What is that one thing getting in the way of you doing bigger things? In 1914, a canal was opened to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Isthmus of Panama. The 50-mile stretch of new waterway changed global trade, saving ships months of travel by avoiding piloting around Cape Horn. In addition to shortening the trip by 25,000 miles, ships were able to avoid the dangers of the Horn, where the Atlantic, Pacific and Antarctic oceans collide and cause nearly 100-foot waves, which caused at least 800 known shipwrecks. Julia Pimsleur, the author of “Million Dollar Women: The…
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Berkshire Business Confidence Index, Issue 3
The Berkshire Business Confidence Index (BCI), sponsored and analyzed by Berkshire Money Management, indicates that there is a cautious level of optimism among Berkshire County businesses, as well as non-profit organizations that must make business decisions. We mailed out 5,000 surveys countywide, and received responses from the full spectrum of Berkshire industries—non-profits, retail, manufacturing, finance, lodging, real estate. Each brings their own voice to this survey. Read on to learn what we have gleaned from this month’s results.
Berkshire Business Confidence Index, Issue 1
Second set of results from the Berkshire Business Confidence Index, sponsored by Berkshire Money Management are available in PDF format here: Berkshire BCI, Issue 1 [PDF] First set of results from the Berkshire Business Confidence Index, sponsored by Berkshire Money Management This month’s inaugural Berkshire Business Confidence Index (BCI), sponsored and analyzed by Berkshire Money Management, indicates that there is a cautious level of optimism among Berkshire County businesses, as well as non-profit organizations that must make business decisions. We mailed out 5,000 surveys countywide, and received responses from the full spectrum of Berkshire industries— non-profits, retail, manufacturing, real estate—each…