Wednesday October 7<\/p>\n
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts \u201cBreakfast4Success \u2013 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. Registration: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $50 for members. This is a member exclusive event.<\/p>\n Friday October 9<\/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 Saturday October 10<\/p>\n The Berks County Latino Chamber of Commerce will host its \u201cAnnual 2026 Gala,\u201d 6 to 10 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 Penn St., Reading. The gala will feature keynote speaker \u2013 Perla Lopez Baray, anchor and executive producer of 69 News Edicion en Espanol on WFMZ-TV. In addition, several awards recognizing outstanding achievements will be presented. Registration: https:\/\/app.joinit.com\/o\/berks-county-latino-chamber-of-commerce\/event\/ZJq9HbbnKvecBwY2s<\/a>. Cost: $125.<\/p>\n Wednesday October 14<\/p>\n The Chester County Economic Development Council hosts, \u201cTECH360 \u2013 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. Registration: https:\/\/tech360pa.com\/<\/a>. Cost: $150<\/p>\n Wednesday October 14<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts its 2026 Women2Women \u2013 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. Registration: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $75 for members; $95 for non-members.<\/p>\n Thursday October 15<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosts \u201cMeet the Candidates: State Election Mixer,\u201d 5 to 6:30 p.m., Reading Regional Airport, Departure Lounge, 24 Liberator Way, Reading. This event will give attendees an opportunity to connect directly with the candidates seeking to represent Berks County in Harrisburg. Registration: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $20 for members; $30 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. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Tuesday October 27<\/p>\n The Career Professional Executive Networking Group \u2013 Reading and Lehigh Valley Chapters will 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 required for all: https:\/\/cpengroup.wildapricot.org\/event-6796628?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=10\/2\/2026<\/a>\u00a0For more information contact Glenn Miller, 717-887-7539 or email GM82PSU1@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Friday October 30<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host its \u201c12th Annual Manufacturing Summit,\u201d 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Miller Center of the Arts at RACC, 4 N. 2nd St., Reading. A keynote presentation \u2013 \u201cBuilt to Stay: How Great Leaders Keep Great People,\u201d will be led by Lisa Ryan, founder of Grategy, specializing in the human side of manufacturing. A Presentation follows \u2013 \u201cBeyond Traditional Training: What Actually Changes Behavior on the Manufacturing Floor,\u201d led by Kryn McClain, founder and CEO of CatapalloVR. She will share how VR simulation and scenario-based training are being used. Registration: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $40 for members, $55 for non-members.<\/p>\n Monday November 9<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox hosts \u201cBusiness 101 \u2013 A Six-Week Course for Entrepreneurs,\u201d 6 to 9 p.m., each Monday through Dec. 14 at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. This six week series is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses less than two-years old. Over the six- weeks, attendees will build a foundation to launch or grow their business while developing a business plan. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Thursday November 12<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox hosts \u201c10th Anniversary Networking Event,\u201d 5 to 8 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. Throughout the evening, Berks LaunchBox will take a few minutes to share where the Berks LaunchBox started, how it has grown over the past 10 years, and where it\u2019s headed next. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/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