Greater Reading Chamber Alliance

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Go taste berks

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 — it’s an experience! Whether you’re a loyal local or looking to discover new favorites, Go Taste Berks invites you to explore, support and celebrate the best of Greater Reading’s food and small business scene.

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PA Chamber insurance webinar

Join the GRCA for a free, one-hour webinar introducing our Exclusive Program with Pennsylvania Chamber Insurance (PCI), a new insurance offering available to GRCA members and businesses interested in exploring new options for their employee benefits.

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Lunch&Learn: Employee handbook workshop

Join us for an insightful Employment Handbook Workshop designed to provide employers, HR professionals and business owners with a comprehensive understanding of essential employment policies and practices. Led by experienced employment attorneys, this workshop covers a range of crucial topics that are vital for maintaining a compliant and employee-friendly work environment.

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MFG Summit

Join us for our region’s premier, annual manufacturing summit! The Greater Reading region celebrates manufacturing as its highest-priority industry, and shares a dedication to the industry’s success with its neighboring partners, training providers and employers the surrounding counties. Be a part of this can’t-miss event! 

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Non-profit roundtable

Join us for our second Non-Profit Roundtable of 2026 — a collaborative conversation designed for non-profit leaders to share ideas, challenges and strategies with peers.

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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.

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community members engaged in 63 events in 2025
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As a third-generation family-owned business, we believe in supporting economic development through GRCA. Its vision for growth aligns with our commitment to giving back to the community and creating lasting opportunities. Together, we’re strengthening the local economy and building a sustainable future.

Kristi Gage-Linderman, Ceo

Gage Talent & Business Solutions, Member since 1985

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Event Calendar

October 21 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

GRCA Open House | Grifols Biomat

Come celebrate 20 years in our community and learn about the benefits of donating life-saving plasma at your local Grifols plasma donation center!

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October 22 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Noontime Knowledge

October 22 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Networking@Night – Berks County Public Libraries (Oct. 2026)

October 23 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Beyond the Farm: Agriculture as an Economic Engine

October 28 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Essentials of Effective Leadership Part 2 Fall 2026

October 21 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

GRCA Open House | Grifols Biomat

Come celebrate 20 years in our community and learn about the benefits of donating life-saving plasma at your local Grifols plasma donation center!

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October 22 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Noontime Knowledge

October 22 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Networking@Night – Berks County Public Libraries (Oct. 2026)

October 23 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Beyond the Farm: Agriculture as an Economic Engine

October 28 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Essentials of Effective Leadership Part 2 Fall 2026

October 23 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Beyond the Farm: Agriculture as an Economic Engine

Beyond the Farm: Agriculture as an Economic Engine Economic Development Webinar Series   Agriculture is about more than what happens on the farm. In Berks County, it’s a powerful economic engine that supports jobs, businesses, innovation, tourism, manufacturing and investment in our communities. Join GRCA and our economic development partners for the final installment of this…

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October 28 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Essentials of Effective Leadership Part 2 Fall 2026

October 28 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Supervisor Training Module 1: Principles of Supervision – Late Fall 2026

October 29 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace – October 2026

October 29 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

GRCA Executive Leadership Academy – Financial Analysis for Executives – The Bottom Line

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