Business Weekly Agenda for September 6
Sep. 6—Thursday, September 8
The Manufacturers Resource Center will host a complimentary webinar, "Governance for the Family in a Family Business," from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., virtually via Zoom. During a live 90-minute, online session, attendees will receive insightful and interactive coaching, practical hands-on exercises, and engaging discussion. You will be introduced to the journey of creating governance, including family meetings, family values, family constitution, board, etc. With the tools that are shared, you will learn that designing a governance structure creates alignment and harmony throughout the business and the family. For a full description and to register: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis at diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: Complimentary, no cost.
Tuesday, September 13
The Manufacturers Resource Center will host a Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification course. It is an intensive two-day analytical and process-focused training program focused on improving business processes using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) approach. Participants will create process maps, fishbone diagrams, understand basic statistical measures, complete data demographics exercises, measure and analyze process capability, construct Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts using Minitab statistical software. 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: $750 per person.
Wednesday, September 14
Berks LaunchBox presents "Make Your Website Work for You," from 10 to 11 a.m., virtually via Zoom — the first in a six event Grow with Google series, presented by Invent Penn State LaunchBox and Innovation Network. In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. Sign up for one presentation or all six. A website can promote products and services, create brand visibility, drive online customers to your store, and build strong connections with your audience. Registration: https://berkslaunchbox.psu.edu/project/grow-with-google-webinars/. This meeting is free to the public.
Thursday, September 15
Berks Alliance Community Development will put the spotlight on The GoggleWorks Art Park, from 12 to 1 p.m., virtually via Zoom. Learn more about the proposed GoggleWorks Art Park — planned to utilize the arts to transform under-utilized outdoor spaces in the 6th ward of downtown Reading. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdeGqrzotGdG5nurBAalBqLcO6PJbmBlS. This meeting if free to the public.
Thursday, September 15
Berks LaunchBox presents "3D Printing for Beginners." from 6 to 8 p.m. by appointment. Join us for an overview of additive manufacturing. We will discuss the software and equipment used to 3D print a product. We will go over terms and tips used in 3D printing, then detail the steps in the software to design, slice and print to make your ideas come to life. Together, we will create a tool in TinkerCAD, which you can personalize, then send to the printers to create your first prototype. To select a time slot, visit https://www.picktime.com/BerksLaunchBox. For additional information email BK-InnovationHub@psu.edu
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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