Business
Create an Ad: Coggins Auto Group
Fourth-grade students at Bennington Elementary School illustrated the exciting experience of purchasing a Toyota or Honda at Coggins Auto Group as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
Thistle 'N Thorn Floral Announces Closing
Thistle 'N Thorn Floral announced on Instagram that its doors will close.
Market 32, Price Chopper Launch Month-long United Way Fundraiser
The proceeds are designated for community programs focused on food insecurity, housing stability, education access, childcare, and financial empowerment.
Friday Front Porch: Luxurious Lakefront Property
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 140 Hancock Road.
Networking Event Highlights New LGBTQ-Owned Berkshire Businesses
The event recognizes the launch of nine LGBTQ-owned businesses in the region within the past two years.
Berkshire Organizations Awarded MassDevelopment Small Business Technical Assistance Grants
The grants, ranging from $40,000 to $104,000, will help the organizations expand advising, training, and capital access programs for businesses with fewer than 20 employees.
Berkshire Money Management Employees Earn Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional Designation
New credentials reflect continued commitment to client service and professional growth at BMM.
Biz Briefs: Dream Green Expands, Marie's Closes, Advice for Retiring Docs
Dream Green Recycling is now certified to destroy secure data, opening up possibilities for local municipalities and more to recycle their electronics locally.
North Adams Planners OK MCLA Arts Center, Italian Restaurant
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' new arts center was given the go-ahead by the Planning Board on Monday.
Market 32, Price Chopper Checkout Campaign to Supports Local United Ways
Customers invited to round up purchases during March to fund critical community services
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Luxurious Home for Hosting
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 65 Johnson Road.
Ben Downing to Lead Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Downing is the current Chief Growth Officer at MIT’s The Engine, previously served as Senate chair of energy committee
NBT Bank to Host First-Time Home Buyers Seminar in North Adams
The event is scheduled to take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the NBT Bank North Adams branch, located at 331 State Road.
Sweetest Season: Maple Sap Flowing in Massachusetts
Surrounded by local maple producers and community members, Agricultural Commissioner Ashley Randle drilled a hole in a maple tree to release a true sign of spring — drops of sap.
Pittsfield Licensing Board Hikes Fees
During a brief meeting on Monday, the Licensing Board approved new fees for fiscal year 2027 and upgraded the Barrington Stage Company's liquor license.
A New Cafe is Welcoming People in Downtown Pittsfield
A local catering business is opening its Dunham Mall location to offer lunch and breakfast.
Lanesborough Planners Try to Keep Up With Bylaw Readings
The Select Board got an earful last week on the Planning Board's efforts to deal with short-term rentals.
Cannabis Dispensary Shifts Location to North Adams
A familiar North Berkshire cannabis shop opened its doors in North Adams.
Lanesborough Faces Two Lawsuits Following ZBA Decisions
The town is facing two lawsuits following recent decisions made during heated Zoning Board of Appeals meetings.
Smith Bros-McAndrews Insurance Celebrates 130 Years
The business started out at Smith Brothers in 1896. Brothers Fred and Peter Smith, who were of different political affiliations, both served as postmasters for the town.
Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Event at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Special recognition during the evening was given to Business Member Lee Bank; resigning president, Pamela Boudreau; and long-term treasurer, Douglas Goudey.
Creative Pause: Barrington Stage Looks to Grow
Since its founding, BSC has produced 41 new works, 21 of which have moved on to New York and regional theaters around the country.
Creative Pause: Venerable WTF Taking Time to Innovate, Strategize
The pace and pressures of change have intensified in all sectors of society. The creative economy is no exception.
Berkshire Innovation Center Appoints New Board Members
The appointments come at a moment of continued momentum for the BIC, including its recent selection as a Massachusetts Tech Hub awardee supporting cluster-based economic development in priority sectors.
Creative Pause: North Berkshire Cultural Tentpoles Missing 2026
Two separate staples of the Northern Berkshire cultural calendar, the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the FreshGrass Bluegrass Festival have canceled their summer 2026 seasons to reorganize their operations and programming.
Berkshire Money Management Employee Becomes Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
New designation strengthens BMM’s retirement planning capabilities.?
Business Closures in Berkshire County
A number of businesses have closed or are closing their locations. Here are some recent closures in Berkshire County you might have missed.
Jack Miller Contractors Purchase Williamstown Building
Redevelopment Plans for Expansion, Job Creation, Better Services and Improvement to High-Visibility Property
Three North Adams Small Businesses Get Grants
A local restaurant has a solution to acoustics, a plant store is going mobile, and a popular ice cream/sandwich shop is getting new equipment and a website.
Pittsfield Co-op Plans Move to West Street
Bank officials said this represents an important milestone in Co-op Bank's continued growth and long-term commitment to the Berkshire County community.
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