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.
Thursday, December 7
The Manufacturers Resource Center will host a webinar titled “Effective Compensation Management” virtually via Zoom from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This webinar is intended for owners, executives and senior leaders across all functions. The webinar is an opportunity to understand the principles of effective compensation management in an easy-to-understand manner. Presenters: Chris Brown, senior compensation and HR consultant, CCI Consulting, and Susan McDonald, MRC HR forum assistant and VP client services. Full description and registration available at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Cost: Free webinar.
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, 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.
Wednesday, January 24
Berks LaunchBox presents a “Step-by-Step Class for Building a Business Model Canvas” via Zoom virtually from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In this webinar hosted by Berks LaunchBox social entrepreneurship expert Lisa Weaver, attendees will learn how to create a one-page business plan with the Business Model Canvas. Participants will have a chance to practice and receive feedback on their draft canvas during the next one-on-one meeting. To register: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. This workshop is free to the public.
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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