 Neal Tours Berkshire Innovation Center as Pittsfield's Tech Economy GrowsThe visit coincides with the center’s ongoing efforts to create a cybersecurity training and testing facility, supported by $735,000 in federal funding secured by Neal.  PEDA Sees More Potential Site 9 UsersThe Pittsfield Economic Development Authority spoke on the BIC's expansion and more potential uses for Site 9.  BIC Expansion to Begin This FallThe effort is supported by $5.2 million from the state, and another $2 million was earmarked through an economic development bond bill. Pittsfield has also committed $1 million in GE Economic Development Funds. Within The Berkshires, A Founder's EcosystemFor Ross Bloom, being a founder of a climate-tech startup is not just business: It's personal.  Pittsfield Council OKs $1M in Economic Development Funds for BIC, MyriasThe City Council unanimously approved a total of $1 million in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds to expand the Berkshire Innovation Center and add a new company. Pittsfield Subcommittee Backs $1M Funding for BIC, MyriasThe Community and Economic Development subcommittee advanced a total of $1 million in requests for Pittsfield Economic Development funding for expansion at the Berkshire Innovation Center. BIC Sees $5.2M State Investment for Tech HubThe Berkshire Innovation Center's plans for an optics tech hub have been boosted by $5.2 million from the state.  Berkshire Innovation Center Plans Expansion, New Manufacturing TenantA total of $1 million in Pittsfield Economic Development Funds has been requested to build a tech hub at the Berkshire Innovation Center and help to move a company there. BIC Announces 2025 TEDx Berkshires SpeakersTEDx Berkshires is a local, independently organized event that brings the TED experience to the Berkshires by presenting ideas from "thought leaders."  North Adams Played Host to Rural Network ConferenceThe smallest city in the state hosted representatives from 40 other small rural communities from around the country two weeks ago.  Lt. Governor Tours Innovation Center, Talks State InvestmentLt. Gov. Kim Driscoll toured the Berkshire Innovation Center on Tuesday for a look at Pittsfield's technology sector and the future of William Stanley Business Park. |
