Ready to grow? Let’s talk.
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is the go-to economic development resource for businesses, investors and site selectors considering growth and investment in Greater Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania. Whether you are expanding an existing business, considering Greater Reading for a new location or navigating a business challenge, our Economic Development team provides free, confidential assistance, market intelligence and connections to the resources and partners needed to move your project forward. Consultations are available on-site or virtually.
Ready to start a conversation? Contact GRCA’s Director of Financing and Business Outreach, Kayla Hayick to set up a time that works for you.
Economic Development Services in Greater Reading
GRCA supports the growth of existing Berks County businesses while attracting new companies, investment and jobs to Greater Reading. Explore our economic development services and resources.
Grow Your Business
GRCA works directly with businesses to understand growth plans, address challenges and identify resources that can support expansion and reinvestment.
- Business financing – Explore financing through programs including the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), Pennsylvania Catalyst Fund and other local and state funding resources.
- Workforce and talent solutions – Access workforce data, employer resources and connections to education, training and talent pipeline partners.
- Industry support – Connect with industry-specific partnerships, programming and resources designed to address shared employer needs and support growth in Greater Reading’s key industries, including manufacturing and healthcare.
- Connections to state and regional resources – GRCA connects businesses with economic development programs and partner organizations, including Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) resources and Southeast PA PREP.
Locate and Invest
Considering an expansion, new location or investment in Greater Reading? GRCA can help you explore available properties and navigate site selection, workforce and industry data, financing and applicable business incentives.
Explore Our Economy
Explore data and insights on Greater Reading’s economy, including workforce, population, leading industries, major employers and regional economic trends. GRCA also provides on-demand workforce and industry data to support business and investment decisions.
Why Greater Reading, Pennsylvania?
Located in Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Greater Reading offers businesses a strategic East Coast location, a strong and diverse industry base, an experienced workforce and access to major population and business markets.
GRCA works with businesses, developers, investors and site selectors considering Greater Reading, providing local market intelligence, site-selection assistance and connections to the resources and partners needed to evaluate and advance investment opportunities.
Supporting Greater Reading’s Business Communities
Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
GRCA facilitates Elevate Berks, a countywide small business and entrepreneurial ecosystem connecting entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources, technical assistance, educational opportunities and networks to help them start and grow.
Downtowns & Commercial Corridors
GRCA works with Main Street organizations and community partners across Berks County to strengthen downtowns and commercial corridors through collaboration, economic data, business resources and assistance identifying funding opportunities.
Explore why businesses invest in Greater Reading
Economic development is about more than individual programs—it is about building long-term relationships that help businesses invest, adapt and grow.
“As a leading manufacturer in Berks County for over 65 years, we value GRCA’s dedication to fostering economic development. This commitment is vital to our success and the success of those who live, work and thrive in this area. Supporting GRCA is pivotal to building a prosperous future for our community.” – Richell Bard, Chief of Staff, Reading Truck Body, LLC
Economic Development In Action
Issue 1: Reitnouer Trailers
From a growing local manufacturer to a major Greater Reading employer, Reitnouer Trailers’ story demonstrates how long-term relationships, financing, workforce support and economic development resources can help businesses navigate challenges and invest in continued growth.
Stay Connected
Stay up to date on business growth, investment, development projects and other economic development activity across Greater Reading through Development in Focus, GRCA’s quarterly economic development newsletter.
Contact GRCA Economic Development
Have a business challenge, expansion plan, investment opportunity or question about doing business in Greater Reading?
Our Economic Development team is ready to meet on-site or virtually to learn more and help identify the right resources, information and partners.
Let’s talk.