Apr. 25—Wednesday April 26
The Small Business Resource Association will host a Networking MINGLE at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register-b2-bistro. SBRA MINGLES provide a unique opportunity to network with other small business owners. This event is free for members, $25 at the door for non-members.
Thursday April 27
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host its “Skill Building for Supervisors/Team Leads” workshop, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Schmidt Training and Technology Center. This workshop presents a series of recognized best practices to successfully coach and lead highly productive teams. Full workshop description and registration can be found at sttc.eventbrite.com or call Pandora Mazzo at 610-372-4721 x 5312. Cost: $495
Tuesday May 2
The Small Business Resource Association will host a Tuesday Tune-Up workshop, “Transition Your Business from Surviving to Thriving,” 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., virtually via Zoom, presented by Larry Bonino of Marathon Business Advisory Services. In this webinar, learn how to apply the key drivers of thriving businesses to increase the stability, profitability and value of your business. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcu2spj4rEtYPAEmO6BYcohxTUsSBWivN#/registration.
Thursday, May 4
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) has partnered with Bottom Line Concepts LLC to offer a webinar dealing with “The Employee Retention Credit,” 3 to 3:30 p.m., virtually via Zoom. In this 30-minute session attendees will learn: What is the Employee Retention Credit (ERC); Who qualifies; and If a business took PPP can it still qualify. To register: https://business.greaterreading.org/events/details/employee-retention-credit-webinar-11409. Cost: Free to attend.
Friday May 5
SCORE TriCounty will host a conference, “Messaging, Mindset, Money: Women Playing to Win,” 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Copperfield Inn at Lakeside, 594 West Ridge Pike, Limerick. Attendees at this one-day women’s business conference will learn how to play to win in life and business using the strategies of poker. Keynote speaker is Ellen Leikind of PokerDivas. The event will also feature a panel discussion. Cost is $50, and includes lunch. Registration: https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000009oDFQ
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Wednesday May 10
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance will host its “Open House Showcasing Upgraded Technology,” 4 to 6:30 p.m., at the Center for Business Excellence, 49 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing. The center recently received numerous upgrades, which improve both the visual and audio dynamics of those attending in-person and virtual training. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost: Free for GRCA members.
Wednesday May 17
Berks LaunchBox presents a webinar “Step-by-Step Process for Creating a Killer Pitch Deck,” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., virtually via Zoom. Learn the basics of a pitch presentation, including the key elements needed to tell a compelling, yet concise story without extra fluff. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice and polish their pitch with LaunchBox staff in the weeks after class. A few startups will get to pitch on July 19 to the LaunchBox Advisory Council and LaunchBox Advisors for additional feedback, exposure, networking, and a chance to win prize money. To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-step-by-step-process-for-creating-a-killer-pitch-deck-tickets-619075390157. This workshop is free to the public.
Friday May 19
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance will host its “State Legislator Breakfast,” 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn St. Each attending legislator will have a chance to provide updates and the latest news from the state capitol. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost: $40 for members, $60 for non-members.
Tuesday May 23
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host its “110th Annual Dinner,” 5 to 8 p.m., at the Santander Arena, 700 Penn St., Reading. Candace Nelson will deliver the keynote address. Nelson is the co-founder of Sprinkles — the world’s first cupcake bakery and cupcake ATM — and Pizzana, a chain of Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias. Nelson will participate in a moderated discussion on the topic “Sweet Success: A simple recipe to turn your passion into profits.” The dinner will also celebrate the Greater Reading business community with the Business Excellence Awards. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost is $165 for members, $185 for non-members, $50 for an arena seat for the keynote only.
Thursday May 25
The Berks Family Business Alliance (FBA), a signature program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), will host its “Spring Symposium: The A.D. Moyer Family Story,” 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Berkshire Country Club, 1637 Bernville Road, Reading. Join Alex Moyer, A.D. Moyer Lumber & Hardware Inc.’s fourth-generation owner, as he shares how his family successfully transitioned through multiple generations of leadership. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost is $35 for members, $50 for non-members.
Wednesday May 31
The Small Business Resource Association will host a Networking MINGLE at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register-b2-bistro. SBRA MINGLES provide a unique opportunity to network with other small business owners. This event is free for members, $25 at the door for non-members.
Wednesday June 7
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host a “Breakfast4Success: Keys to Success,” 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., Reading. Speaker Tom Rhoads will examine how producing visible results requires prioritizing one’s self-awareness — dreaming, reflecting and getting real about self-sabotaging habits. Registration is required for this members-only event: greaterreading.org. Cost is $35 for members.
Every second Tuesday
The SHRM Berks County Chapter will meet virtually from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Meeting includes a presentation on a relevant HR topic. Visit www.berkspa.shrm.org for details.
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