Friday January 5
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host a “Networking Breakfast with Berks County Commissioners,” DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn St., Reading, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Attendees will hear an update from the newly formed Board of Commissioners including Christian Leinbach, Michael Rivera, and Dante Santoni Jr. Each will lay out their goals for 2024, including economic development, smart growth and housing, broadband expansion, the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority and other issues. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost is $40 for members/investors, $55 for non-members.
Thursday January 11
The Manufacturers Resource Center will host a “Supervisor Boot Camp: Leadership Fundamentals — Berks,” 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at a Berks County location to be determined. This Supervisor Boot Camp will be five, half-day sessions held once a week through Feb. 8. The development program teaches practical, relevant and easy-to-apply skills for all levels of supervisors. Full description and registration can be found at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis, diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: $1,050 per person.
Thursday January 11
Berks Alliance Community Forum will present a “Spotlight on the Small Business Resource Association,” 12 p.m., virtually via Zoom. The Small Business Resource Association (SBRA) is a community of small business owners that offers valuable and valued resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the region. The SBRA provides an array of programs for seasoned entrepreneurs as well as emerging business owners. Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYud–uqzIqHNacrXK_8uq9cCw1YCfCUpS_#/registration. This event is free to the public.
Friday January 12
The Manufacturers Resource Center will host a “Supervisor Boot Camp: Leadership Fundamentals — Lehigh Valley,” 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Manufacturers Resource Center, Allentown. This Supervisor Boot Camp will be five, half-day sessions held once a week through Feb. 9. The development program teaches practical, relevant and easy-to-apply skills for all levels of supervisors. Full description and registration can be found at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis, diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: $1,050 per person.
Friday January 12
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a “REACH Social – SOUPer Bowl Event,” 12 to 1:30 p.m., ARTFUSION 19464, 341 Beech St., No. 1, Pottstown. As a REACH Social, the chamber is are looking for volunteers to come during their lunch hour to help make soup bowls for ArtFusion 19464’s 2024 Soup Bowl Fundraiser. Attendees will be glazing (painting) soup bowls. Attendance is limited to 30 people. Registration is required: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/859040 Cost: No cost for this event.
Tuesday January 16
The Manufacturers Resource Center will host a “Maintenance Excellence,” 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at a manufacturing site, to be determined. This is a three-day course (Jan, 16, 17, 18), taught by certified maintenance and reliability professionals. Participants will learn how to create elements of a world-class maintenance program that focuses on improved performance in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost. Full description and registration can be found at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis, diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: $1,225 per person.
Tuesday January 23
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host its “Project Management Certification Program,” 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 10 South Second St., Reading. This certification program consists of seven weeks of five-hour sessions. It is designed for managers and supervisors involved in engineering, research and development, data processing, manufacturing, corporate planning, finance, and marketing. For more information contact Pandora Mazzo at pmazzo@racc.edu or call 610-372-4721, ext. 5312. Registration: sttc.eventbrite.com. Cost: $1,995.
Tuesday January 23
The Manufacturers Resource Center will host “Foundations of Lean Certification,” 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Manufacturers Resource Center, Allentown. This is a two-day course (Jan, 23, 24), and features blended learning through a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on experimentation in MRC’s Lean Enterprise Works (LEW) factory simulation. Full description and registration can be found at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis, diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: $1,995 per person.
Wednesday January 24
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host its “REACH Luncheon: Leadership is a Journey,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cooperfield Inn at Lakeside, 594 West Ridge Pike, Limerick. Jenna Armato, Growth & Success Coach and director of Leadership TriCounty, will lead a panel discussion — asking the panelists to share their leadership stories. Registration is required: https://business.tricountyareachamber.com/events. Cost: $45 for members; $90 for non-members.
Wednesday January 24
Berks LaunchBox presents “Step-by-Step Class to Build a Business Model Canvas,” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., virtually via Zoom. In this webinar, hosted by Lisa Weaver, social entrepreneurship specialist, Berks LaunchBox, attendees will learn how to craft a business plan in a one-page summary with the Business Model Canvas. Attendees will have the chance to practice and get feedback on their draft canvas during a follow-up private meeting. To register: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. This workshop is free to the public.
Thursday January 25
Berks LaunchBox presents “3D Printing for Beginners,” 6 to 8 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. In this program, delve into the world of 3D printing. Discover the software and equipment used in this process, as essential terms and tips of 3D printing are explored. Attendees will learn the step-by-step procedures for designing, slicing and printing — transforming ideas into creations. To register: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. This workshop is free to the public.
Wednesday January 31
The Small Business Resource Association will host a Meet Up at Café Folino, 951 Hill Ave., Suite 3, Wyomissing, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/#EVENTS. This event is free for members, $25 at the door for non-members.
Wednesday February 14
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host its “Annual Pottstown Progress Luncheon,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Soul Joel’s at Sunnybrook, 50 Sunnybrook Road, Lower Pottsgrove. Attendees will have time to network and then gain insight into all the ways Pottstown is progressing. The event will offer a summary of PAED’s Annual Report and Pottstown update. The event will include the presentation of the second Annual Connector Award and the PAED Board of Directors Award. Keynote speaker will be Eric T. Goldstein, president & CEO of the King of Prussia District. The cost to attend is $55 for members; $110 for non-members. To register: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/858489.
Every second Tuesday
The SHRM Berks County Chapter will meet virtually from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Meeting includes a presentation on a relevant HR topic. Visit www.berkspa.shrm.org for details.
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