By Katie Johnsen, Events Coordinator, GRCA
It takes years to build up expertise—years of trial and error, success and failure, highs and lows and hard work. Very few people see that work. By the time you call yourself an expert, you make it look easy. That doesn’t make the work go away, but it does make it hard to recognize.
When you start a small business, there are many things you must become an expert in very quickly. But you are not in this alone. There are other companies that have been where you are, and they will be sharing what they learned with you. Take advantage of the upcoming programing from the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), so you can learn new skills and gain tools to put your business on the path to success.
New this season: Coffee & Convos. GRCA is bringing them back! These events will join Lunch & Learns in supporting your small-business needs and will be held first thing in the morning.
Coffee & Convos: Essentials of Networking (FREE event!)
Thomas W. Rhoads, Executive Consultant
Thursday, Oct. 19, 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
One of the most cherished aspects of Chamber Membership is being connected to business community that rises together and enjoys the synergy of strong relationships. No matter your level of confidence, competence and intention for networking, Coffee & Convos: Essentials of Networking is a golden opportunity to examine and take your networking effectiveness to the next level. You will walk away with the four essential steps of networking.
Lunch & Learn: Optimizing Your Small Business for Growth
Brad Stephenson, Co-Owner & CEO of New Castle Lawn & Landscape
Wednesday, Nov. 1, Noon-1:30 p.m.
EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System®, is a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs around the world get what they want from their businesses. Implementing EOS will help you and your leadership team get better at three things:
- VISION: Get everyone in your organization 100% on the same page with where you’re going and how you plan to get there.
- TRACTION®: Instill focus, discipline, and accountability throughout the company so that everyone executes that vision—every day.
- HEALTHY: Help your leaders become a more cohesive, functional, healthy leadership team.
If you have expertise you would like to share with GRCA’s membership, contact Katie Johnsen to be featured in the schedule for 2024.