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MAY 26, 2025
VOLUME 42
NUMBER 2
DEPARTMENTS
OPINION…14
PICTURE THIS…32
AGENDA…35
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE…36
COMPANY NOTEBOOK…38
INCORPORATIONS…39
DOING BUSINESS AS
CERTIFICATES…39
BANKRUPTCIES…40
REAL ESTATE
TRANSACTIONS…40
BUILDING PERMITS…42
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On the Cover
Auto Sales
MISSION:
IMPERILED
For
Nonprofits,
It’s a Time of
Challenge,
High Anxiety
... 4
Photo by
George O’Brien
TOO MANY MOVING PARTS
Fast Pace of Change Clouds Projections for
Auto Industry. ...................................................................16
PROGRESS REPORT
Lessons from Our First Year Owning a Car Wash.......20
Features
Workforce & Career
Development
MISSION: IMPERILED
For Nonprofits, It’s a Time of Challenge,
High Anxiety. ......................................................................4
A WHOLE NEW WORLD
North Star Technology Leadership Demystifies IT
for Clients. ...........................................................................8
DEEP DIVE
Ted Hebert Reflects on 50 Years of Teddy Bear
Pools & Spas. .....................................................................10
FOCUS IN THE FUTURE
Collaborative for Educational Services Emphasizes
Lifelong Learning. .........22
MINDFULNESS AND MENTORSHIP
Steps to Building an Effective Relationship in the
Workplace.........................................................................25
Commercial Real Estate
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Great Barrington Is a True Destination........................ 12
WARRIOR MENTALITY
USA Ninja Challenge Eyes Expansion into
Western Mass.. ..................................................................27
DESIGNS ON GROWTH
Franklin County Chamber to Lead Downtown
Revitalization Project. .....................................................30
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