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
Being part of GRCA has been incredibly beneficial to my business. From the start, its team played a key role in helping us identify and secure our Morgantown location.
Most recently, I needed assistance obtaining a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certificate from a Pennsylvania government agency, an essential requirement for our products to be shipped into China. I reached out to GRCA’s Alex Roche, and he immediately stepped in to help—connecting me with various government agencies and remained persistent even when we initially encountered roadblocks.
Julie Panzner, President
PhytogenX, Inc.
Event Calendar
Environmental Health & Safety Roundtable 2026
For industry professionals to discuss, learn and collaborate on environmental, health and safety policies and protocols to increase Greater Berks County businesses' efficiency and competitive edge. Contact Keith Stamm at kstamm@greaterreading.org to register.
Legislative Roundtable: Manufacturing Growth from Attraction to Expansion
Lean In Circle Information Session – 2026
Intermediate Excel – August 2026
From Curious to Capable: Understand AI and Put It to Work in 90 Minutes
Environmental Health & Safety Roundtable 2026
For industry professionals to discuss, learn and collaborate on environmental, health and safety policies and protocols to increase Greater Berks County businesses' efficiency and competitive edge. Contact Keith Stamm at kstamm@greaterreading.org to register.
Legislative Roundtable: Manufacturing Growth from Attraction to Expansion
Lean In Circle Information Session – 2026
Intermediate Excel – August 2026
From Curious to Capable: Understand AI and Put It to Work in 90 Minutes
Environmental Health & Safety Roundtable 2026
For industry professionals to discuss, learn and collaborate on environmental, health and safety policies and protocols to increase Greater Berks County businesses' efficiency and competitive edge. Contact Keith Stamm at kstamm@greaterreading.org to register.
Legislative Roundtable: Manufacturing Growth from Attraction to Expansion
Lean In Circle Information Session – 2026
Intermediate Excel – August 2026
From Curious to Capable: Understand AI and Put It to Work in 90 Minutes
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In the News
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