Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
By Rachael Romig, Senior Director of Events and Special Programs The Dinner is the largest gathering of business leaders in Berks County. The evening features a nationally known keynote speaker and the celebration of the community’s top growth businesses. This years theme is sure to knock your socks off! If networking, awards, food, drink and fun …
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is pleased to announce that Sarah Thomas will serve as keynote speaker at GRCA’s 108th Annual Dinner. Thomas is best known as the NFL’s first female referee, joining the league as a down judge in 2015. She not only worked Super Bowl LV last season, but also was named …
By Deb Millman, Vice President of Development Berks County restaurants and other hospitality businesses that experienced COVID-related expenses and losses, recently received some relief. The relief came from the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program, also known as CHIRP. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania allocated $145 million to counties for the grant program to provide financial relief to …
By Aaron Gantz, Senior Director of Economic Development Did you know the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) manages the Penn Street Market? In 2018, our organization made a commitment to the continued revitalization of Downtown Reading, included in our strategy was the Penn Street Market. The Market is critical in a few ways. It activates the …
Women2Women, a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), is proud to present the 2021 ATHENA award to Virginia Dodge, President of VA Productions. The ATHENA award is presented to a woman or man, who is honored for attaining professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their achievement of professional …