Great Barrington’s Lantern House Motel sold for 1.1 million
GREAT BARRINGTON — Muroff Hospitality Group recently announced the sale of The Lantern House Motel, located at 256 Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington. The seller was Bharti and Hasmukh Patel, on behalf of Lantern House Nominee Trust and Shree Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Inc. and the buyer was Patrick Truhlar and Francisco Arango.
The sales price was $1,150,000. Mitch Muroff of Muroff Hospitality Group represented the seller and secured the buyer in an exclusive listing agreement. The business transaction closed on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2021.
The Lantern House sits on almost three acres in the center of Great Barrington, and includes 14 guestrooms and suites, plus a meticulous three-bedroom home.
Muroff Hospitality Group serves the greater New York/New England region as a boutique hospitality brokerage firm representing independent and franchised hoteliers.
—A.K.
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BCC introduces Development Associate Certificate program
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Community College (BCC), in partnership with the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, recently announced the creation of a Development Associate Certificate program, now accepting up to 20 students. Conducted online, 10 sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Feb. 1–April 5, 2022 from 6–7:30 p.m. Liana Toscanini, executive director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, will join guest instructors. Tuition is $700. To register, visit the BCC website.
In a nod to the large nonprofit presence in the Berkshires, the course explores the roles and responsibilities of entry-level fundraising professionals, as well as resources and insights into fundraising as a career path. Topics covered include donor relations, grant writing, event planning, donor databases, marketing, and more.
The courses include:
- Overview of the Development Field, Career Path and Skills: Alexandra Heddinger, development director, Community Access to the Arts (CATA)
- Donor Relations: Kevin Fleming, founder and CEO, Prosper Nonprofit Advisors
- Donor Databases: Amy Chin, owner principal, Berkshire Net Results
- Administration, Social Media and Communications: Mary Vasquez-Slack, local and virtual assistant, My Versatile Secretary
- Grant Writing and Research: Laurie Werner, consultant, Strategy and Fundraising for Nonprofits
- Federal Grant Writing: Diane Gedeon-Martin, president, The Write Source
- Facebook/Social Media Apps: Mary McGurn, owner, McGurn Media
- Event Planning: Amy Rudnick, event planner consultant
- Donor Research: Roger Magnus, owner, Roger Magnus Research
- Marketing & Development Go Hand-in-hand: Liana Toscanini, founder and executive director, Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
—A.K.
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Greylock promotes Collins, Garrett to assistant vice president
PITTSFIELD — Greylock Federal Credit Union has promoted Donna Collins, CUDE to Assistant Vice President of Employee Training and Development, and James Garrett LSS-BB, SPHR to Assistant Vice President of Human Resources.
Collins joined Greylock in 2013 when she became the organization’s inaugural Director of Employee Training and Development. She leads a team of three professionals that create and facilitate programs for all employees that strengthen Greylock’s inclusive workplace, and create opportunities for internal career development and employee engagement. Prior to joining Greylock, Collins held similar training and human resource positions with other area banks. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) certification from the Credit Union National Association.
Garrett came to Greylock in the fall of 2020 and brought his experience in personnel operations amidst a pandemic, filling the role of Manager of Human Resources. As the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, he will oversee the growth of Greylock’s evolving Human Resources Department. Prior to joining Greylock, he served for 12 years in the U.S. Army, followed by 15 years as a civilian employee for the Department of the Army. He holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Norwich University, and a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute.
—A.K.
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Berkshire Money Management’s Reinstein earns RICP® designation
DALTON — Berkshire Money Management (BMM) team member Jared Reinstein recently earned his Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation from the American College of Financial Services. Reinstein is a Certified Financial Planner™ and a fiduciary at BMM.
“The financial industry recognizes the Certified Financial Planner™ designation as the highest level of training,” said BMM founder and CEO Allen Harris. “There are only about a dozen CFPs in the county, and Berkshire Money Management has not one, not two, but three. Jared could have relied on his existing skills and the support of his colleagues. Instead, he embraced the continuing education culture of BMM and added to his 14 years of experience with even more training.”
The Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) program is tailored for financial professionals seeking to specialize in the retirement-income planning field through an online format. Jared took three rigorous courses with different specialized topics related to retirement-income strategies and ethics, and passed three exams to receive the designation. Additionally, participation in the annual Professional Recertification Program (PRP) is required to maintain the designation.
—A.K.
