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.

Tuesday November 10

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host “Non-Profit Roundtable: Collaborate, Connect & Grow,” 8 to 9:30 a.m., Center for Business Excellence, 49 Commerce Drive, Womissing. Join this second nonprofit roundtable for 2026 for a collaborative conversation designed for nonprofit leaders to share ideas, challenges and strategies. During the session topics will include collaborative events and board engagement.  Registration: greaterreading.org. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members, lunch included.

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 Small Business Resource Association hosts a “Breakfast Referral Club at B2 Bistro,” 7:30 to 9 a.m., at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register—breakfast-club-at-b2-bistro.

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, Wyomissing. 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.

Friday December 18

The Small Business Resource Association is hosting a “Jingle Mingle at Riverfront Federal Credit Union,” 5:30 to 7 p.m., 2609 Keiser Blvd., Spring Township. Join SBRA for this annual holiday networking event. Bring a wrapped children’s gift, and indicate the ages and gender it’s intended for. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register-jingle-mingle. Cost: one or more wrapped children’s gifts.

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