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
My only regret in joining the GRCA is that I didn’t do it sooner. I have grown my small business via the GRCA in many ways: I have gained new clients at networking events I have attended and through soft introductions provided by Melissa Hassler, Membership Coordinator. I have also connected with fellow GRCA members, such as Interlace Communications, to expertly manage my website and Rockhound Apparel to create apparel that highlights our logo.
I also took advantage of the GRCA trip to Spain which was a fabulous vacation and provided me with 48 new friends/contacts.
pattie guarino, owner
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Event Calendar
Girls Fastpitch Softball 10U TROPICAL SNO
SATURDAY: 3 Games – MVP Stickers awarded each game SUNDAY: Single Elimination – Awards for 1st & 2nd Place Teams traveling from across Pennsylvania and surrounding regions will compete in 3 Saturday games to earn their seeding—setting the stage for Sunday’s Championship drive. This event brings hundreds of athletes, families, and spectators into the Exeter…
Girls Fastpitch Softball 10U TROPICAL SNO
Lunch&Learn – Clear, Direct & Effective Communication (May 2026)
Networking@Night – First Commonwealth FCU (May 2026)
Legislative Roundtable (May 2026)
Lunch&Learn – Clear, Direct & Effective Communication (May 2026)
Lunch&Learn: Clear, Direct & Effective Communication Tired of back-and-forth emails, unclear requests and missed expectations? This program helps you communicate with clarity and purpose so others quickly understand what’s needed, and respond effectively. Participants learn how to structure communication to drive clarity and action, apply practical messaging frameworks and tailor their approach to different stakeholders,…
Networking@Night – First Commonwealth FCU (May 2026)
Legislative Roundtable (May 2026)
Intro to Excel – June 2026
Intermediate Excel – June 2026
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
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 …