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Become a go taste Berks vendor!

Imagine having hundreds of potential customers flocking to your restaurant or shop all throughout the month of November. That’s exactly what Go Taste Berks can do for you! This month-long event celebrates local food, drink and retail happenings all November long. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to boost your business and bring in a wave of eager new customers.

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Economic Development
+ Placemaking

Join GRCA and our economic development partners for the next installment in our Economic Development Webinar Series as we explore the connection between economic development and placemaking.

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the power of saying yes

What if the next chapter of your life begins with one simple word: yes? Through personal stories of leadership, reinvention and adventure Chae Sweet and English Bradley will explore how saying yes to yourself can lead to unexpected opportunities and meaningful transformation.

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Crystal cave

In 1871, two farmers blasting for limestone accidentally uncovered something extraordinary beneath the rolling hills of Berks County. For more than 150 years, Crystal Cave has welcomed generations of visitors underground, hosting first dates, family outings, school field trips, proposals, baptisms and countless unforgettable memories 125 feet beneath the surface.

This storytelling series is sponsored by Bell Media Group.

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rooted in success: The new castle lawn & Landscape story

Join New Castle Lawn & Landscape’s leadership team for an engaging Q&A featuring the Co-Founder and President Brian Cuccaro, CEO Brad Stephenson, VP of Operations Dan Marshall and Business Development Executive and ISA Certified Arborist Andy Auchenbach. Together, they bring expertise spanning entrepreneurship, leadership, finance, operations, sales, workforce development, technology and client experience.

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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.

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community members engaged in 63 events in 2025
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As a third-generation family-owned business, we believe in supporting economic development through GRCA. Its vision for growth aligns with our commitment to giving back to the community and creating lasting opportunities. Together, we’re strengthening the local economy and building a sustainable future.

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July 21 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

Membership Matters Webinar (July2026)

Membership Matters Webinar Join the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance for our free, quarterly Membership Matters webinar—designed to help you get the most out of your GRCA membership. This one-hour session is a great refresher for current members interested in revisiting key benefits, exploring available resources and learning about recent updates. It’s also open to prospective…

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July 23 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Comfort Keepers

July 23 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Networking@Night – Reading Public Museum (July 2026)

July 24 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Miele Amusements

July 29 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intermediate Excel – July 2026 Online

July 21 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

Membership Matters Webinar (July2026)

Membership Matters Webinar Join the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance for our free, quarterly Membership Matters webinar—designed to help you get the most out of your GRCA membership. This one-hour session is a great refresher for current members interested in revisiting key benefits, exploring available resources and learning about recent updates. It’s also open to prospective…

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July 23 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Comfort Keepers

July 23 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Networking@Night – Reading Public Museum (July 2026)

July 24 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Miele Amusements

July 29 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intermediate Excel – July 2026 Online

July 29 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intermediate Excel – July 2026 Online

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,…

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July 29 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Economic Development + Placemaking

August 3 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Advanced Excel – August 2026

August 4 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

W2W – The Power of Saying Yes (Aug. 2026)

August 6 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

FBA: Rooted in Success – The New Castle Lawn & Landscape Story

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