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Business Monday: Spotlight on Tony’s Berkshire Boats—providing expertise and service for over 65 years

This three-generation business has endured numerous ups and downs over the decades, buoyed by a commitment to honoring the family legacy.

Regional planners’ survey: People enjoy living in the Berkshires yet population is declining

The decline is steepest among those from 18 to 39 years of age. Also, the population is skewing toward older adults, most of whom are retired or approaching retirement age.

Business Briefs: Jolly to leave Mahaiwe; CNA training grant; new Berkshire Waldorf School teacher; leadership award for Stapf; merit award for Greylock

'It has been a privilege and joy to shepherd the Mahaiwe Performing Art Center’s growth and development over the last 15 years..' Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center executive director Beryl Jolly

Don’t just stand there: Volunteer!

Underwritten by AARP Massachusetts, the volunteer fair at St. James Place in Great Barrington will give 35 nonprofits as well as municipalities the opportunity to meet face to face with prospective volunteers.

IT’S NOT THAT SIMPLE: Economic Development, Part 2

“Economic development requires taking the long view on progress and having a broad understanding of the elements that contribute. In other words: patience and perspective. Neither of these is simple.” -- Laura Brennan, Senior Planner for Community & Economic Development at Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC)

Business Briefs: 100 Main; chocolate shop rebranded; 1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program; Austen Riggs lauded; new Berkshire Workforce Board hires

Bunny Williams formed the concept for 100 Main after being impressed by the quality and talent of the many local artisans in the local area.

Business Briefs: BNRC upgrades trails; Juntos Avanzamos designation for Greylock; award for Darrow School; home-buying seminar; Berkshire Workforce Board meeting

Berkshire Natural Resources Council upgrades trails for summer season Lenox -- On June 10, Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli, D-Lenox, joined members of the Berkshire Natural...

Business Briefs: Berkshire Workforce Skills Cabinet meeting; new land trust board members; grant for collaborative workspaces; Toole is Pacesetter of the Year; Mellon grant...

A grant of $147,572 will support design, renovation and repairs at the Studio for Integrated Craft in Housatonic, the former Housatonic Curtain Company mill at 430 Park St.
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