Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
By Kayla Hayick, Director of Lending & Business Outreach Did you know that the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) can provide funding to Berks County businesses that want to grow and expand? Under GRCA’s affiliate, the Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), we are authorized to apply for various state funding programs for eligible businesses. As …
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is “sow” excited to announce its new marketing campaign featuring Lucky Penny pig. This adorable, GRCA-branded stuffed animal will be passed from GRCA member to GRCA member, allowing these businesses to showcase their products, employees and MORE through photos of videos posted on GRCA’s social media channels. Why a …
First look at the 2024-25 State Budget On July 11, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law a bipartisan budget that marks a significant step towards bolstering Pennsylvania’s economic competitiveness against neighboring states. This budget not only represents a collaboration across party lines but also embodies a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing key sectors such as …
Stories of family business legacies By Rachel Kovach, Communications & Marketing Intern, GRCA Within the complexities of the business world, one simple business model continuously stands out for its constant togetherness and huge successes—family businesses. Especially in the Greater Reading community, family businesses are plentiful and highly influential. Whether it be inspiring stories of resilience …
GRCA’s Work Adds Up As we move through 2024, I am excited to present GRCA’s Q2 Quarterly Impact Report, reflecting the ongoing progress and success our team has achieved since our last update. The strides we have made this quarter further solidify our organization’s commitment to advancing, connecting, engaging and championing our community’s economic ecosystem. …