SBCC Newsletter

March 23, 2023


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In this Week's Newsletter


  • Chamber News
  • March Spotlights
  • New Member Welcome
  • Library Events
  • Announcements
  • Quick Guide to This Weekend
  • Event Calendar
  • Save-The-Dates
  • News from Our Towns
  • Job Openings


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SBCC Mission Statement:



"To promote business prosperity and a healthy, inclusive community by providing information, services and advocacy for its members."



Southern Berkshire Towns: Alford, Egremont, Great Barrington, Monterey, 

Mt. Washington, New Marlborough, Otis, Sandisfield & Sheffield

Chamber News

Annual Photo Contest


Our Annual "Enjoy! The Southern Berkshires" Photo Contest is back!


We are calling on all photographers, amateur and professional, to submit an image or images that represent enjoying the Southern Berkshires.


For submission guidelines and instructions, click here.


Deadline to enter is March 27.

Last Chance to Update Your Listing


We have extended our deadline to update member listings to tomorrow, Friday March 24. Please make sure that your Company Name, Address, Phone, Website and Description are correct before we send member information to our publisher. To check your listing, click here.


Or annual brochure will be published in time for summer distribution. If you choose to enhance your free member listing with advertising, the deadline to reserve ad space is Friday, April 7. For a downloadable Advertising Form, click here.

 

For questions about advertising, please contact our publisher, Maxine Carter-Lome at weathervanepublishing@gmail.com

April BAH


The next Business After Hours will be on Thursday, April 13 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Greenagers April Hill Education and Conservation Center in South Egremont.



Networking Before 9


Our first Networking Before 9 breakfast event of 2023 will be on Thursday, April 20 from 7:45-9am at The Windflower.


Join us to hear from speakers on the topic of Workforce Housing. Tickets are $20/person.

Register

RVSP by Friday, April 14th.

WELCOME

New Chamber Members!


Local Libraries

Laundry Land


The Breezy Bookkeeper


Smith Park, Home of Camp WA WA Segowea


Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health


Exploring UR Dreams Travel


Noble Farm


Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum


O'Connor and Agar, LLC


Windsor Advantage


Berkshire Compost


Tableaux Wealth


Scout House


FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers


Cafua Management


Gulotta’s Inc. 


Sidglo


Roberto's Pizza


Troy Fine Art Services, Inc.


Adams Community Bank

Mason Library

March - Crafty Saturdays

Link

Bushnell-Sage Library

March 26 - Opening Reception for Smithsonian Exhibition

Link

News and Announcements


Greylock Federal Credit Union Now Accepting Applications for Community Enrichment Scholarships; Deadline April 12


Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Announces Climate Smart Agriculture Program


MassHire Berkshire Career Center Seeks Employers for Youth Works Program


Monument Regional High School Presents "Fiddler on the Roof" (The Berkshire Edge)


Lee Bank Promotes Three to First Vice President


Acclaimed Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland Receives 2023 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award


Registration Open for Nonprofits at Volunteer Fair by Berkshire United Way and Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, April 21


Great Barrington Public Theater Announces 2023 Summer Performances

Quick Guide to This Weekend

Friday, March 24


Live Music at twoflower, 7-9pm


Song and Dance! A Live Celebration of Women in the Berkshires, 7:30pm at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield

Saturday, March 25


Crafty Saturday, 10am-3pm - Mason Library


Young at Heart: Let's Draw, 11am - Dewey Hall


Free Lunch at First Congregational Church in Great Barrington, 12 - 1:30pm


Contra Dance, 6-9 at Dewey Hall


Live Music at twoflower, 7-9pm


Movie: The Birdcage, 7pm - The Mahaiwe


Colin Mochrie Presents HYPROV, 7:30pm at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield

Sunday, March 26


Book Artist in Conversation, 2pm - The Clark


Classical Music Concert, "Pictures at an Exhibition", 4pm - The Mahaiwe


Shifting Focus: Organizing for an Ecosocialist Future - 7pm Presented by Schmacher Center at Saint James Place

Thank You For Renewing Your Membership!


Bard College at Simon's Rock


Berkshire Community College


Designs By Jennifer


Evergreen Fine American Crafts


Great Barrington Farmers Market


Naji's Mediterranean Cuisine


Organization Ink


R.J. Aloisi Electric Inc.


Railroad St. Collective



Staged Ryte


Staples


Town of Sheffield



Events Calendar
(Click image to go to event website)

Ends March 25 - Carrie Chen Gallery

Art Exhibition: A Perfect Echo

March 25 - The Mahaiwe

Movie Screening: The Birdcage

March 26 - Schumacher Center

Lecture

Starting March 28 - Berkshire South

Fitness Classes

March 28 - Berkshire Children's Chorus

Play and Sing

March 28-30 - MassHire Berkshire Career Center

Job Fairs

March 30-April 2 - Monument Mountain Regional High School

Fiddler on the Roof Performances

Ends March 31 - The Clark

Free Admission

March 31 - Sheffield Kiwanis

Ham Roll

April 1 - Ventfort Hall

Egg Decorating Workshop

April 1 - Monterey Community Center

Spring Renewal Event

April 1 - Berkshire Art Center

Gala

April 2 - Berkshire South

Swim-A-Thon

Starts April 4 - Berkshire Bike & Board

Group Rides

April 4 - Salisbury Bank

Seminar

April 8 - Blue Rider Stables

Scavenger Hunt

April 11 - Literacy Network of South Berkshire

The ABC's of Immigration

Save The Dates!

April 16 - Berkshire Opera Festival Spring Concert


April 21 - Berkshire United Way & NPC Volunteer Fair

April 22 - Sandisfield Recreation Committee, Hop Into Spring, RSVP by April 15


April 25 - Berkshire Community College, Recovery Resource Training

April 28 & 30 - Crescendo Concerts



May 7 - Berkshire HorseWorks Mother-Daughter Event

May 13 - Berkshire Bach Society

Bach and Vivaldi Concert

May 13 & 14 - CATA Gala


May 20 - Railroad Street Youth Project Culinary Apprenticeship Celebration

May 21 - Aston Magna

All Schubert Concert

News From Our Towns

Household Hazardous Waste Collection, May 20th



Dog License Deadline is 3/31

Fire Dept. Breakfast 4/2


Easter Egg Hunt for Otis Residents, 4/1 10am

Job Openings

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation -

Finance Assistant | Communications Officer |

Community Engagement Officer for Equity and Inclusion


Naumkeag - Multiple Postions (Use Location Search)


Town of Otis - Treasurer


Berkshire Theatre Group - Marketing Associate (FT)


Taft Farms - Greenhouse/ Deli / Cashier Positions

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