Wednesday August 26<\/p>\n
Berks LaunchBox and the Small Business Resource Association will host \u201cEntrepreneur Networking at ThornAlley Kitchen,\u201d 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thorn Alley Kitchen at GoggleWorks, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts\u00a0 Suite 105, Reading. Connect with local startups, small business owners, and entrepreneurs while enjoying appetizers and meeting new faces in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Weather permitting, the event will be in the outdoor seating area. If needed, the event will move indoors. Appetizers and water are included, additional beverages will be available for purchase. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/ \u00a0Cost: Free event<\/p>\n
Wednesday September 2<\/p>\n
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its \u201cREACH Conference \u2013 Sixth Annual,\u201d 12 to 5 p.m., RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve, 100 Gold Club Drive, Phoenixville.\u00a0 The conference features three impactful sessions, networking opportunities, and experiences created to help you grow both personally and professionally, and the REACH Awards. Keynote speaker is Erika Rothenberger, speaking on \u201cThe Audacity That Builds You.\u201d Registration: https:\/\/tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/864503. Cost: $150 per person.<\/p>\n
Wednesday September 9<\/p>\n
Berks LaunchBox presents \u201cCalm in the Chaos: Stress Reduction for Entrepreneurs,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m., in-person, at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. This interactive workshop combines practical stress-management strategies in the first hour with a guided Zentangle experience in the second hour to help entrepreneurs reflect, problem-solve, slow down, and recharge. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n
Tuesday September 15<\/p>\n
Berks LaunchBox presents \u201cLaunchTalk: Connect & Inspire \u2013 Hispanic Heritage Month Networking Edition,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. The evening will begin with a short presentation on how to effectively introduce yourself and your business, followed by an interactive networking activity inspired by speed dating. Whether you\u2019re a business owner, professional, or aspiring entrepreneur, this event is designed to help you build confidence, strengthen networking skills, and expand your network. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n
Tuesday September 22<\/p>\n
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its \u201cMembership Meeting: Mastering Meetings,\u201d 8 to 9:30 a.m., Spring Hollow Golf Club and Preserve, 3350 Schuylkill Road, Spring City.\u00a0 This interactive session will teach you practical facilitation techniques to keep discussions focused, participants engaged, and outcomes actionable all while making meetings enjoyable. The event will also serve as the chamber\u2019s annual meeting. Registration: https:\/\/tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/864551. Cost: $40\u00a0 for members; $70 for non-members.<\/p>\n
Thursday September 24<\/p>\n
Reading Hospital and Junior League of Reading will host \u201cEmpowered Leadership Conference: Self-Care, Connection, and Courageous Leadership,\u201d 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn St., Reading. Professionals that spend their days leading, supporting, serving and caring for others are invited to this full-day professional development conference. Keynote speaker is Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, an internationally recognized physician, executive leadership coach, and trauma-informed leadership expert, who brings a science-based, practical approach to leadership, burnout prevention, trust, and psychological safety. Registration: http:\/\/www.jlreading.org\/dr-maiysha\/\u00a0 Cost: $100.<\/p>\n
Monday September 28<\/p>\n
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance hosts \u201cAI For Business: Get Started Before Your Competitors Do,\u201d 12 to 1:30 p.m., Center for Business Excellence, 49 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing. In this session, see how AI handles every day work like customer emails, common questions and long documents. Attendees will learn to use it without putting their business or customers\u2019 information at risk. Registration: greaterreading.org. Cost: $50 for members; $75 for non-members.<\/p>\n
Wednesday October 14<\/p>\n
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts its 2026 Women2Women \u2014 Evening of Empowerment, \u201cUnscripted Impact: Shaping Success in the Absence of a Blueprint,\u201d 5:30 to 8 p.m., Redner\u2019s Event Center, 2024 Centre Ave., Reading. Keynote speaker Shavonnia Corbin-Johnson will share insights on what it means to lead, grow and make an impact without having all the answers mapped out ahead. She\u2019ll share insights on navigating uncertainty, embracing resilience and creating opportunities even when the path forward feels unclear. Registration: greaterreading.org. Cost: $75 for members; $95 for non-members.<\/p>\n
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