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SUMMARY:Creative Makerspace at Berkshire Art Center!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 14\, 12 to 2 pm \nTired of working alone in your home studio? Longing to ditch social distancing and create with a crew? Join this twice monthly meeting of makers (on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month) to get your creativity flowing as you work on your own projects\, share ideas\, chat\, and create alongside other makers in this casual and creative environment. \nDraw\, sew\, collage\, paint\, and more – open to all mediums! This group is a creative gathering\, not a teacher-led instructional class. Please bring your own materials for whatever project you’re working on (we’ll have some basics on-hand for general use). Let’s connect with other makers and build a creative community! \nCreative Makerspace is a program for adults only.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/creative-makerspace-at-berkshire-art-center/
LOCATION:Berkshire Art Center\, 141 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Networking
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo
DESCRIPTION:Open to All Business Owners and Managers!\nTuesday\, August 9\, 8 am to 1 pm \nEntrepreneurship for All Berkshire County is coordinating a half-day Business Resource Expo on Tuesday\, August 9 at the Stationery Factory in Dalton. A collaborative effort of EforAll\, 1Berkshire\, Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation\, and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission\, this event will feature booths from more than 25 organizations that support small business\, panel discussions\, and plenty of opportunities for networking. \nBusiness owners and managers will be able to connect with organizations and programs that have resources to help them – whether with technical assistance\, funding or grant programs\, marketing\, or other advice or support. The program will be valuable for existing businesses\, would-be entrepreneurs\, and solo service providers and consultants. \nParticipants will be able to access experts through a series of panel discussions led by regional experts: \n● “Which organization can help me with what?” moderated by Ben Lamb of 1Berkshire \n● “How can I get funding for my business?” moderated by Raymond Lanza-Weil of Common Capital \n● “How can I find more customers\, what marketing works?” moderated by Noah Cook-Dubin of Kanoa Consulting \nThis free\, public event is made possible by a grant from PERC and additional support from the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. Berkshire Eagle is the media sponsor. MountainOne is the sponsor of a complimentary breakfast for all attendees and TD Bank is the sponsor of lunch. \nA networking area will be open throughout the event for one-on-one conversations and meetings. Admission is free of charge but pre-registration is required at http://bcbizexpo.com
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/berkshire-small-business-resource-expo/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="EforAll Berkshire County":MAILTO:berkshire-county@eforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220621T180000
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Green Drinks: Reduce\, Reuse\, and Rethink Your Trash with Mary Stucklen
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 21\, 6 pm. Online via Zoom. Free! \nSelf-proclaimed waste-reduction nerd Mary Stucklen will speak at the June Pittsfield Green Drinks event on Tuesday\, June 21. Mary will talk about all things waste: reducing your waste\, easy ways to reuse\, as well as how to compost and recycle effectively. She’ll also give out some simple tips and tricks that everyone can do to reduce the amount of waste they’re producing. \nAre you tired of huge\, stinky bags of trash? Are the critters that you love to watch also wreaking havoc on your garbage cans? If you feel exhausted about the confusing world of recycling or about the plastic crisis\, there is still something you can do! You can spend less time taking out the trash and more time living a cleaner and greener life with some simple tips and tricks to reduce your waste. You’ll not only have fewer issues with your trash bags\, but you’ll put a dent in your carbon and waste footprint. You don’t want to miss this trash talk! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/pittsfield-green-drinks-reduce-reuse-and-rethink-your-trash-with-mary-stucklen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T130000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 26\, 2022\nBarrington Stage Company’s\nBoyd-Quinson Stage\n30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA \n11:30 am: Networking\n12 – 1 pm: Program \nThis event is free and open to all. \nPlease bring your friends and colleagues for our first in-person meeting since 2019! \nThe meeting will be live-streamed on Facebook for anyone who cannot attend in-person. \nPlease click here to RSVP using our google form. \nIf you are unable to register using the google form\, you may RSVP to kgritman@downtownpittsfield.com by Tuesday\, May 24. \nBarrington Stage Company’s Mask and Vaccination Policy: All in attendance must show proof of vaccination and booster OR present proof (photo or actual test) of a negative antigen test taken that morning.  Masks will be required at all times unless attendee is presenting on stage as part of the program. \n  \nJoin us for a fun networking opportunity and hear from dynamic speakers about what’s happening in downtown Pittsfield! \nSpeakers:  \nMayor Linda TyerAuthor Ty Allan JacksonDPI Board President Branden HuldeenDPI Managing Director Rebecca Brien Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will also present the following awards: The Downtown Pittsfield Community Award to Berkshire Health Systems and the Pittsfield Health Department The President’s Award to Jesse Cook-Dubin The Robert K. Quattrochi Downtown Person of the Year Award to Julianne Boyd Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will also elect its corporators and directors. 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-annual-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Barrington Stage Company\, Boyd-Quinson Mainstage\, 30 Union Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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SUMMARY:Dulye Leadership Experience (DLE) Ownership Workshop: Leading From Any Seat
