Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. announces Cigarette Waste Containers Pittsfield Downtown Blooms   [PITTSFIELD, MA] Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) has installed new cigarette waste containers in downtown Pittsfield with funding from Downtown Blooms and support from Pittsfield Beautiful and Mill Town Foundation.   The containers by TerraCycle allow for free cigarette waste recycling. Once collected and shipped back to TerraCycle, the cigarette waste is cleaned and separated by material type. The materials are recycled into raw formats that manufacturers use to make new products. The ash and tobacco are separated out and composted in a specialized process.   Cigarette waste containers are located at the corner of Bradford Street and the corner of Linden Street, as well as at St. Joseph’s Church, at the seating area by the Berkshire Family YMCA, and there are two by the Ralph J. Froio Senior Center.    For more information, contact Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. at 413-443-6501.   The mission of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is to strengthen and promote Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.’s membership through advocacy, collaboration, and celebration.    Since 1983, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) has been the recognized leader, facilitator, and principal advocate for downtown. DPI is a membership organization consisting of property owners, businesses, residents, cultural & entertainment venues, restaurants, and non-profit organizations who have joined forces to increase economic activity by promoting downtown as a great place to live, work, and play.   

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Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. now manages the Framework Coworking space at 437 North Street, offering rentals of semi-private offices, a board room, and a classroom with flexible configurations. Rentals are available to Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) members and the public. Classroom Available for daily rentals. 14.5′ x 24′, 350 square feet, holds 20-24 people Choice of Setup: Conference Style (holds max. of 20-24 people) OR Classroom Style (holds max. of 20-24 people)   Amenities: Conference or Classroom Style Setup High-speed Wi-Fi Based on availability, speaker phone, projector, screen, TV and video conferencing devise (OWL) Secure, private access Use of the lounge with fridge, microwave, and Keurig Coffee Maker Available for use Monday through Friday from 8 am to 9 pm 2 accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms   Weekends and extended hours must be approved by DPI in advance.    Payment is due in full once you receive confirmation that your date is booked.   Daily Rental Options: Half Day – 4 hours – 8 am to 12 pm Half Day – 4 hours – 1 pm to 5 pm Full Day – 9 hours – 8 am to 5 pm Evening – 4 hours – 5 pm to 9 pm If you are interested in any rentals from Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., you must fill out the following form: https://lnkd.in/gbPZX4in.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. now manages the Framework Coworking space at 437 North Street, offering rentals of semi-private offices, a board room, and a classroom with flexible configurations. Rentals are available to Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) members and the public. Board Room Available for daily rentals. 15′ x 13′, 200 square feet, holds maximum of 10 people   Amenities: High-speed Wi-Fi Based on availability, speaker phone, projector, screen, TV and video conferencing devise (OWL) Secure, private access Use of the lounge with fridge, microwave, and Keurig Coffee Maker Available for use Monday through Friday from 8 am to 9 pm 2 accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms   Weekends and extended hours must be approved by DPI in advance.    Payment is due in full once you receive confirmation that your date is booked.   Daily Rental Options: Half Day – 4 hours – 8 am to 12 pm Half Day – 4 hours – 1 pm to 5 pm Full Day – 9 hours – 8 am to 5 pm Evening – 4 hours – 5 pm to 9 pm If you are interested in any rentals from Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., you must fill out the following form: https://lnkd.in/gbPZX4in.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. now manages the Framework Coworking space at 437 North Street, offering rentals of semi-private offices, a board room, and a classroom with flexible configurations. Rentals are available to Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) members and the public. Individual (Semi-private) Offices Available for day or monthly rentals. 9’ x 8’, 75 square feet   Amenities: High-speed Wi-Fi Office pre-furnished with desk and chair All utilities included Secure, private access Use of the lounge with fridge, microwave, and Keurig Coffee Maker 2 accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms   Monthly renters of individual (semi-private) offices are entitled to 20 hours of scheduled meeting room access based on availability at time of scheduling. Monthly renters have secure, private access 7 days a week.   Payment is due in full once you receive confirmation that your date is booked. *Semi-private office fees will be invoiced monthly. If you are interested in any rentals from Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., you must fill out the following form: https://lnkd.in/gbPZX4in.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation Partner with MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative to Support North Street Businesses PITTSFIELD, MA — [6/10/2024] — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) and the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) are pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 Boost! North Street Cohort. This program is supported with funding from TDI Local Funds, provided by MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), and matched with additional funding from the Pittsfield Economic Development Revitalization Corporation. The partnership aims to empower and support local businesses on North Street through competitive grants and professional consulting. Professional consulting services will be provided by Revby LLC., a technical assistance grant provided by MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative. Twelve downtown Pittsfield businesses have been selected to join the 2024 Boost! North Street Cohort through a competitive process that considered applicant’s initiative, proposed feasibility, purpose, and collaboration efforts. Participation in the Boost! North Street Cohort is designed to enhance various aspects of business operations, including sales, marketing, digital presence, financial organization, growth strategy, website development, and operations workflow. Businesses will receive grant funding upon completion of program requirements which include one-on-one business consulting sessions. The 2024 Boost! North Street cohort participants are: ·      ASTScuba/Aquatic Roots ·      Berkshire International Market ·      Clark Vintage Lighting ·      Dottie’s Coffee Lounge/Dorothy’s Estaminet ·      Empire Pizza ·      Espetinho Carioca ·      Methuselah Bar and Lounge ·      Otto’s Kitchen and Comfort ·      Placita Latina Restaurant and Market ·      Steven Valenti Clothing ·      Tito’s Mexican Bar and Grill ·      Witch Slapped Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation invite the community to celebrate these businesses and their commitment to growth and improvement. The Boost! North Street Cohort represents a significant step towards a vibrant and thriving North Street district. For additional information on Boost! North Street, contact Rebecca Brien, Managing Director of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., at 413-443-6501 or businessdevelopment@downtownpittsfield.com. https://lnkd.in/gzNHca4J

