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We lead the way in fostering business growth, employee retention and training, and talent attraction.
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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
As a third-generation family-owned business, we believe in supporting economic development through GRCA. Its vision for growth aligns with our commitment to giving back to the community and creating lasting opportunities. Together, we’re strengthening the local economy and building a sustainable future.
Kristi Gage-Linderman, Ceo
Gage Talent & Business Solutions, Member since 1985
Event Calendar
Supervisor Training Module 3: Leveraging Workplace Relationships for Organizational Success – Fall 2026
Difficult personalities and inefficient work habits can creep into even the most well-run businesses. Do your supervisors have the necessary tools to adequately handle those employees and situations? Supervisor Training Module 3 gives them the confidence and skills needed to handle those challenging issues that arise in every workplace. Attendees will take a deep dive…
Essentials of Effective Leadership Part 1 Fall 2026
New Member Mixer (Sept. 2026)
GRCA Executive Leadership Academy – Mastering Transformational Change To Drive High Performance
FBA Reception 2026
Supervisor Training Module 3: Leveraging Workplace Relationships for Organizational Success – Fall 2026
Difficult personalities and inefficient work habits can creep into even the most well-run businesses. Do your supervisors have the necessary tools to adequately handle those employees and situations? Supervisor Training Module 3 gives them the confidence and skills needed to handle those challenging issues that arise in every workplace. Attendees will take a deep dive…
Essentials of Effective Leadership Part 1 Fall 2026
New Member Mixer (Sept. 2026)
GRCA Executive Leadership Academy – Mastering Transformational Change To Drive High Performance
FBA Reception 2026
Supervisor Training Module 3: Leveraging Workplace Relationships for Organizational Success – Fall 2026
Difficult personalities and inefficient work habits can creep into even the most well-run businesses. Do your supervisors have the necessary tools to adequately handle those employees and situations? Supervisor Training Module 3 gives them the confidence and skills needed to handle those challenging issues that arise in every workplace. Attendees will take a deep dive…
Essentials of Effective Leadership Part 1 Fall 2026
GRCA Executive Leadership Academy – Mastering Transformational Change To Drive High Performance
AI for Business: Get Started Before Your Competitors Do
Advanced Excel – Late September 2026
From the Blog
Why You Should Attend the 2026 GRCA MFG Summit
Manufacturing is changing rapidly. Workforce shortages, changing employee expectations, advances in technology and the growing need to develop skills are creating new challenges for manufacturers of …
Beyond the Budget: A Conversation with State Rep. Jordan Harris
By Alex Roché, Director of Advocacy, GRCA In August, the Business and Community Advocacy Council (BCAC) heard directly from State Rep. Jordan Harris, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, …
In the News
GBDF secures grant funding for three local entities
Reading, Pa. – The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), is pleased to announce that it helped secure nearly $1.6 million in Local Share …