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
“The Chamber has been an important part of my business success over the years. I believe in the chamber model and I know it will work for you too.”
Tracy Hoffmann, President
Hoffmann Publishing Group, Member since 1990
Event Calendar
Non-Profit Roundtable: Sharing Your Story: How Authentic Content & Websites Boost Non-Profit Marketing
The 2024 Non-Profit Roundtables will be based on a successful model that GRCA currently offers to for-profit executives, one that is conducive to brainstorming, sharing ideas, solving problems and networking. It centers on topics and needs as determined by the group related to the unique challenges and issues for-profit executives face every day. The first of four Roundtables, we invite…
Unlock the Power of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Moselem Springs Golf Club – 60th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Event
Evening of Empowerment 2024
Leadercast: Super Teams II
Non-Profit Roundtable: Sharing Your Story: How Authentic Content & Websites Boost Non-Profit Marketing
The 2024 Non-Profit Roundtables will be based on a successful model that GRCA currently offers to for-profit executives, one that is conducive to brainstorming, sharing ideas, solving problems and networking. It centers on topics and needs as determined by the group related to the unique challenges and issues for-profit executives face every day. The first of four Roundtables, we invite…
Evening of Empowerment 2024
Networking@Night – Berks Trust Building (Oct 2024)
2024 Manufacturing (MFG) Summit
Go Taste Berks 2024 – All Month Long!
Unlock the Power of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
In this transformative program, you will delve into what, why, and how emotional intelligence is an essential competence for personal and professional success. During these dynamic sessions, you will discover the incredible impact of EI on your relationships, communication effectiveness, and decision-making. Are you ready to Stand Apart from the Crowd? Today, employees are confronted…
Essentials of Effective Leadership – Fall 2024
GRCA Executive Leadership Academy – Effective Executive Leadership for High Performance
Supervisor Training Module 2: Managing Performance & Developing Employees – Fall 2024
Leading Through Change
From the Blog
Empowering Voices: The Importance of Voter Registration in Berks County
By Alex Roche, Director of Advocacy, GRCA As the Director of Advocacy at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), I often find myself in the delightful position of juggling reading policy, going …
Driving Innovation: 10th Annual Manufacturing Summit Returns
By Keith Stamm, Director of Workforce Development The manufacturing industry has played a crucial role in shaping Berks County’s economy for decades. As one of Pennsylvania’s key industrial …
In the News
GRCA welcomes five new board members to two of its boards
Reading, PA – The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), today announced the appointment of Alvernia University President Dr. Glynis A. …