Wednesday April 22

Berks Women2Women (W2W), a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, hosts “Hired or Hiring: How AI is Changing the Resume Game,” 5 to 7 p.m., The Rookery at Berks Nature, 575 St. Bernardine St., Reading. This Women2Women panel brings together experts from higher education and talent solutions to explore how artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool on both sides of the hiring process. Registration: greaterreading.org. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members.

Wednesday April 22

The Career Professional Executive Networking Group — Reading and Lehigh Valley Chapters jointly host a “Social,” 5:30 to 8 p.m., in-person, Ozgoods Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 4 Lincoln Road, Kutztown. CPENG is a membership based nonprofit organization that provides a forum for members to develop professional relationships and to provide support for business development and professional career transitions. CPENG will provide finger foods, with drinks on your own. Registration is required for all: https://cpengroup.wildapricot.org/. For more information contact Glenn Miller, 717-887-7539 or email GM82PSU1@gmail.com.

Wednesday April 22

Berks LaunchBox presents a panel discussion and networking event — “What it Takes to Adapt and Endure,” 6 to 8 p.m., in-person, at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. Attendees will hear honest stories about adapting through challenges and creating businesses rooted in purpose and community. The session will feature Jonathan Escueta of City Cuts Barbershop; Nate Moore of RockHound Apparel; and Christine Kreisher of The Bagel Bar Café and Irresistible Teams. Registration: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. Cost: Free to the public.

Thursday April 23

Four area chambers of commerce join together to host a “Young Professionals Mega Mixer,” at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in the Grille, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie. Hosted by the TriCounty Area Chamber, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber, and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber – the event will connect the next generation of business leaders. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/864597. Cost: $20.

Wednesday April 29

The Small Business Resource Association hosts an “SBRA Mingle at Go Fish,” 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Go Fish Restaurant and Bar, 201 Hull St., Sinking Spring. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register-go-fish.

Thursday April 30

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce presents its “Annual Dinner,” 5 to 8:30 p.m., RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve, 100 Golf Club Drive, Phoenixville. Keynote speaker for the event is Hollis Thomas, retired Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle. Thomas will share his experiences on the field, lessons in leadership and insights into life after professional football. Attendees are invited to wear green or an Eagles jersey. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/864517. Cost: $130 for members; $220 for non-members.

Friday May 1

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.

Wednesday May 13

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts its “113th Annual Dinner,” 5 to 7:30 p.m., Santander Arena, 700 Penn St., Reading. Astronaut Mike Massimino is the keynote speaker. Massimino’s topic: “Be Ready for the Future: Change is Inevitable, Accept and Embrace It.” The GRCA will also present its annual Business Excellence Awards. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost: $190 for members, $210 for non-members — April 3-24; $195 for members, $215 for non-members — April 25-May1.

Wednesday May 13

Berks LaunchBox presents a discussion and networking event — “From AI Curiosity to Real Productivity,” 6 to 8 p.m., in-person, at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. This hands-on workshop is designed to bridge the gap between experimenting with AI and seeing real business/productivity gains. Attendees will apply AI to a real task or workflow from your own business or professional work during the session. Note: NO technical background is required for this session, led by Uday Shah, who works in the IT and Risk Compliance division of Fulton Bank. Registration: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. Cost: Free to the public.

Wednesday June 3

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts a “Breakfast4Success — Never, Ever, Ever Give Up — Lessons in Leadership and Resilience,” 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., McGlinn Conference Center, 460 St. Bernardine St., Reading. Keynote speaker for the member exclusive event is Jay Sidhu. As the founder and former CEO of Sovereign Bank and now chairman and former CEO of Customers Bancorp, Sidhu has led organizations through growth and change while never losing sight of his personal mission: to inspire others to dream big and never give up. Registration: greaterreading.org. Cost: $50 for members. This is a member exclusive event.

Thursday June 4

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a “Membership Breakfast – Leadership TriCounty Showcase,” Spring Hollow Golf Club, 3350 Schuylkill Road, Spring City. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/864550. Cost: $40 for members; $70 for non-members.

Tuesday June 9

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a “REACH Luncheon: Connect,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets, 18 W. Lightcap Road, Suite 613, Limerick. The luncheon is designed to bring women together for connection, conversation and community. The event will feature a discussion led by Mihika Patel of 1 Mighty Mama, a previous REACH Conference speaker. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/864513. Cost: $50 for members; $90 for non-members.

Monday June 29

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts the next installment of its economic development webinar series: “Demystifying Economic Development Organizations,” 12 to 1 p.m., virtually via Zoom. This session will highlight the key organizations driving economic development in Berks County and how their efforts align. It will provide a clear understanding of who to call, when to engage, and how the system supports growth. Registration: greaterreading.org. Cost: Free to the public.

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