The Berkshire Innovation Center ("BIC") is a collaborative initiative between private industry, academia, and government. The BIC's mission is to expand the innovation capacity and growth potential of private industry by providing advanced capabilities to manufacturers in the Berkshires and surrounding area - primarily small and medium sized companies (and startups) in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, the life sciences supply chain, and technology. The goal is to enable and accelerate the growth of the manufacturing sector with the ultimate objective of spurring economic growth, job creation and retention, and investment in the region. Through LinkedIn, the BIC will provide news, updates, invitations to upcoming events, and encourage connections with potential members, partners, and users of the Berkshire innovation Center.