Tuesday Jan. 20

The Career Professional Executive Networking Group Reading and Lehigh Valley Chapters will jointly host a “Social Event,” 5:30 to 8 p.m., Ozgoods Neighborhood Grill and Bar in the banquet /party room, 4 Lincoln Road, Kutztown. Guests are welcome but registration is required for all: https://cpengroup.wildapricot.org/. Cost: CPENG will provide finger foods; guests pay for drinks. For more information contact Glenn Miller, GM82PSU1@gmail.com, or 717-887-7539.

Wednesday Jan. 21

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host its “2026 Economic Development Brunch,” 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Spring Hollow Golf Club, 3350 Schuylkill Road, Spring City. This year’s event will feature a TriCounty Economic Development panel including: Stephen Forster, director of commerce, Montgomery County; Pamela Menet, director of community and economic development, Berks County; and Mike Grigalonis, president and COO, Chester County Economic Development Council. In addition, economic development updates on Pottstown and Boyertown will be presented. Registration is required: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/864498. Cost is $55 per member; $110 for non-members.

Wednesday Jan. 21

Berks LaunchBox presents “Money Smarts for New Entrepreneurs – Managing Finances After You Launch,” 6 to 8 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop is designed for new and aspiring entrepreneurs – whether you’ve just launched, are developing your idea or are starting to earn income. The session is led by Andrea Heintz George, co-founder, Heintz Tax Service. Registration: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. Cost: Free to the public.

Thursday Jan. 22

Berks LaunchBox and the Kutztown Small Business Development Center present “Navigating PA One Stop Shop: Cottage Industries,” 6 to 7 p.m., via Zoom or in-person at the Kutztown Small Business Development Center, 100 Student Recreation Center, Room 20. This workshop is presented in Spanish. It is designed to guide you in using the checklist tool available on the PA One Stop Shop website. The session, review the key components of the form that will be important when completing the checklist. Registration: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. Cost: Free to the public.

Wednesday Jan. 28

The Small Business Resource Association is hosting an “SBRA Mingle at B2 Bistro,” 5:30 to 7 p.m., at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register-b2-bistro. This event is free for members, $25 at the door for non-members.

Wednesday Feb. 4

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host its “Breakfast4Success — Powerhouses: Women in Engineering,” 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Reading Country Club, 5311 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township. This breakfast, in conjunction with Women2Women, will feature local women engineers who are challenging norms, driving innovation and paving the way for the next generation. Panelists include: Erin Connelly, Brentwood Industries; Kara Humes, Entech Engineering Inc.; Nikita Patel, Sherman Engineering Co.; Natalie Ruppert, East Penn Manufacturing; and moderator Kirsten Deysher, Entech Engineering Inc. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost: $50 for members; $60 for non-members.

Wednesday Feb. 4

The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at Reading Area Community College  is running a 15-week LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate Boot Camp from Feb. 4 through May 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brentwood Industries’ site.  Looking to level up your current belt?  RACC offers the ability to jump into the necessary sessions to achieve your next level. This intensive boot camp guides participants through all three Lean Six Sigma belts — and is designed to build a strong foundation for Lean/Six Sigma skills and support your ongoing Lean Six Sigma journey.  For additional information and registration call or email Pandora Mazzo at 610-372-4721 ext. 5312 or pmazzo@racc.edu.

Tuesday Feb. 10

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a “REACH Luncheon: Strong Hearts, Strong Women,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., LaMassaria at Bella Vista, 2901 Fagleysville Road, Gilbertsville. In celebration of American Heart Month Dr. Carol Henwood-Dahdah, of Lehigh Valley Health Network will share how women can advocate for themselves, offer practical guidance for managing wellness, and sharing meaningful ways to support friends, loved ones and colleagues. Attendees will also hear from Amy Cavaliere, who will share her personal story of surviving a heart attack. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/864502. Cost: $50 for members, $90 for non-members.

Wednesday Feb. 18

Berks LaunchBox presents “Linked in for Startups,” 6 to 7:15 p.m., virtually via Zoom. This workshop will provide attendees with practical LinkedIn strategies they can use immediately. This session is for those that want to grow their presence on LinkedIn. The instructor is Brooke Miles, founder of Delaware ShoutOut, a LinkedIn strategy and training firm. Registration: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. Cost: Free to the public.

Thursday Feb. 19

The Berks Family Business Alliance, a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance is launching the first of a 2026 Storytelling Series, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. The first installment “Life, Death & Business: The Kuhn Family Story,” features Edward Kuhn, Jr., Michael Kuhn, Rachel Kuhn and Michael Kuhn, Jr., providing multi-generational perspectives on leadership, succession and sustaining a business where trust and compassion are everything. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost is $35 for members, $50 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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