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THE ROAD AHEAD
A roundtable discussion about the forces that will shape what’s to come.....................................6
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
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Departments
OPINION...12
PICTURE THIS...45
COURT DOCKETS...47
AGENDA...48
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE...49
COMPANY NOTEBOOK...50
INCORPORATIONS...51
DOING BUSINESS AS CERTIFICATES...51
BANKRUPTCIES...52
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS...52
BUILDING PERMITS...58
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A roundtable discussion about the forces that will shape what’s to come ...6
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Great Barrington reinvents itself for success............11
Accounting & Tax Planning
DOING THE MATH
Accountants reflect on a long, trying time — and look ahead ... ................................................ 15
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE...
Cannabis presents many financial, accounting challenges .................................................. 19
HOW MUCH IS YOUR BUSINESS WORTH?
Knowing the answer to this question is very important..................................................20
Modern Office
SEE: List
of Office Equipment Dealers >>Page 29
Law
GETTING UP OFF THE FLOOR
Office furniture providers see progress, but also a host of challenges ................................................ 22
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Hybrid work schedules are fast becoming the new
norm ........................................................................................................25
FIRM COMMITMENT
Cooley Shrair joins Hartford-based Halloran Sage . .............................................................................. 30
CONFUSION IS BUILDING
SEE: List of
Law Firms
>>Page 34
State should clarify Home Improvement Contractor Law ..........33
Technology
STRONG SIGNALS
IT labor force presents challenges and opportunities..................37
LIFE ON THE CUTTING EDGE
Today’s tech devices boost health, efficiency, and fun .................. 40
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