DESCRIPTION:Authentic leadership doesn’t rely on titles and “symbols” of power. Rather\, it is about achieving results through others. The May 18 virtual DLE Ownership Workshop dissects how you can positively influence others to support and contribute to goals regardless of your job title. \nLeadership expert Candace Washington will provide a strategy for developing savvy through self-awareness\, managing and communicating up\, and building relationships. Register now for Leading From Any Seat to learn how to: \n\nLeverage the power of self-awareness to authentically lead yourself and influence others\nApply a communication tool to manage up\, influence the work culture you desire and elevate your professional outcomes\nBuild winning relationships that open doors and advance your career.\n\nThe workshop fee is $20.22. A discounted rate is available to DLE members only. To get the promo code\, contact dle@dulye.com. \nThe recording of this workshop will be available to registrants only on the DLE YouTube Channel. Access to this resource is a bonus dividend for attending a DLE Ownership Workshop. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dulye-leadership-experience-dle-ownership-workshop-leading-from-any-seat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220422T070000
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SUMMARY:DLE Breakfast Club: Leveraging Informational Interviews for Career Success
DESCRIPTION:Ever wish you could pick the brain of a leader in your field? Wondering what’s the best way to score an informal conversation with someone who has your dream career? The answer is a career development tool that often goes underutilized: informational interviews. \nThis topic will be explored by leadership expert Roberta Gasbarre of the Smithsonian Institution in a moderated\, open discussion on Leveraging Informational Interviews for Career Success at the DLE Breakfast Club virtual program on April 22\, starting at 7 am. \nRoberta leverages decades of cultural and arts-based education leadership to share her expertise about how informational interviews can boost your career or entrepreneurial goals\, how to begin this process and what types of questions to ask (or not). Learn how to follow up after the conversation ends and how to respond when you are the recipient of an informational interview request. \nAn influential force in the realm of museum theater\, Roberta considers mentoring interns–including guiding them in setting up informational interviews–to be a highlight of her career.\nThe program runs an hour. Registration is limited to 20 participants to promote active networking and participation. \nThere is no fee to attend\, thanks to the sustained sponsorship of Dulye & Co. workplace culture and engagement consultancy based in the Berkshires. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dle-breakfast-club-leveraging-informational-interviews-for-career-success/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Networking
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SUMMARY:1Berkshire Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:1Berkshire members are invited to the Annual Meeting of 1Berkshire. Learn about what has happened in Fiscal Year 21 and what is in store for Fiscal Year 22.  Be the first to hear about the new berkshires.org website launching January 2022. \n  \nThis year’s event is FREE to attend and will be held virtually via Zoom. Registration is required. Click here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/1berkshire-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Free,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210812T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210812T120000
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CREATED:20210401T001650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T001852Z
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline: Berkshire County Fall 2021 Business Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:The Business Accelerator is a free\, one-year program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training\, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply. \nClasses are held on Zoom on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm and Thursdays\, 11 am – 1 pm. \n\nTO APPLY\, CLICK HERE! \n\nKey Accelerator Dates \n\n\nApplication Deadline: Thursday\, August 12\, 2021 @ 12 pm\nSemi-Finalist Announced: Tuesday\, August 17\, 2021 (by end of day)\nSemi-Finalist Interviews (must attend 30 minute in-person interview): Week of August 23rd\, Online\nFinalists Announced: Monday\, August 30\, 2021\nEntrepreneur Orientation: Saturday\, August 21\, 2021\nMentor Matching: Week of September 6th\, Online\nIntensive Business Training and Weekly Mentor Meetings: Tuesday\, September 14 – Thursday\, December 16\, 2021\nFinal Presentations: December 14\, 15\, 16\, 2021\nQuarterly Check-ins and Monthly Mentor Meetings:  January 2022 – May 2022\nShowcase and Celebration: Tuesday\, December 21\, 2021
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/application-deadline-berkshire-county-fall-2021-accelerator/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="EforAll Berkshire County":MAILTO:berkshire-county@eforall.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T030941Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup!\nFriday\, May 21\, 1 to 4 pm \nHelp us make downtown Pittsfield shine! DPI’s Annual Downtown Pittsfield Cleanups are good-natured competitions between local companies supporting an important part of DPI’s Quality of Life Committee’s mission to keep downtown clean\, safe\, and friendly. \nParticipating teams will receive COVID-19 guidance to ensure a safe cleanup experience. \nThe downtown cleanup area includes North and South Streets between East/West Housatonic and Berkshire Medical Center and all side streets. \nIndividuals\, small groups\, and corporate teams are welcomed! Open to all! Please note\, tools are not provided. More information available upon registration. \n  \nDeadline to register is Friday\, May 14. If after the deadline\, please contact Cheryl Mirer at cmirer@downtownpittsfield.com. \nRain date: Friday\, May 28\, 1 to 4 pm \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-spring-cleanup/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-Up,Free,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210520T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210520T193000
