Mar. 14—Tuesday March 21

The Small Business Resource Association will host a Tuesday Tune-Up workshop, "The Art of Negotiating," 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., virtually via Zoom. In this session, presented by John Whitehall, learn: Why we're uncomfortable negotiating; mindset and outcome — how we keep score; and what our emotions have to do with successful outcomes. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEld-uprzsiE9cBcineI1-47LZkBIsSPJEC.

Tuesday March 21

The Berks Family Business Alliance will hold a workshop, "Get a Grip on Your Business: Right People, Right Seat & Speaking with One Voice," 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the Reading Country Club, 5311 Perkiomen Ave., Exeter Township. In this session, Jim Socci, Professional EOS Implementer, will provide entrepreneurs, business owners and leadership team members the specific tools and disciplines used to attract and retain the right people and get them in the right seats. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost is $30 for members, $40 for non-members, which includes lunch, networking and the workshop.

Thursday March 23

Berks LaunchBox presents a workshop, "Pivot or Press On? The Key to Startup Success," from 6 to 8 p.m. at Berks LaunchBox, 201 Washington St., Suite 105, Reading. This panel discussion features three business owners who have had to learn from failure, pivot, and make hard choices to build sustainable and profitable businesses. Join: Justin Spannuth, VP/COO of Unique Snacks; Adrean Turner, CEO of Turner Coaching, Training & Consulting LLC; Lucine Sihelnik, co-owner of the Great American Creamery Co. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pivot-or-press-on-the-key-to-startup-success-tickets-549554902507

Wednesday March 29

The Small Business Resource Association will host a Networking MINGLE at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register-b2-bistro. SBRA MINGLES provide a unique opportunity to network with other small business owners. This event is free for members, $25 at the door for non-members.

Tuesday April 4

The Manufacturers Resource Center will host a workshop, " 5S Workplace Organization, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Manufacturers Resource Center in Allentown. This course consists of one day of classroom training where you will learn to reduce waste through a systematic application of the 5S System: Sort, Set-in-Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Cost: $425/person, which includes meals, beverages, and materials. The workshop is WEDnet eligible. A full description and registration can be found at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis at diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or call 610-628-4578

Thursday, April 6

Berks Alliance will present, "Spotlight on Berks County Parks and Greenway Strategic Plan," 12 p.m., virtually via Zoom. In 2022, Berks County released an updated Greenway, Parks and Recreation Plan, which evaluated the progress that had been made over the previous decade as well as outlined ambitions for future growth and changes. Join the meeting for presentations by: Ashley Showers, assistant planning director for Berks County; and Lorne Possinger, regional recreation and conservation manager, Pennsylvania Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-ipqDgjGNDkxmEYSTNlw1YfeG_hgJgJ. This event is free to the public.

Thursday April 20

The Manufacturers Resource Center will present "Advanced Manufacturing Technology Show," 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Delta Hotel by Marriott, Breinigsville. Learn from success stories that will accelerate your AMT strategy to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture in your operation. This show can advance all aspects of your business — Safety, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, and HR. Cost: $50/person, $300/table of 8; breakfast included. Full description and registration can be found at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis at diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or call 610-628-4578.

Wednesday April 26

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host its "Annual Dinner 2023 — The Be In The Room Event," 5 to 9 p.m., RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve, Phoenixville. This annual event will feature speakers Kay & Shi — entrepreneurs, speakers, sisters. Registration is required: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/857978. Cost: $110 for TCACC members, $220 for non-members.

Every second Tuesday

The SHRM Berks County Chapter will meet virtually from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Meeting includes a presentation on a relevant HR topic. Visit www.berkspa.shrm.org for details.

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