Downtown Pittsfield Inc., 1Berkshire to Host Community Coffee Chat on July 22

PITTSFIELD — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. (DPI) and 1Berkshire will host a DPI Community Coffee Chat on Wednesday, July 22 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. outside on Dunham Mall at 100 North St. This is the third in an ongoing series of DPI Community Coffee Chats downtown open to representatives from small businesses and nonprofits in Pittsfield and Berkshire County. This is a drop-in event, and coffee and a light breakfast from Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort will be provided.

The July 22 chat topic is “Networking and Updates with Downtown Pittsfield Inc.” This informal, drop-in session brings together downtown stakeholders to learn about opportunities for volunteerism, sponsorship, business involvement, and upcoming events.

Attendees will learn about upcoming events from Downtown Pittsfield Inc., including First Fridays at Five, First Fridays Artswalk, Depot After Dark, Dance on Dunham, Let It Shine! Murals, the Downtown Pittsfield app, Local Love Arts Festival, Downtown Pittsfield … It’s Alive!, and the Festive Frolic. They will also learn about upcoming events from 1Berkshire, including the Fall Foliage Parade and Entrepreneurial Meetups.

Registration for DPI Community Coffee Chats is not required, but is appreciated. The registration deadline is Tuesday, July 21 at noon. Registration is available at downtownpittsfield.com.

“Our Community Coffee Chats are more than networking. They’re about giving small business owners practical tools, local resources, and a place to connect with one another,” said Rebecca Brien, managing director of Downtown Pittsfield Inc. “Each session focuses on real-world topics identified by our businesses, from insurance and workplace policies to technology, financing, and volunteer opportunities. By bringing people together to share knowledge and experiences, we’re helping build a stronger, more connected business community,”

Kevin Pink, deputy director of Economic Development for 1Berkshire, added that “1Berkshire embodies our name. We believe in the value of a united Berkshire business community, and we know that the best things we do as a region, we do together. We’re thrilled to partner with Downtown Pittsfield Inc. for the Community Coffee Chats because these gatherings create real connections locally — to potential collaborators, funders, mentors, volunteers, friends, and more. It’s amazing what you can accomplish over a cup of coffee.”