Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
At GRCA, we often say our work adds up, and 2025 is a clear example of what sustained collaboration, strategic focus and shared investment can achieve. This annual Impact Report reflects a full year of progress across GRCA’s chamber, economic development, workforce and advocacy efforts, all working together to support business growth and long-term community …
2025 Year in Review By Aaron Gantz, Vice President of Economic Development & Strategy Economic development progress is rarely defined by a single announcement. More often, it shows up through steady investment, long-planned projects reaching key milestones and businesses choosing to reinvest locally. Throughout 2025, Greater Reading experienced momentum across industrial development, redevelopment planning, housing, …
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 …
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 $750,000 in Local Share Account-Statewide (LSA) grant funding for two local entities. GBDF was the successful applicant for $600,000 on behalf of The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts for …
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 …