Tuesday, July 8, 2025

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Katy Sparks

Katy Sparks is an award-winning chef and culinary and food systems consultant who lives and works in the southern Berkshires after spending over 25 years in New York City. She is Cornell certified in Executive Leadership and passionate about helping our local food businesses and food makers grow and thrive. She enjoys the abundant and diverse cultural scene in our region and shares many beautiful local walks with her husband and energetic “doodle”.

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BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: BerkShares Business of the Month is Matrushka Toys and Gifts

Making thoughtful and joy-filled choices with a mission to contribute to the overall well-being of the community.

BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: BerkShares Business of the Month is Frames on Wheels

I got the impression that once you bring your valued item to Hilary Sutcliffe's shop, you can rest easy that it is in very good hands.

BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: BerkShares Business of the Month is Lineflax and Roving

Visiting Cardinale Montano's home, it was immediately apparent that she had an affinity for materials that resonate with her on some deep level.

BerkShares after 20 years: Board members reflect on the past and the future

Today there are 300-plus participating businesses that distinguish themselves as locally owned and community-minded participating in the BerkShares program.

BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: BerkShares Business of the Month is No Comply Foods

A sense of gratitude and a little bit of “how did we get here” energy suffused my conversation with Steve and Julie Browning of No Comply Foods on a terribly cold day in February.

BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: BerkShares Business of the Month is JWS Art Supplies

I sat down for a conversation with Tom Levin and Emily Cox of JWS Art Supplies to talk about their business and its future.

BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: BerkShares Business of the Month is Lila’s Mountain Farm

Our area is fortunate that Mary Berle of Lila’s Mountain Farm has committed to stewarding her family’s farm that provides hay, haylage, and 24/7 livestock guardian-dog protection for over 400 sheep.
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