Greater Reading Chamber Alliance

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meet the candidates: state election mixer

GRCA is pleased to host a Meet the Candidates: State Election Mixer. With three Berks County State Senate seats and every seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on the ballot this year, the election will have a direct impact on the policies and investments shaping Pennsylvania’s economy and communities. This event will give GRCA members and the broader business community an opportunity to connect directly with the candidates seeking to represent Berks County in Harrisburg.

count me in!

Beyond the Farm: Agriculture as an Economic Engine

Join GRCA and our economic development partners for the final installment of this year’s Economic Development Webinar Series as we explore the many ways agriculture contributes to the strength and vitality of Berks County’s economy.

let’s dig in!

schlouch inc.

If you know Barry Schlouch, you know the big smile, the thumbs-up and the belly laughs. One bit of the Schlouch Inc. story that might surprise you? In the 1990s, Barry brought his therapist into his company for five full years to facilitate the hard work of learning to trust, communicate and truly collaborate.  And while some walked out, the ones who stayed built something that earned Schlouch, Inc. the number one Best Place to Work ranking in Pennsylvania.

This storytelling series is sponsored by Bell Media Group.

let’s eat & shop!

Go taste berks

Go Taste Berks (GTB) is Berks County’s ultimate foodie adventure! All month long, digital passport holders can visit participating restaurants, markets, breweries, coffee shops and small businesses to enjoy exclusive special offers — from free samples to discounts and gifts. This isn’t just a taste — it’s an experience! Whether you’re a loyal local or looking to discover new favorites, Go Taste Berks invites you to explore, support and celebrate the best of Greater Reading’s food and small business scene.

Ready to be empowered!

Evening of empowerment

Join Berks Women2Women for its annual Evening of Empowerment with keynote speaker Shavonnia Corbin-Johnson, Vice President of Civic Affairs at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, for an inspiring evening focused on leadership, resilience and creating opportunity when the path forward isn’t clearly defined.

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As a small business, the networking opportunities that GRCA offer are perfect for my small team to get out and meet new people. We have made great connections over the years through events and staying in touch through the Member Minute.

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October 5 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intermediate Excel – October 2026

The Intermediate Excel© course builds on the skills learned in Intro to Excel©. Participants will work on 11 practice examples throughout this 10-hour course and are certain to leave with a very good understanding of the more advanced features of working with a spreadsheet! Some functions that will be taught are working with logical formulas,…

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October 6 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Practical Project Management Workshop

October 7 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

Breakfast4Success – Behind the Leadership (Oct 2026)

October 13 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

GRCA Ribbon Cutting | O'Pake Institute Creative Maker Space

October 14 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Evening of Empowerment 2026

October 5 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intermediate Excel – October 2026

The Intermediate Excel© course builds on the skills learned in Intro to Excel©. Participants will work on 11 practice examples throughout this 10-hour course and are certain to leave with a very good understanding of the more advanced features of working with a spreadsheet! Some functions that will be taught are working with logical formulas,…

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October 6 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Practical Project Management Workshop

October 7 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

Breakfast4Success – Behind the Leadership (Oct 2026)

October 13 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

GRCA Ribbon Cutting | O'Pake Institute Creative Maker Space

October 14 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Evening of Empowerment 2026

October 5 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intermediate Excel – October 2026

The Intermediate Excel© course builds on the skills learned in Intro to Excel©. Participants will work on 11 practice examples throughout this 10-hour course and are certain to leave with a very good understanding of the more advanced features of working with a spreadsheet! Some functions that will be taught are working with logical formulas,…

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October 6 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Practical Project Management Workshop

October 14 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Evening of Empowerment 2026

October 20 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

AI Workshop: Stop Chatting with AI. Start Making it Work For You 24/7

October 23 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Beyond the Farm: Agriculture as an Economic Engine

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