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Business Weekly Agenda for August 13
Reading Eagle, Pa.
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Friday August 16
The Small Business Resource Association will host a “Breakfast Referral Club,” 7:30 to 9 a.m., B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading. Each meeting features a speaker presenting content on how to improve your business, along with networking. Cost: The cost of your breakfast. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register—breakfast-club-at-b2-bistro.
Tuesday August 20
The Small Business Resource Association will host a Tuesday Tune-Up workshop, “Get a Grip on Your Business: Six Keys to Getting What You Want From Your Entrepreneurial Company,” 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., virtually via Zoom. Presented by Will Omlor. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/#EVENTS.
Tuesday August 20
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host its “Annual Picnic and Berks Biz Home Run Derby,” 4:30 to 8 p.m., First Energy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Reading. Rain date for the event will be Wednesday August 21. This event will feature networking, food, drinks and live music from the band, First Things first. It will also feature the second annual Berks Biz Cornament (cornhole tournament). The Fightin’ Phils are away, so it’s time to play. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost is $50 for members, $60 for non-members.
Tuesday August 27
Berks LaunchBox presents “Step-by-Step Beginner Website Building,”6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. In this program, Start your journey into web development by constructing your own website with helpful guidance and support. Each major skill for building a Google Sites website will be demonstrated on a projected screen and allow you time to practice many of the skills on a dummy site you create. The session will be led by Michelle Hnath, Berks LaunchBox facility coordinator and Frael Reinoso Moreta, who brings experience in industrial design, prototyping, web design and runs his own photography business. For more information and to register: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. This workshop is free to the public.
Wednesday August 28
The Small Business Resource Association will host a Networking Mingle at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register-b2-bistro. This event is free for members, $25 at the door for non-members
Tuesday September 10
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host its “Delivering Superior Customer Service” workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Highly functioning customer service teams are viewed by their customers as partners, not simply suppliers. The ability to effectively represent your company to the customer and the customer to your company is a competitive differentiator that requires skilled and aligned customer service team members. Full workshop description and registration can be found at sttc.eventbrite.com or call Pandora Mazzo at 610-372-4721 ext. 5312. Cost: $595
Tuesday September 10
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host its “Respectful Workplace” workshop, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. This workshop for entry-level staff through leadership positions has been developed to help employees understand how to interact well with their colleagues and other personnel. The training teaches the foundations and types of harassment with the goal of creating a more respectful workplace. For more information contact Pandora Mazzo at pmazzo@racc.edu or call 610-372-4721, ext. 5312. Registration: sttc.eventbrite.com. Cost: $295.
Saturday September 14
The Berks County Latino Chamber of Commerce will host its “Gala Night,” 6 p.m. at the FirstEnergy Stadium’s Redner’s Event Center. Join the chamber for an evening of food, entertainment and awards. Seven awards will be presented in several awards recognizing the achievements and contributions of businesses and leaders in the Latino and greater community. For more information about the gala or to purchase tickets, visit berkslatinochamber.com or contact Josephine Torres-Boykins at torresboykins@yahoo.com.
Tuesday September 24
The Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) will host “AMT 101: Automation Manufacturing Technology,” 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Manufacturers Resource Center, 7200A Windsor Dr., Allentown. This course focuses on the strategic aspects of automation adoption in manufacturing, emphasizing benefits, ROI analysis, and project development. Designed for manufacturers with varying levels of automation experience, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively leverage automation to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost. The session will be led by Shawn Furman, advanced manufacturing technology manager, Manufacturers Resource Center. Full description and registration can be found at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Cost: $425 before Aug. 27; $475 after.
Wednesday September 25
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host a skill-building workshop with clear, relatable tools for supervisors/team leads entitled “The Highly Productive Leader” workshop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two additional sessions will be held on Wednesday Oct. 2 and Wednesday Oct. 9. The sessions will cover: Awareness of clear communication and team building; Empowerment of leading as a coach and performance management techniques; and Confidence of communicating with difficult people, managing conflict, handling stress in the workplace, time management and goal setting. Full workshop description and registration can be found at sttc.eventbrite.com or call Pandora Mazzo at 610-372-4721 ext. 5312. Cost: $795
Thursday September 26
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host its “Fourth Annual REACH Conference,” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve, 100 Golf Club Dr., Phoenixville. The half-day conference will feature three speakers, networking, lunch, and the REACH awards. Speakers include Jo-Elle Mogerman, president and CEO, Philadelphia Zoo; Radha Pyati, chancellor and dean, Penn State Berks; and keynote speaker Jen Croneberger, president and chief inspiration officer of JLynne Consulting Group LLC, founder of the HUMAN Leadership Institute and a four-time TEDx speaker and author of “These Five words Are Mine.” Registration is required: https://business.tricountyareachamber.com/events. Cost: $150 for members.
Thursday October 3
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host its “Annual Golf Outing and Clambake BBQ Dinner,” 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Bella Vista Golf Course, 2901 Fagleysville Road, Gilbertsville. The day starts with registration at 10:30., a shotgun start at noon and wraps up with the BBQ and Clambake dinner at La Massaria starting at 5 p.m. Registration for this members only event is required: https://business.tricountyareachamber.com/events/calendarcatgid/11 . Cost is $200 per member golfer, $750 per member foursome, and $50 for dinner only. For questions about the event and registration contact Alice Funk, 610-326-2900 or email alice@tricountyareachamber.com.
Wednesday October 16
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host the second of its “2-Day Marketing Summit,” for small business owners, sole proprietors, and marketing specialists. The session will be held at Montgomery County Community College in Pottstown, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The half-day session will feature four presentations — offering tips on growing businesses through social media, storytelling and branding. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/860477.
Every second Tuesday
The SHRM Berks County Chapter meets from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Meetings feature a speaker presenting on a relevant HR topic. Visit www.berkspa.shrm.org to see the meeting & event schedule.
