Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
By Aaron Gantz, Senior Director of Economic Development At the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), we recognize that one of our community’s most important assets are the people who live, work, learn and play here. We also recognize that our community’s ability to successfully attract and retain talent in Berks County is just as critical …
By Aaron Gantz, Senior Director of Economic Development 2021 was a busy year in Greater Reading, PA. We have compiled the top five economic development stories and accomplishments of 2021 based on impact as well as clicks and engagement across the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) platforms. Top 5 Economic Development Stories in Greater Reading …
Crow Holdings Industrial, the industrial development company of Crow Holdings, today announced its plans to develop a new 652,080-square-foot, state-of-the-art logistics property in Ontelaunee, Pennsylvania. Construction on the project is slated to begin in December. Leasing for the property is being handled by a JLL team led by Jeff Lockard. Crow Holdings purchased the 59.6-acre property …
The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s (GRCA) Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO), announced today the sale of 600 Penn St. to 600 Penn Street, LP, an affiliate of Shuman Development Group. The 130,000-square-foot, Class A office property, also known as the Wells Fargo building, sits at the corner of Penn …
By Aaron Gantz, Senior Director of Economic Development According to Naomi Young, Director, Lancaster County EDC’s Center for Regional Analysis July 2021 findings — the economy is transitioning out of the pandemic and finding its footing in a new normal. Expect the remainder of the year to have overall strong growth but with continued mixed …