Tuesday, August 9th
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host its annual picnic and Burks Biz Home Run Derby from 4:30-8:30 pm at First Energy Stadium at 1900 Center Ave in Reading. Rainy Day: Thursday, August 11th. Don’t miss this opportunity. Network, enjoy food, drink and music. Registration is required for this event: greaterreading.org. Fee: $45 for members, $55 for non-members. Tickets can also be purchased in bundles. $400 for a 10-ticket bundle and $800 for a 20-ticket bundle that includes the Home Run Derby batter.
Monday, August 15th
Berks LaunchBox introduces “3D printing for beginners”. By appointment from 6pm to 8pm. Provides an overview of additive manufacturing. Describes the software and equipment used to 3D print products. We’ll explain the terms and tips used in 3D printing, and walk you through the process of designing, slicing, and printing in software to bring your ideas to life. Together, we create a tool in TinkerCAD, personalize it, and send it to the printer to create the first prototype. To select your time slot, please visit https://www.picktime.com/BerksLaunchBox. For additional information, please email BK-InnovationHub@psu.edu.
Thursday, August 18th
Berks Alliance Community Development will be spotlighting Berks Nature and The Nature Place from 12pm to 1pm via Zoom. Berks Nature is Berks County’s primary environmental protection and conservation agency. They are custodians of over 10,000 acres protected through conservation easements, owners of another 1,000 acres, and custodians of 27 miles of trails in the area. In addition to its environmental commitment, Burks Nature offers a variety of educational opportunities. Perhaps the most significant recent development in Burks Nature is the expansion of The Nature Place on his 100 acres in Angelica Park. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsf-qppjojGtbN-bHvlKUrXYeVhc4XqXpM. This meeting is free to the general public.
Wednesday, August 24th
The Manufacturer Resource Center will host a free webinar, “Reducing Your Energy Costs,” via Zoom from 10:30am to 12:00pm. All business owners/decision makers are not only informed about current and future energy market conditions, but also updated on some of the issues we have considered in the past. Business owners of any size will find the information informative, but the presentation may offer more actionable items for larger companies. See www.mrcpa.org/events for full instructions and registration. Contact: Diane Lewis diane.lewis@mrcpa.org or 610-628-4578. Price: Free, free.
Monday, September 12th
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Chamber Golf Outing and Clambake” from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm at the Hickory Valley Golf Club, 1921 Ludwig Road, Gilbertsville. Registration begins at 10:30 am with a networking lunch, followed by a shotgun at noon followed by a clambake dinner at Moyer’s Catering. Single or Foursome ticket purchase includes complimentary use of 18 holes of golf, golf cart, driving range, networking lunch, clambake dinner, snacks and goodie bag. Registration is required for this members-only event: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/857745. Fee: $200 per member golfer. $750 per member foursome. $50 for dinner only. The rainy day is Monday, September 26th.
every Tuesday
SHRM Berks County Chapter will hold a virtual meeting from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. The meeting will include presentations on relevant HR topics. For more information, please visit www.berkspa.shrm.org.
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