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
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“The Chamber has been an important part of my business success over the years. I believe in the chamber model and I know it will work for you too.”
Tracy Hoffmann, President
Hoffmann Publishing Group, Member since 1990
Event Calendar
ARL Schwegmann Healing Center Ribbon Cutting
Join the ARL as they celebrate the conversion of their decommissioned crematorium into a place for pets to heal in our community. Tours of the facility and pet meet-and-greets will be available. In honor of their anniversary, they are also offering the adoption of pets six months or older for $19.52.
Intro to Excel PM Session – July 2024
Advanced Excel AM – July 2024
Martins Flooring Ribbon Cutting
Intro to Excel AM Session – August 2024
Coffee&Convos: Greater Reading Financing Opportunities (Aug 2024)
Calling all small business owners! Coffee&Convos provides networking and programming to help support your small-business needs. GRCA is excited to relaunch this series to assist small businesses in Berks County with items such as developing marketing plans, driving sales leads and improving customer service. Greater Reading Financing Opportunities Are you interested in learning about financing opportunities available to your business?…
Family Business Alliance – All in the Family Gathering 2024
Lean In Circle Information Session – 2024
Annual Picnic 2024
Power Networking – (Aug 2024)
Intro to Excel PM Session – July 2024
Intro to Excel© is designed to give participants basic skills to work with Excel© functions, create various simple spreadsheets, and start the learning process to become more familiar with Excel© and its cool capabilities! Some useful functions that will be taught in this course include entering data and numbers, selecting cells and ranges, proper methods…
Advanced Excel AM – July 2024
Intro to Excel AM Session – August 2024
Intermediate Excel AM Session – August 2024
Practical Project Management Workshop
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Roots & Resilience
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In the News
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance welcomes new Director of Advocacy, promotes two staff
Reading, PA – The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is thrilled to announce several key promotions and a new hire, underscoring our commitment to growth and excellence in delivering programming …