Wednesday June 24<\/p>\n
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance launches its first \u201c Non-Profit Roundtable Series,\u201d 8 to 9:30 a.m., Center for Business Excellence, 49 Commerce Dr., Wyomissing, an interactive event focused on collaboration, connection and shared problem-solving. The first roundtable will center on the role of community calendars. Attendees will discuss best practices, identify gaps and consider new ways to streamline communication across the sector. Registration: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $50 for members; $60 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 Wednesday July 15<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents \u201cBuild It, Ship It, Learn: Real-World Software Development for Startups,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m., in-person, at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. In this session, you\u2019ll learn what it takes to go from idea to a real, working product. Jared Hoffa, a software developer and startup builder, will walk you through a practical, real-world approach to building in a startup environment\u2014where speed, feedback, and iteration matter more than perfection.\u00a0 Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Tuesday July 28<\/p>\n The Career Professional Executive Networking Group \u2013 Reading and Lehigh Valley Chapters jointly host a \u201cSocial at Ozgood\u2019s,\u201d 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\/<\/a>. For more information contact Glenn Miller, 717-887-7539 or email GM82PSU1@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wednesday July 29<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts the next installment of its economic development webinar series: \u201cEconomic Development + PlaceMaking,\u201d 12 to 1 p.m., virtually via Zoom. This session will explore the connection between economic development and placemaking. This conversation will focus on how communities leverage their unique assets to create places where people want to live, work, and invest. Registration: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Wednesday August 12<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents \u201cCanva for Beginners: Create Graphics + Customize AI Images,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m., in-person, at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. In this hands-on beginner class, learn how to create simple, professional-looking graphics using Canva, even if you\u2019ve never designed anything before. Michelle Hnath will lead the workshop, sharing practical techniques, design tips and hands-on demonstrations. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Every second Tuesday<\/p>\n