Business Weekly Agenda for November 8

Reading Eagle, Pa.
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Nov. 8—Wednesday November 9

The Manufacturers Resource Center will host a webinar, "Economic Outlook: Raising Rates, Taming Inflation, and Battling Bear Markets," from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., virtually via Zoom. In this webinar, presented by Banyan Partners/Alex. Brown, the forces that are affecting the world economy, domestic economy, and the financial markets will be covered. Among the issues discussed will be interest rates, inflation, energy, geopolitical risks, employment, and corresponding implications of the election outcomes. In addition, the Investment Strategies Group at Alex. Brown / Raymond James will share what it envisions happening over the next 12-18 months. Full description and registration can be found at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis at diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: Complimentary — but registration is required.

Thursday November 10

The Berks Regional Chapter of the association of Fundraising Professionals will host a "National Philanthropy Day Breakfast, Awards and Conversation with Edgar Villanueva" starting at 7:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading. The annual breakfast honors individuals, organizations, and businesses for their philanthropic achievements in Berks County. Immediately following the awards breakfast, AFP Berks will host a conversation with Villanueva, founder and principal of the Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Villanueva is an author, activist, and expert on issues of race, wealth, and philanthropy. Tickets: https://afp-berks-regional-chapter.square.site/national-philanthropy-day.

Thursday November 10

The Manufacturers Resource Center will host a webinar, "Lean Six Sigma — What's In It For My company?" from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., virtually via Zoom. This webinar is targeted for people interested in learning how the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) Lean Six Sigma methodology can be applied to improve company performance. A panel of Six Sigma Green and Black Belts from ABEC, East Penn Manufacturing, and Knoll will share their project learnings and successes. Full description and registration can be found at: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis at diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: Complimentary — but registration is required.

Tuesday November 15

The Small Business Resource Association will host a Tuesday Tune-Up workshop, "How Data Analytics Can Help Grow Your Business," 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., virtually via Zoom. Presented by Shawn Latta of Nuclei Data, key takeaways will be: How analytics can help grow your business; how analytics can help save time; and how analytics assist business owners in being proactive in decision-making. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsf-CspzgiG9ZLiMe4mf_x5l5mKOkXNsJf. This event is free to the public.

Tuesday, November 15

Berks LaunchBox presents a webinar, "High Quality Sales Funnels: The 3Ls to the Best Business Outcomes, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Join Jared Barto, CEO of Funnel Fixer-Upper, to learn how to best setup your sales funnel to create a healthy and profitable business, with a focus on the three Ls: Life, Leads and Legacy. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-quality-sales-funnels-the-3ls-to-the-best-business-outcomes-tickets-440404189787. There is no cost for this webinar.

Tuesday, November 15

Berks LaunchBox presents "3D Printing for Beginners," from 6 to 8 p.m. by appointment. Discuss the software and equipment used to 3D print a product, learn the terms and tips used in 3D printing. Create a tool in TinkerCAD, which you can personalize, then send to the printers to create your first prototype. Another session will be held Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. To select a time slot, visit https://www.picktime.com/BerksLaunchBox. For additional information email BK-InnovationHub@psu.edu

Thursday November 17

Berks LaunchBox presents "Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools," from 12 to 1 p.m., virtually via Zoom — the fourth in a six event Grow with Google series, presented by Invent Penn State LaunchBox and Innovation Network. Learn how to sell your products online. Among the topics to be discussed are the Products tab in Google Business Profile; Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a product feed; and how to connect an E-Commerce website to the Merchant Center. Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8315609064589678350. This meeting is free to the public.

Wednesday, December 7

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host the "2022 Wells Fargo Economic Forecast Breakfast," from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at the Santander Performing Arts Center, third floor ballroom, 136 N. 6th St, Reading. Keynote speaker Jay H. Bryson, Ph.D., managing director and chief economist for Wells Fargo's corporate and investment bank, will present "The U.S. Economic Outlook in Uncertain Times," which will cover how the U.S. economy will respond to the highest inflation in 40 years in addition to geopolitical uncertainty. Registration is required at: greaterreading.org. Cost: $35 for members, $45 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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