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
in 2022
“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
Intermediate Excel – March 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,…
Advanced Excel – March 2023
Essentials of Effective Management: Driving Organizational Results – Spring 2023
GRCA Night at the Royals
County of Berks – Supervisor Training Program Cohort 2 (2023)
GRCA Night at the Royals
GRCA Night at the Royals Join GRCA members at our Night at the Royals on March 29th when the Reading Royals ice hockey team will be playing off against Adirondack Thunder! Each GRCA member company is able to receive up to 4 tickets for the game, with the option to purchase more at a discounted…
Women2Women Networking: Manifesting with Mimosas Vision Board Workshop
FBA Peer Group Reception 2023
Women2Women Conference & Expo 2023
Women2Women Conference & Expo 2023 – Keynote Only
Intermediate Excel – March 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,…
Advanced Excel – March 2023
Essentials of Effective Management: Driving Organizational Results – Spring 2023
Managing Difficult Customers
Lead Worker Certificate Program AM – Spring 2023
From the Blog
Join GRCA for upcoming lunch & learn events
By Katie Johnsen, Events Coordinator, GRCA The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is in the business of connecting companies all over Berks County. One small way that has been making a big impact …
GRCA Member Businesses to help you look & Feel your best
By Zoe Satterthwaite, Storytelling Intern, GRCA Are you looking to relax and unwind, make healthier food choices or get fit? Look no further, as these Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) members …
In the News
GRCA receives grant funding for Franklin Street and Reading Passenger Rail Station Planning
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $142, 346 for its Franklin Street Transit-Oriented Development Strategic Planning Process. State Sen. Judy …