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back Tourism Pitch Contest – Berkshire County
DESCRIPTION:EforAll Berkshire County invites the public to be a part of this exciting\, interactive\, and free online event. And\, the audience gets to choose a “Fan Favorite” winner.\n\nWhere: Virtually\, via Zoom \nWhen: Thursday\, May 20\, 2021 from 6 – 7:30 pm \nTo register to attend\, click here! \n\nWhat are Pitch Contests? \nFast-paced\, fun community events that help early-stage entrepreneurs gain valuable exposure and feedback on a business idea. Great opportunity to network\, validate a business idea\, and compete to win a cash prize. It is free for entrepreneurs to apply and free for all to attend. \n\nPitch Your Idea \nEforAll Pitch Contests are lively events currently being held virtually that offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a friendly audience and receive valuable feedback from experienced judges.  Business ideas across a wide range of industries is encouraged! \nA total of four cash prizes will be given out (1st place @ $1000\, 2nd @ $750\, 3rd place @ $500\, and a $500 Fan Favorite prize). \nDeadline to apply: Thursday\, May 6\, 2021 @ 12 am (midnight) \nTo apply\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/welcome-back-tourism-pitch-contest-berkshire-county/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Free,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="EforAll Berkshire County":MAILTO:berkshire-county@eforall.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210427T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210427T160000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Spring Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Spring Job Fair \nTuesday\, April 27\, 12 – 4 pm \n  \nLIVE virtual event delivered on the interactive event platform Premier Virtual. Learn about employers throughout Berkshire County\, view employment and internship opportunities\, share your resume with the click of a button and live chat with recruiters! Open to the general public. Must have a MassHire jobseeker ID and Pre-Registration is required at https://www.masshireberkshirecc.com. Questions can be directed to Melanie Herzig\, Business Service Rep\, at mherzig@masshireberkshirecc.com \n  \nJobseekers can pre-register here: https://www.masshireberkshirecc.com/event/virtual-spring-job-fair \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/virtual-spring-job-fair/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Free,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200724T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200724T160000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Cleanup!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield Summer Cleanup!\nFriday\, July 24\, 1 to 4 pm\nRain date July 31\, 2020 \nHelp us make downtown Pittsfield shine! DPI’s Annual Downtown Pittsfield Cleanups are good-natured competitions between local companies supporting an important part of DPI’s Quality of Life Committee’s mission to keep downtown clean\, safe\, and friendly. \nParticipating teams will receive COVID-19 guidance to ensure a safe cleanup experience. \nThe downtown cleanup area includes North and South Streets between East/West Housatonic and Berkshire Medical Center and all side streets. \nIndividuals\, small groups\, and corporate teams are welcomed! Open to all! Please note\, tools are not provided. More information available upon registration. \nREGISTER HERE: business.downtownpittsfield.com/events/details/downtown-pittsfield-cleanup-6
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-summer-cleanup/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-Up,Free,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200212T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
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SUMMARY:DPI Membership Gathering in partnership with 1Berkshire
DESCRIPTION:DPI Membership Gathering in partnership with 1Berkshire\nat the Berkshire Museum \nWednesday\, February 12\n5:00 – 7:00 pm \nRegistration required here: tinyurl.com/uro7859 \nJoin us for a DPI Membership Gathering in partnership with 1Berkshire at the Berkshire Museum! \nMembers of either organization get in for free. Network with business professionals from across the county! Enjoy complimentary snacks\, and drinks from the cash bar. Don’t forget to bring your business card for a chance at the door prize raffle! \nCo-sponsored by Classical Tents and the Berkshire Museum. \n  \nDoor Prize #1: Movie Night Done Right at Berkshire Museum \nChoose a favorite film and bring 50 of your nearest and dearest to Berkshire Museum’s Little Cinema for a private screening. Space-themed\, comedy\, horror\, adventure\, love story\, or those embarrassing home videos you promised your kid you’d never show – you set the tone for your VIP evening. Perfect for a company outing or birthday celebration! \nMovie screening to be coordinated with Museum staff on a mutually agreed upon date. Dates are subject to availability. Prize winner must supply their own movie or may opt a screening of Little Cinema that coincides with their preferred date.\nRefreshments must be provided by winner and need to be cleared by Berkshire Museum prior to the showing. \nDoor Prize #2: Mystery Gift from Berkshire Museum! \nIs it a special tour? Wally Poop from the Gift Shop? VIP invitations to our next event? \nCheck in with Amanda Nardini\, Development Manager\, at the bar before the end of the evening to find out!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dpi-membership-gathering-in-partnership-with-1berkshire/
