OneEighty Media President and founder John Krol was named one of the top 40 under Forty in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. He was a part of the inaugural class for the award, sponsored by Berkshire Community College. “I am humbled to be named among an exceptional class of entrepreneurs, public officials and business leaders […]
When your region is a hub for cultural tourism and a popular location for second-home owners from nearby large markets, particularly New York City, educational enrichment opportunities for older residents is a part of the economic development portfolio. The Berkshires are fortunate to be the home of one of the 120 or so Osher […]
Revitalizing a downtown area is a team effort. It includes upfront public investment to encourage private dollars. In the early and mid-2000s Pittsfield, Massachusetts took major steps toward a downtown revival with targeted public investments. This included a $1 million investment to boost the $23 million dollar effort to restore the Colonial Theatre, $500K in city […]