Friday February 16
The Manufacturers Resource Center will host “Supervisor Boot Camp Leadership Fundamentals — Schuylkill County,” 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Cardinal Systems, 250 Route 61 S., Schuylkill Haven. This is a five-day development program that teaches practical, relevant and easy to apply skills for all levels of supervisors. Additional sessions will be held Feb. 23, March 1, 8 and 15. Full description and registration at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis, diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: $1,150.
Tuesday February 20
The Small Business Resource Association will host a Tuesday Tune-Up workshop, “Strategic Social Media: Bridging the Gap Between Current Practices and Future Success,” 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., virtually via Zoom. Presented by Bell Media Group, attendees will discover the latest trends and statistics about top social media platforms; what businesses are doing on social media versus what performs best; examples of businesses that are making an impact on their social media channels. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/#EVENTS.
Wednesday February 21
The TriCounty Young Professionals Program of the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a “Membership Breakfast Event to Learn Leadership Skills,” 8 to 9:30 a.m., Spring Hill Golf Club, 3350 Schuylkill Road, Spring City. Three panelists will redefine leadership and share their methods of guiding their teams. Panelists include: Mike Grigalonis, president and COO, Chester County Economic Development Council; Radha Pyati, chancellor and dean, Penn State Berks; David Stonesifer, CEO, Herbein + Co. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/859008. Cost: $35 for members, $70 for non-members.
Wednesday February 21
Berks LaunchBox presents “Mastering Sales Conversations,” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., virtually via Zoom. In this webinar, hosted by Tim Minnich, an entrepreneur with 30 years of sales experience, learn how to navigate sales conversations with finesse, avoiding common put-offs, and adapting your approach to various scenarios. Minnich will lead attendees through the key stages of the sales process, from finding pain points and understanding needs to qualifying those needs and, when necessary, creating urgency. To register: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. This workshop is free to the public.
Thursday February 22
Berks Alliance Community Forum will present a “Spotlight on the Community First Fund,” 12 p.m., virtually via Zoom. A private, independent nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution, it provides entrepreneurs with business loans for projects that generate jobs and help revitalize communities. During this presentation, four members from Community First will outline the services provided and highlight some Berks County projects. Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-6opjwvG9xa91_-Sr0c70hZqnyvwQiQ . This event is free to the public.
Friday February 23
The Manufacturers Resource Center will host “Vital Leader Roundtable,” 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Berks County Intermediate Unit, 1111 Commons Blvd., Muhlenberg Township. This workshop series is designed to prepare teams of manufacturing and/or distribution company leaders to drive shirt-term profitable growth. This is a four-part series working with teams, rather than individuals. Additional sessions will be held March 15, April 5 and April 26. Full description and registration can be found at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis, diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: $2,495 per person.
Tuesday February 27
Berks LaunchBox presents “3D Printing for Beginners,” in English and in Spanish, 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 February 28
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host its “Train the Trainer” workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Schmidt Training and Technology Center, 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 expand their organization’s training capacity. For more information contact Pandora Mazzo at pmazzo@racc.edu or call 610-372-4721, ext. 5312. To register go to: sttc.eventbrite.com. Cost: $595.Wednesday February 28
Wednesday February 28
The Manufacturers Resource Center will host an “Onboarding Webinar,” 10 to 11 a.m., virtually via Zoom. MRC’s newest training program is designed to assist companies with standardizing their onboarding programs. The webinar will introduce five fundamental components of organizational socialization. Designed for HR officers, hiring managers, recruiters, supervisors, training managers and operations managers. Full description and registration at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis, diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: Complimentary.
Wednesday February 28
The Small Business Resource Association will host a Meet Up/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.
Thursday February 29
Berks Alliance Community Forum will present “What’s Happening at the Reading Airport,” 12 p.m., virtually via Zoom. Learn more about what is happening at the Reading Regional Airport and what the future might bring. Hear about the economic impact that it is having in the region, and what it might be like five years from now. Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd–uqzwiH937v0XnWlqFEySVsSjYwn3R . This event is free to the public.
Wednesday March 13
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce with present its “Boyertown Area Progress Dinner,” 5 to 8:30 p.m., La Massaria at Bella Vista, 2901 Fagleysville Road, Gilbertsville. Join with the chamber in celebrating the Boyertown area. At the dinner, the chamber will present the James K. Boyer Quality of Life Award to Greg Herb, real estate broker and owner of Herb Real Estate Inc. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/858511. Cost: $100 for members; $200 for non-members.
Thursday March 21
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a REACH Luncheon — “The Art of the Humble Brag,” 11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center’s Culinary Restaurant, 77 Graterford Road, Limerick. Learn how to comfortably tell your story in a concise, captivating and compelling way. The event will be led by Lauren Williams, of Workplace Harmony. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/859363. Cost: $45 for members; $90 for non-members.
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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