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BUSINESS BRIEFS: Dre’s Global Kitchen opens; Hand Crafted Catering & Events opens; Berkshire Pride marks 10th anniversary; Jack Miller Contractors acquires former Express Mart;...

With the tagline “Flavors Without Borders,” Dre’s Global Kitchen is a celebration of global cuisine, storytelling, and the power of food to bring people together.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: MountainOne Bank promotes Kyle Shepard; Dalton Rotary Club supports Soldier On; Ghent Playhouse supports Columbia County EMS; Berkshire Wind Power opens scholarships;...

MountainOne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Kyle Shepard to Assistant Vice President of Loan Operations and Business Analyst Manager.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Boston Symphony Orchestra GRAMMY® wins; Berkshires Music Mixer at The Mahaiwe; Pittsfield’s emerging ‘Gayborhood’; Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires film sharing event;...

“Being nominated for four GRAMMYs this year—the most of any orchestra—is an amazing achievement. I am incredibly proud of this latest accomplishment and very grateful to every member of the BSO team for your collective commitment to our shared values and work on and off stage,” said BSO President and CEO Chad Smith.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Allegrone Companies complete Statue of Liberty restoration; BFAIR purchases building; Lee Bank Foundation awards $48,800; Berkshire Nonprofit Awards; Tech talk with Rob...

“Restoring Fort Wood was more than a construction project—it was a commitment to preserving a symbol of freedom and resilience,” said Michael Mucci, Director of Masonry at Allegrone Companies. “Every stone we touched carried history, and our team approached this work with precision and respect.”

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Construct appoints Joey Lindstrom; Clark Art Institute appoints Alexis Goodin; Community Health Programs welcomes John-Paul Bettencourt; Berkshire United Way welcomes Jennifer Baril; Berkshire HorseWorks...

"Housing affordability in small towns and rural areas is often overlooked, but Construct has approached this challenge with creativity and determination," said Joey Lindstrom.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: American Mural Project hires Jennifer Chrein; Springfield Museums appoints Nina Antonetti; Donovan O’Connor & Dodig, LLP, names Jennifer M. Breen; BCC student...

"The first time I saw the mural, I was awed by its scale, Ellen's artistry, and what it says about the central role of work in our lives. I immediately was captivated and felt the need to share the space, the mission, and the live performances and educational programs with as many people as possible,” said Jennifer Chrein.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Berkshire Community Diaper Project receives grant; BCC receives grant; Considine Arnold & Schopp LLP welcomes partners; Lenox Public Schools re-aligns Pre-K schedule;...

Since its inception in 2014 and with the help of 27 partnering agencies, the Diaper Project has provided more than 2.7 million free diapers to Berkshire County families.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: CRA welcomes Ariana Massery; MountainOne Bank promotes Peter Duckett and appoints Kevin Carpenter; BCC staffing updates; Berkshire Humane Society welcomes board members;...

The CRA welcomes Ariana Massery as the nonprofit’s new Executive Director, succeeding Alison Peters, who is retiring after 16 years of dedicated leadership and service.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: BHS’s Charles Redd named ‘Community Star’; Construct awarded $750,000; Berkshire County Kids’ Place awarded $20,000; MountainOne appoints Brett Brbovic; Central Berkshire Habitat for...

Berkshire Health Systems proudly announces that Charles Redd, MS, RN, BHS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer has been named the Massachusetts 2025 “Community Star.”

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Glimmerglass Festival names 2026 Artist-in-Residence; Bard College names 2025-26 Keith Haring Chair; Berkshire Agricultural Ventures hires Kristen Moriarty; Robin’s Candy rebrands as...

Hailed by The New York Times as “the Robin Williams of opera,” Kevin Burdette has earned acclaim for his distinctive blend of humor, intelligence, and vocal mastery.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: Berkshire Theatre Group helps Pittsfield’s South Community Food Pantry; Considine Leary & Arnold LLP welcomes partners; Co-op Bank welcomes Victoria LePrevost; BRPC...

The event brought together local musicians and community members for an evening of live music and generosity, with all proceeds supporting the South Community Food Pantry’s mission to provide food and essential items to Berkshire County residents in need.