Wednesday October 14

The Chester County Economic Development Council hosts, “TECH360 — AI Beyond the Hype,” 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Desmond Hotel, One Liberty Blvd., Malvern. This half-day workshop explores what AI in real life looks like and focuses on how organizations can adopt AI responsibly while keeping people, purpose, and culture at the center. Registration: https://tech360pa.com/. Cost: $150

Monday October 19

The Chester County Library hosts a panel discussion: “Better in Business: Chester County Business Resources and Services,” 9 to 11 a.m., Chester County Library,  450 Exton Square Parkway, West Whiteland Township in the Struble Room. Representatives from small business/entrepreneurial support organizations will join together for a panel to showcase the resources and services they offer. Registration is required: https://ccls.libcal.com/event/17637017.  Cost: None.

Tuesday October 20

Berks LaunchBox presents “More Customers, Less Guesswork: Marketing and Sales for Early-Stage Businesses,” 6 to 8 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. In this practical workshop, Adrian Heredia of KimonoMono will help entrepreneurs understand how marketing and sales work together. Registration: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. Cost: Free to the public.

Friday October 23

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts its final economic development webinar for the year — “Beyond the Farm: Agriculture as an Economic Engine,” 12 to 1 p.m., via Zoom. This event will explore the ways agriculture contributes to the strength of Berks County’s economy. Registration is required: greaterreading.org.

Friday October 30

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host its “12th Annual Manufacturing Summit,” 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Miller Center of the Arts at RACC, 4 N. 2nd St., Reading. A keynote presentation — “Built to Stay: How Great Leaders Keep Great People,” will be led by Lisa Ryan, founder of Grategy. Kryn McClain, founder and CEO of CatapalloVR will then lead “Beyond Traditional Training: What Actually Changes Behavior on the Manufacturing Floor.” Registration: greaterreading.org. Cost: $40 for members, $55 for non-members.

Monday November 9

Berks LaunchBox hosts “Business 101 — A Six-Week Course for Entrepreneurs,” 6 to 9 p.m., each Monday through Dec. 14 at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. Over the six- weeks, attendees will build a foundation to launch or grow their business while developing a business plan. Registration: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. Cost: Free to the public.

Thursday November 12

Berks LaunchBox hosts “10th Anniversary Networking Event,” 5 to 8 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. Registration: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. Cost: Free to the public.

Friday November 13

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host “AI for Business: Get Started Before Your Competitors Do,” 12 to 1:30 p.m., Center for Business Excellence, 49 Commerce Drive, Womissing. Attendees will see how AI handles everyday work like emails, questions and long documents, and they’ll learn to use it without putting their business at risk. Registration: greaterreading.org. Cost: $50 for members, $75 for non-members, lunch included.

Wednesday November 18

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce hosts “REACH High Tea Luncheon: The Power of Feedback,” 12 to 2 p.m., Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center, 77 Graterford Road, Limerick. Keynote speaker Danielle N. Adams-Wiltshire, will present “The Power of Feedback: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement.” Attendees are asked to bring a donation to the YWCA Food Pantry. Registration closes Nov. 4: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/864548. Cost: $55 for members, $90 for non-members.

Thursday December 3

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host the 2026 Truist Economic Forecast Breakfast — “Economic Global Outlook: Balancing Growth Tail and Headwinds,” 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Redner’s Event Center at First Energy Stadium, 2024 Centre Ave., Reading, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Keynote speaker Eylem Senyuz, senior vice president and senior investment strategy analyst at Truist Advisory Services Inc., will share an overview of 2026 and expectations for 2027. Registration is required: greaterreading.org/truist. Cost is $45 for members, $60 for non-members.

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