LOCATION:Berkshire Museum\, 39 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Membership Meeting,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191025T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191025T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T223131Z
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SUMMARY:BFAIR 25th Anniversary Masquerade Gala
DESCRIPTION:What: BFAIR 25th Anniversary Masquerade Gala\nDate: Friday\, October 25th\, 2019\nTime: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM\nLocation: The Proprietor’s Lodge – 22 Waubeek Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\nAttire: Business casual – A black and silver affair.  Masks are optional – you can bring your own or we will have them for sale at the event made by the individuals in the BFAIR Day Habilitation Program.\nRegistration: www.bfair.org/25gala \n  \nJoin us as we celebrate 25 years of BFAIR during an exciting masquerade gala with good food\, drinks\, music\, live auction\, and raffles! \n  \nRegistration \nVIP Ticket – $125\nIncludes:\nAccess to VIP hour\nPremium parking\nSwag Bag\nHors d’oeuvres \nEvent Ticket – $75 \n  \nQuestions about registration/sponsorships?\nPlease contact Katrina Cardillo\, Director of Marketing at kcardillo@bfair.org or 413-464-7232 ext. 317 \nThank you to generous event underwriter Adams Community Bank! \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bfair-25th-anniversary-masquerade-gala/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191004T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191004T160000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Fall Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 4\n1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n+ after party at Patrick’s Pub! \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) will host its 1st Annual Downtown Pittsfield Fall Cleanup on Friday\, October 4\, 2019 from 1 to 4 pm. 18 teams made up of over 100 volunteers from local businesses will sport trash bags\, rakes\, and brooms and take to the streets of Pittsfield for the three hour cleanup next Friday afternoon. After 21 successful annual spring cleanups\, DPI has added a fall cleanup for the very first time this year. \n  \nFor over twenty years\, local businesses have supported this initiative of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and have come together for a fun afternoon of hard work and competition. The fall cleanup will feature teams from Albany Berkshire Ballet\, Barrington Stage Company\, Berkshire Community College’s Fitness for Life class\, Berkshire Bank\, Berkshire Medical Center\, BFAIR\, Carr Hardware\, City of Pittsfield\, Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP\, Cross Insurance/Cross Surety\, Greylock Federal Credit Union\, Guardian\, Guidewire Inc.\, Hotel on North\, Pittsfield High School\, RE-FORMation Academy\, TKG Real Estate\, and Wayfair. \n  \nDuring the event\, three judges\, Pittsfield Police Chief Michael Wynn\, Cornelius J. Hoss (City Planner\, City of Pittsfield)\, and Jen Glockner (Director of Cultural Development\, City of Pittsfield) will choose 4 cleanup award winners. \nThe following awards will be presented:\n1. Art of Recycling – Most energetic team\n2. Broken Blister – A small team that did a BIG job\n3. Crushed Soda Can – Remembered to have fun and still got the job done\n4. Golden Trash Bag – Used extraordinary measures to get the job done \n  \nAfter the cleanup\, an after party for participants will be hosted by event sponsor\, Patrick’s Pub. The rain date for the 21st Annual Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup is Friday\, October 11\, 2019. \n  \nDPI’s Annual Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup is an important part of DPI’s Quality of Life Committee’s mission to keep downtown clean\, safe\, and friendly. \n  \nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-fall-cleanup/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-Up,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190727T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20190618T201126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T201413Z
UID:10000035-1564221600-1564225200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:JULY DPI MEMBERSHIP GATHERING: Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market Talk & Tour!
DESCRIPTION:JULY DPI MEMBERSHIP GATHERING: Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market Talk & Tour \nSaturday\, July 27\, 10 to 11 am \n  \nJoin fellow DPI members at the Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market’s Annual Wellness Day! \nFree yoga\, “blender bicycles” YOU can ride to make smoothies\, and more! \nJess Vecchia\, Co-Director of Roots Rising\, will take us on a tour and tell us all about the market!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/july-dpi-membership-gathering-downtown-pittsfield-farmers-market-talk-tour/
LOCATION:The Common\, First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 100 First Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Membership Meeting,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190625T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190625T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20190610T235841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T235841Z
UID:10000140-1561453200-1561456800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:DPI Membership Gathering: North End Shop Tour!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) Membership Gathering:\nNorth End Shop Tour\nTuesday\, June 25\n9 -10 am \nFirst stop:\nThe Funky Phoenix\n441 North Street \nSecond stop:\nTownship Four\n419 North Street \nThird stop:\nClark Vintage Lighting\n342 North Street \nWe will tour each shop as a group and hear in-depth from these small business owners about their store and answer your questions. This will be a fun\, informative way to get to know a few downtown shops. Bring your colleagues and share this invitation with your staff. All are welcome! \nRSVP to info@downtownpittsfield.com or just show up on the 25th!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dpi-membership-gathering-north-end-shop-tour/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190517T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20181018T031509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T202401Z
