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




“2020 was a unique year for MADJ Marketing. As one of the region’s newest and fastest growing advertising agencies, we found ourselves searching for new and innovative ways to continue our mission of supporting businesses and organizations in our community. While much of our community had to shut down, we spent the year implementing small business support campaigns and providing no-cost consulting assistance to both local non-profits and some of Berks County’s largest employers on how to successfully execute virtual events and continue full-service marketing and communications efforts. Through all of that, we felt that establishing membership with GRCA was necessary to continue telling our story and creating even more awareness around the MADJ brand and the services we offer.”
Kevin Bezler, President | CEO
MADJ Marketing LLC, Member since 2018
Event Calendar
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Clubhouse Living
Clubhouse Living is a welcoming hub where individuals of all abilities can explore their passions, build independence, and connect through meaningful activities. From creative arts to wellness and athletics, we provide opportunities that inspire confidence, choice, and community. Please help them celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting celebration.
Resilient Leadership: Building Self-Sufficient Teams That Thrive
GRCA Ribbon Cutting Event
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Bethany Children's Home Basketball Court
Membership Matters Webinar (July2026)
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Clubhouse Living
Clubhouse Living is a welcoming hub where individuals of all abilities can explore their passions, build independence, and connect through meaningful activities. From creative arts to wellness and athletics, we provide opportunities that inspire confidence, choice, and community. Please help them celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting celebration.
Resilient Leadership: Building Self-Sufficient Teams That Thrive
GRCA Ribbon Cutting Event
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Bethany Children's Home Basketball Court
Membership Matters Webinar (July2026)
Resilient Leadership: Building Self-Sufficient Teams That Thrive
Many leaders become overwhelmed not because they lack capability, but because their organizations become too dependent on them. As responsibilities grow, leaders often become the primary decision-makers, problem-solvers, and point of approval, creating bottlenecks that limit team growth and organizational effectiveness. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to reduce dependency, distribute ownership, strengthen…
Intermediate Excel – July 2026 Online
Economic Development + Placemaking
Advanced Excel – August 2026
W2W – The Power of Saying Yes (Aug. 2026)
From the Blog
What a Therapist Knows That Sales Training Doesn’t Teach You
By Dr. Kryn McClain, Founder & CEO, CatapalloVR Most sales advice tells you to control the conversation. Follow the steps. Find the pain. Handle the objection. Get to yes. I spent years as a …
Ask Better Questions for Better Networking
By Katie Johnsen, Event Coordinator, GRCA As someone who plans more than 70 business events every year for the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), I spend a lot of time watching people network. …
In the News
From rejection to orbit: Massimino headlines GRCA Annual Dinner honoring 70 local businesses
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) last night celebrated the vitality of the Berks County business community at its 113th Annual Dinner held at the Santander Arena. More than 700 people …



