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networking@Night: Reading Country club

Get ready for a Networking@Night that’s anything but ordinary at Reading Country Club. Step into an evening where business meets play. Test your swing with complimentary access to TrackMan simulators, interactive games and skill challenges. Prefer to keep things casual? Head to the lounge for foosball, pool and live sports while you connect with fellow professionals.

let’s get crackin’!

lobsterfest

Kick off the summer with great food, great company and a whole lot of fun at Women2Women’s Annual Lobsterfest! This isn’t your average networking event—it’s a laid-back evening filled with laughter, connection and buttery lobster goodness.

let me in!

built different: inside a family business that lasts

Join the Family Business Alliance for an authentic and insightful storytelling experience featuring Kevin Heebner and Jesse Heebner of Heeby’s Surplus, Inc. Father and son will share the real story behind their family business—offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, transitions and opportunities that come with working across generations

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finances with confidence & mujer de mujer awards

De Mujer a Mujer invites the community to a presentation titled “Finances with Confidence.” Finanta’s Michelle Leguisamon and Abigail Torres will present a practical workshop designed to help women better understand both personal and small business finances. The evening also will include the 7th Annual De Mujer a Mujer Awards, recognizing remarkable women in Berks County who exemplify leadership, community commitment and entrepreneurial success.

let’s play ball!

GRCA night at the fightin phils

Join fellow GRCA members at FirstEnergy Stadium as we cheer for our Fightins as they take on the Portland Sea Dogs! Check your mail! You will receive 10 general admission tickets in the mail the first week of June. Want more? Grab them at either of our two locations.

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community members engaged in 63 events in 2025

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Our GRCA membership has been incredibly refreshing, connecting us with outstanding, highly skilled professionals who have enhanced our office’s productivity in just one year. We look forward to continuing to build on this strong foundation and deepening the relationships and opportunities it has already created.

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365 Health Services, LLC

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Event Calendar

May 28 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Networking@Night – First Commonwealth FCU (May 2026)

Networking@Night – First Commonwealth FCU Kick off summer the right way—great weather, great people and even better vibes. Join us for Networking@Night at First Commonwealth Credit Union as we celebrate the season with a Summer Kick-Off you won’t want to miss. We’re bringing the energy outdoors (weather permitting) with festive décor, relaxed networking and…

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May 29 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Legislative Roundtable (May 2026)

May 30 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM EDT

Girls Fastpitch Softball 10U TROPICAL SNO

May 31 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM EDT

Girls Fastpitch Softball 10U TROPICAL SNO

June 1 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intro to Excel – June 2026

May 28 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Networking@Night – First Commonwealth FCU (May 2026)

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May 29 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Legislative Roundtable (May 2026)

June 1 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intro to Excel – June 2026

June 2 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intermediate Excel – June 2026

June 3 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

Breakfast4Success – Never Ever, Ever Give Up (Jun. 2026)

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From the Blog

Workforce Trends Reshaping 2026

By Keith Stamm, Director of Workforce Development, GRCA The workforce landscape in 2026 is evolving rapidly as organizations adapt to technological change, labor shortages, shifting employee …

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Celebrating Small Business in Greater Reading

Why Small Businesses Matter When small businesses succeed, our community grows stronger. Building the Foundation for Success Strong businesses start with strong planning. …

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In the News

From rejection to orbit: Massimino headlines GRCA Annual Dinner honoring 70 local businesses

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) last night celebrated the vitality of the Berks County business community at its 113th Annual Dinner held at the Santander Arena. More than 700 people …

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