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is hiring for the 2024 Downtown Pittsfield Ambassador Program The Downtown Pittsfield Ambassador Program is a partnership between Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI), the City of Pittsfield Police Department (PPD), and the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA). The program addresses increased visitor presence during the summer and helps to relieve the demand on police presence downtown. This job also includes:   Customer Service: The Ambassadors are a welcoming source of information for residents, employees, and visitors. They help visitors find parking, offer directions and wayfinding, and provide information on dining, shopping, and cultural activities.   Safety: Ambassadors are trained by the PPD in CPR and public safety protocol and are certified in First Aid. Ambassadors observe street activity and, when needed, call for assistance via police radios, which they are equipped with.   City Pride: The Ambassadors work as part of community teams to clean up trash, water plants, and help with neighborhood beautification.   Business Check In: The Ambassadors develop relationships with local businesses and act as liaison between DPI and their members.   Ambassadors walk in pairs along North and South Streets between West Housatonic Street and Berkshire Medical Center, as well as First and McKay Streets. The Ambassadors wear a distinctive bright T-shirt identifying them as official representatives of Pittsfield and greet everyone with a smile. The goal of the program is to create a welcoming environment for everyone downtown by delivering on DPI’s mission to maintain a clean, safe, and friendly district. TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter by email to abetter@downtownpittsfield.com, Attention Rebecca Brien, Managing Director, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., by June 1, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Positions open until filled. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/gQ2aWPDE

