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TO DO LIST
Register now for our upcoming events
Signature Events
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Networking
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Training
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CHAMBER FYI
News & Notes
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Time for Rising Star Award Nominations
Do you know an up-and-coming young professional? Nominate him or her for this prestigious award! The nomination form with rules and requirements can be found on our website. Contact Carolyn Shultz Spano with any questions. Don't delay - Deadline for nominations is November 9.
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Grassroots Issues Series - Energy & Infrastructure Kicks Off Thursday October 11
Karen A. Harbert, President and CEO, Institute for 21st Century Energy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce will discuss our own energy reality and, more importantly, what opportunities lie before us to change our energy future, create jobs and generate investment in our economy. There will also be an Industry Perspective provided by Dan Adamo, Business Development Director UGI Utilities, Inc. and Lillian Harris, Manager Governmental and Regulatory Affairs, UGI Corp. They will provide an update on the Commonwealth Pipeline which will allow more direct access to Marcellus Shale gas. Chuck Mathias, Director - East Penn will provide an update on their UltraBattery Smart Grid Project with DOE. Penn State Berks will have a table top display of their on campus Micro Grid Project. Call 610.376.6766 to register.
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2012 Employment Labor & Law Conference
October 17, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza. Make sure you're up to date on the key issues and trends impacting employment, wages, hiring practices and labor relations AND earn SHRM and CLE credits! Attend this year's conference. Some of the area's prominent attorneys will discuss these topics, and several workshops will be held throughout the day. Attend the full day or stay part of the day. Click here for more information and to register.
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Take Me to Your Leader - An Exclusive Evening with Select Community Leaders
October 16, 2012, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Judy's on Cherry.
Come join us as we host a new networking event where you will meet with chamber and community leaders in a power networking format. We will work in rotations so that you will have an opportunity to meet each of our invited Chamber/Community Leaders, introduce your business and make influential connections!
GUESTS INCLUDE:
| • | AL BOSCOV - Chairman & CEO, Boscov's Inc |
| • | ELLEN HORAN - President & CEO, Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
| • | BERT KRAMER - General Manager, Frontier Communication & Chairman of the Board, Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
| • | WILLIAM C. LONG - Admin VP & Regional Sr. Executive, M&T Bank |
| • | DR. LEX O. MCMILLAN, II - President, Albright College |
$25 Dinner All-inclusive with cash bar. Registration is limited to the first 35 people.
Click here for more details or to register for this intimate private dinner.
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Lessons in Leadership starts October 19 - don't miss out!
• Jump start your motivation
• Build effective teams
• Motivate your team
• Chart your company's course
This six-week program is great for managers, both existing and new; CEO's; small business owners; and anyone interested in growing their organization.
Click here to register today!
The next person to register will receive a FREE copy of instructor Shawn Doyle's book: Jumpstart your Motivation.
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YOU + CHAMBER = HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Look who's celebrating their Chamber Anniversary
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1 Year
Oliver Mechanical
Diakon Adoption & Foster Care
Diakon Family Life Services
Diakon Volunteer Home Care
Lutheran Home Care and Hospice
I + PG Graphic Design |
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WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER
Say hello to the following new members
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Dering Consulting Group, Inc.
2157 Market St
Camp Hill PA 17011
(717) 234-0567
www.deringconsulting.com
Consultants - Management
Contact: Paul Young
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New Members from September's Eggs 'N Issues Breakfast:
(From right to left) Toni Reece and Jeff Woytovich, The People Academy; Bruce and Donna Nager, Take Shape for Life; Jared McEvoy, The Equinox Agency and Wheaty Wiethoff, Archer Day
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To see pictures of new members taken at the Business at Breakfast events, click here.
SHINING STAR
Recognizing our longtime Chamber members
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Thank you for your 28 Years of Membership:
WFMZ's Mike Reinert, Sponsor of the Shining Star Award and Craig George, Director of Advancement - Hawk Mountain
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SPONSOR SHOUT OUT
Thank you to the following companies for sponsoring our upcoming events
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Learn skills that make you standout
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Tracy Beaky, Program Coordinator | 610.898.7780
Diane Reed, Director of Business Services | 610.898.8387
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Look for our new Seminar Series Coming Soon! |
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• Delivering World-Class Customer Service
• Conflict Resolution Strategies
• Achieving Personal Effectiveness-Getting More Done
• Working with Difficult People-Effective Interaction Strategies
• Problem Solving Skills for Improving Your Organization/Team
Click here for details!
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LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Stay connected & take action
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Did you request your absentee Ballot?
In order to vote by absentee ballot in Pennsylvania you must be traveling on Election Day or be physically unable to cast your vote at the polls. If you think you might be traveling outside of your voting precinct on Election Day, click on Absentee Ballot Application to download form.
Last day to apply for an absentee ballot is October 30.
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive absentee ballots is November 2.
For more information about voting go to GreaterReadingVoice.com Voters Resources that includes information on your elected officials, voter registration, polling places, absentee ballot, candidates and other voter resources.
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BUSINESS TIPS
Information to help your small business grow
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2012 Summit for Success: Taking the Next Step
Register now for our 2012 Summit for Success on Thursday, October 25 from 3:00-8:00 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza. Click here for more details and find out what you can expect.
BONUS:
F R E E Lender's Match, the business equivalent of speed dating for businesses and lenders, from 1-3 p.m:
10 Minute Pitches | One-on-One Meetings with Lenders
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Register today for one of our upcoming Expert Exchanges:
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NEWS2KNOW
Information about Women2Women
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Growth 2Go - Dollars &Sense:
Understanding Financial Basics
October 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Stokesay Castle. Business is all about dollars and cents, but dealing with money matters can be a bit intimidating. Understanding financial basics will ensure you stay a step ahead and remain successful in your career, in your volunteer world and personally. Sally Stewart and Paula Barrett of RKL will engage you in learning how to read a financial statement, breaking down a budget and facing your fear of numbers.. Cost is $30. Click here for more details or to register.
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