Greater Reading Chamber Alliance

GRCA’s Annual Dinner honors top businesses, features Candace Nelson Dinner Winners

The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) last night celebrated the excellence of the
Berks County business community at its Annual Dinner held at the Santander Arena. More than 800 people attended the colorful cupcake and sprinkle-themed event, which was punctuated by a discussion with Candace Nelson, TV personality and producer with Netflix, Hulu and Food Network Entrepreneur as well as a NYT & WSJ bestselling author. Freddy Vasquez, Owner of FXV Digital Design, Inc. and Host of the Fred Talk Podcast, served as the moderator.

The evening kicked off with Dan Langdon, retired CEO of East Penn Manufacturing Company, being recognized with the 2023 Albert Boscov Economic Development Award. This award highlights a person or company that demonstrates a significant investment in job creation and economic growth for Berks County.

The 50 companies that made the Business Excellence Awards in Category 1 were recognized. UGI Energy Services, LLC; Singer Equipment Company, Inc.; and Omega Systems, LLC, took the top 3 spots. The honored businesses in Category 1 are for-profit companies, with revenues of at least $1 million in each of the past three fiscal years.

Smaller businesses were recognized in Category 2 with Pennsylvania Anesthesia Coalition, LLC; American Barber and Beauty Academy; and Catering by John Lowe making the top 3. The recognized companies in Category 2 are for-profit businesses, with revenues of at least $250,000 in each of the past three fiscal years.

“What a great night to celebrate Berks County businesses and their incredible achievements. We have some of the greatest businesses in the nation right here in our backyard, and we should celebrate not only their economic successes, but their terrific contributions to our community as well,” said Jim Gerlach, President & CEO of GRCA.

In the moderated discussion, Nelson and Vasquez talked about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and how confidence plays a large role in an entrepreneur’s mindset. They also discussed the importance of personal branding and how it can amplify business. Attendees left with actionable tools that can transform their dreams from passion projects to business ventures.

“I am delighted to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the businesses in the Greater Reading region at GRCA’s Annual Dinner. Their success is a testament to the strength and resilience of our community, and we are committed to supporting their growth and prosperity,” said Sara Kuzma Stump, Director of Marketing at Suburban Testing Labs and GRCA’s board chairwoman.

Category 1

($1M+ annual revenue for past three years)
  1. UGI Energy Services, LLC
  2. Singer Equipment Company, Inc.
  3. Omega Systems, LLC
  4. DoubleTree by Hilton Reading
  5. Sealstrip Corporation
  6. Berks Homes
  7. Fromm Electric Supply
  8. Dolan Construction Inc.
  9. Reading Royals
  10. Ethosource, LLC
  11. Stoney Creek Rentals
  12. Grant Manufacturing and Alloying Inc.
  13. Mail Shark
  14. Smith Bukowski, LLC
  15. Translogistics, Inc.
  16. Ronnie C. Folk Paving, Inc.
  17. RKL LLP
  18. New Castle Lawn and Landscape
  19. Herbein + Company, Inc.
  20. Keller Williams Platinum Realty
  21. Wyatt Seating
  22. Champion Personnel, Inc.
  23. Spotts Insurance Group
  24. Fraser Advanced Information Systems
  25. Chester Perfetto Agency, Inc.
  26. Solve IT Solutions, LLC
  27. East Penn Manufacturing Company
  28. Entech Engineering, Inc.
  29. UECU
  30. Levan Machine & Truck Equipment
  31. D&S Elite Construction, Inc.
  32. McCarthy Engineering Associates, Inc.
  33. Muhlenberg Greene Architects, Ltd.
  34. Diamond Credit Union
  35. Irish Creek Enterprises, Inc.
  36. Berkshire Systems Group, Inc.
  37. Unique Pretzel Bakery, Inc.
  38. Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys
  39. Anewalt’s Landscape Contracting
  40. Bogia Engineering Inc.
  41. Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex
  42. Suburban Testing Labs
  43. Weidenhammer
  44. Weaver’s Hardware Company
  45. Berks · Fire · Water Restorations, Inc.
  46. Van Scoy Jewelers
  47. Rothenberger Insurance Services, LLC
  48. Cornerstone Law Firm, LLC
  49. Strunk Media Group
  50. Shuman Development Group

Category 2

($250K+ annual revenue for past three years)
  1. Pennsylvania Anesthesia Coalition, LLC
  2. American Barber and Beauty Academy
  3. Catering by John Lowe
  4. Junkluggers of Berks, Chester, & Lancaster, PA
  5. D&S Portable Toilets, LLC
  6. SNAPO Toys, LLC
  7. ATA Martial Arts – Wyomissing
  8. Moyer-Drabick & Associates, Ltd.
  9. VA Productions, Inc.
  10. Financial Planning Advisors, Inc
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