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
Reading Roots Market (Farmer's Market) @ GoggleWorks
Reading Roots Market Every Thursday | June 11 – October 8 ?? 11AM–2PM ??GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA Fresh produce, free activities, and community fun all summer long ?? What You’ll Find ?? Fresh local produce & farm vendors ?? Free art demonstrations ?? Story Time with Reading Public Library ?? Monthly live…
The Grille at Bear Creek — Wing Night and Corn Hole
Girls Fastpitch Softball 10U TROPICAL SNO
Girls Fastpitch Softball 10U TROPICAL SNO
Resilient Leadership: Building Self-Sufficient Teams That Thrive
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…
Membership Matters Webinar (July2026)
Networking@Night – Reading Public Museum (July 2026)
Economic Development + Placemaking
Advanced Excel – August 2026
From the Blog
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. …
Game on!
GRCA’s reimagined Picnic & Games turns networking, teamwork and company spirit into the ultimate showdown. A longtime Berks County tradition is getting a fresh new twist! GRCA’s Annual Picnic now …
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 …