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 2021
“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
Conflict Resolution Program
In-house training program at Elite Sportswear.
Networking Experience: Jeopardy & Lunch
Berks Alliance Community Forum: The Work of United Way and Community Foundations
Women2Women – Investing in the Potential of Women – The Chloe Capital Story
LA SPA & NAILBAR GRAND OPENING EVENT
Networking Experience: Jeopardy & Lunch
Networking Jeopardy Step up to the podium, and play everyone's favorite Answer & Question show – Jeopardy! Everyone will play in teams of new acquaintances, competing to see who can make it to Final Jeopardy and win the Grand Prize! Afterwards, chat about the game with your teammates and competitors over lunch and networking. For…
Women2Women – Investing in the Potential of Women – The Chloe Capital Story
2022 ATHENA Luncheon with Christi Terefenko
Back to School Social & Networking Event with Alvernia University – Spring 2022
FBA Summer Symposium – The 7 Principles of a Healthy Business (Steve Essig)
Intermediate Excel – May 2022
Program Objective: Participants will learn how to create more advanced Charts, database functions, logical formulas, creating Range Names, and working with large spreadsheets more efficiently. Course Outline: Various methods of selecting cells Creating Range Names Absolute Reference Working with Logical formulas Conditional formatting Inserting Comments Track Changes – the snitch report! Working & Printing…
Intermediate Excel – May 2022
From the Blog
Now’s the time to apply for training dollars
By Mark Dolinski, VP of Training & Professional Development The continuous training and professional development of employees is a key aspect for growing your company. The link between training …
FAQ: 109th GRCA Annual Dinner
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is excited to welcome you back to the Santander Arena for a night of networking, celebration and inspiration! Here are some answers to frequently asked …
In the News
GRCA’s Annual Dinner honors top businesses, features Scott Hamilton
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) last night celebrated the excellence of the Berks County business community at its Annual Dinner held at the Santander Arena. More than 800 people attended …