Roger the Jester – April 2022
Laughter is the best currency (next to BerkShares) and no one knows that better than Roger Reed. Roger the Jester, as he’s more commonly known, is the mime character into whom Roger transforms when performing for global audiences at birthday parties, galas, festivals, and other celebratory events. He first emerged on the streets of Boston […]
My town in Massachusetts has been using its own local currency for 15 years, and it’s funneled $10 million into our economy
Business Insider – May 2022 In the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, keeping things local is not a fleeting trend — it’s a way of life. I have lived and worked here for more than two decades, and the spirit of buying local products and supporting local merchants is woven into the fabric of the […]