Saturday, March 14, 2026

News and Ideas Worth Sharing

Robbi Hartt

Robbi Hartt had a career teaching middle school English and writing at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Conn. She now lives in Mill River, Mass., where she and her husband have renovated a 1795 farmhouse to create a respite for families dealing with pediatric cancer. She writes regularly for The Berkshire Edge and New Marlborough’s Village News. Her poems have appeared in the “Busy Griefs, Raw Towns” anthology.

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BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Bizalion’s Fine Food—celebrating its 20th year in Great Barrington

The local treasure—a "fusion of food and culture"—has long been a well-kept secret in the Berkshires. It's time to spread the word.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Guido’s Fresh Marketplace—the next generation

In business for over 40 years, the founders of Guido's Fresh Marketplace are ushering in the New Year with an expanded store in Great Barrington and a new generation at the helm.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Shire Beer Co., Shire Breu Hous, and Berkshire Culinary Group—an epicurean trifecta

Having staked a claim with its witty names and label illustrations, Shire Beer Co. is also a handsome brew pub and headquarters for a burgeoning catering business. If that's not enough, there's live entertainment and a fireside lounge area for winter gatherings (plus a beer garden when the weather warms up).

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Antimony Brewing—alchemy in action

Launched in June 2023, the Lenox-based brewpub is a community space that aims to bring people together, "bonded by beer."

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Cricket Creek Farm in Williamstown and The Farm New Marlborough

This tale of two family-run farms answers an important question: Are small farms sustainable in Berkshire County?

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Tiny Hearts Farm—In full bloom

How two classically trained musicians who were living in New York City ended up running a 35-acre flower farm and shop in upstate N.Y. is not your run-of-the-mill tale.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Berkshire Botanical Garden

Fall happens to be an ideal time to visit this natural treasure ripe with gardens, art and educational programs, and community celebrations.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Barrington Brewery—The secret ingredient is sunlight!

Whatever time of day or night you choose to drop in, you’re likely to find some great comfort food waiting—and a nice selection of brews to go with it.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Good to Grow—a pediatric dentistry that’s bridging the gap between oral and systemic health

Founded by Dr. Lauren Ballinger, who shifted her professional focus based on her personal experience as a parent, Good to Grow is New England's only airway- (rather than tooth-) centric pediatric dental practice, which treats the root causes of other childhood struggles.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Clark Green + Bek Architecture Design

With origins dating back to 1988, the firm has developed a blueprint for "transformative and enduring architectural design"—and being a living legacy to founding partner Stephan Green.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Flying Cloud Institute—igniting young minds through hands-on exploration

“The question at the heart of everything we do is: How do we create dynamic experiences for youth and educators to use science and art to problem solve?”

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Cello—a trio restaurant production that’s hitting all the right notes

This humming new spot brings an ever-changing menu and communal dining spirit to Church Street in downtown Lenox.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Mixed Company—the Berkshires’ oldest year-round theatre

All's well that end's well: When a tax bill threatened to shut The Granary down, supporters rallied to save the historic building and the beloved theatre it houses.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Boyd Biomedical—Providing growth services for biomedical innovators

Now in its 43rd year, Boyd Biomedical is a progressive, Berkshire-based biotech company uniquely poised to meet the needs of the rapidly growing healthcare industry.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Strong Little Souls—Part II

As unusual as it is to hear of a 13-year-old launching a successful nonprofit, it is even more incredible to see a young person maintain that level of commitment for over a decade.
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