Customers Bank was named the #1 top-performing bank by American Banker. It is recognized for its pristine credit quality, strength and stability. With a first-quarter 2024 net income of $45.9 million, it continues to build on this momentum by delivering Private Business Banking for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. | | |
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Wake Up With Barley: A Morning on Real Estate
Wednesday, Nov. 6 | 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
| Join Barley Snyder for their Wake Up With Barley: A Morning on Real Estate event at the Berkshire Country Club. There is no cost to attend. The morning will feature registration, networking and a hot breakfast. After that, there will be seminars from Barley Snyder attorneys on the latest issues facing the industry. | | |
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Inn on Main Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Thursday, Nov. 7 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
| Join Inn On Main for its ribbon cutting ceremony, which will reintroduce it to the Oley Valley and Berks County community. The event will be held at 401 Main St. Oley, PA, 19547. It will feature live music, light refreshments and signature cocktails as it celebrates its first year in the Oley Valley Community. | | |
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Stall Crawl Community Networking
Thursday, Nov. 7 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
| Join Shady Hollow Assisted Riding for its Stall Crawl Community Networking Event! This networking event will be open to any local businesses that would like to attend! There will be guided informational property tours, including the opportunity to hug a horse of course! Light refreshments and drinks will be served while attendees network and learn about the amazing resources and businesses in the community. There will be live music courtesy of the Natalie Jane Band! | | |
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Agriculture & Natural Resources Career & Job Fair
Thursday, Nov. 14 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
| Get mooo-ving on your career! Open up a world of exciting careers in agriculture and natural resources that include biotechnology, robotics, engineering and mechanics, forestry, veterinary science, food production and packaging, landscaping and more! The 2024 Agricultural and Natural Resources Career & Job Fair will take place at the Leesport Farmer’s Market. There is no cost to attend. Do you have an agriculture-related business and are interested in attending as an exhibitor? If so, please call (610) 378-1844. Don't miss out, register today! | | |
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Awesome Content Shop
Thursday, Nov. 14 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
| Looking to simplify content creation for your business? Join FXV Digital Design as it launches its new Awesome Content Shop—your one-stop shop for professional photos, videos and social media content! What's in store? Free pizza & swag to fuel your evening! Exciting giveaways you won’t want to miss! Learn how we can make content creation as easy as ordering a pizza! Whether you’re a business owner, marketer or professional ready to take your brand to the next level, this event is for you. Don’t miss out on the chance to see how effortless content creation can be with FXV Digital Design. Come hungry, come curious and get ready to experience the Awesome Content Shop in action! | | |
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FREE Lunch & Learn: It's All About the Data: Google & Facebook, That Is!
Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 11 a.m. - Noon
| Join Interlace Communications on Zoom for a free Lunch & Learn. It will provide a simple-to-understand introduction to Google Analytics and Facebook Ad Insights. This Lunch & Learn is perfect for those looking to improve their understanding of online advertising through data-driven insights. | | |
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From Frustration to Automation: Why QuickBooks Users Turn To Sage Intacct
Thursday, Nov. 21 | 1 p.m.
| Join Sage Intacct for an informative session, “Why QuickBooks Users Turn To Sage Intacct,” to discover how Sage Intacct helps businesses overcome the common limitations of QuickBooks. Learn how to automate manual processes, gain real-time financial insights and scale your business with a system built for growth. The session will cover ways to automate and simplify complex accounting, as well as eliminate bottlenecks. Can't make it on that day? Don't worry, a recording of the webinar will be sent afterward. | | |
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Animal Rescue League of Berks County Festival of Trees
Friday, Dec. 6 | 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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Step into a magical winter wonderland at ARL’s Festival of Trees on Friday, Dec. 6, for a festive fundraiser benefiting animals in Berks County.
Headlining our Festival of Trees gala is its beautiful assortment of decorated trees, featuring incredible prizes that will be raffled off at the end of the evening. While you enjoy your evening, try your hand at our bottle pull, enjoy a variety of delectable dinner stations, grab a drink at the cash bar and dance the night away to the vibrant music performed by Brass Pocket!
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ETI (Eastern Technologies Inc.) is proud to announce the hiring of Brian Corbin to serve as Director of Technical Services. In this position, Corbin will oversee assessment and integration of new technologies and be responsible for marketing, distributor sales support and new sales development. Working with ETI’s growing distributor network, Corbin will continue to drive technical excellence and innovative water treatment solutions. | |
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Barley Snyder Partner Salvatore Anastasi has been named a “Top Lawyer” in intellectual property law by Main Line Today in its 2024 edition. Anastasi is a patent attorney and the chair of Barley Snyder’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. He advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property, including domestic and international patent preparation and prosecution and intellectual property litigation. | | |
Reading Public Library names Craig Perrotty as Annual Appeal Chair | Reading Public Library announced that Craig Perrotty has been named as the Campaign Chair of the institution's 2024 Annual Appeal. Craig has been a dedicated member of the Reading Public Library Board since 2013, but his commitment to the community goes far beyond his role at the library. | | | |
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The Loomis Company is proud to announce that their Partner Appreciation Charity Golf Classic raised $60,000. This total marks the charities highest total to date.
