Reading Eagle: Business Weekly Agenda for April 5

Reading Eagle, Reading Eagle, Pa.
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Apr. 5—Tuesday, April 12

The Small Business Resource Association is presenting another SBRA Tune Up Tuesday workshop "How Can Your Business Benefit from Managed IT?" This workshop, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. virtually on Zoom, will address common use cases for managed IT and reducing business risk. Registration at https://www.sbrassociation.com/#EVENTS. This workshop is presented by Josh Madilla of Morefield Communications. SBRA workshops are presented by SBRA members for SBRA members, providing content specifically designed for small business owners. This workshop is free to the public.

Wednesday, April 20

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host its second 2022 Membership Breakfast in its "9 in 5" series, 8 to 9:35 a.m. at Brookside Country Club. Attendees will meet Madeleine Dean and her son Harry Cunnane who co-authored the book "Under Our Roof." In addition to the personal account of the impact that substance abuse had on one family, the TriCounty Area Chamber wants to provide its members with resources to deal with substance use in the workplace. Registration is required by April 13 at 12 p.m. For more information and questions, contact Alice Funk at 610-326-2900 or by email at alice@tricountyareachamber.com.

Thursday, April 21

The Manufacturers Resource Center presents "How to Effectively Attract & Retain Talent" from 2 to 3 p.m., virtually via Zoom. With the "Great Resignation," employers have seen people at all levels leave their jobs in large numbers. Manufacturers across the country report a shortage of qualified workers. Companies need fresh ideas to effectively attract and retain talent. Learn realistic steps to give your company a competitive advantage when it comes to hiring the right people. You'll hear market insights to inform your recruitment and retention strategies and get practical tools that any manufacturing company can put into practice. Information: www.mrcpa.org/events. Information: Diane Lewis at diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Cost: Free.

Wednesday, April 27

The Small Business Resource Association is hosting a Networking MINGLE at B2 Bistro in West Reading, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration at https://www.sbrassociation.com/#EVENTS. SBRA MINGLES provide a unique opportunity to network with other small business owners. Complimentary appetizers. This event is free to the public.

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.