Greater Reading Chamber Alliance

Navigating foreign trade zones

GRCA invites manufacturers, distributors, logistics companies and business leaders to a free, online event about untilizing Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 147. Join Randy Campbell, FTZ 147 Administrator, to discover what an FTZ is, its key benefits and how the process works

i’ll be there!

Networking@Night: Garnet Volkswagen & Audi Reading

Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a local professional, or just in it for the tacos and great company, this is one Networking@Night you won’t want to miss!
I can’t miss this!

Scouting America/Hawk Mountain Council

We sat down with Davis Fox from Scouting America / Hawk Mountain Council to learn about how our local Scouting chapter has managed changing culture tides throughout the years—from welcoming girls into the Scouts to embracing diversity to updating its tools and technology. We explore how it balances tradition with transformation—all while helping our youth discover their true north.

let’s dig in!

Lobsterfest

Kick off the summer with great food, great company, and a whole lot of fun at Women2Women’s Annual Lobsterfest! This isn’t your average networking event—it’s a laid-back evening filled with laughter, connection, and buttery lobster goodness.
 
Join us at Go Fish! Seafood Market & Sushi Bar, where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and the company of incredible women. Whether you’re bringing friends, colleagues, or just your appetite, you’re guaranteed to leave with a full belly and a bigger network.

lobster is my jam!

workforce development panel

The Business and Community Advocacy Council, which is hosted by Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), invites you to a free, workforce panel discussion. Dr. Mike Stauffer, Berk Career and Technology Center; Eric Kahler, Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center; Dan Fogarty, Berks County Workforce Development Board; and GRCA’s Keith Stamm will discuss the current issues facing the Berks County workforce and the career and technology to workforce pipeline.

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breakfast4success: leading through change

Join GRCA for its latest Breakfast4Success event featuring keynote speaker P. Sue Perrotty. Perrotty, former CEO of Tower Health, will present “Leading Through Change: Lessons from a Lifetime of Adaptability.” With decades of experience navigating organizational transformations, cultural shifts and personal reinvention, Perrotty will share invaluable lessons on adaptability and effective leadership in ever-changing environments.

i’ll be there

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May 23 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Advanced Excel – May 2025

Program Objective: Participants will learn the most rewarding features of Excel. Please note the term “Advanced” does not refer to a high level of difficulty, but just a continuation of the Intermediate class. This is truly the “cool” class, as you get to see a lot of neat things you can do in Excel! Course…

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May 27 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

W2W – Swing Into Connections (May 2025)

May 29 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

2025 ATHENA Luncheon with Meggan Kerber

May 29 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Networking@Night – Garnet Volkswagen & Audi Reading (May 2025)

May 31 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Ciccio's Olives

May 27 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

W2W – Swing Into Connections (May 2025)

Swing Into Connections: Breaking the Grass Ceiling Women2Women’s Golf & Networking Experience – POSTPONED due to weather Did you know that some of the best business deals happen on the golf course? It’s time to step onto the green and embrace the power of networking through golf! Women2Women invites you to Swing Into Connection, an…

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May 29 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

2025 ATHENA Luncheon with Meggan Kerber

May 29 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Networking@Night – Garnet Volkswagen & Audi Reading (May 2025)

June 4 2025, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

Breakfast4Success (Jun. 2025) – Leading Through Change

June 5 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

De Mujer a Mujer: Sé una Campeona Para Ti y Otras Mujeres y 6ta Entrega Anual de Premios De Mujer a Mujer – June 2025

May 23 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Advanced Excel – May 2025

Program Objective: Participants will learn the most rewarding features of Excel. Please note the term “Advanced” does not refer to a high level of difficulty, but just a continuation of the Intermediate class. This is truly the “cool” class, as you get to see a lot of neat things you can do in Excel! Course…

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June 10 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Advanced Excel – June 2025

June 13 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Customer Service Excellence Workshop

June 19 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intermediate Excel – June 2025 AM

June 19 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Situational Leadership Bootcamp: Adapting Your Style for Success

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