Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
Mike Kirkpatrick, CPIA, Licensed Insurance Advisor, Advantage Insurance Good news first: the commercial insurance market is finally starting to calm down after years of steep premium hikes. That said, there’s still a lot going on behind the scenes—from climate risks to cyberattacks to rising legal costs—that can affect what you pay and what’s covered. Here’s …
By Mark Dolinski, VP of Training & Professional Development, GRCA For many organizations, the assumptions, strategies and leadership approaches that drove success in 2010, 2015 or even 2025 are being challenged by a rapidly changing world. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, data analytics and digital connectivity are transforming how we work, compete and lead. …
By Dallan Yoh, Director of Membership, GRCA When people hear “chamber of commerce,” networking is often the first thing that comes to mind. And yes, at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), networking is an important part of what we do. But that is only scratching the surface. One of the things I appreciate most …
GRCA’s work is rooted in relationships and a shared commitment to strengthening Greater Reading. Our team brings together people, businesses, organizations and public-sector partners to build connections, exchange ideas, solve challenges and create opportunities that move the region forward. During the second quarter of 2026, that work resulted in new business opportunities, strategic investments, impactful …
By Andreas Welsch, AI advisor, Intelligence Briefing If you’ve bought AI tools for your team in the past 18 to 24 months, you might not be ahead of the curve but just keeping pace. Nearly every company in Berks County has some form of AI in place now, from chatbots to copilots. But buying the tool and using it well are two very different things. And that gap is where real money gets …