Major Makeover from Resort to Spa
After purchase by Miraval the Cranwell resort is undergoing a major transformation into a high-end spa.
Business
Stimulating Region’s Media and Film Industry
BFMC launches training and other initiatives to foster the growth of film and video production in western Massachusetts.
City Cultural Commissioner Looks Back
As she departs, Megan Whilden reflects on challenges of revitalizing Pittsfield’s cultural sector.
From Flat Tire to Hotel Ownership
An accidental stop led Carl Faulkner to role as owner of Williams Inn and community leader.
Pandemic Spurs growth for Sanitary-Products Business
High demand and Navy contracts boost Zogics to new level of growth.
Retailers Prepare for Covid Christmas
Merchants brace for unknown impacts on peak shopping period as the Season of Togetherness is replaced by Social Distancing
New Studio Features Fonts
Couple launch new studio to combine expertise in design and creation of fonts
Covid Sparks Real-Estate Market Frenzy
Following initial slowdown Covid pandemic accelerates rise in demand and prices in region’s real estate market.
Development Moves Forward Despite Covid
Couple transforming large old mill into mixed use housing, commercial and event complex.
High-End Hi-Fi
Rogers High Fidelity fills a niche market for vacuum tube audio equipment.
Adding Coding to Region’s Job Mix
Program provides introduction and instruction in software coding as an accessible skill to create new opportunities for region’s workforce.
Are Plastic Shopping Bags on the Way Out?
Pittsfield considers banning plastic shopping bags in stores, as other Berkshire communities have done.
“Right to Repair” Law Raises Questions of Technology and Privacy
Ballot issue will determine who has access to vehicle data and how it is used.
Business Helps Clients Expect the Unexpected
Pittsfield venture provides emergency-response training and protective services.
Revitalization Taking Shape in Pittsfield Neighborhood
Several initiatives have come together with the goal of revitalizing the low-income Morningside neighborhood.
Publisher Fills Neglected Niche
Artist Book Foundation publishes high-end art books, a niche other publishers have abandoned.
New Ski Area Owner Prepares for Covid Winter
Owner of Bousquet Mountain invests in expansion while preparing for Covid limitations.
Bartholomew Block Given Overhaul
A familiar property in the center of Sheffield has been given a new lease on life, and brought new businesses to town.
A New Model for Saving Farmland
Project will test an emerging strategy of using private investment capital to preserve farmland and make it available to farmers on affordable terms.
Pipeline Plan Prompts Protests
A controversial plan to build a major new natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania to eastern Massachusetts is likely to advance to its next phase in September.
Medical Marijuana Opens a Growing Market
The recent legalization of medical marijuana in New York has created opportunities for entrepreneurs and Growers.
New Lebanon tests a new approach to spurring tourism
“Behold! New Lebanon,” encourages visitors, to discover the diverse mix of skills, enterprises and scenic beauty in the town.
Program Serves as Matchmaker for Farmers and Landowners
Farmer Landowner Match Program, connects farmers searching for land and property owners who want to lease farmland for agricultural use.
Firm Pioneers Legal “Life Care” Suite of Services for Seniors
Services help seniors navigate the legal, medical and practical complexities of aging.
Eggs, Farms and the Law
A controversial new ballot initiative would mandate humane standards for animal products sold in Massachusetts.