UID:10000048-1558099800-1558108800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield's 21st Annual Spring Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 17\n1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n+ after party at J. Allen’s \n  \nEach year\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. organizes a spring cleanup of downtown. Teams and individuals from a variety of businesses take to the streets with rakes\, brooms\, and garbage bags and clean! \n  \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED \nFor more info\, please contact info@downtownpittsfield.com \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-21st-annual-spring-cleanup/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-Up,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190516T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190516T093000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20181018T031720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T234704Z
UID:10000049-1557991800-1557999000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Annual Meeting\nThursday\, May 16\, 7:30 am – 9:30 am\nThe Beacon Cinema \nRSVP to info@downtownpittsfield.com by May 10 \n\nJoin us for a fun morning networking opportunity and hear from dynamic speakers about what’s happening in downtown Pittsfield!\n(while sitting in cozy\, heated seats) \nEach year\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. presents three awards and the 2019 recipients are…\n\n*The Downtown Pittsfield Community Award:\n Berkshire Pride Festival \n*The President’s Award: \nMary McGinnis\, First Fridays Artswalk Founder\n\n*The Robert K. Quattrochi Downtown Person of the Year Award:\nMarshall Raser\, Carr Hardware Owner \nCome celebrate with us! \nSpeakers:\nMayor Linda Tyer\nSenator Adam Hinds\nDPI Board President\, Jesse Cook-Dubin\nDPI Foot Traffic Committee Chair\, Noel Henebury\nDPI Executive Director\, Cheryl Mirer \nThis event is free and open to all!\nPlease bring your friends and colleagues.\n\nLight refreshments from\nMarketplace Cafe & That’s A Wrap will be served.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Beacon Cinema\, 57 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190415T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20190326T230518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T230518Z
UID:10000076-1555347600-1555354800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:DPI April Membership Gathering
DESCRIPTION:DPI April Membership Gathering\nLet’s celebrate Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Week\nat Methuselah Bar & Lounge!\nMonday\, April 15\, 5-7 pm  \nFood & drink will be available for purchase &\nowner\, Yuki Cohen\, will tell her Methuselah story. \nPlease invite your staff.\nRSVP by Friday\, April 12 info@downtownpittsfield.com
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dpi-april-membership-gathering/
LOCATION:Methuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190330T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20190221T000735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T000816Z
UID:10000065-1553950800-1553958000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Artist Panel and Artswalk Information Session!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 30th\, 1 pm at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA. \nFREE and open to the public! \n  \nArtist Panel and Artswalk Information Session – Bring your questions and be part of a discussion of what it means to be an artist in the Berkshires. \nPanel de artistas de los Berkshires y sesión de información del Artswalk – Déjanos saber tus preguntas y se parte de la discusión de lo que significa ser un artista en los Berkshires. Traductor en español está disponible. Mas informacion abajo. \nOur panel of local artists will speak about their experiences as professional and aspiring artists in the Berkshires and beyond and will answer questions about navigating the arts scene\, networking in the artist community\, marketing\, and more. Our artists will give tips on how to prepare for an art exhibit as well as answer any questions from attendees. \nFirst Fridays Artswalk will have representatives on hand to speak specifically about Artswalk and how to get involved\, but our artist panel will also address questions beyond Artswalk. \nWe invite new\, aspiring\, professional\, amateur\, student\, and veteran artists to come network with us and be part of our informational arts discussion! Teens are welcome! \nSpanish translation is available. \n  \nArtist Panel and Artswalk Information Session\, Saturday\, March 30th: \n1 to 1:30 pm: Networking and light refreshments \nNetwork with other artists and representatives from First Fridays Artswalk venues. \n1:30 pm: First Fridays Artswalk Coordinator\, Kimberly Gritman\, will speak about how to get involved in Artswalk. \nArtists will learn who to contact and anyone is welcome to come and learn how they can volunteer. \n1:45 pm: Artist Panel Begins \nOur panel of 6 Berkshire artists will introduce themselves and speak to questions about navigating the arts scene in our community – Pittsfield\, the Berkshires and beyond. \nMembers of our Artist Panel: \nLucie Castaldo\, Sean McCusker\, Ilene Richard\, Michael Rousseau\, Clemente Sajquiy Ramirez\, and Marney Schorr \nArtist Bios at bottom of page. \n  \n—————————————– \nPanel de artistas de los Berkshires y sesión de información del Artswalk \nDéjanos saber tus preguntas y se parte de la discusión de lo que significa ser un artista en los Berkshires. \nNuestro panel de artistas locales platicara sus experiencias como artistas en los Berkshires y también contestaran preguntas acerca de navegar la escena de las artes\, conocer gente en la comunidad de artistas\, marketing y más. Nuestros artistas darán tips de cómo prepararse para una exposición de arte. También se contestarán preguntas al publico. \nFirst Fridays Artswalk tendrá representantes para hablar específicamente sobre Artswalk y como involucrarse más como artista. \nQueremos invitar nuevos\, aspirantes\, profesionales\, amateur\, estudiantes y veteranos o a