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
“Sweet Street became a GRCA member to increase engagement with fellow businesses in the community. A key benefit of membership is the various educational programs offered. Many Sweet Street employees have increased their skills and advanced their careers through supervisory and leadership training programs. Over 300 employees have participated in this training, with a total of 900 courses completed. This investment demonstrates our belief in how meaningful the GRCA courses are.”
Deb Antol, Director of Human Resources
Sweet Street Desserts, Member since 1996
Event Calendar
2026 Manufacturing (MFG) Summit
Join us for our region's premier, annual manufacturing summit! The Greater Reading region celebrates manufacturing as its highest-priority industry, and shares a dedication to the industry's success with its neighboring partners, training providers and employers the surrounding counties. Be a part of this can't-miss event! Attendees will then enjoy a half-day agenda packed with a…
Go Taste Berks 2026 – All Month Long!
Intro to Excel – November 2026
Supervisor Training Module 2: Managing Performance & Developing Employees – Fall 2026
Microsoft Outlook – November 2026
2026 Manufacturing (MFG) Summit
Join us for our region's premier, annual manufacturing summit! The Greater Reading region celebrates manufacturing as its highest-priority industry, and shares a dedication to the industry's success with its neighboring partners, training providers and employers the surrounding counties. Be a part of this can't-miss event! Attendees will then enjoy a half-day agenda packed with a…
Go Taste Berks 2026 – All Month Long!
Intro to Excel – November 2026
Supervisor Training Module 2: Managing Performance & Developing Employees – Fall 2026
Microsoft Outlook – November 2026
2026 Manufacturing (MFG) Summit
Join us for our region's premier, annual manufacturing summit! The Greater Reading region celebrates manufacturing as its highest-priority industry, and shares a dedication to the industry's success with its neighboring partners, training providers and employers the surrounding counties. Be a part of this can't-miss event! Attendees will then enjoy a half-day agenda packed with a…
Intro to Excel – November 2026
Supervisor Training Module 2: Managing Performance & Developing Employees – Fall 2026
Microsoft Outlook – November 2026
Intermediate Excel – November 2026
From the Blog
Sales: The Gateway to Trusted Relationships
By Dallan Yoh, Director of Membership, GRCA The word “sales” can make a lot of people uncomfortable. Too often, I’ve heard professionals say, “I’m not a salesperson” or “I don’t do sales,” and for a …
GRCA’s 2026 Q3 Impact Report
Throughout the third quarter of 2026, the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) continued working alongside businesses, community organizations and public-sector partners to support economic growth, …
In the News
GRCA’s launches new member-exclusive health insurance program
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is excited to announce a new member-exclusive health and benefits program in partnership with Pennsylvania Chamber Insurance, providing GRCA members with …