Greater Reading Chamber Alliance

Scouting America/Hawk Mountain Council

We sat down with Davis Fox from Scouting America / Hawk Mountain Council to learn about how our local Scouting chapter has managed changing culture tides throughout the years—from welcoming girls into the Scouts to embracing diversity to updating its tools and technology. We explore how it balances tradition with transformation—all while helping our youth discover their true north.

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From Pocket to Professional

Creating Standout Content with Everyday Technology 

Join the team from Bell Media Group as they reveal how small businesses can create stunning photos and videos for social media using just a smartphone (and maybe a few low-cost add-ons!). This hands-on workshop will demonstrate practical techniques for capturing professional-quality content without expensive equipment.

help me create better content!

The annual Dinner

GRCA cordially invites you to experience the magic at its 112th Annual Dinner! Join us as it welcomes Penn Jillette, Emmy Award-winning magician, as its keynote speaker. Known for his incredible magic tricks and dynamic stage presence, Jillette will not only entertain us with his magical prowess but also share insights into his long-lasting career in showbiz and his partnership with Teller. The Annual Dinner will recognize and celebrate the remarkable businesses of Greater Reading through its Business Excellence Awards in Category 1 and Category 2.

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breakfast4success: leading through change

Join GRCA for its latest Breakfast4Success event featuring keynote speaker P. Sue Perrotty. Perrotty, former CEO of Tower Health, will present “Leading Through Change: Lessons from a Lifetime of Adaptability.” With decades of experience navigating organizational transformations, cultural shifts and personal reinvention, Perrotty will share invaluable lessons on adaptability and effective leadership in ever-changing environments.

i’ll be there

Swing into connections

Did you know that some of the best business deals happen on the golf course? It’s time to step onto the green and embrace the power of networking through golf! Women2Women invites you to Swing Into Connections, an exciting opportunity to build relationships, boost confidence and refine your game—no matter your skill level.

I can’t miss this!

Navigating foreign trade zones

GRCA invites manufacturers, distributors, logistics companies and business leaders to a free, online event about untilizing Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 147. Join Randy Campbell, FTZ 147 Administrator, to discover what an FTZ is, its key benefits and how the process works

i’ll be there!

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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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Our Work Adds Up

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members highlighted through marketing channels per month on average
$0.8M +
in funding to support the growth and expansion of Berks County businesses and organizations
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participants completed tailored professional development and training programs/ webinars
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community members engaged in 71 events in 2024
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Being a member of the GRCA will undoubtedly expose us to invaluable resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights that we previously didn’t have access to.

Sabrena Elmarzouky, Owner

Queens' Café, Member since 2024.

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Event Calendar

April 28 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intro to Excel – Late April 2025

Intro to Excel© is designed to give participants basic skills to work with Excel© functions, create various simple spreadsheets, and start the learning process to become more familiar with Excel© and its cool capabilities! Some useful functions that will be taught in this course include entering data and numbers, selecting cells and ranges, proper methods…

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April 28 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Tec Centro Berks

April 29 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intermediate Excel – April 2025

April 30 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intro Microsoft Word – April 2025

May 1 2025, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

State Legislator Breakfast – 2025

May 1 2025, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

State Legislator Breakfast – 2025

2025 State Legislator Breakfast You will have the opportunity to network with our state legislators and hear a panel discussion on the latest news from the state capital and how our representation is working together to support the economic development of the Greater Reading Region. Be at the forefront of the discussion with our elected officials…

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May 6 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

W2W – Swing Into Connections (May 2025)

May 8 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Environmental Health & Safety Roundtable 2025

May 8 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

New Member Mixer (May 2025)

May 13 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Lunch&Learn – From Pocket to Professional (May 2025)

April 28 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intro to Excel – Late April 2025

Intro to Excel© is designed to give participants basic skills to work with Excel© functions, create various simple spreadsheets, and start the learning process to become more familiar with Excel© and its cool capabilities! Some useful functions that will be taught in this course include entering data and numbers, selecting cells and ranges, proper methods…

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April 29 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intermediate Excel – April 2025

April 30 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intro Microsoft Word – April 2025

May 1 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT

Sales Methods & Mastery Training Program

May 1 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Ultimate Excel 2019/365 – May 2025

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