By Leah Fassnacht, Director of Communications & Marketing, GRCA The summer of 2020 is different. Many jam-packed carnivals and fairs have been postponed until 2021 or are going virtual. Some pools have already canceled their season, and the ones that have not will soon be filled with moms and … [Read more...] about Enjoying Berks in the Summer of 2020
WEDNet & GRCA: A Winning Combo for Essential Skills Training
By Mark Dolinski, Vice President of Training and Professional Development WEDnet and the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) have been improving the skills and productivity of our local workforce for more than 20 years. This has created family sustaining jobs, encouraged businesses growth and … [Read more...] about WEDNet & GRCA: A Winning Combo for Essential Skills Training
Different Market, Same Commitment to Community + Fresh Food
By Aaron Gantz, Executive Director of Downtown Revitalization Did you know the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance manages the Penn Street Market? In 2018 our organization made a commitment to the continued revitalization of downtown Reading – included in our strategy was the Penn Street Market. The … [Read more...] about Different Market, Same Commitment to Community + Fresh Food
Eagle Metals sees value in GRCA membership during pandemic
By Leah Fassnacht, Director of Marketing and Communications At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian Murphy, Vice President of Eagle Metals, made the decision invest in his business. He decided to join the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) at the Catalyst level. (A complete list of … [Read more...] about Eagle Metals sees value in GRCA membership during pandemic
The Tastiest Way to Support Local Businesses
COVID-19 Mapping Tool These past few weeks in quarantine have been challenging and stressful. We are finding ourselves cooking more at home. If you’re longing for variety beyond your kitchen, support a local business for take-out or curbside pick-up. It not only helps our local economy, but also … [Read more...] about The Tastiest Way to Support Local Businesses
