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
in 2020
in 2020
“The GRCA provides us a great opportunity to work together with other area business leaders to better our community, share knowledge, and seek additional outside investment that will benefit all of us in our area. The GRCA is a terrific advocate for our business community and a great resource.”
Eric Shippers, Sr. VP, Public Affairs & Government Relations
Penn National Gaming, Member since 2018
Event Calendar
Phoenix Physical Therapy Ribbon Cutting
Help us celebrate our new location! Ribbon cutting to be held at 5. Snacks will be provided and parking will be ample. Masks required inside.
Penn Street Market 2021
Berks Alliance Community Forum : Reading Downtown Plus Strategic Plan
Economic Development Council Leadership Roundtable Meeting + Mixer – Sept. 2021
Penn Street Market 2021
Virtual Breakfast4Success – Oct. 2021
Sales & Marketing Strategies for a Remote Working World All the traditions you know and love about breakfast with the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance! Announcements about upcoming events & opportunities, recognition of new & long-standing members, and time to network…but virtually to end the 2021 year. Most importantly, Breakfast4Success features topic-driven presentations designed to inspire you to…
2021 MFG Summit
Essentials of Effective Leadership – Fall 2021
Leaders have a commitment to learning, new outcomes and creating a more desired future. In this highly interactive program participants learn the effective leader?s model of humility, intention, accountability and integrity. The participant will understand and apply the domains of courage and challenge beliefs, stories and opinions to foster innovation. Participants will evaluate how trust…
Supervisor Training Module 2: Managing Performance & Developing Employees – Fall 2021
Supervisor Training Module 3: Leveraging Workplace Relationships for Organizational Success – Fall 2021
From the Blog
GRCA’s 2021 Top 50 and Entrepreneurial Excellence Growth Companies
Greater Reading Top Business Awards The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance and KPMG, LLP are pleased to sponsor the 18th Annual Greater Reading Top Business Awards. This program recognizes Greater …
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Latino-owned Businesses
From restaurants and retail, to banking, real estate and professional services, Latino-owned businesses in Reading are a diverse and growing segment of our local economy. Nationwide, the growth of …
In the News
GRCA’s Annual Dinner honors top businesses, features Sarah Thomas
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) last night celebrated the Berks County business community at its Annual Dinner held at the Truck N Brew at Willow Glen Park. Nearly 600 people attended the …