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
“Our advertising in 2023 included eSpotlights and banner ads in eNewsletters from September through early December. Our open rates exceeded industry averages and surpassed our goal for generating awareness of our scalable approach to marketing and advertising campaigns. We are in the process of developing our second creative campaign and fully intend to continue advertising to GRCA members.”
Marcia Thompson, President
Malvern Communications, Inc., Member since 2022
Event Calendar
GRCA Executive Leadership Academy – Financial Analysis for Executives – The Bottom Line SOLD OUT!
Financial Analysis for Executives – The Bottom Line This course is designed to hone your skills in assessing the financial impact of executive decisions on key financial statements and metrics. You’ll develop a solid understanding of the interaction among the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, as well as use other key…
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Franklyns Breakfast, Burgers, & Shakes
2026 Regional Business Women’s Mixer on the Green (Lancaster, York & Harrisburg)
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Well + Wild Pilates
Networking@Night – Encrypted Escape (Sept. 2026)
GRCA Executive Leadership Academy – Financial Analysis for Executives – The Bottom Line SOLD OUT!
Financial Analysis for Executives – The Bottom Line This course is designed to hone your skills in assessing the financial impact of executive decisions on key financial statements and metrics. You’ll develop a solid understanding of the interaction among the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, as well as use other key…
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Franklyns Breakfast, Burgers, & Shakes
2026 Regional Business Women’s Mixer on the Green (Lancaster, York & Harrisburg)
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Well + Wild Pilates
Networking@Night – Encrypted Escape (Sept. 2026)
GRCA Executive Leadership Academy – Financial Analysis for Executives – The Bottom Line SOLD OUT!
Financial Analysis for Executives – The Bottom Line This course is designed to hone your skills in assessing the financial impact of executive decisions on key financial statements and metrics. You’ll develop a solid understanding of the interaction among the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, as well as use other key…
AI for Business: Get Started Before Your Competitors Do
Advanced Excel – Late September 2026
FBA – Under Pressure (Oct 2026)
Intro to Excel – October 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 …