The funds raised this year will enable the IM ABLE Foundation to continue its mission of helping individuals with disabilities lead active and fulfilling lives. Additionally, these donations will support the Reading Area Community College (RACC) Foundation, providing scholarships and educational opportunities for veterans and their families.
The Partner Appreciation Charity Golf Classic has been a tradition for over a decade, and The Loomis Company is proud to have raised $415,925 throughout its history.
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Discovery Federal Credit Union is excited to announce the appointment of Josh Oswald as the new Business Development Manager. In this role, Josh will lead initiatives to build stronger community partnerships, enhance member engagement, and drive business growth throughout Berks County. | |
Alvernia Board of Trustees extends President Fitzgerald's contract | The Alvernia University Board of Trustees voted to extend the contract of President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., through 2029. This decision will ensure her continued leadership as the university advances its mission and strategic goals as a comprehensive regional university. | | | |
Auchenbach Joins Ownership Team at New Castle Lawn and Landscape | Andy Auchenbach has officially joined New Castle Lawn and Landscape's ownership team, marking an exciting new chapter in its leadership. | | | |
Barley Snyder Adds Five New Associate Attorneys | Barley Snyder continues to grow and expand its group of attorneys, this time through the recent hiring of five new associates. All five joined the firm in September of this year. | | | |
Tompkins Financial Corporation Promotes Freije to Marketing Director | Demonstrating its commitment to fostering internal growth and professional development, Tompkins Financial Corporation has promoted Erin Freije to director of marketing. | | | |
Reading School District's Emily Snisky honored with 2024 Paving the Way to Educational Success Advocate Award | Emily Snisky, Families in Transition Social Worker in the Reading School District, has been recognized as one of the state recipients of the 2024 Paving the Way to Educational Success Advocate Award. | | | |
Berks Community Health Center announces promotion of four employees to new roles | Berks Community Health Center has announced the promotion of four employees to new roles. | | | |
Prospectus Associates rebrands as ProBerco, emphasizes commitment to community and innovation | Prospectus Associates, Inc., a longstanding nonprofit organization serving individuals with disabilities in Berks County, has announced a major rebranding initiative. While its legal name will remain Prospectus Associates, the organization will now operate under the new identity of ProBerco in daily operations. | | | |
Reading Hospital earns highest level of accreditation and becomes the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region | Reading Hospital has received certification as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center from The Joint Commission. With this accreditation, Reading Hospital is the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region and is also listed among the top 5 percent of accredited centers in the nation. The certification is the highest and most demanding level of accreditation. | | | |
Reading submits CRIZ application, paving way for economic renewal | The City of Reading took a major step toward economic growth and revitalization with the official submission of its application for the Community Revitalization & Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program. This initiative, aimed at transforming vacant and underutilized spaces in the city, was announced during a press conference held at City Hall Wednesday by Mayor Eddie Moran. | | | |
Plum Creek Farm Market and Creamery is now offering its delicious soft pretzels for non-profit fundraisers in the Berks County area. It's a fun and easy way to raise money for your school or non-profit organization. The pretzels are sold frozen and just need to be heated so they can be enjoyed fresh at home. It provides free FundTrac™ software to streamline the entire fundraising process, making it as easy as possible for your organization to facilitate a fundraiser! Plum Creek will help prepare your marketing materials, create a unique online order link, manage credit card and cash payments, provide you with access to live progress reporting and facilitate the pickup process through our mobile app so you can easily keep track of things. And best of all, your organization gets to keep 50% or more of the fundraising profits! Check out PlumCreekFundraising.com to learn more. | |
Alvernia partners with Visions Federal Credit Union for financial literacy education | Alvernia University and Visions Federal Credit Union celebrate the expansion of their ongoing partnership with the unveiling of a new Financial Wellness Center in the university's Bernardine Hall Commuter Lounge. | | | |
Reading Hospital Road Run Raises $45K, proceeds benefit Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing | Reading Hospital Road Run raised $45,000 to help support life-changing programs at Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, which provides care to patients who have experienced functional loss or disability following an accident, illness or injury. More than 800 people registered for the annual event, hosted by The Friends of Reading Hospital, at Reading Hospital's campus. | | | |
YMCA Rebrands 'Baby University' to 'Parenting Pathways Program' | The YMCA of Reading & Berks County recently renamed its Baby University program to its Parenting Pathways program to more accurately reflect the purpose of the free parenting classes designed to educate parents, guardians and caregivers to develop their children for school readiness. | | | | |
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The Greater American Creamery | Book your office or business ice cream party with the Great American Creamery and get 10% off instantly! Pick six of your favorite Creamery flavors and choose from our catering options. | |
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GRCA has several non-profit members with immediate and ongoing volunteer opportunities. If you are looking to volunteer at these member organizations, you can view the volunteer opportunities here.
If you are a non-profit and a member of GRCA, you can list your volunteer opportunity by logging into the Member Information Center (MIC) and selecting Job Postings. If you have questions or need help logging into the MIC, please contact GRCA's Membership Specialist, Melissa Hassler.
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