Wednesday Oct. 29<\/p>\n
The Small Business Resource Association is teaming up with the Latino Chamber of Commerce to host \u201cHuge Networking Co-Mingle,\u201d 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Studio 413 Photography, 35 N. 6th St., Reading. Connect with local business owners, professionals and community leaders. Registration: https:\/\/www.sbrassociation.com\/register\u2014studio-413<\/a>. This event is free for members, $25 at the door for non-members.<\/p>\n Thursday Oct. 30<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) and Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS will host a \u201cMeet and Greet with Local Candidates,\u201d 5 to 6:30 p.m., Reading Regional Airport, 2501 Bernville Road, Reading. The community is invited to this even, to connect with local candidates \u2013 ask questions, share concerns and lean more. All candidates are also invited to attend. Registration is required: greaterreading.org\/election<\/a>. Cost: $15 for all.<\/p>\n Friday Nov. 7<\/p>\n The Small Business Resource Association is hosting a \u201cBreakfast Referral Club\u201d at B2 Bistro,\u201d 7:30 to 9 a.m., at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading. Sign up for this fun and informative networking event. Cost: The cost of your breakfast. Registration: https:\/\/www.sbrassociation.com\/register\u2014breakfast-club-at-b2-bistro<\/a>.<\/p>\n Monday Nov. 10<\/p>\n Elevate Berks at Berks LaunchBox will host the first session in a Business 101 workshop series, \u201cBuild Your Business in Six Weeks,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m. At Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., Suite 10, Reading. Learn directly from regional experts. Attendees will complete a business plan and gain connections to local resources. Subsequent sessions will be held Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8 and 15. Complete a short interest form, and when the registration form is available complete it. Interest form\/Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Wednesday Nov. 12<\/p>\n The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a \u201cLeadership TriCounty Alumni Nonprofit Event,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m., TriCounty Community Network, 13 Armand Hammer Blvd., Suite 102, Pottstown. This event is designed to create connections between local nonprofits and Leadership TriCounty alumni and current class members. Registration: https:\/\/tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/864039<\/a>. Cost: Free for Leadership TriCounty alumni and current class, and up to 20 local nonprofits.<\/p>\n Thursday Nov. 13<\/p>\n The Career Professional Executive Networking Group Reading and Lehigh Chapters will jointly host a \u201cSocial Event,\u201d 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\/<\/a>. Cost: Food and drink are on your own. For more information contact Glenn Miller, GM82PSU1@gmail.com, or 717-887-7539.<\/p>\n Tuesday Nov. 18<\/p>\n Penn State Extension will host a workshop \u201cEstimating and Bidding for Landscape Installation,\u201d 9 a.m. to 3 .m., at Penn State Extension\u2019s York County office, 2401 Pleasant Valley Road, York. The workshop is designed to help participants understand how to determine the overhead of operating a landscaping business and create a profitable bid. Deadline to register is Saturday, Nov. 15. Registration: https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/landscape-bidding<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tuesday Nov. 18<\/p>\n Penn State Berks presents \u201cFrom Idea to Income \u2013 AI Workshop,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m., at the Penn State Berks Gaige Building, room 121, 1801 Broadcasting Road. Discover how to harness AI to accelerate business growth in this interactive workshop led by Drew Griffin, founder of Askspot.ai. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops to try different tools. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Thursday Nov. 20<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox and the Kutztown University SBDC will present a Spanish Language Workshop Series for Entrepreneurs, \u201cLearn Business Basics \u2013 Take the First Step in Your Startup Journey,\u201d 6 to 7 p.m. monthly in Reading and Kutztown. The first session is \u2013 How to Register a Business. Additional sessions are scheduled for Dec. 11 (Creating a Business Model Canvas) and Jan. 22 (Navigating PA One Stop Shop) \u2013 with additional dates\/topics to be added. This free monthly series introduces key information to help entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public. All workshops will be taught in Spanish.<\/p>\n Wednesday Dec. 3<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host the \u201c2025 Truist Economic Forecast Breakfast,\u201d Redner\u2019s Event Center, 2024 Centre Ave., Reading, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Keynote speaker Mike Skordeles, head of U.S. Economics and a vice president at Truist Advisory Services Inc., will share his insights into macro trends, interest rate paths, sector dynamics and what local businesses should watch as they plan for the year ahead. Registration is required: greaterreading.org\/truist<\/a>. Cost is $40 for members, $55 for non-members.<\/p>\n Every second Tuesday<\/p>\n