Bagels mean BerkShares in Great Barrington
Some customers are so dedicated, in fact, that they come up from New York for the weekend and buy bagels before heading back to the city. “We are actually the exporter of a Berkshire product — New York-style bagels!” — Bob Climo, owner of Great Barrington Bagel Company
Understanding BerkShares: Massachusetts’ Local Currency Initiative
This year the BerkShares, Inc. website experienced a major surge in traffic—39,000 hits a day in January, up from 6,000 the previous year. The sudden spike is a testament to the burgeoning interest in local currency—particularly during tough economic times.
Local Currencies: Communities Printing Own Money To Keep Cash Flowing
A small but growing number of cash-strapped communities are printing their own money.