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To Advertise in
Chamber
Happenings,
Please contact Rachael Romig
at 610.898.7775.
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Breakfast4Success has been rescheduled from tomorrow morning to Wednesday, March 7th due to predicuted bad weather. Click for more details
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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Craig Stonaha"s passion for technology along with his experience have combined to help grow Laughing Rock Technology into the company it is today. Built on a strong culture of service and an unbroken commitment to excellence, Laughing Rock provides info technology, telecommunications, web services and managed services. Learn more in this interview with Karen Marsdale, Senior VP of Programs at GRCA.
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CHAMBER FYI
News & Notes
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Wednesday Diversity Mixer
DATE: Wednesday, February 7
TIME: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Basil's Pizza & Grill, 1635 Centre Ave, Reading PA 19601
COST: FREE, bring a friend or colleague!
TO REGISTER: Click here.
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Four reasons you AUTO attend:
• Explore automated vehicle technology revolution
• Meet Roger Cohen, Policy Director, PA DOT
• Hear from Alan Piper, Berks County Planning Commission
• Learn about Berks County's public-private partnership team dedicated
to ensure connectivity for business, pedestrian, bikes and communities.
Register here.
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DATE: Wednesday, February 21
TIME: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Reading, 1741 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing PA 19610
COST: $20/person (cash bar) OR buy 4 tickets for $65!
DON'T WAIT - REGISTER TODAY!!
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DATE: Wednesday, February 28
TIME: 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Baker Tilly, 2609 Keiser Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
COST: FREE; advanced registration requested
Register Today!
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GOLD STAR FOR YOU
Kudos to these outstanding newsmakers
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Liberty Environmental, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Julie E. Galbraith as an environmental compliance specialist. Ms. Galbraith joined the firm in July 2017 with more than ten years of experience in environmental compliance and permitting experience related to industrial stormwater and wastewater management, SPCC plan development, hazardous and solid waste management, and EPCRA Tier II and Form R reporting. Ms. Galbraith holds a BS in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Water Resources and a BS in Economics and Geography from the University of Minnesota.
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To be featured in the Gold Star for You newsmakers section, send your news, accomplishments and achievements to Sara Frassinelli.
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YOU + CHAMBER = HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Look who's celebrating their Chamber Anniversary
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1 Year
AT&T
Reading Area Water Authority
5 Years
Axcess Industries, Inc.
Vide Consulting Group, LLC
25 Years
Tomanne Co
Wyomissing Animal Hospital
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OPEN HOUSES & RIBBON CUTTINGS
Congratulations!
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Berks Fire Water Restorations Inc. will be holding their annual Open House on Thursday, February 8, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join them for a sweet night with friends and take a tour of the facility at 1145 Commons Blvd in Reading. Food, drink, and merriment will be plentiful. Click here to RSVP.
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WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER
Say hello to the following new members
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Brandon Adam Photography
710 Mohrsville Rd
Shoemakersville PA 19555
484.797.0860
www.BrandonAdam.com
Photographers
Contact: Brandon Adam
Lords & Ladies Blandon
12 Ingrot Dr
Blandon PA 19510
610.944.8820
www.lordsandladiessalons.com
Beauty Salons
Contact: Rebecca Ezolt
Lords & Ladies Exeter
4150 Circle Ave
Reading PA 19606
610.406.9900
www.lordsandladiessalons.com
Beauty Salons
Contact: Rebecca Ezolt
Lords & Ladies Salons
15 Old Swede Rd
Douglassville PA 19518
610.858.8106
www.lordsandladiessalons.com
Beauty Salons
Contact: Rebecca Ezolt
Lords & Ladies Sinking Spring
4912 Penn Ave
Reading PA 19608
610.670.9900
www.lordsandladiessalons.com
Beauty Salons
Contact: Rebecca Ezolt
Reading Distilling Guild
266 Friedensburg Rd
Reading PA 19606
727.410.6764
www.rdgspirits.com
Distilleries
Contact: Chris Flowers
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Small Business Services
Big Focus on Small Business
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ACT NOW: Loans as low as 2.5% for business financing
The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has announced its new rates in January. It is offering loans at a as low as 2.5% interest rate to qualifying businesses that commit to creating and/or retaining jobs.
Eligible project costs through PIDA include:
• land and building acquisition
• construction and renovation
• machinery and equipment acquisitions
• working capital costs
To take advantage of this limited-time opportunity and to learn more about these loan funds, contact Chris Witmer of Greater Berks Development Fund, 610.898.7794.
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
Stay connected ~ Take action
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National Agriculture Day Essay Contest – Deadline February 19
State Sen. Judy Schwank, Berks Country and the Berks Agricultural Resource Network invite Berks County students to share their thoughts about farming in an essay and video contest celebrating National Ag Day. The day reminds people where their food comes from and the contribution agriculture makes to their everyday lives.
Visit website for additional details.
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Keeping Kids Safe Cyber-Security Community Forum - March 22
Everyone Welcome (parents, educators, community members, etc.)! This workshop session will cover numerous applications and social media platforms commonly utilized by kids. It is important to know that apps come and go almost daily. Two duplicative sessions are being offered at The Inn at Reading:
Session I: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register
Session II: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Register
Sponsored by: PA Homeland Security, PA State Police, Berks County District Attorney's Office & BCIU.
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WOMEN2WOMEN
News2Know about Women2Women
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Visit the W2W Facebook page for show date, details and to buy discounted tickets!
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LIVE, WORK & PLAY
in Greater Reading
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Get ready for a career that reaches new heights. Met-Ed is hosting a Power Systems Institute (PSI) information session on February 10 at Reading Area Community College (details below) for anyone interested in a career in the electric utility industry. For additional information, visit the website, or call 800.829.6801.
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Do you want to teach in an ESL program but don't know what to do? Here's how you can help adults in Berks County learn to speak and listen in English: Join the Literacy Council of Reading-Berks on March 9-10, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. both days.
For $100/participant, receive the following:
• 11-hour training program, includes lunch both days
• Learn the basics of adult language acquisition
• Discover 31 high-impact teaching strategies
• Receive an instructor's guide, curriculum, and a subscription for exclusive online resources
• Qualify for follow-up coaching and/or placement in an ESL classroom
Register now.
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