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


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“Our involvement with the GRCA has been vital to our ability to establish business relationships — and we strongly believe in its mission to encourage business attraction, business expansion, job creation and business investment throughout Berks County.”
David Stonesifer, Managing Partner
Herbein + Company, Inc., Member since 1981
Event Calendar
Business Writing Like A Pro!
While communication technology has dramatically transformed how we communicate at work over the past 20 years, it is still important for employees to have a strong competency in professional writing so that our communications are effective and productive. This workshop is designed to help participants understand the obstacles that can undermine our professional writing and…
Advanced Excel – December 2023
Berks Alliance Community Forum: Introducing Prospectus Berco
Intro to Excel – December 2023
Non-Profit Open Forum
Non-Profit Open Forum
We are excited to relaunch the popular Non-Profit Open Forum in 2024. To begin, all Berks area non-profits are invited to participate in this Open Forum for high-level discussion on issues that deal with crucial decisions you make every day for your non-profit. The 2024 Non-Profit Roundtable will be based on a successful model that GRCA currently offers…
Wells Fargo Economic Forecast Breakfast – 2023 – Weathering the Storm
W2W Networking Event – Women Across Generational Work
Power Networking – Moselem Springs (Dec 2023)
Berks County Commissioners Update 2024
Business Writing Like A Pro!
While communication technology has dramatically transformed how we communicate at work over the past 20 years, it is still important for employees to have a strong competency in professional writing so that our communications are effective and productive. This workshop is designed to help participants understand the obstacles that can undermine our professional writing and…
Advanced Excel – December 2023
Intro to Excel – December 2023
Intermediate Excel AM Session – January 2024
Intro to Excel PM Session- January 2024
From the Blog
Tailoring programming for small businesses & non-profits
By Jackie Stiles, Director of Membership, GRCA In my first eight months with the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), I have had the opportunity to meet many members of our business community. …
Elevate your holidays: Supporting small businesses across Greater Reading
By Aaron Gantz, Senior Director, Economic Development Get ready to celebrate the holiday season across Greater Reading! From exciting events to unique gift shopping, we’ve got your winter …
In the News
GRCA launching innovative talent attraction program
Connecting employers with prospective new Greater Reading residents just got easier with the launch of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s (GRCA) Meet Greater Reading talent attraction program. The …