Friday March 20<\/p>\n
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, will host its \u201cState of the County 2026,\u201d 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Abraham Lincoln, 100 N. 5th St., Reading. GRCA\u2019s State of the County is the new,\u00a0annual civic briefing on Berks County\u2019s economy and development. The program features a data-driven presentation by the Center for Regional Analysis from\u00a0EDC\u00a0Lancaster County, followed by a panel discussion with the Berks County Commissioners, who will examine\u00a0county-level economic trends, priorities\u00a0and opportunities. Registration: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $50 for members, $65 for non-members.<\/p>\n Wednesday March 25<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents \u201choneygrow\u2019s Founder on Failure, Pivots, and Building What Lasts,\u201d 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., in-person, Penn State Berks, Perkins Student Center, Lion\u2019s Den (Room 101). The session will feature Justin Rosenberg, founder of honeygrow and Penn State alumnus, as he shares the real story behind building a fast growing restaurant brand.\u00a0 Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Thursday March 26<\/p>\n The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will present its \u201cBoyertown Area Progress Dinner,\u201d 5 to 8:30 p.m., La Massaria at Bella Vista, 2901 Fagleysville Road, Gilbertsville. Join the chamber in celebrating the Boyertown area. The chamber will present the James K. Boyer Quality of Life Award. Registration: https:\/\/tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/864504<\/a>. Cost: $100 for members; $200 for non-members.<\/p>\n Thursday March 26<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents \u201cHow to Attract and Retain Customers,\u201d 6 to 7 p.m., virtual via Zoom in Spanish. In this workshop, attendees will learn what market research is, how to use it to make strategic decisions, and how the Kutztown Small business Development Center can support them \u2014 free of charge. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Monday March 30<\/p>\n The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at Reading Area Community College will host its \u201cFundamentals of Project Management\u201d workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u00a0 This project management course offers a fundamental look into the key best practices of project management. The course is delivered over two sessions \u2014 March 30 and April 6 \u2014 with in- and out-of-class activities. Full workshop description and registration can be found at www.racc.edu\/events\/project-management<\/a> or call Pandora Mazzo at 610-372-4721 ext. 5312. Cost: $825<\/p>\n Tuesday April 7<\/p>\n The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a \u201cMembership Breakfast: Succession Planning Panel,\u201d 8 to 9:30 a.m., Spring Hollow Golf Club, 3550 Schuylkill Road, Spring City. This breakfast event will feature a keynote address from A.D. Moyer Lumber owner, Alex Moyer, followed by a four-person panel discussion designed to provide a comprehensive view of the succession planning process. Registration: https:\/\/tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/864549<\/a>. Cost: $40 for members; $70 for non-members.<\/p>\n Wednesday April 8<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox will present \u201cFrom Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Tools to Move Forward When Your Inner Voice Holds You back,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m., in-person, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. Led by Tess Doran, artist and director of retail and visitor experience, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, this workshop focuses on believing in yourself. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Thursday April 9<\/p>\n De Mujer a Mujer, a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), will welcome Pennsylvania state Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz as the keynote speaker of its next event, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Centro Hispano \u2014 Casa de la Amistad Center, 201 Penn St., Reading. Cepeda-Freytiz will speak on Encuentra Tu Voz: Habla con Seguridad y Prop\u00f3sito (Finding Your Voice: Speaking with Confidence & Purpose), sharing insights on public speaking, assertiveness and self-advocacy. Registration: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $20 for members; $25 for non-members.<\/p>\n Tuesday April 14<\/p>\n The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a \u201cREACH Luncheon: Women at Work, Minds at Ease,\u201d 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Bally Spring Inn, 90 Airport Road, Barto. In honor of stress awareness month, this luncheon will focus on stress management and mental health for busy professionals, and will feature a panel discussion designed to provide strategies and insights for managing stress, facilitated by Annalisa Smithson of Unleashed Counseling. Registration: https:\/\/tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/864501<\/a>. Cost: $50 for members, $90 for non-members.<\/p>\n Wednesday April 22<\/p>\n Berks Women2Women (W2W), a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, will host \u201cHired or Hiring: How AI is Changing the Resume Game,\u201d 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<\/a>. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members.<\/p>\n Wednesday April 22<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents a panel discussion and networking event \u2014 \u201cWhat it Takes to Adapt and Endure,\u201d 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 Caf\u00e9 and Irresistible Teams. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Wednesday May 13<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host its \u201c113th Annual Dinner,\u201d 5 to 7:30 p.m., Santander Arena, 700 Penn St., Reading. Astronaut Mike Massimino is the keynote speaker. Massimino\u2019s topic: \u201cBe Ready for the Future:\u00a0Change is Inevitable, Accept and Embrace It.\u201d The GRCA will also present its annual Business Excellence Awards. Registration is required: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $185 for members, $205 for non-members \u2014 by April 2; $190 for members, $210 for non-members \u2014 April 3-24; $195 for members, $215 for non-members \u2014 April 25-May1.<\/p>\n Wednesday May 13<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents a discussion and networking event \u2014 \u201cFrom AI Curiosity to Real Productivity,\u201d 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, by focusing on real work rather than just tool demonstrations. 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 working session, led by Uday Shah, who works in the IT and Risk Compliance division of Fulton Bank. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Every second Tuesday<\/p>\n