Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has always been intentional in our support of womeFounded in Reading, Pennsylvania, over 50 years ago, Penske is a global company with local roots. As one of Berks County’s largest employers, we remain firmly committed to reflecting the values and diversity of our surrounding community. Diversity & Inclusion …
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 …