Chamber Membership
We provide members with the tools, savings and access to connections to build a better business.
Development
We lead the way in fostering business growth, employee retention and training, and talent attraction.
Advocacy
We are the beacon for pro-business policies. Guiding businesses to interact with lawmakers and engage their employees in advocacy work.
Events & Resources
We are the catalyst for creating meaningful business relationships through networking events, signature events, programming and more!
we are greater together
We are the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance. We provide businesses with the resources they need to build, grow and thrive. Making connections, advocating for free enterprise and developing our community is our business.
Our Work Adds Up
Being part of GRCA has been incredibly beneficial to my business. From the start, its team played a key role in helping us identify and secure our Morgantown location.
Most recently, I needed assistance obtaining a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certificate from a Pennsylvania government agency, an essential requirement for our products to be shipped into China. I reached out to GRCA’s Alex Roche, and he immediately stepped in to help—connecting me with various government agencies and remained persistent even when we initially encountered roadblocks.
Julie Panzner, President
PhytogenX, Inc.
Event Calendar
Go Taste Berks 2026 – All Month Long!
GO TASTE BERKS 2026 Support Small Businesses – All November Long! Go Taste Berks (GTB) is Berks County’s ultimate foodie adventure! All month long, digital passport holders can visit participating restaurants, markets, breweries, coffee shops and small businesses to enjoy exclusive special offers — from free samples to discounts and gifts. This isn't just a taste…
Situational Leadership Bootcamp: Adapting Your Style for Success
Environmental Health & Safety Roundtable 2026
De Mujer a Mujer – Migratory Grief (Nov. 2026)
AI for Business: Get Started Before Your Competitors Do – November
Go Taste Berks 2026 – All Month Long!
GO TASTE BERKS 2026 Support Small Businesses – All November Long! Go Taste Berks (GTB) is Berks County’s ultimate foodie adventure! All month long, digital passport holders can visit participating restaurants, markets, breweries, coffee shops and small businesses to enjoy exclusive special offers — from free samples to discounts and gifts. This isn't just a taste…
Situational Leadership Bootcamp: Adapting Your Style for Success
Environmental Health & Safety Roundtable 2026
De Mujer a Mujer – Migratory Grief (Nov. 2026)
AI for Business: Get Started Before Your Competitors Do – November
Situational Leadership Bootcamp: Adapting Your Style for Success
How You Will Benefit This one-day, intensive leadership development program is designed for employees who are eager to enhance their leadership capabilities through Situational Leadership. Whether you're new to leadership or a seasoned professional, you'll gain practical tools, techniques, and insights that you can immediately apply to address your team’s unique needs and overcome any…
Environmental Health & Safety Roundtable 2026
De Mujer a Mujer – Migratory Grief (Nov. 2026)
AI for Business: Get Started Before Your Competitors Do – November
W2W – Giving Back Together (Nov. 2026)
From the Blog
Intern Spotlight: Gina DiSarro
Meet Gina DISarro, Communications & Marketing Intern, GRCA Education:I am currently senior at Antietam High School. I plan to go to college next year to study communications or public relations. …
Sales: The Gateway to Trusted Relationships
By Dallan Yoh, Director of Membership, GRCA The word “sales” can make a lot of people uncomfortable. Too often, I’ve heard professionals say, “I’m not a salesperson” or “I don’t do sales,” and for a …
In the News
GRCA Announces Formation of Investory Circle to Recognize Leading Business and Community Investors
The Investor Circle brings together some of Greater Reading’s leading employers, financial institutions, higher education institutions and community partners. Made up of a range of industries and …