Wednesday September 2<\/p>\n
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its \u201cREACH Conference \u2014 Sixth Annual,\u201d 12 to 5 p.m., RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve, 100 Gold Club Drive, Phoenixville. 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<\/a>. 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\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Tuesday September 15<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents \u201cLaunchTalk: Connect & Inspire \u2014 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\/<\/a>. 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. 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<\/a>. 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\/<\/a>\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<\/a>. Cost: $50 for members; $75 for non-members.<\/p>\n Thursday October 1<\/p>\n The Berks Family Business Alliance, a signature program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance hosts \u201cUnder Pressure: How Berks Fire Water Built a Business Ready for Anything,\u201d 8 to 10 a.m., Berks Fire Water, 1145 Commons Blvd., Muhlenberg Twp. Join the FBA for a conversation with the Berks Fire Water team\u00a0 \u2013 including Ted Lavender, president; Lisa Lavender, COO; and Jack Lavender, Customer Success. The candid discussion will explore the decisions, values and relationships that have shaped the company\u2019s success. Registration: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $35 for members; $50 for non-members.<\/p>\n Wednesday October 7<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts \u201cBreakfast4Success \u2014 Behind the Leadership: The East Penn Story,\u201d 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., DoubleTree Reading, 701 Penn St., Reading. Hear from the leaders of East Penn Manufacturing as they share insights on leadership, navigating change, building strong teams and creating a culture where people can succeed. The conversation will offer practical takeaways for professionals at every stage of their careers. Speakers include Chris Pruitt, executive chairman of the board; Pete Stanislawczyk, CEO; and Christy Weeber, president. Registration: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $50 for members. This is a member exclusive event.<\/p>\n Wednesday October 14<\/p>\n The Chester County Economic Development Council hosts, \u201cTECH360 \u2014 AI Beyond the Hype,\u201d 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Desmond Hotel, One Liberty Blvd., Malvern. This half-day workshop explores what AI in real life looks like and focuses on how organizations can adopt AI responsibly while keeping people, purpose, and culture at the center. Attendees will also discover what\u2019s next in AI, and how to put it into action. \u00a0Registration: https:\/\/tech360pa.com\/<\/a>. Cost: $150<\/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<\/a>. Cost: $75 for members; $95 for non-members.<\/p>\n Tuesday October 20<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents \u201cMore Customers, Less Guesswork: Marketing and Sales for Early-Stage Businesses,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. In this practical workshop, Adrian Heredia of KimonoMono will help entrepreneurs understand how marketing and sales work together as one connected growth system. Rather than overwhelming participants with dozens of tactics, the session will focus on a manageable set of actions that early-stage businesses can apply immediately and maintain consistently. \u00a0 Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n