Every community needs a place to gather; a place to meet neighbors; a place that is truly accessible for all residents. For Sheffield and its
A few days before Christmas, I had a gift exchange planned with a couple of close friends. As usual, I’d waited until the last-minute to
Bonnie Benson didn’t dream of entering the book business, she “fell into it.” After studying composition in music school, she headed for Berkeley, CA, where
Time: 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11 Where: Lee Bank’s new Pittsfield branch 180 South St. Pittsfield, MA 01201 Hear an annual update on
The first of BerkShares, Inc.’s upcoming autumn events is happening next Thursday in Great Barrington. Join food justice advocate and community entrepreneur Ismail Samad at the Berkshire
From its founding in 2006, BerkShares, Inc. has pursued a vision of a more self-reliant, sustainable Berkshire economy. With over B$140,000 currently in local circulation,
During the pandemic, local chef Steve Browning challenged himself to land the ‘no comply’, a skateboard trick he’d wanted to learn since he started skating
At Berkshire Art Center, you can make and buy local art, all using our region’s very own currency, BerkShares. Founded in 1991, Berkshire Art Center
When Hillary Hawk moved to Hillsdale, NY from California 13 years ago, they found themself traveling to the Berkshires every time they wanted to connect
We’re pleased to once again convene our membership for an in-person annual meeting—our first face-to-face since 2019. To fit this convivial atmosphere, we’ve chosen to host
“Who knew that high butter fat content ice cream was essential?” jokes Erik Bruun, President and CEO of SoCo Creamery. Well, I think a lot
BerkShares is well-known as a tool for elevating local businesses in the Berkshires and fostering a vibrant regional economy. Now, as an innovative partnership with
The following foreward to Follow the Money: Stories from a Local Economy was contributed by climate and environmental activist Bill McKibben. The book is a
While it can be easy for us to reach for our credit card in- store, all those processing fees add up, creating a burden on
Laughter is the best currency (next to BerkShares) and no one knows that better than Roger Reed. Roger the Jester, as he’s more commonly known,
Business Insider – May 2022 In the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, keeping things local is not a fleeting trend — it’s a way of
BerkShares can now be evenly exchanged for federal dollars A Berkshire County currency known as BerkShares are now directly tied in a one-to-one exchange rate
Beth Carlson and Kip Beacco are helping to digitize the Berkshires’ small business community. Through their multimedia creative agency Silo Media, they specialize in graphic
Last Monday, Sharon Wyrrick of Many Forks Farm in Clarksburg and the BerkShares team held a virtual meeting for farmers on the upcoming launch of digital BerkShares local currency.
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