Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
By Kayla Hayick, Director of Lending & Business Outreach, GRCA As the Director of Lending & Business Outreach at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, (GRCA), my goal is to expand GRCA’s relationships with businesses throughout Berks County and increase awareness of the resources and services GRCA can provide. The primary objective is not simply to …
Reading, Pa. – The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), is pleased to announce that it helped secure nearly $1.6 million in Local Share Account-Statewide (LSA) grant funding for three local entities. GBDF was the successful applicant for $800,000 to Friend, Inc., $688,709 to Schuylkill River Greenways …
Manufacturing is changing rapidly. Workforce shortages, changing employee expectations, advances in technology and the growing need to develop skills are creating new challenges for manufacturers of every size. So, what can manufacturers do to stay competitive? Start by bringing the right people together, sharing ideas and learning from others who are facing many of the …
By Alex Roché, Director of Advocacy, GRCA In August, the Business and Community Advocacy Council (BCAC) heard directly from State Rep. Jordan Harris, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, about Pennsylvania’s recently passed $50.8 billion state budget. The conversation covered a lot of ground, but one of the biggest takeaways was how closely many of …
Reading, PA – The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is thrilled to announce that Alex Roché, GRCA’s Director of Advocacy, has been appointed to the Reading Housing Authority (RHA) Board of Commissioners. The term begins next month (September) and ends in 2031. “”It is an honor to work with the Reading Housing Authority in this …