council tentatively set a joint public hearing with the Planning Board for Aug. 14.
Southern Berkshire Chamber Business Person of the Year
Chuck Leach has been President and CEO of Lee Bank since 2015; his experience in banking, investing and wealth management stretches back to 1999
Help get your teen started with a Roth IRA
To be successful in most endeavors, it's important to develop good habits — and that's certainly the case for investors. And the earlier one develops these habits, the better.
