Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
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 …
By Jackie Stiles, Vice President of Business Development & Special Programs, GRCA Running a family business can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also feel lonely, especially when you’re the person responsible for making the big decisions. Who can you turn to when you’re navigating a difficult family dynamic, planning for the next generation, considering …