Adams Community Bank announces Christopher Glynn as Assistant Vice President, Business Banking Officer
Adams— Adams Community Bank (ACB) has announced the addition of Christopher Glynn as Assistant Vice President, Business Banking Officer. In this role, Chris will focus on business development, managing a portfolio of business relationships, and supporting local businesses through customized lending and deposit solutions. His responsibilities include new business loan origination, portfolio management, and fostering strong community partnerships.
Chris received his B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and currently serves as Board Treasurer for the North Adams SteepleCats.
“I am pleased to welcome Chris to Adams Community Bank,” said Tracy McConnell, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending. “He brings a wealth of experience in business credit analysis, is highly relationship-focused, and is dedicated to meeting the needs of our business banking customers. Chris will be a valuable asset to our Business Banking team.”
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Dellea.biz Computer Services celebrates 30th anniversary of business
Great Barrington— Arthur Dellea, founder and solopreneur of Dellea.biz Computer Services, is proud to announce the 30th anniversary of his business. Since 1996, Dellea has provided specialized Windows technical support, Wi-Fi networking, and cybersecurity solutions to residents, the self-employed, and small businesses in the Great Barrington area.
“Reaching the 30-year mark is a testament to the relationships I’ve built with my neighbors and local business owners,” says Arthur Dellea. “My goal has always been to be a proven problem solver—taking the complexity out of technology so my clients can focus on what matters most to them.”
Dellea served a decade on the Alford Broadband Committee (2006–2016), playing a key role in establishing the AlfordLink fiber-optic network. When not resolving technical challenges, Dellea is an eclectic computer music composer with several albums available on major streaming platforms, under his own name.
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Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Q-MoB, and Berkshire Magazine present monthly networking event at PUBLIC Eat+Drink
North Adams— On Wednesday, January 21st from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Q-MoB, and Berkshire Magazine present an evening at PUBLIC Eat+Drink in North Adams for Berkshire LGBTQ+ and ally business, professional, and community leaders to gather for a monthly networking event. Attendees of the event will:
- Reflect on their priorities in this New Year after a year of both amazing growth in the number and diversity of local LGBTQ-owned businesses and unprecedented national attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion and the consequent cuts to LGBTQ businesses in other parts of the country;
- Celebrate the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s recognition of Bart Church of Q-MoB, Inc. with a Statewide Chamber Champion Award because of his team’s two year effort in bringing more than 150 LGBTQ business owners, professionals, and community leaders together monthly to improve the visibility, collaboration, and community support of diversity in these economically, politically, and technologically challenging times.
The monthly networking events provide a platform to reflect on the rich history, the vibrant present, and the promising future of LGBTQ+ businesses in the Berkshires. Each gathering features insights from LGBTQ+ business owners, entrepreneurs, and allied business leaders in the region. Registration and more information can be found online.
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Tableaux Wealth presents open house at their new offices
Great Barrington— On Thursday, January 22nd from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tableaux Wealth presents an open house at their new offices, located at 80 Maple Avenue in Great Barrington.
A new door is open on Maple Avenue, and the community is invited to an unbuttoned, after-work open house for the local business and wider community. The idea is simple: stop in, see the new space, have a drink, meet a few neighbors, and leave with new connections. No speeches. No program. No pitch. Just a warm room on a winter evening and the kind of conversation you get when engaged people have time to breathe. There will be light bites from Roberto’s and Marketplace Catering, and a drawing for gourmet door prizes. More information about the event can be found online.
Tableaux Wealth is an unusual kind of financial advisory firm: a fee-only fiduciary, which means they are paid only by their clients, so they are legally required to always to act in their best interests. Only about 5% of advisory firms in the U.S. follow this business model.
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Berkshire HorseWorks voted ‘Best Equestrian Facility’ in West Massachusetts
Richmond— Berkshire HorseWorks, Inc. has been recognized as the Best of 2025 Western Massachusetts Award Winner in the equestrian category. The recognition is part of the BusinessRate BEST of 2025 Awards which identify local leaders in customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and service excellence using publicly available Google review data.
“This came as such a surprise, as there are so many wonderful organizations in the Berkshires who are dedicated to helping people through interactions with horses. Because this award is not achieved through an application or nomination, but instead based on authentic feedback from our clients, it is even more impactful. Our trusted rescued therapy horses facilitate change every day. We love what we do,” said Hayley Sumner, Founder and Executive Director of Berkshire HorseWorks, Inc.
To date, Berkshire HorseWorks has served over 4,200 at-risk youth, active duty, veterans, families, and other vulnerable populations in the Berkshires and throughout New England and New York.
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Greylock Federal Credit Union earns 5-Star Superior rating for 35th consecutive quarter
Pittsfield— Greylock Federal Credit Union enters the new year with another 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s premier credit union and bank rating firm. A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Greylock Federal is one of the strongest credit unions in the nation, excelling in areas of capital, loan quality, stability and more. This marks the 35th consecutive quarter that Greylock Federal has earned this top rating.
“It’s an honor to start 2026 with this commendation,” said John Bissell, President and CEO of Greylock Federal. “The BauerFinancial 5-Star Rating provides our 106,000 members with a high degree of confidence that Greylock is built to last. Even as our credit union continues to grow, we remain totally focused on building deep and lasting local relationships. Our member service is what sets us apart.”
Since its founding in 1935, Greylock Federal has invested in the success of its membership for 91 years, an impressive tenure that is still going strong today.
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Berkshire Community College to offer free advanced basic computer training course
Pittsfield— The Workforce and Community Education Department at Berkshire Community College (BCC) will offer an Advanced Basic Computer Training course on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from February 23rd through April 1st.
Designed for adults eager to advance their careers, this hands-on course is intended only for learners who already have basic computer knowledge. If you can comfortably use a computer and are ready to build on that foundation, this class will help you master essential digital office skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and OneDrive.
The course is free for Berkshire County residents, and laptop access may be provided if needed. Occasional labs held outside of the classroom will provide further opportunities for mentoring and networking. Registration and more information can be found online.
