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Mill Town Capital drives $132 million in economic impact across Berkshire County

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Impact investment platform Mill Town Capital has delivered a total economic impact of $132 million across Berkshire County, Massachusetts from 2017 to 2023, according to a new independent analysis by the UMass Donahue Institute (UMDI).

The study highlights how Mill Town’s investments in local businesses, real estate, and infrastructure along with philanthropic programming, are generating lasting economic impact and revitalization in the region. Using the IMPLAN economic modeling system, UMDI quantified the direct, indirect, and induced effects of Mill Town’s activity.

“Mill Town Capital’s business model demonstrates how mission-driven capital can catalyze meaningful economic change,” said Rod Motamedi, Assistant Director of Economic and Public Policy Research at UMDI. He added, “Their work shows how community engagement and coordination can create real momentum for Pittsfield and the region.”

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