Past Meetings

Past Meetings

Past Berkshire Business and Professional Women meetings can be viewed here:

May, 2023

An Evening with Canna Provisions CEO, Meg Sanders
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Venue: Starving Artist Cafe
Cost: $30 for members, $40 for non-members, cash bar
RSVP by: May 10, 2023
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If you’re a professional woman in the Berkshires or Western MA and have been waiting to grab 10-15 minutes with one of the most successful, dynamic, experienced and thoughtful women in the Massachusetts legal cannabis industry, be sure to join us at the Starving Artist Cafe on May 10, 5:30pm!

January, 2023

Theme: One Book, One Community Read and Book Discussion
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Zoom
RSVP by: January 10, 2023
Note: This is not the January member meeting, but an event offered as an add-on for January.
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November, 2022

Theme: It’s time for Macrame at Methuselah’s!
Date: Monday, November 28, 2022
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Venue: Methuselah’s
Address: 391 North Street, Pittsfield
Cost: $45 non-members, $35 members, cash bar
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October, 2022

Date: Monday, October 24, 2022
Theme: Witchcraft in The Berkshires:  Modern Witchcraft for Today’s Lives
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Venue: Fire House Cafe and Bistro
Address: 47 Park St, Adams, MA 01220
Cost: $45 non-members, $35 members, cash bar
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September, 2022

Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Theme: Celebration of BBPW 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Venue: Zucchini’s Restaurant (website)
Address: 1331 North St, Pittsfield, MA
Cost: $45 non-members and $35 members
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June, 2022

Date: Monday, June 6, 2022
Theme: BBPW Networking Goes Face-to-Face!
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Venue: Bosquet – Lift Bistro bousquetmountain.com
Cost: $45 non-members and $35 members
RSVP by: May 30, 2022
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May, 2022

Date: Monday, May 2, 2022
Theme: Shining a Light on Refugee Experiences in the Berkshires
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Zoom (zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, May 2, 2022
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April, 2022

Date: Monday, April 4, 2022
Theme: Jumping from Working for the Man to Working for One’s Self
Speakers: Helen Gomez Andrews, Mindy Miraglia, Mary Stucklen, Deborah Gallant
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Zoom
(zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, April 4, 2022
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March, 2022

Date: Monday, March 7, 2022
Theme: Blueprint for Safety and Justice
Speaker: District Attorney, Andrea Harrington
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Zoom
(zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, March 7, 2022
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February 7, 2022

Date: Monday, February 7, 2022
Theme: Reproductive Rights
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual
(zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, Feb. 7, 2022
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January 3, 2022

Theme: Protect Yourself from Online Fraud
Date: Monday, January 3, 2022
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual
(zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, Jan. 3, 2022
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December 6, 2021

Theme: Managing Stress and Building Boundaries for Work-life Balance
Date: Monday, December 6, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual
(zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, Dec. 6, 2021
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November 1, 2021

Theme: Current Status of Child Care in the Berkshires
Date: Monday, November 1, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, Nov 1, 2021
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October 4, 2021

Topic: Recognition to our 2021 Scholarship Recipients
Date: Monday, October 4, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, October 4, 2021
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September 20, 2021

Topic: Annual Woman of Achievement Celebration
Date: Monday, Sept 20, 2021
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
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August 2, 2021

Topic: Scholarship and Women of Achievement
Date: Monday, August 2, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, day of meeting
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June 7, 2021

Topic: Annual Meeting, Member suggestions discussion and fun with Trivia
Date: Monday, June 7, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, day of meeting
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May 3, 2021

Topic: A Conversation on Forgiveness
Date: May 3, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, day of meeting
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April 5, 2021

Topic: Volunteering in your community: Giving Back feels SO Good!
Date: April 5, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, day of meeting
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March 1, 2021

Topic: Networking
Date: March 1, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, day of meeting
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February 1, 2021

Topic: Sustainable Investing
Date: February 1, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, February 1, 2021
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January 4, 2021

Topic: Goals Are Great, Plans Are Better, But Habits Are Best!
Date: Jan 4, 2021
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (zoom details will be provided to all who RSVP)
RSVP by: 12pm, Jan 4, 2021
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December 7, 2020

Topic: Holiday Gathering
Date: December 7, 2020
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual
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November, 2020

Date: November 2, 2020
Time: 5:30– 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom
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October, 2020

