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BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Cantina in New Marlborough—a farm-owned restaurant that’s hitting all the right notes

After a lengthy hiatus, the cultural hub—frequented by locals/neighbors and weekend visitors alike—celebrated its official reopening on October 10 with new owners, a new team, and a renewed focus on serving the community.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Uva Pizza e Vino—Serving authentic Neopolitan pies in a wine bar setting

The sister restaurant to The Elm is rounding out the restaurant culture in downtown Great Barrington.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Tommy’s Compost Service—built from the ground up

As a parent and former teacher, Mary Stucklen saw composting as a way to help improve the future of the planet—and provide a value-add service to the community.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Pastries by Hanna—A woman-owned startup featuring “Craft treats made with love”

This savvy one-person operation is thriving through word-of-mouth recommendations and community support—and good, old-fashioned hard work.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Irwin Feld Design—Classic modern design that endures

Sharing a passion for a curated design experience, the husband-and-wife team provides interior design, design coaching, project management, space planning, and other collaborative services to clients.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Purple Plume—Closing while still at the top of its game

“We’ve outlasted many businesses,” says Culver. “I’d estimate that about 60 stores have come and gone since we started.”

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on The Dream Away Lodge—A shared secret tucked in the hills

The new owners are stewarding this local legend in keeping with its deep musical and community roots—while also expanding its offerings to reach a growing demand.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Heart’s Pace Tea & Healing Arts Lounge

This North Adams community hub aims to be "a space, a place, an environment that encourages guests to slow down and enjoy."

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Momma Lo’s BBQ — “Food for the soul and the community”

Summer may be coming to an end, but the pitmasters keep going year-round at this take-out establishment, which has become a beloved part of the Great Barrington culinary landscape—and community.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Mill Town Capital—Making the Berkshires a better place to live, work, and play

Driving positive business development and community impact with its unique blend of traditional investment, impact investment, and sustainable philanthropy, the Pittsfield-based enterprise is breaking new ground, and creating a model for other regions.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Greenagers—continuing to train youth and serve our community

Greanagers' upcoming annual fundraiser provides an opportunity to review how it is carrying out its mission and to share highlights from the past year and projections for the future.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on 328North—telling stories through art, flowers, and food

This entrepreneurial endeavor—comprising a farm, a studio/retail space, and a pop-up Vietnamese cafe (all in the North County)—is deeply rooted in collaboration and community engagement.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on One Mercantile and Sett—success in downtown Great Barrington

Local couple successfully builds a pair of brick-and-mortar businesses from the ground up by meeting the community where they are.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on New Marlborough Meeting House—preserving history, celebrating cultural creativity

Almost two hundred years later, the Meeting House is still celebrated as a sacred space vibrant with programming to serve the local and surrounding communities.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Multicultural BRIDGE—catalyzing change and integration

The grassroots organization has acquired a home base for continuing its legacy programs in the spirit of Elizabeth "Mumbett" Freeman, Frederick Douglass, and W.E. B. Du Bois.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Lauren Clark Fine Art and Childs + Clark Gallery—a double dip for your gallery gazing

The side-by-side spaces feature a curated selection of drawings, paintings, fine art prints, sculptures, functional pottery, and contemporary studio glass—plus special shows such as "Six of Seven" from July 7 to August 15.

BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Refill GB—a mission-based shop with a welcoming vibe (and zero plastic!)

Founded three years ago by Berkshire native Jamie McCormack, this charming Great Barrington retail space helps you make better choices for your health and the planet.