Thursday, November 16
Berks LaunchBox presents “Recover Your Sustainable Business Journey in One Step” virtually via Zoom from 6 to 7 p.m. In this webinar organized by consulting company ELUME, entrepreneurs will explain the complexities of business sustainability and how business can positively contribute to the world. To register: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. This workshop is free to the public.
Friday, November 17
The Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce will host a “November Membership Breakfast” from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Kutztown University South Dining Hall, 15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown. This breakfast will introduce the chamber’s nonprofit members and the Giving Tree project. Register: https://northeastberkschamber.com/chamber-events/. Cost: $25 for members and member guests; $50 for non-members.
Friday, November 17
The Small Business Resource Association will host a “Breakfast Orientation Club” from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading. SBRA launched this new networking and business referral opportunity. In addition to networking, each meeting will feature a speaker providing content on how to improve your business. Price: The cost of your breakfast. Register: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register—breakfast-club-at-b2-bistro.
Monday, November 20
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host a “Taste of Berks” from 5 to 8 p.m., Berkshire Mall, 1665 State Hill Road, Wyomissing. Attendees can enjoy a photo booth, Courtney’s Caricatures, access to the rest of the mall and a visit with Santa while enjoying samples from more than 30 food and beverage vendors. The event will also feature a new maker’s market to purchase holiday gifts. Registration required: tinyurl.com/tasteofberks2023. Cost is $30 for ages 12 and up; $15 for children ages 3 to 11. Children up to 2 years old are free.
Tuesday, November 28
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a “Meet to Start Your Business” event from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Rivet: Canteen and Assembly 238 E. High St., Pottstown. Meet local business people and learn more about the benefits of the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/859038. Cost: The event is free for non-members; members who bring non-members also get in for free.
Wednesday, November 29
The Berks Family Business Alliance (FBA), a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), will hold its annual Fall Forum from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Reading Country Club, 5311 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township. Michael Fromm, CEO and third-generation owner of Fromm Electric, will present on “Managing a Multigenerational Family Business: Lessons Learned and Keys to Sustainability.” Registration required: greaterreading.org. Cost is $35 for members, $40 for Northeast Berks Chamber members, and $50 for non-members.
Wednesday, November 29
Small Business Resource Association to Meet/Mingle at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Register: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register-b2-bistro. This event is free for members, $25 at the door for non-members.
Tuesday, December 5
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host a “Train the Trainer” workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 South Second St., Reading. This workshop provides subject matter experts with the tools, skills, and best practices to develop other trainers in an adult learning environment and to expand an organization’s training capabilities. For more information, contact Pandora Mazzo at [email protected] or 610-372-4721. 5312. Register: sttc.eventbrite.com. Price: $595.
Thursday, December 7
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host a “Skills Development for Supervisors and Team Leaders” workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 10 South Second St., Reading. This workshop introduces new supervisors and team leaders with proven best practices for successfully coaching and leading high-performing teams. For more information, contact Pandora Mazzo at [email protected] or 610-372-4721. 5312. Register: sttc.eventbrite.com. Price: $595.
Tuesday, December 12
The Small Business Resource Association will host a Tuesday Regulatory Workshop, “From Conflict to Collaboration: Navigating Workplace Relations,” from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. virtually via Zoom. Presented by Denise Garman of Hubric Resources, attendees will learn about identifying conflict, strategies for approaching conflict resolution, and some specific tools to support conflict resolution. Register: https://www.sbrassociation.com/#EVENTS.
Wednesday, December 13
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host the “2023 Wells Fargo Economic Forecast Breakfast,” Reading Country Club, 5311 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Keynote speaker Jay H. Bryson, Ph. .D. Managing Director and Chief Economist of Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank will present on “The US Economic Outlook: Weathering the Storm.” Registration required: greaterreading.org. Cost is $35 for members, $40 for Northeast Berks Chamber members and $45 for non-members.
Wednesday, December 13
Small Business Resource Association Holiday Member Mingle, Riverfront Federal Credit Union, 2609 Keizer Blvd., SPring Township, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring one or more unwrapped gifts for a child. Register: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register-jingle-mingle. Price: One unwrapped gift.
Every second Tuesday
The SHRM Berks County Chapter will meet virtually from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.berkspa.shrm.org.
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