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
in 2022
“Sweet Street became a GRCA member to increase engagement with fellow businesses in the community. A key benefit of membership is the various educational programs offered. Many Sweet Street employees have increased their skills and advanced their careers through supervisory and leadership training programs. Over 300 employees have participated in this training, with a total of 900 courses completed. This investment demonstrates our belief in how meaningful the GRCA courses are.”
Deb Antol, Director of Human Resources
Sweet Street Desserts, Member since 1996
Event Calendar
7 Principles of a Healthy Business: Effective Leadership with Steve Essig – FBA Jan. 2023
2023 FBA PROGRAM – 7 Principles of a Healthy Business In June 2022, Steve Essig, 3rd generation owner of Essig Plumbing & Heating, shared his family business story ups and the downs, all while discussing the 7 Principles of a Healthy [Family] Business. These 7 principles are what has created his success, and stability, in…
Lunch & Learn – Energy Efficiency
Major Sponsor Thank You Event 2023 – Private
Breakfast4Success – 3 Leaders, 30 Thoughts: Emotional Intelligence
5S Workplace Organization – SOLD OUT!
7 Principles of a Healthy Business: Effective Leadership with Steve Essig – FBA Jan. 2023
2023 FBA PROGRAM – 7 Principles of a Healthy Business In June 2022, Steve Essig, 3rd generation owner of Essig Plumbing & Heating, shared his family business story ups and the downs, all while discussing the 7 Principles of a Healthy [Family] Business. These 7 principles are what has created his success, and stability, in…
Lunch & Learn – Energy Efficiency
Breakfast4Success – 3 Leaders, 30 Thoughts: Emotional Intelligence
New Member Mixer
Networking@Night – Berks Fire Water
5S Workplace Organization – SOLD OUT!
If your work areas are slowing down your processes and making your team members inefficient, then MRC’s 5S Workplace Organization Workshop is just the training you need to help kick-start improving those areas. Learn the basic 5S techniques presented through a simulation that resembles an actual shop floor, using a production line with assembly areas,…
Advanced Excel – February 2023
Intro Microsoft Word – February 2023
Intro to Excel – January 2023
Intermediate Excel – February 2023
From the Blog
How to recognize and work through imposter syndrome
By Audrey A. Simmons, GRCA Team of Experts for Leadership Coaching & Development Imposter syndrome was once regarded as phenomena only experienced by women; however, the research is now clear, …
Networking with GRCA in 2023
By Katie Johnsen, Event Coordinator Developing connections is at the heart of what we do at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA). We say it all the time – we are greater together. I’m thrilled …
In the News
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance announces National Civics Bee Contest for Berks County students
including Pennsylvania, in 2023. The goal of the National Civics Bee is to encourage middle-school-age students to seek a better understanding of civics and the process of government. To enter, …