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
New Member Mixer (May 2026)
Make the Most of Your Membership Learn about the amazing perks of GRCA membership as you network with other new members in a cocktail environment. Anyone who joined the GRCA since May 2025 is welcome to send 2 representatives for free. GRCA staff members will be present to discuss how we support our members by: keeping…
Girls Fastpitch Softball 10U TROPICAL SNO
Girls Fastpitch Softball 10U TROPICAL SNO
113th GRCA Annual Dinner
113th GRCA Annual Dinner – KEYNOTE SPEAKER ONLY
New Member Mixer (May 2026)
Make the Most of Your Membership Learn about the amazing perks of GRCA membership as you network with other new members in a cocktail environment. Anyone who joined the GRCA since May 2025 is welcome to send 2 representatives for free. GRCA staff members will be present to discuss how we support our members by: keeping…
113th GRCA Annual Dinner
113th GRCA Annual Dinner – KEYNOTE SPEAKER ONLY
Essentials of Effective Leadership Part 2 Spring 2026
W2W – Food as Medicine (May2026)
From the Blog
Celebrating Small Business in Greater Reading
Why Small Businesses Matter When small businesses succeed, our community grows stronger. Building the Foundation for Success Strong businesses start with strong planning. …
The Primary Question
By Alex Roché, Director of Advocacy, GRCA The primary election is one of those things that can sneak up on people, but in a lot of cases, it really matters. For folks across Berks County, it is your …
In the News
GBDF sells 24 acres to C&B Development LLC
Reading, Pa. – The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), is pleased to announce the sale of 24 acres of land to C&B Development LLC, …