cualquier tipo de artista a venir al evento de redes y participar en la discusión. \nTraductor en español está disponible. \nFirst Fridays Artswalk es un programa mensual en el centro de Pittsfield que conecta negocios\, galerías\, artistas y la comunidad en un esfuerzo por poner un “Paseo de las Artes” (“Artswalk”) el primer viernes de cada mes de 5 a 8 pm. En el primer viernes del mes\, los lugares albergan a su artista visual destacado en una recepción pública. El Artswalk es autoguiado; sin embargo\, también hay una visita guiada a pie gratuita el primer viernes del mes a las 5 pm que lleva a los participantes a muchos de los lugares. El arte está en exhibición en la mayoría de los lugares durante el resto del mes. \n  \nPanel de artistas de los Berkshires y sesión de información del Artswalk: \nSábado 30 de marzo a la 1 pm en el Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA \nGratis y abierto al públic. \nDe 1 a 1:30 habrá evento de redes y bebidas.\nConoce otros artistas y representantes de puntos de encuentro del Artswalk \nA la 1:30 la coordinadora del Artswalk\, Kimberly Gritman\, hablara de como involucrarse más en este proyecto que es Artswalk. \nA la 1:45 pm el panel de artistas comienza. \nNuestro panel de 6 artistas de los Berkshires se introducirá y hablaran acerca de cómo navegar la escena de las artes en nuestra comunidad\, Pittsfield\, los Berkshires y algo más. \nMiembros de nuestro panel de artistas:\nLucie Castaldo\, Sean McCusker\, Ilene Richard\, Michael Rousseau\, Clemente Sajquiy Ramirez y Marney Schorr \n  \n—————————————– \nLucie Castaldo is an installation and cut paper artist living and working in the beautiful Berkshires. She has shown in solo and group shows in Massachusetts and New York. As the Executive Director of IS183 Art School of the Berkshires she works to ensure that the critical human need to make art can be experienced by everyone. She graduated with a BA in Art History and Education from Mount Holyoke College. Lucie primarily works in cut paper; exploring the connection between living things through anatomy and architecture. Her art is informed by her egalitarian and inclusive worldview: “Nobody is better than anyone else\, and beneath our exteriors\, we all have the same bones.” https://luciecastaldoart.weebly.com/ \nSean McCusker is a local artist who has shown in the Berkshire Museum\, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, and The Artful Mind Gallery. His work is build up of thin translucent layers of oil paint; producing surreal landscapes full of light\, color\, and mystery. Active in the arts community\, he is currently a member of the Berkshire Art Association after spending years on the Artscape Committee and curating shows for the First Fridays Artswalk in Pittfield. https://www.sean-mccusker.com/ \nIlene Richard attended the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and majored in Illustration\, Graphic Design\, and Jewelry Design. During her four years studying illustration\, she was introduced to the business of children’s book illustration. Ilene worked in the jewelry design field for 15 years and was published multiple times in national trade magazines for her unusual sculptural pieces. She still had a yearning to break into the children’s book market\, so with a new goal in place\, she put a hold on her jewelry business\, and started to focus on her drawing and painting skills again. Ilene attended the DeCordova Museum School and the Museum School in Boston. Now she can say that she has had the honor to have worked with many large publishing houses and has had many books published. Her career is truly a joy\, and she intends on drawing and painting forever. http://www.ilenerichard.com/ \nMichael Rousseau was born in Pittsfield\, Massachusetts. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and a Master of Arts in Teaching (K-12) from the Rhode Island School of Design\, RISD. http://www.mrousseau.com/ \nClemente Sajquiy Ramirez is an immigrant from Guatemala\, and a person who is passionate about community and social justice. Clemente considers himself more of an dual artist and activist as each day passes\, being more inclined to use art as a medium in which to express his opinion. \nMarney Schorr is just one of 20 exhibiting artists at NUarts Gallery & Studios\, 311 North St\, a group that collaborates with area organizations and participates in First Fridays Artswalk May-Oct and Dec\, with interactive open studios and art shows. Marney is a teaching artist\, art therapist and founder/director of the award winning Arts in Recovery for Youth program (AIRY) which helps youth ages 13-26 recover from suicidal thoughts with the expressive arts. She is interested in placing emerging young artists with venues during First Fridays Artswalk and internships with local artists. See www.marneyschorr.webs.com and www.airyedu.com.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/artist-panel-and-artswalk-information-session/
LOCATION:Lichtenstein Center for the Arts\, 28 Renne Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artswalk,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190314T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190314T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20190307T234719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T234719Z
UID:10000067-1552552200-1552557600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:March DPI Membership Gathering: Downtown Parking
DESCRIPTION:DPI Membership Gathering: Downtown Parking \nThursday\, March 14\n8:30 – 10:00 am\nCity Hall\, Council Chambers (2nd floor)\nOpen to Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. members and their employees \nThe City Departments of Public Services and Community Development will be leading this meeting. \nAgenda: \n1. Updates from the City on parking \nElectric Car Charging Stations\nColumbus St Parking Garage Update\nMetered parking update \n2. Breakout session with 3 groups \nGroup 1 – Downtown Parking Problems\nHow well the parking meters are working?\nWhat problems are you hearing about? \nGroup 2 – Downtown Parking Changes\nWhat current meters should be changed/eliminated?\nShould we move on to other streets and/or municipal lots?\nShould we move forward with adding metered parking on the new surface lot at Columbus? \nGroup 3 – Education/Marketing\nAny marketing ideas for parking meters?\nAny parking signage improvements for metered parking?\nAny wayfinding signage improvements? \n3. Report back from each group and conclusion \nRSVP by March 12 by emailing Cheryl at cmirer@downtownpittsfield.com. \nThis is to be a constructive\, respectful meeting of all of us working together to define issues and find solutions.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/march-dpi-membership-gathering-downtown-parking/
