Wednesday April 29<\/p>\n
The Small Business Resource Association hosts an \u201cSBRA Mingle at Go Fish,\u201d 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wednesday April 29<\/p>\n The Small Business Development Center at Kutztown University will host its third annual \u201cIlluminate Berks County Networking Dinner,\u201d 6 to 9 p.m., GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. The event offers an opportunity to build connections, expand your network, and engage with others who are helping shape the local small business community. The evening will feature a keynote speaker, structured networking, free headshots, and opportunities to connect directly with fellow business owners and support organizations serving Berks County. Registration:\u00a0 https:\/\/pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com\/events\/33467<\/a>. Cost: No cost to attend.<\/p>\n Thursday April 30<\/p>\n The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce presents its \u201cAnnual Dinner,\u201d 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<\/a>. Cost: $130 for members; $220 for non-members.<\/p>\n Friday May 1<\/p>\n The Small Business Resource Association hosts a \u201cBreakfast Referral Club at B2 Bistro,\u201d 7:30 to 9 a.m., at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading. Registration: https:\/\/www.sbrassociation.com\/register\u2014breakfast-club-at-b2-bistro<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wednesday May 13<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts 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: Change is Inevitable, Accept and Embrace It.\u201d The GRCA will also present its annual Business Excellence Awards. Registration is required: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $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. 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\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Friday May 29<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts a \u201cLegislative Roundtable: Healthcare Workforce Pipeline from Education to Employment in Berks County,\u201d 10 to 11:30 a.m., Reading Hospital Conference Center, 420 S. 5th Ave., West Reading. State Sen. Judy Schwank, state Rep. David Zimmerman and Kristen Rodack, executive deputy secretary PA Dept. of Health, will address the growing urgency of strengthening Berks County\u2019s healthcare workforce pipeline. The discussion will focus on aligning education, training and employment systems to better support local talent. Registration: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $25 for members and non-members.<\/p>\n Wednesday June 3<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts a \u201cBreakfast4Success \u2013 Never, Ever, Ever Give Up \u2013 Lessons in Leadership and Resilience,\u201d 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<\/a>. Cost: $50 for members. This is a member exclusive event.<\/p>\n Thursday June 4<\/p>\n The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a \u201cMembership Breakfast \u2013 Leadership TriCounty Showcase,\u201d Spring Hollow Golf Club, 3350 Schuylkill Road, Spring City. Registration: https:\/\/tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/864550<\/a>. Cost: $40 for members; $70 for non-members.<\/p>\n Tuesday June 9<\/p>\n The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a \u201cREACH Luncheon: Connect,\u201d 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<\/a>. Cost: $50 for members; $90 for non-members.<\/p>\n Monday June 29<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts the next installment of its economic development webinar series: \u201cDemystifying Economic Development Organizations,\u201d 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<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Every second Tuesday<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n