113th GRCA Annual Dinner - KEYNOTE SPEAKER ONLY
It's time for The Dinner! The largest gathering of business leaders in Berks County. The evening features a nationally known keynote speaker and the celebration of several awards.
Please join us for this fantastic evening and celebrate the award recipients of the Business Excellence Awards. The evening promises to be filled with entertainment, great food and the opportunity to network with over 700 business neighbors.
TIMELINE
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cocktail hour on Arena Floor and VIP concourse
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Buffet open for all guests
6:30 pm - 7:05 pm Welcome & Keynote Speaker
7:10 pm - 7:30 pm Business Excellence Awards
Keynote: Astronaut Mike Massimino
Be Ready for the Future: Change is Inevitable, Accept and Embrace It
Companies go through reorganizations and changes to grow their business and prepare for future opportunities in the changing marketplace. Often these transformations are met with resistance by team members who are happy with the way things are, but leadership needs to clearly communicate the benefits of these changes to gain buy-in. Massimino relates changes in the space program to changes in today’s business world. During his career, NASA pivoted from working independently to embarking on global partnerships with the space faring countries of the world including Russia, and commercial partnerships with private space companies. Leadership made it clear that although many would be uncomfortable with these changes, they were needed to secure the future of space exploration, improve international relations, and stimulate a new space economy. Massimino encourages audiences that although they may have an initial reluctance to accept change, they should embrace it as an opportunity for future greatness and success.
Would you like to meet Mike Massimino? Become a VIP and not only meet him, but get a photo. VIP Hour includes heavy appetizers, open bar, networking & meeting the Keynote!
Additional sponsorship opportunities for your business marketing and networking needs are available by contacting Jackie Stiles (jstiles@greaterreading.org). Tables offer 10 seats.
ENDS MAY 1!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Diamond Sponsor
Shuman Development Group
VIP Sponsors
Brentwood Industries
D&S Elite Construction
East Penn Manufacturing
Penske Truck Leasing
RKL LLP
VISIONS Federal Credit Union
Experience Sponsor
Reading Truck
Swag Sponsors
Diamond Credit Union
M&T Bank
Table Sponsors
Berks County Convention Center Authority
Berks County Living
Customers Bank
Entech Engineering
EthoSource, LLC
Fulton Bank
Interlace Communications, Inc.
Lamar Advertising
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Muhlenberg Greene Architects
Performance Toyota Volvo
Spotts Insurance
Stevens & Lee Companies
Stoney Creek Rentals
Vision Mechanical, Inc.
WFMZ-TV69 Berks Edition
Robot Experience Sponsors
RobotLAB Delaware Valley
GRCA policy does not allow active campaigning or distribution of campaign materials at its event. No solicitation. Photos are taken at events and may be used on social media and in future advertising; by attending you are consenting to the use of your photo.
