May, 2022: Letter from the President

May, 2022: Letter from the President

Dear Berkshire BPW Members and Friends, Spring is finally here, and we’ve got a lot going on at Berkshire BPW! With the spring season comes a new cycle of our scholarship program, and our Scholarship application is now live and receiving applications until June 17th. You can read more about…
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April, 2022: Letter from the President

April, 2022: Letter from the President

Dear Berkshire BPW Members and Friends, I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather and longer days that this Spring has (finally!) brought. This Spring gives us a lot to look forward to at Berkshire BPW. Our Mentoring cycle is in full swing, and our Scholarship application is now…
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September, 2021: Letter from the Vice President

September, 2021: Letter from the Vice President

Dear Berkshire BPW members and friends, For many of us, September means new beginnings. Summer vacations wind down, students return to school, days are shorter, and nights are cooler. I hope this season finds you eager to explore new beginnings, energized and refreshed from the Summer. A few key updates…
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Important Change: 9/20/2021 BBPW Women of Achievement Event

Important Change: 9/20/2021 BBPW Women of Achievement Event

Changing Venue to Virtual The BBPW Women of Achievement committee has been carefully monitoring the COVID-19 environment in our area as we look toward the event on 9/20. Berkshire BPW takes the health and safety of our event attendees, members, and volunteers very seriously, and we have determined that the…
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August, 2021: Letter from the Vice President

August, 2021: Letter from the Vice President

Dear Berkshire BPW members and friends, This summer has just been flying by, and I hope you all have had the opportunity to make the most of it. We are so fortunate to live in an area that has so much natural beauty to offer, and it is breathtaking to…
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March, 2021: Letter From The President

March, 2021: Letter From The President

Dear BBPW members and friends, Greetings from sunny Vermont! Skiing in the mornings, volunteer work and networking in the afternoons and frequent Zooms in the evenings continue for me. This week’s weather has been simply glorious with blue-bird skies and soft snow. If you are a skier and love the…
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January, 2021: Letter from the President

January, 2021: Letter from the President

Dear BBPW members and friends, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Isn’t it fitting that the name January comes from the Latin god Janus, who is the god of beginnings and transitions? This rings especially true this new year. I do not want to speak for everyone, but I think it is safe…
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December, 2020: Letter from the President

December, 2020: Letter from the President

Dear BBPW members and friends, With shorter days and the sun in hibernation, it is particularly hard to remain upbeat this time of year. As we step into this especially difficult holiday season, we need to continue to be vigilant and considerate to keep our friends and loved ones safe.…
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Berkshire BPW Names Scholarship Recipients: $21,000 Awarded to 22 Local Women

Berkshire BPW Names Scholarship Recipients: $21,000 Awarded to 22 Local Women

PITTSFIELD, MA—Berkshire Business & Professional Women (BBPW), the region’s long-standing organization for working women, announced the recipients of its 2020 scholarships at its October meeting. Thanks to our donors and sponsors, twenty-two local women are receiving a total of $21,000 to help them attain their higher education goals. “I never,…
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October 2020: Letter from the President

October 2020: Letter from the President

October 18, 2020 Dear Berkshire BPW members and friends, The foliage is beautiful and the fall weather in the Berkshires is superb right around now. I hope this e-Newsletter finds you well and taking advantage of warm afternoons outdoors. As of our board meeting this week, I handed over the…
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