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Local July Events: From Breakfasts to Webinars

Reading, Pennsylvania, USAMonday, July 6, 2026

Publishing an Obituary

  • Where: The Reading Eagle
  • How to Submit:
  • Email details, attach photos
  • Provide proof of death (funeral home number or certificate photo)
  • Requirements:
  • Full contact info
  • Credit‑card payment (confirmed after preview)
  • Deadline: By 3 p.m. the day before publication

Friday, July 10 – Breakfast Referral Club

  • Venue: B2 Bistro
  • Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
  • Cost: Free (register online)

Tuesday, July 14 – Internship Summit

  • Host: Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
  • Location: Kutztown University
  • Purpose: Connect employers with colleges on effective internship programs

Mid‑Month Entrepreneur Sessions

Date Event Details
Wed, July 15 Berks LaunchBox Talk: “Turning Ideas into Products” – AI tools & customer feedback
Thu, July 16 Chamber Webinar: Economic Development & Placemaking – leveraging community assets

Late July Networking

  • Tuesday, July 28 – Social at Ozgood’s
  • Career Professional Executive Networking Group
  • Bring your own beverages
  • Wednesday, July 29 – Chamber webinar on economic development (virtual)

August Highlights

Date Event Description
Wed, Aug 12 Berks LaunchBox Beginner’s Canva workshop – graphic design & AI image customization
Aug 28‑29 Chamber Picnic & Games Shift to team competitions: water pong, relay races, interactive screen games; ticket pricing varies by membership and date

September Spotlight

  • Saturday, Sep 2TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Sixth annual REACH Conference
  • Networking, three key sessions, awards, keynote by Erika Rothenberger on building audacity
  • Cost: $150 per attendee

Ongoing SHRM Berks County Chapter

  • Schedule: Every second Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
  • Offerings: Speaker on current HR topics; schedule posted online

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