LOCATION:City Hall\, Council Chambers (2nd floor)\, 70 Allen Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190228T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20190110T022022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T023919Z
UID:10000055-1551373200-1551380400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:1Berkshire February Chamber Nite w/ Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Join 1Berkshire as they partner with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. for the February Chamber Nite! Members of either organization get in for free. Come for a great evening of “Networking on North St.” with snacks\, cash bar and door prizes provided. Tonight we’re celebrating with our host Barrington Stage Company at their Wolfson Center location. Stick around after the event for discounted tickets to the 10×10 Play Festival! \n  \nThursday\, February 28th\, 5-7 pm \nBarrington Stage Company Wolfson Center \n122 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201 \nFree to 1Berkshire Members and Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Members \nClick here to register! \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/1berkshire-february-chamber-nite-w-downtown-pittsfield-inc/
LOCATION:Barrington Stage Company Wolfson Center\, 122 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190108T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20181220T021158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T021158Z
UID:10000052-1546938000-1546941600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:January Membership Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:Join us…\nJanuary Membership Gathering!\nTuesday\, January 8\, 2019\n9:00 am\nDottie’s Coffee Lounge\n444 North Street \nNetworking – Coffee – 2019 Advertising \n  \nPlease join in for a fun information session at Dottie’s with special guest\, Regina Burgio\, graphic designer\, about the Downtown Pittsfield Guide. \nAs always\, these gatherings are a place for downtown businesses owners and employees to network and this particular day will focus on advertising in the Guide. \nMembers will receive information about advertising in the 2019 Guide prior to the meeting so please bring your questions and we will have the answers. \nPlease RSVP on Facebook or to info@downtownpittsfield.com
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/january-membership-gathering/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181211T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20181019T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T170227Z
UID:10000050-1544544000-1544549400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:DPI Membership Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nA Holiday Party for members of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. will be held on Tuesday\, December 11th\, beginning at 4 pm\, at the Colonial Theatre at 111 South Street in Pittsfield. \n\nWine\, cheese and crackers\nTour of the Colonial\nNetworking and fun with friends!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dpi-membership-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181108T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20181007T055628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T025809Z
UID:10000034-1541678400-1541682000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:November DPI Membership Gathering - Let's Talk Benefits! Are you using all your DPI membership benefits?
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. members you are invited to the next DPI Membership Gathering! \nThis meeting will recap take-aways from the Idea Jam held on October 10th and dive into membership benefits and how to use them. Resources for members will be identified at this event. Cheryl Mirer\, Executive Director of DPI\, and Kim\, Marketing Coordinator\, will lead the presentation. \nPlease share this invitation with your colleagues and RSVP to cmirer@downtownpittsfield.com. \nThis is a lunchtime meeting at Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (33 Dunham Mall) so bring your lunch!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/november-dpi-membership-gathering-lets-talk-benefits-are-you-using-all-your-dpi-membership-benefits/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181103T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20181007T060320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T030009Z
UID:10000046-1541246400-1541253600@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Drop in ornament making session for the Downtown Pittsfield Tree
DESCRIPTION:Help us decorate our Downtown Pittsfield Tree for the 2018 Festival of Trees: “Often Heard” at the Berkshire Museum\n\n\n \n\n\nDrop in ornament making sessions:\n\n\nFriday\, November 2 and Saturday\, November 3\, 12-2 pm\n\n\n \n\n\nDrop in\, eat some pizza\, and make an ornament to represent your business!\n\nKristina Cardot of The Funky Phoenix will help guide you through the ornament making process!\n\n\n \n\n\nDPI Conference Room\, 33 Dunham Mall
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/drop-in-ornament-making-session-for-the-downtown-pittsfield-tree-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181102T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20181007T060258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T025924Z
UID:10000044-1541160000-1541167200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Drop in ornament making session for the Downtown Pittsfield Tree
