Office Space: Medical office sector grows; vacancy mixed
The greater Reading suburban office market was mixed through the second quarter of 2017, with vacancy rates for Class A dropping below 5%.
Fall 2017 Intern Introduction
Hello, my name is Derek Harris and I am the new intern here at GREP. I am currently a senior at West Chester University where I am pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a concentration on public policy. I recently graduated from West Chester University’s Honors College which focuses on building leadership and …
Appeeling Fruit a Sweet Success
In 1991, Appeeling Fruit, Inc. was solely a processor of fresh bakery apples with no extended shelf life. The company started selling to bakeries throughout the northeast United States and with the help of a small group of employees, and family members they built a sustainable business supplying those bakeries. After eight successful years providing bakery slices, …
Trendsetting in Berks
Greater Reading knows what’s important to growing the local economy. There is a profound commitment to helping businesses expand, attract new companies and grow job opportunities.
Reading based developer earns tax credits
Shuman Development Group (SDG) is in the process of redeveloping the former Abraham Lincoln Hotel. After years of uncertainty for the historic property, the SDG last year launched an $11 million renovation of the former hotel into mixed-use apartments and retail that includes new markets tax credit (NMTC) and historic tax credit (HTC) equity. The …