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
“The introductions, events, and networking opportunities has significantly augmented our business development in the region. Thank you, GRCA!”
Suzanne Cody, Director of Business Development
Muhlenberg Greene Architects, Member since 1947
Event Calendar
Advanced Excel – February 2023
It is important to note that Advanced Excel© is not a higher level of difficulty, it is just a continuation of the skills learned in the Intermediate Excel© course. This is truly the "cool" class, as you get to see a lot of neat things you can do in Excel©! Some skills that will be…
New Member Mixer
Intro Microsoft Word – February 2023
County of Berks – Supervisor Training Program Cohort 1 (2023)
Networking@Night – Berks Fire Water
New Member Mixer
Make the Most of Your Membership Learn about the amazing perks of GRCA membership as you network with other new members in a cocktail environment. Anyone who joined the GRCA since May 2022 is welcome to send 2 representatives for free. To RSVP, email Katie Johnsen (kjohnsen@greaterreading.org). GRCA staff members will be present to discuss…
Networking@Night – Berks Fire Water
De Mujer a Mujer – Healthy is the New Skinny: Prioritizing Your Mental Health
Lunch & Learn – Women Owned Business Certification
Networking Experience: Los Lobos
Advanced Excel – February 2023
It is important to note that Advanced Excel© is not a higher level of difficulty, it is just a continuation of the skills learned in the Intermediate Excel© course. This is truly the "cool" class, as you get to see a lot of neat things you can do in Excel©! Some skills that will be…
Intro Microsoft Word – February 2023
Intro to Excel – February 2023
Intermediate Excel – February 2023
Essentials of Effective Leadership – Winter 2023
From the Blog
An Economic Development Look Back on 2022
By Aaron Gantz, Senior Director, Economic Development Top Economic Stories in 2022 Companies Expand & Open Funding Supports Growth of Companies & Anchor Institutions Numerous Rankings Top GRCA …
How to recognize and work through imposter syndrome
By Audrey A. Simmons, GRCA Team of Experts for Leadership Coaching & Development Imposter syndrome was once regarded as phenomena only experienced by women; however, the research is now clear, …
In the News
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance announces National Civics Bee Contest for Berks County students
including Pennsylvania, in 2023. The goal of the National Civics Bee is to encourage middle-school-age students to seek a better understanding of civics and the process of government. To enter, …