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
“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
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Clubhouse Living
Clubhouse Living is a welcoming hub where individuals of all abilities can explore their passions, build independence, and connect through meaningful activities. From creative arts to wellness and athletics, we provide opportunities that inspire confidence, choice, and community. Please help them celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting celebration.
Resilient Leadership: Building Self-Sufficient Teams That Thrive
Membership Matters Webinar (July2026)
Networking@Night – Reading Public Museum (July 2026)
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Miele Amusements
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Clubhouse Living
Clubhouse Living is a welcoming hub where individuals of all abilities can explore their passions, build independence, and connect through meaningful activities. From creative arts to wellness and athletics, we provide opportunities that inspire confidence, choice, and community. Please help them celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting celebration.
Resilient Leadership: Building Self-Sufficient Teams That Thrive
Membership Matters Webinar (July2026)
Networking@Night – Reading Public Museum (July 2026)
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Miele Amusements
Resilient Leadership: Building Self-Sufficient Teams That Thrive
Many leaders become overwhelmed not because they lack capability, but because their organizations become too dependent on them. As responsibilities grow, leaders often become the primary decision-makers, problem-solvers, and point of approval, creating bottlenecks that limit team growth and organizational effectiveness. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to reduce dependency, distribute ownership, strengthen…
Economic Development + Placemaking
Advanced Excel – August 2026
W2W – The Power of Saying Yes (Aug. 2026)
Sales Methods & Mastery Training Program
From the Blog
What a Therapist Knows That Sales Training Doesn’t Teach You
By Dr. Kryn McClain, Founder & CEO, CatapalloVR Most sales advice tells you to control the conversation. Follow the steps. Find the pain. Handle the objection. Get to yes. I spent years as a …
Ask Better Questions for Better Networking
By Katie Johnsen, Event Coordinator, GRCA As someone who plans more than 70 business events every year for the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), I spend a lot of time watching people network. …
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 …