Date: October 1, 2020
Time: 5:30– 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom
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September, 2020 WOA

Date: September 21, 2020
Time:4:00 – 9:30 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom
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September, 2020

Date: September 1, 2020
Time: 5:30– 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom
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August, 2020

Date: August 3, 2020
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom
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July, 2020

Date: June 6, 2020
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom
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June, 2020

Date: June 1, 2020
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom
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April, 2020: Postponed

Theme: Power of the Pack
Date: Monday, April 6, 2020
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Venue and Address: Apple Tree Inn
10 Richmond Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA 01240
Cost: Members $35, Guests $40
RSVP Deadline: March 30, 2020
Menu: Dinner comes with salad, starch, vegetables, rolls and dessert and the following dinner options: Chicken Saltimbocca, Grilled Salmon, Grilled vegetable lasagna
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March, 2020

THEME: Mentorship: Increasing Levels of Influence and Leadership
Date: March 2, 2020
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Venue and Address: Hilton Garden Inn Lenox Pittsfield
1032 South Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201
Cost: Members $35, Guests $40
Buffet Style Menu: Pan-Asian cuisine with multiple gluten free and vegetarian options
RSVP Deadline: Monday, February 24
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February, 2020

THEME: A Closer Look at Key Trends and Needs in the Berkshires:
An Arts Build Community (ABC) Initiative
Date: February 3, 2020
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Venue and Address: Mazzeo’s
1015 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Cost: Members $35, Guests $40
Family Style Menu: Plated Tossed Salad, Homemade Rolls, Mixed Vegetable Medley, Parmesan Risotto, Beef Short Ribs, Chicken Francese, Eggplant Parmesan, Dessert Chocolate Bomb, Coffee & Tea
RSVP Deadline: Monday, January 27, 2020
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January, 2020

Theme: How Women Rise
Date: January 6, 2020
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Venue and Address:
Morgan House Inn
33 Main St,
Lee, MA 01238
Cost: Members $35, Guests $40
RSVP Deadline: Monday, December 30
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December, 2019

Theme: Eat, Drink and be Merry
Date: Monday, December 2, 2019
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Venue and Address:
Methuselah Bar and Lounge
391 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Pittsfield, MA 01201
RSVP Deadline: November 25, 2019
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November, 2019

Date: November 4, 2019
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Venue and Address: Patricks Pub, 26 Bank Row, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Cost: Members $35, Guests $40
RSVP Deadline: Monday, October 28

October, 2019

Topic: An Evening of Women, Leadership & Politics
Date: Monday, October 7
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Venue and Address: The Proprietor’s Lodge Restaurant
22 Waubeek Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Cost: Members $35, Guests $40
RSVP Deadline: Monday, September 30
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September 9, 2019

Date: September 9, 2019
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Venue: Mazzeo’s Ristorante, 1015 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Cost: Members $35, Guests $40
Deadline to RSVP: Monday, September 2, 2019 (Registration has ended)
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Past Meetings: Sept. 2018 – June, 2019

June 3, 2019

Speaker: All board and Committee chairs
Topic: End of Year Celebration
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
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May 6, 2019

Speaker: Woman of Achievement
Topic: Awards Dinner honoring our 2019 Woman of Achievement, Gwendolyn VanSant
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Location: Country Club of Pittsfield
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April 1, 2019

Speaker: Nancy Ovitsky and Susan Birns
Topic: Equal Pay
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Location: Methuselah
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March 4, 2019

Speaker: Panel
Topic: Mentorship
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Location: Mazzeo’s
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February 4, 2019

Speaker: Canyon Ranch Chef
Topic: Cooking Demo/Nutrition
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Location: Canyon Ranch
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January 7, 2019

Topic: New Year, New You: How to Maximize your fullest potential
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Location: Patrick’s
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December 3, 2018

Topic: Holiday Social: Eat, Drink and be Merry
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Location: Hotel on North
Registration Deadline: Nov. 30, 2018
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November 5, 2018

Speaker: Andrea Sholler, Women’s Fund of Western Mass
Topic: 2018 Legislative Issues/Ballot
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Location: Patrick’s
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October 15, 2018

Speaker: Donna Haghighat, CEO of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts
Topic: How Investing in Women Moves Our Region Forward
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Location: Mazzeo’s
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September 17, 2018

Speaker: June Roy-Martin
Topic: Scholarship Ceremony
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Dinner & Networking, Cash Bar
Location: Methuselah
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