The Berkshire Blueprint is a community-generated strategic plan designed to grow the region’s economy. It provides a means for measurement of economic progress as a community. The Berkshire Economic Development Corporation is taking a leadership role in oversight of the plan and will continue to ensure that the plan remains effective and sustainable. Interesting material for those in the real estate field seeking to know where the region is heading, the community goals established and the methods set to achieve them.

If you are interested in learning more you can view the following PDF files:

• The Berkshire Blueprint is an action plan that encourages and motivates cooperative regional initiative and outlines a clear, well-articulated focus on priorities business issue areas. 

• The Berkshire Strategy Project provides a comprehensive evaluation of the entire regional economy with a baseline of current metrics and a detailed analysis of selected industry clusters; it also contains a prioritization of key areas of focus to increase the competitiveness of the region. 

• The Berkshire Creative Economy Project focuses on the Creative cluster comprising nonprofit institutions, individual artists and commercial businesses that produce and distribute creative products and services. 

Or go to the Berkshire Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) website

Hello, Fellow REALTORS®!

I have an exciting new networking opportunity to share with you. I have been appointed by the President of the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS, Anne Meczywor, to look into creating a local chapter of the REALTOR® YPN (Young Professional Network). I am grateful for any feedback you can provide regarding your interest in membership and / or serving on the steering committee.

YPN is an expanding group of dedicated real estate professionals with the desire to stay current on tools, resources, news, trends and networking opportunities. YPN members have the opportunity to play an active role in policy discussions and advocacy issues. Members learn from each other via events and online communications. The exchange of ideas encourages career growth, provides a way to share technology ideas and offer enhanced service for the younger home buying generation...and the evolving real estate industry as a whole. There are no restrictions on age or experience for YPN membership. All are welcome to join!

If you have any interest or would like to learn more, please fill out the form to let us know!  Thank you for your time, and I wish you a productive, prosperous (and FUN) summer!

Caroline Gavin
Chair, Berkshire Realtors YPN Workgroup
RE/MAX Integrity REALTORS, Inc.