Life, Death & Business: The Kuhn Family Story

Join the Family Business Alliance for the first installment of its 2026 FBA Storytelling Series as it pulls back the curtain on a profession many are fascinated by—but rarely get to explore. This session features the Kuhn Family, who will share what it’s really like to build, grow and pass down a funeral home business across generations.

breakfast4success: women in engineering

Women are still underrepresented in engineering—but that hasn’t stopped trailblazers here in Berks County from reshaping the field.

Kick off the year with GRCA’s Breakfast4Success in partnership with Women2Women for an inspiring morning featuring local women engineers who are challenging norms, driving innovation and paving the way for the next generation.

Networkin@Night: Cheers Bistro

Shake off the winter blues and kick off your networking year in style at Cheers Bistro, where business meets a vibrant social scene! This is not your typical networking event—it’s an evening designed for meaningful connections, good food, live music and giveaways.

Step into a welcoming space at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading and let the music set the mood as you meet fellow professionals from across the region. Whether you’re looking to make new contacts, reconnect with colleagues or enjoy a lively evening out, this is your opportunity.

folino estate & winery

In 2012, Marco and Andrea Folino were flipping through a lifestyle magazine when they came across a feature about a couple who’d opened their own winery. That’s when it clicked. What if they could transform a stalled housing development Marco’s father owned into something entirely different?

Discover how this husband-and-wife team turned inspiration into reality, and their vision for transforming 54 acres of Berks County countryside into a little slice of Italian heaven on earth.

This series is sponsored by Bell Media Group.

lunch&Learn: are you ready for retirement

Retirement is one of the biggest transitions you’ll ever plan for—and the questions often start long before your last day of work. Join Steve Elliker, MBA, CFP®, RICP®, owner of Elliker Financial, for an informative and practical discussion on the financial decisions that shape a successful retirement.

Membership Matters webinar

Join GRCA for our free, quarterly Membership Matters webinar—designed to help you get the most out of your GRCA membership. This one-hour session is a great refresher for current members interested in revisiting key benefits, exploring available resources and learning about recent updates. It’s also open to prospective members who want to discover what GRCA membership includes and how it can support your business growth.

The 2025 Wage & Policies Report is now on sale!

Stay ahead of the curve with local data! GRCA’s 2025 Wage & Policies Report is packed with insights on Berks County and the surrounding region wages, benefits, recruitment practices, compensation trends and more.