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TO DO LIST

Register now for our upcoming events

Signature Events

10/11 Grassroots Issues Series - Energy & Infrastructure/
Green Valley Country Club
10/25 Summit for Success/
Crowne Plaza
 
 

Women2Women

9/27 Annual Kick Off Event
Regina Brett/
Crowne Plaza Reading
10/9 Hope & Healing: Forum on Addiction in our Culture/
Berkshire Country Club
10/20 A Taste of New York Bus Trip
Women2Know:
11/14 Patricia G. Greene
2/12 Wendie DiMatteo
4/25 Natalye Paquin
Growth2Know:
10/18 Dollars & Sense: Understanding Financial Basics
12/4 How to Turn Your Dreams to Reality & Start the Business
1/17 Creating the Perfect Pitch and Building Your Brand
3/14 How to do a Powerful Presentation and Not Lose Your Cool

Networking

9/5 Business at Breakfast-
Eggs N Issues/
Reading Country Club
9/13 Networking at Night/
The Good Life Financial Group
9/19 Power Networking Lunch/
Seafood Shanty
10/17 Power Networking Mixer/
Klinger's On Carsonia
11/14 Power Networking Lunch/
French Creek Golf Club
12/19 Power Networking Lunch/
The Hitching Post Restaurant & Bar
 
 

Training

9/26 Lead Workers Certificate - Morning
9/26 Lead Workers Certificate - Evening
10/5 Lessons in Leadership
10/11 Leveraging Workplace Relationships for Organizational Success - Module III
10/23 Managing & Building Workplace Relationships - Module II
10/24 The Role of a Supervisor/ Manager - Module I
 
 

Expert Exchange

8/23 Achieving Financial Balance
9/18 Understanding Consumer Credit Scores
9/25 Human Resources and Benefits Client Advisor
12/13 Get Paid Now - Collecting from Clients in a Slow Pay World
 
 


CHAMBER FYI

News & Notes

1.

Get 1-month free at Catalyst
For less than $6 a day, you could have a space in the region's most exclusive small business location! Get one month free when you join Catalyst on Commerce, the Chamber's vibrant cowork space in Wyomissing. Click here for more detailsor contact Michael Rivera at 610-376-6766 or mrivera@GreaterReadingChamber.org.

2.

Chamber freebies
From a free month at Catalyst on Commerce, our shared workspace, to free Expert Exchanges that cover a variety of useful business topics, click here to learn what Chamber freebies you receive - just for being a Chamber member.

3.

We came. We schmoozed. We conquered.
Thank you to everyone for attending our SchmoozaPalooza Annual Summer Picnic last week, and a special shout out to our ambassadors, volunteers and board members who helped out during the event. Thanks also to our sponsors, VF Outlet Center and Barley Snyder, as well as our supporting sponsors: Bottom Dollar Foods, Ethosource, Capital Blue Cross, Conestoga Landfill, Savage Hyundai, Verizon Wireless and DSS.



GOLD STAR FOR YOU

Kudos to these outstanding newsmakers

For the fourth consecutive year, Larson Design Group (LDG) has been recognized by PSMJ's Circle of Excellence. The list distinguishes firms in the Engineering and Architecture industry who set the standard for industry performance. Selected firms are measured against 13 key business metrics, determined to reflect firms that have strong client bases and responsible, sustainable leadership. The top 20% of analyzed firms are selected into the Circle of Excellence.

Verizon Wireless recently expanded 4G LTE coverage, this time in Berks County, to include areas such Reading, Muhlenberg Township, Wyomissing and Shillington. Customers in these areas will now be able to stream video, share music and photos, download files and surf the Web with speeds up to 10 times faster than before

To be featured in the Gold Star for You newsmakers section, send your news, accomplishments and achievements to Kristin Boyd at kboyd@GreaterReadingChamber.org.



YOU + CHAMBER = HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Look who's celebrating their Chamber Anniversary

1 Year
CertaPro Painters of Reading

5 Years
The Buddies Nursery, LP
Sun Rich Fresh Foods, Inc.



WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER

Say hello to the following new members

Decorating Den Interiors
109 N Savanna Dr
Pottstown PA 19465
(484) 624-4787
www.barbara.decoratingden.com
Interior Design
Contact: Barbara MCinnis-Hayman

Senda Auto Sales Inc.
413 N Sixth St.
Reading PA 19601
(610) 208-0623
www.sendaautosales.com
Automobile Dealers - Used Cars
Contact: Felipe Fana

Senda Tire Center LLC
413 N 6th St - Rear
Reading PA 19601
(610) 898-4953
Tire Dealers - Retail
Contact: Felipe Fana

Village Peddler
3809 Penn Avenue
Sinking Spring PA 19608
(610) 670-5176
www.villagepeddler.org
Retail
Contact: Genie Barlow


To see pictures of new members taken at the Business at Breakfast events, click here.

BUSINESS TIPS

Information to help your small business grow
Contact:  Michael Rivera/610-898-8385/mrivera@GreaterReadingChamber.org

New Expert Exchanges planned
Register today for one of our upcoming Expert Exchanges, including:
August 23 @ 11:30 a.m.
Achieving Financial Balance
Hosted by: First Financial Group
September 18 @ 8 a.m.
Understanding Consumer Credit Scores
Hosted by: CTCE Federal Credit Union
September 25 @ 9 a.m.
Human Resources and Benefits Client Advisor
Hosted by: The Seltzer Group


NEWS2KNOW

Information about Women2Women

News2Know now available online
Click here to read
the latest edition of News2Know, Women2Women's monthly newsletter.

Women2Women Kickoff Event w/ author Regina Brett set for Sept. 27
You'll be ready to tackle anything life throws at you after hearing best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Regina Brett's insightful tips on making the impossible possible. A popular syndicated columnist and NPR radio host, Regina's poignant "aha" moments and down-to-earth perspective have inspired millions. Now, she's coming to Greater Reading to share her favorite life lessons and help us launch another successful year of Women2Women. Click her for details or to register.

A Taste of New York Bus Trip on Oct. 20
What better way to see New York than to nibble your way from deli to bistro to market to bakery. Join Women2Women and Boscov's Travel for a bus trip on Saturday, October 20 to New York, where you'll sample culinary delights at a variety of gourmet food emporiums, including (as time permits): Union Square Green Market; Chelsea Market (home of the Food Network); Whole Foods (as seen on Top Chef); Little Italy; Chinatown; Broadway Panhandler; Dylan's Candy Bar; and Zabar's. Cost is $90. Seating is limited so register today! Click here for the reservation form.



 Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry | 201 Penn Street, Suite 501, Reading, PA 19601   
  Tel: 610.376.6766 | Fax: 610.376.4135
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