Berkshire Money Management Promotes President, Chief Operating Officer

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DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management (BMM), a financial and retirement planning firm with offices in Dalton and Great Barrington, announced the promotion of Natalie Wheeler to President and Chief Operating Officer. 
 
"I'm honored and excited to step into this expanded role," said Natalie Wheeler. "Working alongside Allen and Stacey, leaders who truly embody dedication to our clients and community inspires me every day. I look forward to supporting our team and clients as we continue to grow while staying grounded in the values that make BMM special."
 
Natalie has served as BMM's Chief Operating Officer since 2021.
 
In her expanded role, Natalie will continue to lead the firm's day-to-day operations while taking on additional strategic responsibilities. She will work closely with CEO Allen Harris and Co-owner and Chief Engagement Officer Stacey Carver.
 
"Natalie has been the quiet force behind so much of our success," said Allen Harris, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Berkshire Money Management. "Her promotion to President is both a recognition of the leadership she's already shown and a strategic move for the future of our firm. With Natalie in this role, I'm more confident than ever in where we're headed—and in how we'll get there."
 
Before joining BMM, Natalie spent nearly a decade as Director of Office Operations at another financial firm, where she earned a reputation as a savvy and effective leader. She holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and law enforcement from Southern Vermont College.
 
Natalie lives in Southern Vermont with her children, Tre and Gianna, and her two dogs, Sofia and Clover. Outside of work, she enjoys coaching youth sports, golfing, bow hunting, and is a proud member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 29.

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Pittsfield, Central Berkshire Get Life Science Grants

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield and the Central Berkshire Regional School District are among 400 organizations getting $12.3 million for education and workforce development. 
 
The announced disbursement was made on Thursday in Waltham for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center's Education and Workforce Development Grant Program.  
 
A total of 68 awards will support more than 400 public schools, colleges, and non-profit organizations across Massachusetts through four tracks: Elementary and Secondary Education, Out-of-School Time (OST), Post-secondary Education and Training, and "Gamechanger" matching grants.
 
The Pittsfield Public Schools and Central Berkshire will receive $36,000 and $17,843, respectively, in Elementary and Secondary Education Grants. These are two of 23 grants totaling more than $2.4 million to support more than 170 public schools.
 
The funding will provide hands-on/applied learning for students in Grades 3-12 while supporting professional development for teachers and the purchase of life sciences equipment, materials, supplies, and technology.
 
The Berkshire Innovation Center is getting $24,000 in Out-of-School Time Grants. It is one of 21 nonprofit organizations receiving nearly $600,000 total to provide life sciences programming beyond the traditional school day.
 
Together, these investments are designed to expand access to hands-on life sciences education, OST learning opportunities, industry-aligned certificate and degree programs, and transformational workforce development initiatives that strengthen the life sciences talent pipeline and prepare learners for careers in the life sciences. 
 
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