Business week schedule for August 23

Wednesday, August 24

The Grower Resource Center will host a free webinar, “Reducing Energy Costs,” from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., virtually via Zoom. Business owners/decision makers will be informed about current and future energy market conditions and updated on some of the issues they have considered in the past. A business owner of any size will gain insightful information, but the presentation can offer larger companies more effective things. For a full description and to register: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis at diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Price: free, free.

Wednesday, August 31

The Small Business Resource Association is hosting a Networking MINGLE at B2 Bistro, 710 Reading Ave., Reading, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register-b2-bistro. SBRA MINGLES provides a unique opportunity to network with other small business owners. This event is free for members, $25 admission for non-members.

Thursday, September 8

The Grower Resource Center will host a free webinar, “Family Management in a Family Business,” from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., virtually via Zoom. During this 90-minute online session, participants will receive insightful interactive instruction, hands-on exercises, and engaging discussion. You will learn how to create governance, including family meetings, family values, family constitution, board of directors, etc. Through common tools, you will learn that developing a governance structure creates alignment and harmony throughout the business and family . For a full description and to register: www.mrcpa.org/events. Contact: Diane Lewis at diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Price: free, free.

Monday, September 12

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Camera and Clambake Golf Outing” from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Hickory Valley Golf Club, 1921 Ludwig Road, Gilbertsville. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a networking lunch, a shotgun start at noon, followed by a Clambake dinner provided by Moyer’s Catering. Ticket purchase for one or four includes: 18 holes of golf, golf carts, complimentary driving range, luncheon, clambake dinner, refreshments and goodie bag. Registration is only required for this event participant: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/857745. Cost: $200 per golfer; $750 for a membership of four; $50 for dinner only. The rain date is Monday, September 26.

Wednesday, September 14

Berks LaunchBox hosts “Make Your Website Work for You” from 10 to 11 a.m. virtually via Zoom, the first of six Grow with Google events in the series presented by Invent Penn State LaunchBox and the Innovation Network. In this presentation, learn how to create a searchable website that drives user action and supports your goals. This workshop will help you create a new website or improve an old one. 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 lasting 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 spotlight “GoggleWorks Art Park” from 12 to 1 p.m. virtually via Zoom. Find out more about the proposed GoggleWorks Art Park – plans to use art to transform underused open spaces in the 6th Ward in central Reading. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdeGqrzotGdG5nurBAalBqLcO6PJbmBlS. This meeting is free to the public.

Every other Tuesday

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

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