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phytogenx, Inc.

In 2007, Julie Panzner started PhytogenX in her garage—coding bottles in her living room and making batches of products on her kitchen stove. Today, the local personal care beauty products manufacturer employs over 180 people and powers beauty brands found in luxury retailers nationwide.

What sets PhytogenX apart? It doesn’t compete with its clients. Instead, it focuses entirely on innovation and helping brands navigate the complex world of clean beauty regulations and FDA compliance. Its clients range from celebrity hairstylists launching their first product lines to established brands reformulating for major retailers.

This series is sponsored by Bell Media Group.

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 The 2025 Wage & Policies Report is now on sale!

Stay ahead of the curve with local data! GRCA’s 2025 Wage & Policies Report is packed with insights on Berks County and the surrounding region wages, benefits, recruitment practices, compensation trends and more.

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The power of saying no

Start your year with strength, clarity and a little inspiration from one of Berks County’s most respected women in leadership. Cheryl Heckman, owner and manager of Manor Golf Club, for a conversation on The Power of Saying No — and how setting boundaries with confidence can transform the way you lead.

Learn to say no

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community members engaged in 71 events in 2024
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As a third-generation family-owned business, we believe in supporting economic development through GRCA. Its vision for growth aligns with our commitment to giving back to the community and creating lasting opportunities. Together, we’re strengthening the local economy and building a sustainable future.

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December 10 2025, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM EST

Coffee&Convos: Stress First Aid (Dec 2025)

Calling all small business owners! Coffee&Convos provides networking and programming to help support your small-business needs.  Stress First Aid: A Practical Framework for Business Owners Stress First Aid (SFA) is a peer support and self-care model originally developed for high-stress professions like the military and healthcare. It’s now being adapted for business leaders and teams facing chronic…

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December 11 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST

FBA: Preparing for the Future (Dec 2025)

December 15 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EST

GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Chase Douglassville Branch

December 18 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST

Power Networking – The Inn on Main (Dec 2025)

December 20 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

GRCA Open House | Emily's Event Venue

December 10 2025, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM EST

Coffee&Convos: Stress First Aid (Dec 2025)

Calling all small business owners! Coffee&Convos provides networking and programming to help support your small-business needs.  Stress First Aid: A Practical Framework for Business Owners Stress First Aid (SFA) is a peer support and self-care model originally developed for high-stress professions like the military and healthcare. It’s now being adapted for business leaders and teams facing chronic…

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December 11 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST

FBA: Preparing for the Future (Dec 2025)

December 18 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST

Power Networking – The Inn on Main (Dec 2025)

January 13 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM EST

New Member Mixer (Jan. 2026)

January 5 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Intermediate Excel – January 2026

The Intermediate Excel© course builds on the skills learned in Intro to Excel©. Participants will work on 11 practice examples throughout this 10-hour course and are certain to leave with a very good understanding of the more advanced features of working with a spreadsheet! Some functions that will be taught are working with logical formulas,…

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January 6 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EST

Intro to Excel – January 2026

January 12 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST

Lead Worker Certificate Program AM – Winter 2026

January 13 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST

Supervisor Training Module 1: Principles of Supervision – Winter 2026

January 14 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EST

Supervisor Training Module 3: Leveraging Workplace Relationships for Organizational Success – Winter 2026

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