Wednesday Jan. 28<\/p>\n
The Small Business Resource Association is hosting an \u201cSBRA Mingle at B2 Bistro,\u201d 5:30 to 7 p.m., at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading. Registration: https:\/\/www.sbrassociation.com\/register-b2-bistro<\/a>. This event is free for members, $25 at the door for non-members.<\/p>\n Wednesday Feb. 4<\/p>\n The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host its \u201cBreakfast4Success \u2014 Powerhouses: Women in Engineering,\u201d 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Reading Country Club, 5311 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township. This breakfast, in conjunction with Women2Women, will feature local women engineers who are challenging norms, driving innovation and paving the way for the next generation. Panelists include: Erin Connelly, Brentwood Industries; Kara Humes, Entech Engineering Inc.; Nikita Patel, Sherman Engineering Co.; Natalie Ruppert, East Penn Manufacturing; and moderator Kirsten Deysher, Entech Engineering Inc. Registration is required: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $50 for members; $60 for non-members.<\/p>\n Wednesday Feb. 4<\/p>\n The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at Reading Area Community College\u00a0 is running a 15-week LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate Boot Camp from Feb. 4 through May 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brentwood Industries\u2019 site.\u00a0 Looking to level up your current belt?\u00a0 RACC offers the ability to jump into the necessary sessions to achieve your next level. This intensive boot camp guides participants through all three Lean Six Sigma belts \u2014 and is designed to build a strong foundation for Lean\/Six Sigma skills and support your ongoing Lean Six Sigma journey.\u00a0 For additional information and registration call or email Pandora Mazzo at 610-372-4721 ext. 5312 or pmazzo@racc.edu.<\/p>\n Thursday Feb. 5<\/p>\n The Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA, a program of the Chester County Economic Development Council will hold its \u201c14th Annual SEI Energy Briefing,\u201d 8 to 10 a.m., at the Chester County Economic Development Council, 737 Constitution Drive, Uwchlan Township, Chester County. This year\u2019s event will address the Investment Tax Credit changes taking effect that will significantly reshape the landscape for energy project development across the region. Registration: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/14th-annual-sei-energy-briefing-tickets-1977983540014<\/a>\u00a0 Cost: $37.74<\/p>\n Tuesday Feb. 10<\/p>\n The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a \u201cREACH Luncheon: Strong Hearts, Strong Women,\u201d 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., LaMassaria at Bella Vista, 2901 Fagleysville Road, Gilbertsville. In celebration of American Heart Month Dr. Carol Henwood-Dahdah, of Lehigh Valley Health Network will share how women can advocate for themselves, offer practical guidance for managing wellness, and sharing meaningful ways to support friends, loved ones and colleagues. Attendees will also hear from Amy Cavaliere, who will share her personal story of surviving a heart attack. Registration: https:\/\/tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/864502<\/a>. Cost: $50 for members, $90 for non-members.<\/p>\n Thursday February 12<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents \u201cSoutheast PA Cybersecurity Professional Meetup,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m., in-person, Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. This gathering of cybersecurity professionals brings together practitioners from across the region to connect, share knowledge and learn from one another. The session will feature Zac Davis and Erkin Djindjiev of DomainGuard, who will lead a combined technical talk and hands-on activity: \u201cPreventing and Detecting IDOR + Hands-On Hacking with LogSnare.\u201d Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Wednesday Feb. 18<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents \u201cLinkedIn for Startups,\u201d 6 to 7:15 p.m., virtually via Zoom. This workshop will provide attendees with practical LinkedIn strategies they can use immediately. This session is for those that want to grow their presence on LinkedIn. The instructor is Brooke Miles, founder of Delaware ShoutOut, a LinkedIn strategy and training firm. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Thursday Feb. 19<\/p>\n The Berks Family Business Alliance, a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance is launching the first of a 2026 Storytelling Series, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. The first installment \u201cLife, Death & Business: The Kuhn Family Story,\u201d features Edward Kuhn, Jr., Michael Kuhn, Rachel Kuhn and Michael Kuhn, Jr., providing multi-generational perspectives on leadership, succession and sustaining a business where trust and compassion are everything. Registration is required: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost is $35 for members, $50 for non-members.<\/p>\n Thursday February 19<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents \u201c3D Printing for Beginners \u2013 Level 2,\u201d 6 to 8 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. The class will vote to choose one of three projects to work on, which will be completed in class. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Tuesday February 24<\/p>\n Berks LaunchBox presents \u201cAI for Business (in Spanish),\u201d 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. Learn how to use AI tools to improve efficiency, productivity and decision-making. Led by Frael Reinoso, this course will help you understand real ways to apply AI in your business. Registration: https:\/\/sites.psu.edu\/berkslaunchbox\/updates\/<\/a>. Cost: Free to the public.<\/p>\n Wednesday March 4<\/p>\n Berks Women2Women (W2W), a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, will host its \u201c15th Annual Conference & Expo,\u201d 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PLEX at Alvernia, 465 St. Bernardine St., Reading. Join Women2Women and more than 300 attendees for networking, inspiration and a look at female-owned businesses in Berks County. The event also will honor the 2025 ATHENA Award recipient as well as the recipient of the EmpowHER Award. Registration is required by Sunday, Feb. 21: greaterreading.org<\/a>. Cost: $120 for an all-day pass for members, $135 for non-members; keynote only $55; afternoon ATHENA celebration and lunch only $60.<\/p>\n Thursday March 26<\/p>\n The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce with present its \u201cBoyertown Area Progress Dinner,\u201d 5 to 8:30 p.m., La Massaria at Bella Vista, 2901 Fagleysville Road, Gilbertsville. Join the chamber in celebrating the Boyertown area. The chamber will present the James K. Boyer Quality of Life Award. This year\u2019s video production will include companies that are new to serving the community and that have made renovations and improvements to their buildings. Registration: https:\/\/tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/864504<\/a>. Cost: $100 for members; $200 for non-members.<\/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. 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