Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
By Rachael Romig, Senior Director of Events & Special Programs Join Berks Women2Women in October for a celebration of empowerment and inspiration! The Evening of Empowerment brings together more than 200 people and always offers a takeaway to immediately help you develop professionally and personally. This year let’s think deeper about women, and roles in …
By Keith Stamm, Director of Workforce Development Manufacturing has always been the cornerstone of Pennsylvania’s economy, and this trend continues today accounting for nearly 10% of all jobs in Pennsylvania. Locally we have more than 30,000 manufacturing employees in 507 manufacturing establishments in Berks County alone. Manufacturing holds the number one spot as both the …
By Audrey Krupiak, Digital Marketing Coordinator The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) connects you with a community of individuals (or friends) committed to the growth and vitality of Berks County. As I write that sentence the song “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman popped into my head. With two boys ages six …
By Amy Lowman, Met-Ed A FirstEnergy Corporation FirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania utilities (including Met-Ed) offer several energy efficiency programs for both business and residential customers that are designed to reduce energy use and save money. These programs exist pursuant to Pennsylvania’s Act 129, which was passed in 2008 to provide incentives for Pennsylvania utility customers to try …
By Shanon Sabanos, Community Initiatives Team Coordinator Our mission at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is to provide businesses with the resources they need to build, grow, and thrive. Making connections, advocating for free enterprise and developing our community is our business. One way we honor our mission is through our business retention efforts. …