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) and the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) have announced the second round of Glow Up! Grant recipients in the city of Pittsfield. The following businesses and property owners have been awarded grant funding for signs, painting, lighting, and improvements to their entryways: Angelina's Submarine Shop (W. Housatonic St.), Angelina's Submarine Shop (Dalton Ave.), Berkshire Pipe & Tabacco, Clark Vintage Lighting, Independent Mobility, Insight Holdings II, LLC (Phoenix Theatres), Hotel on North, Otto's Kitchen & Comfort, Pittsfield Health Food Store, Soda Chef, Thistle and Mirth, property owner GDL Associates (Brothership Building), and property owner Scarafoni Associates (Dunham Block).   Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation are co-facilitating The Pittsfield Glow Up! Business Improvement Grant Program made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The program’s purpose is to provide grants of up to $10,000 to eligible businesses affected by COVID-19 within ARPA’s disproportionately impacted district of Pittsfield.   Grant recipients were selected using a grading system that ranked their responses on how COVID-19 impacted their business, on the details of the projects to be funded by the grant, and on the impact the projects would make on their space, keeping in the spirit of “Glowing Up” our community. $100,000 will be distributed in this second round of Glow Up! Grants.   “Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is pleased to be working with the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation (PERC) on The Pittsfield Glow Up! Business Improvement Grant Program,” says Rebecca Brien, Managing Director of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. “Thanks to ARPA funding provided by the City of Pittsfield, we are able to help small businesses on projects that the struggles of the past few years made impossible. This program can help with that fresh coat of paint; a new, easy to see sign; or lighting in a spruced-up entryway. We want to see our city become the bright, beautiful, and vibrant district we know it can be!”   Any grant-related questions may be directed to Rebecca Brien, Managing Director of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., at 413-443-6501 or businessdevelopment@downtownpittsfield.com  

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) will host a Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup on Friday, May 17 from 12 to 3 pm. DPI’s Downtown Pittsfield Cleanups are good-natured competitions between local companies and individuals supporting an important part of DPI’s mission to keep downtown clean, safe, and friendly. This year over 250 volunteers representing over 2 dozen local businesses and organizations will take to the streets for this annual event. Participating teams include Adams Community Bank, Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Athenaeum, Berkshire Bank, Berkshire Medical Center, Berkshire Museum, Berkshire Pride, BFAIR, Big Y, City of Pittsfield and Pittsfield Police Department, Crane Currency, CT Management Group LLC, Dulye Leadership Experience, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Guidewire Inc., MassHire Berkshire Career Center, Molari Inc., Pittsfield High School, RE-FORMation Academy, Richmond Appraisal Company, SABIC High Performance Products, Servicenet (The Pearl and Living in Recovery), Smith, Watson & Company, LLP, Soldier On, Taconic High School, The Home Depot, Witch Slapped, and Veterans' Services for the City of Pittsfield. To companion the Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. has proclaimed Friday, May 17th as “Pittsfield Clean Up Day”. On May 17, all Pittsfield residents are encouraged to get outside and clean up in their own neighborhoods. Suggested tasks include sweeping sidewalks, picking up trash and debris, and anything else that makes the neighborhood a more welcoming place. Residents are encouraged to celebrate spring and their community spirit by participating in Pittsfield Clean Up Day and posting pictures of their efforts with the hashtag #PittsfieldCleanUpDay. As part of the Downtown Cleanup, the first round of new gardens will be planted, made possible by a new partnership entitled “Downtown Blooms”. In addition, as part of “Downtown Blooms”, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. has hired Always Growing Landscaping, a family-owned business, to provide ongoing maintenance of all planting beds from 700 North Street to 163 South Street. Owners Ernie and Sue Lampron employ 14 full time employees and 7-9 seasonal employees, including their sons Ernie IV and Devin. They are experienced in both residential and commercial landscaping offering services such as mowing, sweeping, landscaping, and more. They have already prepared the beds for “Downtown Blooms” spring planting.

"A new grant program aims to bolster the downtown business community in Pittsfield as part of the city’s larger participation in the statewide Transformative Development Initiative (TDI). The Boost! North Street Cohort is a collaborative, competitive program in which 10 small North St. businesses will each receive free consulting and grants up to $7,500 towards the costs of implementing specific improvements. “Boost! is one of the resources that have become available to downtown businesses,” said Rebecca Brien, managing director of Downtown Pittsfield Inc., which is co-facilitating the grant. “It will help participating businesses identify specific needs and solutions and provide funds for them." Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/gzKznmtB