Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
Self-proclaimed Sparkologist Katie Sandoe, 2025 Evening of Empowerment Speaker By Katie Johnsen, Events Coordinator, GRCA “What a nice girl.” When I was younger, there was nothing I wanted more than to be called “nice.” It’s a people pleasing attitude that I’m even now trying to unlearn (with a lot of encouragement from my Lean In …
De Mujer a Mujer, a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), invites the community to a presentation titled “Championing Yourself and Other Women.” Keynote speaker Brenda Rosado, Director of Diversity and Community Engagement at East Penn Manufacturing and Chair of De Mujer a Mujer, will share her personal and professional insights on …
By Jackie Stiles, Vice President of Business Development & Special Programs, GRCA When you hear the names Women2Women (W2W) or Family Business Alliance (FBA), you might assume these programs are for very specific audiences—women-only or traditional family-owned businesses. But don’t let the name fool you. These GRCA signature initiatives are intentionally designed to be inclusive, …
Berks Women2Women, a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), is proud to announce the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award and EmpowHER Award winners. The ATHENA Leadership Award celebrates the exemplary leadership of a woman leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession, provides valuable service to improve the quality of life …
By Jackie Stiles, Vice President of Business Development & Special Programs, GRCA The countdown is on! The 2025 Women2Women (W2W) Conference & Expo is just around the corner, and this year’s event promises to be bigger, bolder and more inspiring than ever. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, sharpen your leadership skills or celebrate …