Registration Open for Small Business Resource Expo

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DALTON, Mass. — The regional partnership of 1Berkshire, Berkshire Immigrant Center, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC), DEI Outdoors, EforAll Berkshire County, Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) and Team R3SET announced the 3rd Annual Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo to be held on Wednesday, May 22, from 9am-2pm at the Stationery Factory. 
 
This free event brings together a variety of resource providers, six informational panels and expert dialogues, and networking opportunities to support the breadth of small businesses in the Berkshires. 
 
All on-site providers will have at least a summary of their resources available on site in Spanish, and simultaneous in-ear Spanish interpretation will be available during all panel workshops and dialogues.
 
"We are excited to continue to improve resource and support access for businesses and entrepreneurs from across our region as we look to be more resilient and responsive to changes in the global and local economy," 1Berkshire Vice President of Economic Development Benjamin Lamb said.
 
Resource providers focused on financing, marketing, business development, industry-specific growth opportunities, intern access, state resources, supplier diversity and more will all be on site.
 
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided free to pre-registered attendees. 
Registration is required. To register, visit bit.ly/2024-small-business-resource-expo
 
 

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Berkshire Money Management Hosts Free Virtual Retirement Planning Event

DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management will host a free virtual event on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m., aimed at helping individuals aged 59 and older achieve their retirement goals in 2025.

The 30-minute presentation, titled Retire This Year: Milestones, Timelines, and Tips for Ages 59+, will be led by Financial Advisor Holly Simeone, CES. The session will provide practical guidance on setting achievable retirement goals, navigating milestones and deadlines, optimizing savings and Social Security, and preparing for a fulfilling retirement.

A live Q&A session will follow the presentation, allowing attendees to ask questions and address specific concerns.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is available at berkshiremm.com/retire-this-year.

Simeone, a Certified Estate and Trust Specialist, specializes in helping individuals nearing retirement secure their financial futures. She also promotes financial literacy through educational initiatives in the community.

Berkshire Money Management, based in Dalton and Great Barrington, offers comprehensive financial planning services, including retirement, estate, and tax planning, Social Security and Medicare coaching, and investment management.

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