Tuesday, January 10
The Small Business Resource Association will host an adjustment workshop, “New Year’s Resolutions – Resolutions You Don’t Make But Should,” Tuesday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, virtually via Zoom. In this session, John Whitehall will introduce the idea of making resolutions for businesses and review good resolutions for ‘baker’s doding’ to help grow your business in 2023. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/registration/tZAtc-Cvrz8iEtCfF51WJcoo1JlIuXZJJ4Qu. This event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, January 10
The Manufacturer Resource Center will host the webinar “Strategic Planning: Taking Control of Your Business” virtually via Zoom from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Denise Haney will deliver a powerful and inspiring presentation, introducing attendees to the six key elements of a successful business. Attendees will leave with a simple and practical set of tools that they and their leadership teams will use immediately to focus on priorities, clarify issues, and collectively gain support. Complete instructions and registration can be found at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis at diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: Free—but registration is required.
Friday, January 13
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host a networking breakfast with Berks County Commissioners at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, 701 Reading Penn St., from 7:30 am to 9:30 am. Attendees will hear an update on commissioners’ 2023 goals, including economic development, Imagine Berks, planning initiatives for 2030, American Rescue Funding, passenger rail restoration, and many other issues for the county. The county’s new chief operating officer, Kevin Barnhardt, will share the projects he’s working on as commissioner in 2022 and his vision for the county as he assumes his new leadership role. Registration required at greaterreading.org. Cost: $35 for members, $50 for non-members.
Thursday, January 19
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a “REACH Luncheon: Time Management” at the Copperfield Inn at Lakeside, 594 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Led by business consultant, CFO and Certified NeuroCoach Audrey Faust, the luncheon will help attendees learn how to stop feeling “burned out, overwhelmed and overwhelmed.” Participation fee is $45 for members; $90 for non-members. Registration: https://business.tricountyareachamber.com/events/details/reach-luncheon-time-management-857868?calendarMonth=2023-01-01
Tuesday, January 24
The Small Business Resource Association will be hosting an Adjustment Workshop on the Economic and Financial Market Landscape Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. via Zoom. In this session, presented by Dianne Manges of Truist Foundations, key points will include: An overview of the current economic situation; Financial market outlook; Impact on small business activity. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdeGhrjsjE9IQY3HBUP4GWk9bWs93HThi. This event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, January 25
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a members’ breakfast on “Internships: Are They Right for Your Business” from 8-9:30 am at the Spring Hollow Golf Club, 3350 Schuylkill Road, Spring City. This members’ breakfast will feature an internship panel discussion and will discuss support, opportunities, requirements and the benefits of working with students from the region. Participation fee is $35 for members; $70 for non-members. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/857977.
Wednesday, January 25
Berks LaunchBox hosts a webinar “Step-by-Step Course to Build a Business Model Canvas” from 6.30pm to 7.30pm to learn how to use the Business Model Canvas to develop a business plan in a one-page The viability, desirability and viability of the business. Attendees will learn how to articulate their value proposition, how they deliver value, and how to measure that value. They will also have the opportunity to practice and get feedback on the sketches from one of the coaches in a follow-up private session. Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/step-by-step-class-to-build-a-business-model-canvas-tickets-488658640147. This course is free and open to the public.
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The SHRM Berks County Chapter will hold a virtual meeting from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Conferences include presentations on HR-related topics. For more information, visit www.berkspa.shrm.org.
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