Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
By Aaron Gantz, Vice President of Economic Development & Strategy What is economic development, really? Economic development is not a single project or event; it is long-term, relationship-driven work that helps businesses of all sizes grow, stay competitive and invest with confidence. At GRCA, we see economic development as a collaborative puzzle. Our role is …
By Lucine Sihelnik, President & CEO, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance As 2025 comes to a close, one thing is clear: Greater Reading is rising. This year, the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) continued to Advance, Connect, Champion and Engage our business community in ways that strengthened our regional economy and expanded opportunity for all. Here …
By Mark Dolinski, VP of Training & Professional Development, GRCA As we enter 2026, it’s an ideal moment to pause and thoughtfully reflect on the personal and professional milestones we’ve reached, as well as the challenges and shortcomings that shaped the year behind us. Reflection gives us the opportunity to learn, reset and move forward …
By Julian Collazo, Marketing Communications & Development Intern, GRCA Pennsylvania’s FY 2025-26 state budget is now in place, bringing much needed clarity after a four-month impasse following the original June 30 deadline. At the latest Business and Community Advocacy Council (BCAC) meeting, members heard directly from Sen. Judy Schwank, who explained how the budget came …
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is pleased to share the latest Economic Intelligence Report for Berks County, developed in partnership with the EDC Lancaster Center for Regional Analysis. This quarterly update provides a detailed overview of how national and state trends are shaping our local economy, with a focus on employment, wages, housing and …