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Our Work Adds Up
in 2022
“The GRCA supervisor training modules have been a huge help to our organization. The content is relative, instructors are knowledgeable, and the format is engaging. We have sent many of our division supervisors through this training and will continue to do so. Thanks GRCA for supporting local business!”
Dan Marshall, Operations Manager
New Castle Lawn & Landscape Inc.
Event Calendar
GRCA & PICPA Fiscal Policy Update 2023
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) are partnering to offer a member-exclusive event featuring Pennsylvania State Sen. Scott Martin (PA-13). Sen. Martin serves as the Chairman of the Senate Appropriation Committee and represents portions of Berks and Lancaster Counties. Join us Friday, June 2, which is…
Intermediate Excel – June 2023
Microsoft Outlook – June 2023
Workplace Foundation Skills Training – Spring Cohort
Clarity of Roles & Accountability Expert Panel – FBA June 2023
GRCA & PICPA Fiscal Policy Update 2023
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) are partnering to offer a member-exclusive event featuring Pennsylvania State Sen. Scott Martin (PA-13). Sen. Martin serves as the Chairman of the Senate Appropriation Committee and represents portions of Berks and Lancaster Counties. Join us Friday, June 2, which is…
Workplace Foundation Skills Training – Spring Cohort
Breakfast4Success – Keys to Success
De Mujer a Mujer Awards Celebration – June 2023 – CANCELLED
Lunch&Learn – Employee Handbook (HRCI & SHRM Credits!)
Intermediate Excel – June 2023
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,…
Microsoft Outlook – June 2023
Intro to Quickbooks – June 2023
COURSERA ONLINE LEARNING – PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
COURSERA ONLINE LEARNING – FINANCIAL ACUMEN PROGRAM
From the Blog
GRCA and NHS Partner to Give Business Loans to Berks County Community
By Deb Millman, Vice President of Development, GRCA | President of the Greater Berks Development Fund The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) and Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks …
Empowered Woman: Adelle Schade
ATHENA recipient has leadership, giving back down to a science By Rachael Romig, Senior Director of Events & Special Programs, GRCA During the Women2Women Conference & Expo on April 20, Adelle …
In the News
GRCA’s Annual Dinner honors top businesses, features Candace Nelson Dinner Winners
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) last night celebrated the excellence of theBerks County business community at its Annual Dinner held at the Santander Arena. More than 800 people attended …