 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Taking Over Pittsfield Big LotsOllie's, based in Harrisburg, Pa., acquired 40 leases for Big Lots stores and Burlington Stores Inc. another dozen.  Daily Grind's New Owner Has Familiar FaceBecky Duprat has worked at diner for about 18 years and officially became the new owner on Jan. 1. She purchased the Park Street business on Jan. 1 from Ben Acquista, who operated it for 28 years.  New Orchards Owner Looks to Revive Community AssetThe new owner of The Orchards hotel on Main Street says this is the right time to invest in Williamstown.  North Adams Pub, Bowling Alley Have New Names, New OwnersThrough the fall, the two have been busy making the space their own with the installation of the XL Arcade, which has 40 new arcade games for kids and adults, and other improvements throughout the building including a ramp to the event space.  Hoosac Valley Coal & Grain Marks Five Years Under New OwnerHoosac Valley Coal and Grain owner Jennifer Brown has expanded the business hoping to remind shoppers of Adams' past.  West Oil Acquired by Connecticut Energy FirmLongtime family business West Oil Co. has changed hands after 75 years — but the new owners say customers won't notice any major changes, including the name.  Haddad Auto Group Acquires McAndrews-King GMC in AdamsMcAndrews-King became part of Pittsfield's Haddad Auto Group on July 31 but the new and old owners say there won't be any radical changes outside of the name change.  Berkshire Culinary Owners Plan New Tavern in Former Breu-HausBerkshire Culinary Group owners Matthew and Elizabeth Mottor are in the process of purchasing Shire Beer Co., formerly Shire Breu-Hous, to open their own tavern.  ProCom Welcomes Retail Customers in New ShopListening to Little list off all the specialized components he sells and installs, from public safety lighting to municipal warning lights and radio communication, his technical knowledge and experience shines through.  Dottie's Coffee Lounge Expands into MissionThe restaurant has drinks, sharable platters and will have live performances every night during dinner services. The performances are curated by bar and events manager Auron Stark.  Plant Connector Opening Second Location in PittsfieldThe Plant Connector recently announced its second location next to Thistle and Mirth following a pop-up on North Street over the holiday season. Deep Associates Joining Wheeler & TaylorLongtime North County insurers Deep Associates Insurance Agency have sold to Wheeler & Taylor but manager Carrie Ann Kondel said clients should expect little to change.  Maple Grove Equipment Legacy Continues With Familiar FaceMaple Grove Equipment's new owner Brandon Lemaire wants to continue in the footsteps of longtime owner and mentor Peter Levesque Meng's Pan Asian Restaurant in North Adams Changes HandsOwners Meng Wu "Jason" Wang and Yaling "Joy" Wang put the business up for sale recently and closed a deal with a couple from New York on Jan. 7.  Insurance Firm Owner Sees Building Purchase as Investment in AdamsDavid Bissaillon of Smith Bros.-McAndrew Insurance is relocating the 125-year-old company to the former Red Carpet restaurant.  Thistle & Mirth Turns to Patrons for Help With Pizza RebrandingThe owners of Thistle and Mirth are fundraising to rebrand to the bar's "nerdy and artsy roots" with the addition of pizza. Pittsfield's Thistle & Mirth Moving Ramen Menu to Sister EateryThe 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.  With New Owners, Teddy's Pizza is Business as UsualTeddy's Pizza Restaurant on East Street has been purchased by Mike Manning, who is continuing its 50-year legacy as the long-loved pizzeria and family restaurant everyone knows.  Elle Day Spa Reopens in LanesboroughElla Day Spa owner Michelle McGuire hopes that her business from the scent, ambiance, and customer service gives the clients a safe place where they can feel comfortable, loved, and nurtured. Crane NXT Completes Separation from Crane Co.The separation was a year in the making and allows both companies to focus on their different fields and makes it easier for investors to research what they are investing in, say company officials.  Dottie's Plans Expansion to Former Mission Bar and TapasA North Street staple is expanding to the former Mission Bar and Tapas.  Local Vintage Shop Terra Moves to Eagle StreetLocal vintage shop Terra has moved to a bigger location downtown in an attempt to expand and build a deeper connection with the community.  A to Z Lettering Changes Location, Customer FocusA to Z Lettering, located at 106 Church St., has been somewhat of a mystery to those who would pass by the blank door, unaware of the creations being made behind it. |
