The first Business of the Month of 2026 is Berkshire Mountain Bakery!

Rafi Bildner, chef and owner of Hilltown Restaurant in Egremont. Photo by Katy Sparks. I dropped in on Rafi Bildner, chef and owner of Hilltown

Barrington Outfitters Stacy Arseneau. Photo by Katy Sparks. Barrington Outfitters General Manager Stacy Arseneau credits the owners of Barrington Outfitters, Peter and Richard Drucker, with

Bob Climo walks us through the old-fashioned process that makes his bagels the pride of the Berkshires.

Learn from Jeremy Adams about what’s taking shape at Art Omi in the Hudson Valley, and find out about the ways Art Omi strives to make art as open and accessible as possible.

In this interview with Devon Gilroy and Nick Suarez, learn the fascinating reason the duo launched a mushroom farm, how they spend their BerkShares, and why they are optimistic about the future of buying local in the mushroom market.

Learn how Matrushka Toys & Gifts has become a beloved Main Street staple, why the store accepts BerkShares, and how they find just the right products to bring to shelf!

Take a peek into Cardinale Montano’s history in the textile making business, her experience accepting BerkShares, and her visions for the future of LineFlax and Roving.

Did you know the BerkShares program is run by the board and staff of BerkShares, Inc.? Read or listen to meet three BerkShares, Inc. board members.

For February’s Business of the Month highlight, Steve and Julie Browning share their approach to sourcing local foods and finding joy doing business the “small” way.

In this interview, learn from Tom Levin and Emily Cox about what makes Great Barrington the perfect fit for a small art store like JWS, when the store started accepting BerkShares, and what to expect out of the art store’s new location.

December’s Business of the Month is Lila’s Mountain Farm. Read more to learn about Mary Berle’s journey to stewarding her iconic Great Barrington farm and what BerkShares means to her.

Learn about Whitney Asher’s experience in the Berkshire restaurant industry and what motivated him to accept BerkShares at Brava.

For this month’s Business of the Month, Maggie McRae and Wenonah Webster share what makes Dewey Hall an exceptional community gathering space.

Dive in to the story of the Berkshire Food Co-op’s new pop-up general merchandise store, The Attic!

In this interview with Bonnie Benson and Ray of Yellow House Books, learn how iconic Great Barrington business became a beloved downtown staple, and hear why choosing to accept BerkShares was a no-brainer!