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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
“Having been a participant in the Supervisory training class myself, as well as sending both office and shop employees through the different levels of Supervisory training, I’ve witnessed firsthand the positive impact the training provides. Our employees greatly appreciate the investment we make in their professional development, and GRCA provides exactly what we are looking for.”
Shawn Trexler, Executive vice president of operations
Promise to Perform Industries, Inc., Members since 2024
Event Calendar
Business and Community Advocacy Council Meeting
The Business and Community Advocacy Council (BCAC), hosted by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), serves as a collaborative network for public and private business professionals to engage in impactful advocacy. BCAC focuses on educating members about the policy-making process, identifying emerging policy issues, and fostering active participation in local and statewide advocacy efforts. By…
GRCA Trip Virtual Info Session – Spain Sunshine & Sangria 2025
Sales Methods & Mastery Training Program
GRCA Ribbon Cutting | Vintner's Table
Essentials of Effective Leadership – Winter 2025
Environmental Health & Safety Roundtable 2025
Emergency Planning This workshop will review the importance of emergency planning, with a focus on the SARA program and Tier II reporting process. Participants will explore key principals such as roles and responsibilities, awareness of potential risks, and enhanced communication strategies. Megan Young-Kraft Emergency Planner / SARA Coordinator Berks County Dept. of Emergency Services …
Networking@Night – Fraser (Feb 2025)
Lunch&Learn – Maximizing Survival During an Active Shooter Incident (Mar 2025)
W2W – Philanthropy & Giving Back (Mar 2025)
De Mujer a Mujer – Ser Contratada o Ascendida (Mar 2025)
Sales Methods & Mastery Training Program
This two-day course is ideal for anyone who has a career in sales. From sales professionals to sales managers with any level of experience, there is something for everyone. You will learn easy-to-use tips, techniques and methods to level up your sales performance immediately. Sales objections become opportunities instead of obstacles with mastery methods that…
Essentials of Effective Leadership – Winter 2025
Supervisor Training Module 2: Managing Performance & Developing Employees – Winter 2025
Supervisor Training Module 1: Principles of Supervision – Spring 2025
Unlock the Power of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
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In the News
GRCA opens 2025 Business Excellence Awards nominations
Reading, PA – The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) announced that the nomination period for its Business Excellence Awards opens today. The awards feature two categories separating …