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GROW CONNECT LEAD

Women2Women (W2W) is Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s catalyst for developing women leaders and connecting women from diverse backgrounds to learn, share ideas, and mentor each other through offering a forum for women to create connections, gain knowledge, and build strategic alliances to foster their personal potential and career advancement. Joining the network is open to all who support women.

De Mujer a Mujer, una iniciativa de W2W, continúa conectando a mujeres de diversos orígenes al ofrecer programación especializada en la noche y destacar a oradores de diversos orígenes.

To register for events & join Women2Women, visit www.berkswomen2women.com

JANUARY

TOP 10 LEADERSHIP SKILLS – YOUR 2022 CHECKLIST

SHARON MAST - President Spark Solutions & Support, Training and Facilitation; Corporate Trainer, Facilitator & Motivational Speaker Leadership is not synonymous with management, and everyone can be a leader when you care about – and understand – people. This checklist is the start of a wonderful journey that aims to bring out the best in yourself and others. Just a few minutes a day devoted to developing your leadership skills can make the world of difference in your personal and professional life.

DATE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Venue: Virtual Event (Zoom) Price: $15/GRCA Member | $20/Not Yet Member

Mujer Mujer

DE MUJER A MUJER – Welcome Back Party! (¡Fiesta de Bienvenida!)

¡Ha pasado demasiado tiempo desde que los vimos a todos! Únase a nosotros en nuestra fiesta de bienvenida para hacer contactos y divertirse. ¡Traiga a un amigo, colega y familiar!

DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Venue: Radisson Hotel (formerly Crowne Plaza) Price: $5/person (includes admission to Caliente in Goodnites Lounge)

FEBRUARY

GRCA BREAKFAST4SUCCESS: SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP: THE PROCESS OF INFLUENCE & INSPIRATION

LUCINE SIHELNIK - Founder & Owner - Gayatri Wellness & Great American Creamery Everyone’s talking ESG, triple bottom line, and climate change these days. Do you know what it means?! Are you hip and ready to integrate sustainability in your business & everyday life? Join Lucine as she shares her story and tips on becoming a sustainable leader.

DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Venue: WCR Center for the Arts Price: $25/GRCA Member

DE MUJER A MUJER –Networking 101 & Reconnecting (Redes 101 y reconexión)

A medida que continuamos con nuestra fiesta de bienvenida, discutiremos y participaremos en los conceptos básicos de redes para volver a conectarnos. ¡Escuche también a nuestros oradores y asistentes anteriores!

Mujer Mujer

DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Venue: Radisson Hotel (formerly Crowne Plaza) Price: $5/person (includes admission to Caliente in Goodnites Lounge)

MARCH

CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH NETWORKING EXPERIENCE:

FLOR DE TOLOACHE - Latin GRAMMY-winning, All-Female Mariachi Group Join Women2Women in partnership with the Miller Center for the Arts to experience Flor de Toloache! Enjoy networking with appetizers and drinks in the mezzanine followed by this spectacular show from balcony seating. Having performed at Coachella and a NPR Tiny Desk Concert, this New York-based ensemble is one of the finest all-female mariachi groups on the planet. Flor de Toloache stuns at the crossroads of fusion and mariachi girl magic. The result of this cultural bouquet is an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music. They coalesce as would a band of sisters, with a grace and vibrant beauty that casts a spell over their audiences not unlike the legendary Toloache flower still being used in Mexico as a love potion. While working to preserve centuries-old traditions of Mariachi, their mélange of the traditional and the modern pushes the boundaries of the genre and brings Mariachi music to new audiences.

DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022

Time: 6:00 p.m.: networking / 7:30 p.m.: show begins Venue: Miller Center for the Arts Price: $31.50 per person **To reserve a space with W2W, call the Box Office at 610-607-6270 for the specially discounted rate.

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MARCH

PURSUIT, PASSION & PAYING IT FORWARD

STEPHANIE RADO TAORMINA - Founder – Have Some Fun Today Stephanie Rado Taormina, owner of brand Have Some Fun Today, share her story of how her life experience and abilities formed her life direction : from her beginnings as a young girl and what has shaped her passions in art & design from there to now. With the mission to motivate other women on their own journeys, Stephanie will tell us HOW she did it and where she is now working to TAKE her brand into the future. Alone we don’t have all the answers, but together; with honesty, determination and a coming together of shared resources we can achieve so much more.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Venue: Folino Estate Winery Price: $25/GRCA Member | $30/Not Yet Member

DE MUJER A MUJER –Developing Leaders in 2022 : How & Why (Desarrollar líderes en 2022: cómo y por qué)

La fiesta de bienvenida todavía está en pleno apogeo porque estamos muy felices de verlos a todos. Discutiremos la misión de Women2Women y cómo estamos desarrollando mujeres líderes en nuestra comunidad, seguido de la creación de redes entre nosotros.

Mujer Mujer

DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Venue: Radisson Hotel (formerly Crowne Plaza) Price: $5/person (includes admission to Caliente in Goodnites Lounge)

APRIL

SAVE THE DATE! WE ARE BACK IN PERSON!

Two years since our last in person Conference + Expo and we can’t wait to see you! Join us for our all-day schedule filled with two keynote speakers, breakout speakers and our 2022 ATHENA recipient. Also enjoy the always anticipated Expo and engage with Women2Women sponsors, women-owned businesses, and local nonprofits. Develop your leadership skills, buy yourself something nice, and learn more about all the community has to offer.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Venue: Radisson Hotel Price: $90/All Day Conference | $30/ATHENA Breakfast Only

NOMINATE THE 2022 ATHENA

Women2Women is proud to host the ATHENA® Award Program – an award that celebrates the potential of all women/men as members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The ATHENA® Leadership Award is presented to a woman/man who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Presented to leaders across professional sectors, the ATHENA® Leadership Award’s rich history, international scope and focus on mentorship distinguishes it as one of the most prestigious leadership awards one can receive.

Download the nomination form at berkswomen2women.com. Nominations due March 7, 2022.

The 2022 ATHENA recipient will be honored at the Conference + Expo on 4/20/22.

GRCA’s mission is to be Berks County’s leading resource for building a healthy, competitive business community by assisting companies to retain, expand and grow their operations and employment while also attracting new business to Berks County. Greater Possibilities Start Here. Visit greaterreading.org for resources we can offer your business, or connect with us directly with any questions you may have at info@GreaterReading.org or call 610-376-6766 .