Friday February 7
The Small Business Resource Association will host a “Breakfast Referral Club,” 7:30 to 9 a.m., B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading. This meeting features a presentation by Mark Owens – “The Growth Blueprint – Unlocking Your Business Potential Before, During, and After the Sale.” This session is an introduction to simple, inexpensive and easy-to-implement strategies to grow your business. Cost: The cost of your breakfast. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register—breakfast-club-at-b2-bistro.
Monday February 10
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host its “Fundamentals of Project Management” workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This project management course offers a fundamental look into the key best practices of project management. The course will be delivered over four sessions with in-class and out-of-class activities. Participants will learn how to plan a project and then lead the project to a successful delivery. Full workshop description and registration: sttc.eventbrite.com or call Pandora Mazzo at 610-372-4721 ext. 5312. Cost: $825
Wednesday February 12
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host its “Taking the Lead — Skill Building for Supervisors/Team Leads” workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop presents new supervisors and team leads with proven best practices to successfully coach and lead highly productive teams. The supervisor/team lead will learn how to understand and supervise different generations, which allows them to coach effectively, give and receive constructive feedback using proper communication skills, conflict management for dealing with difficult behaviors, and effective time management strategies. For more information contact Pandora Mazzo at pmazzo@racc.edu or call 610-372-4721, ext. 5312. Registration: sttc.eventbrite.com. Cost: $595.
Thursday February 13
Berks LaunchBox presents “Design Like a Pro With Canva,” 10 to 11:30 a.m., virtually via Zoom. Through real-world examples and a live demo, in this program, attendees will gain the confidence to design like a pro. We’ll finish with a Q&A to address all your design questions. Attendees will learn: How to set up a free Canva account; techniques to customize ready-made templates; step-by-step guidance on designing a graphic from scratch; best practices for sizing and downloading designs for any platform. Registration: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. This workshop is free to the public.
Tuesday February 18
The Small Business Resource Association will host a Tuesday Tune-Up workshop, “IT Horror Stories, Industry Secrets, and the Path to Smooth Operations,” 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., virtually via Zoom. Presented by Andrew Sonon, attendees will hear about horror stories and industry secrets, as well as what a great IT experience looks like, and they’ll learn what questions to ask when evaluating options. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/#EVENTS
Thursday March 6
Berks Women2Women (W2W), a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, will host “Philanthropy and Giving Back — a Fireside Chat on Making a Difference,” 5:30 to 7 p.m., Albright College Campus Center South Lounge, 1621 N. 13th St., Reading. This event will feature a discussion led by Kirsten Haas, executive director of Girls on the Run of Berks County, and Tracy Parmer of First Energy, a community advocate. Together, they’ll explore ways to engage in philanthropy, from volunteering and mentorship to advocacy and leadership. The discussion will be followed by a structured networking session. Registration is required: sttc.eventbrite.com. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members.
Monday March 10
Berks LaunchBox presents “Create Social Media Content for your Brand that Stands Out with Canva,” 1 to 2 p.m., virtually via Zoom. Canva is an online digital design, animation, and editing software. This webinar will break down some of the basics for using the platform when it comes to graphic design for social media content. Focus will be on coming up with your own unique digital designs to tell the story of your brand without looking like a cheap AI bot, or digital copy-cat. Registration: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. This workshop is free to the public.
Wednesday March 12
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a “Membership Breakfast: Municipal Updates,” 8 to 9:30 a.m., Spring Hollow Golf Club, 3550 Schuylkill Road, Spring City. This membership breakfast will feature a discussion about what local governments are working on. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/861614. Cost: $35 for members; $70 for non-members.
Wednesday March 12
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host its “Leadership Program: Wellness and Emotional Mastery” workshop from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop presents leaders who are looking to enhance their leadership skills through the lens of their own personal well-being and the well-being they can bring to their employees. Key objectives covered include an introduction to wellness, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, stress management techniques, and building empathy and connection. For more information contact Pandora Mazzo at pmazzo@racc.edu or call 610-372-4721, ext. 5312. Registration: sttc.eventbrite.com. Cost: $595.
Tuesday March 25
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce with present “State of the County: Meet the Montgomery County Commissioners,” 8 to 10 a.m., Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell Campus, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. Meet the county commissioners — Jamila Winder, Neil Makhija, and Thomas DiBello — as they provide insight into their priorities and what is happening in Montgomery County. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/861646. Cost: $10 for members.
Thursday March 27
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 Preston’s Pantry for its involvement and service to the community. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/860511. Cost: $100 for members; $200 for non-members.
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 and event schedule.
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