DESCRIPTION:Help us decorate our Downtown Pittsfield Tree for the 2018 Festival of Trees: “Often Heard” at the Berkshire Museum\n\n\n \n\n\nDrop in ornament making sessions:\n\n\nFriday\, November 2 and Saturday\, November 3\, 12-2 pm\n\n\n \n\n\nDrop in\, eat some pizza\, and make an ornament to represent your business!\n\n\nKristina Cardot of The Funky Phoenix will help guide you through the ornament making process!\n\n \n\n\nDPI Conference Room\, 33 Dunham Mall
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/drop-in-ornament-making-session-for-the-downtown-pittsfield-tree/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181010T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181010T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T155008
CREATED:20180926T000320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T222757Z
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SUMMARY:DPI Membership Gathering: Downtown Pittsfield Idea Jam!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. members and friends\, you are invited to the next DPI Membership Gathering! \nDPI and R3SET Enterprises will present a Downtown Pittsfield Idea Jam on Wednesday\, October 10th at Framework\, 437 North Street\, from 8:30 to 10:30 am. \nThis will be an organized brainstorming session about Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. membership. We want to know what works\, what doesn’t\, and if you are utilizing your membership benefits to capacity. \nThis event is open to everyone. \nThe Babbling Brooke’s Bagels will be providing fresh\, homemade bagels\, lox\, and cream cheese! \nPlease share this invitation with your colleagues and click here to RSVP. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \n  \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. Idea Jam\nTheme: Membership Development\nFacilitated by R3SET Enterprises \n  \nThe Idea Jam will closely examine the benefits and features of the Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) membership experience and how DPI can further support and serve the success of downtown and downtown business. \n  \nThe Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Idea Jam is a gathering and opportunity for downtown business owners and DPI members to engage with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. staff and board members as well as other downtown business owners and DPI members. We will look for deeper insights into what DPI benefits current members find useful and how we can amplify their effects. We will also explore current barriers to entry for DPI membership and what additional benefits would be most impactful for current and future members. \n  \nWhy Attend? \nLearn how DPI can help your business \n\nLearn more about Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. and how becoming a member can support your business\n\nContribute membership ideas to DPI \n\nShare your experiences and contribute your ideas for improving downtown business to DPI’s staff and board\n\nMeet other downtown business owners \n\nConnect with other community-oriented business owners and community members passionate about growing Pittsfield’s downtown\n\nGet involved \n\nTake part in the Idea Jam and discover additional community opportunities\, downtown initiatives\, and projects to get involved with\n\n  \nThe Idea Jam Experience: \nWe are using a method based on design thinking to keep discussion and narratives positive and focused on creativity and innovation. \n  \n“Design is a form of solution-focused thinking with the intent of producing a constructive future result. \nDesign thinking identifies and investigates both known and ambiguous aspects of the current situation in an effort to discover parameters and alternative solution sets which may lead to one or more satisfactory goals. Because design-thinking is iterative\, intermediate “solutions” are potential starting points of alternative paths\, allowing for a redefinition of the initial problem\, in a process of co-evolution of problem and solution”[1]  \n  \nThe Idea Jam is a fast-paced brainstorm session. We will break event attendees into three work groups that will brainstorm on three main topics. Each group will have a facilitator to ensure that the group stays on topic and maintains a positive group flow and tone. We then switch stations to allow each group the opportunity to “Jam” on each of the three topics. \n  \nAfterward\, the three groups return to their original topic and vote on the top ideas that will move forward to the main Idea Jam board. Then each facilitator will present the top ideas from each group. \n  \nLastly\, everyone will vote with colored stickers on the top ideas. Each sticker will hold a different value to give the participant a way to weight their choice. \n  \nWho is R3SET Enterprises? \nR3set Enterprises is a local Benefit Corporation working with Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. to apply strategies and tactics utilized by Silicon Valley start-ups for community and economic development. \n  \nWhy is R3SET sponsoring the DPI Idea Jam? \n“Frankly\, we want Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. to achieve its goals. \nWe live\, work\, and play in Pittsfield and want to see the city flourish. \n  \nGetting to know some of the people working to bring back downtown has only strengthened our belief in Pittsfield and the Berkshires. We’ve become excited to share some of the tools we’ve incorporated into our organization with DPI and its community. \n  \nTo build the types of organizations that we’re passionate about\, we’ve incorporated many tools and strategies used by Silicon Valley. One of the most impactful has been to incorporate collaborative design thinking with community stakeholders. \n  \nThat’s why we’re starting our collaboration with DPI with an Idea Jam.” \n  \n  \n  \n[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_thinking#cite_note-Dorst&Cross_Coevolution-10 \nDowntown Pittsfield photo by Emma K. Rothenberg-Ware.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/dpi-membership-gathering-downtown-pittsfield-idea-jam/
LOCATION:Framework by Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.\, 437 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting,Networking
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