Thursday Dec. 11<\/p>\n
The Berks Family Business Alliance, a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance will host \u201cPreparing for the Future\u201d for family-owned businesses, 8 to 10 a.m., Center for Business Excellence, 49 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing. This event will feature expert insight from Laurel Cline of Cherry Bekaert and Brian Boland of Kozloff Stoudt as they explore the legal and long-term compensation strategies every family business should consider to protect its legacy. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost is $35 for members, $50 for non-members.<\/p>\n
Thursday Dec. 11<\/p>\n
Berks LaunchBox and the Kutztown University SBDC will present the second session in a Spanish Language Workshop Series for Entrepreneurs, \u201cLearn Business Basics -Take the First Step in Your Startup Journey,\u201d being held monthly through June in Reading and Kutztown. The second session, 6 to 7:30 p.m. is \u2013 \u201cCreating a Business Model Canvas.\u201d A third session will be held Jan. 22, 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\/. Cost: Free to the public. All workshops will be taught in Spanish.<\/p>\n
Monday Dec. 15<\/p>\n
Elevate Berks at Berks LaunchBox will host the sixth and final 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. Interest form\/Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n
Wednesday Dec. 17<\/p>\n
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a \u201cHoliday Networking Brunch,\u201d 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TriCounty Area Chamber\u2019s Conference room at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets, 18 W. Lightcap Road, Suite 613, Limerick Township. Come dressed in your favorite Christmas sweater, and mingle with chamber members and area professionals. Registration: https:\/\/tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/864268. Cost: $20 for members; $30 for non-members.<\/p>\n
Wednesday Dec. 17<\/p>\n
The Small Business Resource Association is hosting a Networking Jingle Mingle at Riverfront Federal Credit Union, 2609 Keiser Blvd., Spring Township, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join SBRA for this annual holiday networking event. Bring an unwrapped gift to help the children of the residents of the Hope Rescue Mission. https:\/\/www.sbrassociation.com\/register-jingle-mingle. The price of admission is one or more unwrapped children\u2019s gifts.<\/p>\n
Tuesday Jan. 20<\/p>\n
The Career Professional Executive Networking Group Reading and Lehigh Valley 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\/. Cost: CPENG will provide finger foods; guests pay for drinks. For more information contact Glenn Miller, GM82PSU1@gmail.com, or 717-887-7539.<\/p>\n
Wednesday Jan. 21<\/p>\n
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host its \u201c2026 Economic Development Brunch,\u201d 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Spring Hollow golf Club, 3350 Schuylkill Road, Spring City. This year\u2019s event will feature a TriCounty Economic Development panel including: Stephen Forster,\u00a0director of commerce, Montgomery County; Pamela\u00a0Menet,\u00a0director of community and economic development, Berks County; and Mike Grigalonis, president and COO, Chester County Economic Development Council. In addition, economic development updates on Pottstown and Boyertown will be presented. Registration is required: https:\/\/tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/864498. Cost is $55 per member; $110 for non-members.<\/p>\n
Wednesday Jan. 21<\/p>\n
Berks LaunchBox presents \u201cMoney Smarts for New Entrepreneurs \u2013 Managing Finances After You Launch,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop is designed for new and aspiring entrepreneurs \u2013 whether you\u2019ve just launched, are developing your idea or are starting to earn income. The session is led by Andrea Heintz George, co-founder, Heintz Tax Service. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/. 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
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