Greater Reading Chamber Alliance

Apply for a building berks award

The nomination period for the 2025 Building Berks Awards is officially open. The biannual event celebrates construction projects that have added to the economic vitality, transformation and growth of the Greater Reading community. GRCA will accept nominations for projects completed within the last two years, with a completion date on or before July 31, 2025. A diverse panel of judges will evaluate projects based on economic and community impact, design and aesthetics, innovation and other key criteria.
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Coffee&Convos: Make AI Work for You

Curious about AI but not sure how it really fits into your work day? Maybe you want to learn how to use AI more? Alyse Mitten, President of Interlace Communications and certified AI Consultant, will lead a hands-on experience that will leave you more knowledgeable about how to make AI work smarter and harder for you and your business

Make AI work for me!

Annual Picnic 2025

Step up to the plate for an unforgettable evening at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s (GRCA) Annual Picnic and 7th Annual Berks Biz Home Run Derby! Enjoy top-tier networking, delicious food and drinks and live entertainment from MissBehavin’—all in the lively atmosphere of FirstEnergy Stadium.

Let’s play ball!

Countdown to Tariffs: Live U.S. Trade Update

Join business leaders from across South-Central Pennsylvania for a timely virtual discussion on tariffs and the potential economic impacts of upcoming trade decisions. With a critical July 8 deadline approaching for reciprocal trade negotiations, this regional webinar will provide essential insights for businesses navigating shifting international trade policies.

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Russo Gourmet Foods & Market

At Russo Gourmet Foods & Market, family and business have always been connected. When Mr. Grande passed away suddenly, the family faced not only the emotional devastation of losing their father but also the practical challenges of continuing the businesses he had built. In this issue of our storytelling series, we explore how they have navigated one of life’s most profound changes while keeping the heart of Russo’s beating strong.

let’s dig in!

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Our Work Adds Up

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members highlighted through marketing channels per month on average
$0.8M +
in funding to support the growth and expansion of Berks County businesses and organizations
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participants completed tailored professional development and training programs/ webinars
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community members engaged in 71 events in 2024
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GRCA has been a tremendous resource for our family business and for me personally. They have been able to help us secure many training grants and have facilitated lots of great networking opportunities. Getting involved with the GRCA and the Family Business Alliance specifically has been very helpful to our company.

Jamey Maack, President

US Anodize, Member since 1989

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Event Calendar

July 8 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intro to Excel – July 2025

Intro to Excel© is designed to give participants basic skills to work with Excel© functions, create various simple spreadsheets, and start the learning process to become more familiar with Excel© and its cool capabilities! Some useful functions that will be taught in this course include entering data and numbers, selecting cells and ranges, proper methods…

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July 8 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM EDT

Countdown to Tariffs: Live U.S. Trade Update

July 16 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Conrad Weiser Areas School District – Situational Leadership

July 17 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Advanced Excel – July 2025

July 24 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Power Networking – Vintner's Table (Jul 2024)

July 8 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM EDT

Countdown to Tariffs: Live U.S. Trade Update

Join business leaders from across South-Central Pennsylvania for a timely virtual discussion on tariffs and the potential economic impacts of upcoming trade decisions. With a critical July 8 deadline approaching for reciprocal trade negotiations, this regional webinar will provide essential insights for businesses navigating shifting international trade policies. We are pleased to welcome Isabelle Icso,…

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July 24 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Power Networking – Vintner's Table (Jul 2024)

August 5 2025, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM EDT

Coffee&Convos: Make AI Work for You (Aug 2025)

August 19 2025, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Annual Picnic 2025

August 21 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Environmental Health & Safety Roundtable 2025

July 8 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intro to Excel – July 2025

Intro to Excel© is designed to give participants basic skills to work with Excel© functions, create various simple spreadsheets, and start the learning process to become more familiar with Excel© and its cool capabilities! Some useful functions that will be taught in this course include entering data and numbers, selecting cells and ranges, proper methods…

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July 17 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Advanced Excel – July 2025

August 5 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intermediate Excel – August 2025

August 14 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Intro to Excel – August 2025

August 14 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT

Sales Methods & Mastery Training Program

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