The BEDC was formed out of years of collaborative economic development partnerships between private and public entities and leaders including private businesses, municipalities, government agencies, legislators, academia, health care institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. For years, much of the broader economic development effort has relied upon volunteerism. During 2005, the BEDC was established as a professionally managed organization in the business of economic development.
The BEDC is the lead business development organization for Berkshire County and facilitates, coordinates and leads collaborative countywide economic development efforts to attract and retain high quality employers & employees. Strategically aligned, the BEDC is also the single source of regional information and a “one-stop-shop” for business relocation, expansion or start-up.