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
Making money: How to start your own currency
Berkshares was launched in 2006 in the mountain community of Southern Berkshire, Massachusetts. Residents can use them at more than 400 local businesses.
Do You Have Change for a Bowie? The Advent of Artisanal Cash
Though paper money here typically bears the visage of Queen Elizabeth, the Brixton district of the city last month released a new 5-pound note designed by Jeremy Deller, an artist who won the prestigious Turner Prize in 2004.
BerkShares Now Available at Salisbury Bank
BerkShares participants now can exchange their dollars for BerkShares at the Great Barrington branch of Salisbury Bank and Trust Company.