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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
“The GRCA provides us a great opportunity to work together with other area business leaders to better our community, share knowledge, and seek additional outside investment that will benefit all of us in our area. The GRCA is a terrific advocate for our business community and a great resource.”
Eric Shippers, Sr. VP, Public Affairs & Government Relations
Penn National Gaming, Member since 2018
Event Calendar
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence as a Strategic Force for Enterprise Transformation
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence as a Strategic Force for Enterprise Transformation Global investment in AI is projected to reach $2.5 trillion by 2026, signaling a historic shift in how value is created and competitive advantage is built. AI is no longer experimental; it is redefining strategy, operating models and growth. Yet most companies are approaching AI…
De Mujer a Mujer – Encuentra Tu Voz (Apr 2026)
Business and Community Advocacy Council Meeting featuring Morgan Boyd, the Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace – April 2026
CAPSTONE: Developing Professional Executive Presence & Personal Communications
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence as a Strategic Force for Enterprise Transformation
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence as a Strategic Force for Enterprise Transformation Global investment in AI is projected to reach $2.5 trillion by 2026, signaling a historic shift in how value is created and competitive advantage is built. AI is no longer experimental; it is redefining strategy, operating models and growth. Yet most companies are approaching AI…
De Mujer a Mujer – Encuentra Tu Voz (Apr 2026)
Business and Community Advocacy Council Meeting featuring Morgan Boyd, the Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace – April 2026
CAPSTONE: Developing Professional Executive Presence & Personal Communications
From the Blog
A Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Data Brief: Q4 2025 Economic Insights and State of the County
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is pleased to share the latest Economic Intelligence Report for Berks County. Developed with the Lancaster EDC’s Center for Regional Analysis, this …
AI as a Strategic Accelerator — Not a Technical Tool
By Mark Dolinski, VP of Training & Professional Development, GRCA Remember when the telephone hung on the kitchen wall? When the family computer sat on a desk in the home office? Or when a …
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, …